Asoka the Barbarian Sage versus Napoleon in History
The piece contrasts Asoka’s path from conqueror to just, intelligent ruler with Napoleon’s failures in Russia and risked wisdom. It argues honesty over roguery and suggests Napoleon could have achieved lasting fame if he emulated Asoka’s restraint and reformist rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asoka
Batle
Napoleon
Asuka
England
Calais
Dover
Russia
St. Helena
Austerlitz
Animals on the Road Warned by Car Traffic Changes
An observed decline in animal road deaths is noted. Skunks still suffer most, though birds and box turtles now avoid highways. The author suggests animals sense car danger, hinting humans could learn from their behavior.
The Wheat Problem and Canadian Trade Dynamics
Canada imposes a 12 cent duty on wheat but US farmers sell at Canadian points. Higher Canadian prices, lower transport costs, quality reputation, and marketing improvements enable profit after the duty. Dominion officials urge immediate steps to untangle wheat crop disposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
United States
Dominion
Juvenile Drivers Laws Urged To Curb Youth Car Use
Editor Sanford Martin cites Winston-Salem Journal advice on enforcing age sixteen driving ban. The statute makes it a misdemeanor to allow a child under sixteen to drive, punishable by a $50 fine and up to 30 days jail, aiming to protect youths and others from accidents and parents from heavier penalties if harm occurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone
Sanford Martin
Winston-Salem Journal
Merger Forms New $50 Million Radio Company
The Kolster Radio Corporation and the Eral and Freed Eiseman Radio Corporation announce a merger to create a new radio company valued at about 50 million dollars. The deal places control of roughly 700 radio and wired wireless patents under the merged entity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kolster Radio Corporation
Eral
Freed- Eiseman Radio Corporation
Kolster
Radio Corporation
Cattle Sale Planned by Tom Rogers in Buncombe County
Tom Rogers of Buncombe County will sell fifty five three year old beef steers weighing over 1100 pounds each from his farm this fall. He also has 150 head of younger cattle to be fattened and finished. Sweaters lumber jackets flannel shirts and winter underwear offered by The Good Will Department Store North Wilkesboro NC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Rogers
Buncombe County
Good Will Department Store
North Wilkesboro
N. C
Heart to Heart Talk and the Peril of Debt
A reflective essay argues truth defines religion and warns against living beyond means. It contrasts optimism, debt, and genuine wealth, noting many car owners are still in debt. The piece then recalls a grim Mexico City duel where two slain workers lay in state side by side in the Martinez home, a striking closing image.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jose Puente Lugo
Lorenzo Martinez
Mexico City
Martinez
Bedtime Stories with a Red-Nosed Teacher
Mrs Rabbit learns from Billie and Bobbie about a modern school run by a strict teacher with a red nose. The Lop-eared Rabbit slips letters into spelling practice and the teacher’s powder puff joke sends the class into giggles as Mrs Rabbit heads to the kitchen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Rabbit
Billie
Bobbie
Rabbit
Jeremiah
Miss Rabbit
Robbie
Dolores Costello Plans Temporary Retirement from Screen
Dolores Costello wife of John Barrymore announces a temporary retirement from acting due to the expected birth in the Barrymore household. The couple says the pause will last at least for the time being as they await their heir or heiress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolores Costello
John Barrymore
Barrymore
Slow and steady study advice for a new school year
The piece urges students not to fear hard work or worry about grades. It promotes listening in class, active recall, and self explanation to strengthen memory. It compares memorization to plowing hard soil and encourages steady effort for better marks.
Woodruff elected president of White Motor Company
Robert W. Woodruff of Atlanta Ga president of the Coca Cola Company has been chosen by the White Motor Company board to succeed Walter C. White who died from injuries after an automobile wreck. Ladies misses and children's coats and ready to wear sweaters for the family and winter underwear for all the family. Give us the once over. We surely can save you money. Smitheys Department Store Le noir N C
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert W. Woodruff
Atlanta
Coca Cola Company
White Motor Company
Walter C. White
Smithey’s Department Store
Lenoir
N. C
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EW. Howe
Virginia
Albert T. Reid
John J. Gaines
Bedtime
Derry
Federal Tire Agency
Watauga County
J. D. Horton Garage
Depot Street
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