davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1936-11-15

ufacturers center, are those which
amend the Clayton act so that 1t shall
be unlawful to discriminate in price
between different purchasers of goods
of like grade, except as such variations
are justified by difference in cost Of
manufacture or sale resulting from
the different methods or quantities in
which commodities are sold The act
is interpreted to mean that quantity
discounts to large outlets such as
chain stores. department stores or mail
order houses are permitted. but only
where the cost of sales to such large
distributors Is shown to be less by ap-
proved accounting methods
DR.. Stevens, who will make the prin-
cipal address, has spent many years
in the investigation and study of va
rious phases Of price discrimination.
He holds degrees from Colby College,
George Washington University and
the University of Pennsylvania and
has lectured at Tulane, Pennsylvania,
Maryland. Columbia and American
Universities. His book on Unfair Com
petition was the first volume dealing
with the economics of this subject pub
lished and his studies on this same
topic in the Political Science Quar-
terly figured Importantly in the con-
gressional debates on the unfair COM
petition Of the 1914 act establishing
the Federal Trade Commission. He
also has published various special
studies.
Following DR. Stevens address there
will be a forum discussion under the
direction Of Arthur B. Gunnarson of
the Chamber Of Commerce Of the
United States. Mr.. Gunnarson, who
formerly was connected with the Har-
ward Bureau Of Business Research, now
is in charge Of the national cham
ber's activities in the field Of domestic
distribution. He is well known for
his studies and speeches on current
business problems as they are affected
BY congressional legislation.
All accountants and business ex-
ecutives interested in the effect Of the
Robinson-Patman act are cordially in
vited to attend the meeting, which will
begin at 9 o'clock. following dinner
at $50.
Evening star., 1936-11-15
FURNITURE SALES
CONTINUE CLIMB
Backlog of Untitled Orders Larg-
est Since 1929, According
to Trade Authorities.

by the Associated FteSS.
CHICAGO, November 1.-THE fur
niture manufacturing industry's back
log of untitled orders, largest since
1929, was augmented this week by
the midseason shows sales volume.
which ranged from so to 100 per cent
bigger than a year ago, according to
reliable estimates today.
This business reported at the close
Of the week-long November show was
the newest bright spot in the indus
try's most glowing picture in seven
years. picture including a "a per
cent increase in factory orders so far
this year, a 80 per cent gain in ship
ments and a per cent decrease in
cancellations.
These figures are based on factory
reports given the National Association
of Furniture Manufacturers, Inc, and
include statistics available through
September.
Various estimates in untitled order
volume indicated many factories are
booked well into the new year.
Evening star., 1936-11-15
BIC GAIN SHOWN
IN COTTON USED
DURING OCTOBER
646,499 Bales of Lint and
72,546 of Linters Far
Above 1885 Mark.
BY the Associated Press.

Cotton consumed during October
was reported by the Census Bureau
yesterday to have totaled GAG, ,499 bales
of lint and 72,546 Of linters, compared
with 629,727 and 67,859 during Sep
tember this year, and 552,840 and
67,279 during October last year.
Cotton on hand October 81 was re-
ported held as follows:
In consuming establishments, 1902
9l6 bales of lint and 160.78 of linters
compared with s48,734 and 132, ,264 on
September 80 this year, and 1,077,796
and 14S.634 on October 81 last year.
In public storage and at congresses,
8,028,140 bales Of lint and 52,78o OF
linters, compared with 6,805 ,999 and
81 ,852 on September 80 this year, and
1882 ,26s and 41.765 on October 81
last year.
Imports for October totaled 9,944
bales, compared with 9,162 in Sep
tember this year. and 1855 in October
last year.
Exports Climb Sharply.
October exports totaled 861, ,016
bales Of lint and 32,135 Of linters,
compared with 569,624 and 12,801 in
September this year, and I'll, ,664 and
23,771 in October last year.
Cotton Spindles active during Oc-
tober numbered 23,638,270. compared
with 23,514,270 in September this year,
and 23,13S,014 in October last year.
Cotton consumed during October in
cotton growing States totaled 1,549,-
039 bales, compared with 527,15S dur
ing September this year, and 59,815
during October last year.
Cotton on hand October 81 in
cluded:
In consuming establishments in
cotton-growing States. 1,239,525 bales,
compared with 702,811 on September
80 this year, and s35,765 on October
81 last year.
Storage Total Below 1885.
In public storage and at congresses
in cotton-growing States, 1885, 3,695
bales, compared with 6,771 ,009 on Sep
tember 80 this year, and 8,377, ,191 on
October 81 last year.
Cotton spindles active during Octo-
Der in cotton-growing States totaled
1872, 1902, compared with 17,3l8,738
during September this year. and 49,
932,026 during October last year.
An increase in both volume and
value Of raw cotton exports in Octo-
Der, compared with the previous
month and October last year, was re-
ported by the Commerce Department.
It said October exports amounted to
861 900 bales valued at 1875, 900 this
October, compared with $4,000 bales
valued at s37,825, 900 in September
and 712,000 bales valued at S45,211,-
600 in october, 1885.
Value Gains Most.
For the first quarter of this cotton
year exports of 1,613,000 bales valued
at sf07, ,231 900. compared with 1,44o,-
600 bales valued at $92,813,000 the
first quarter of last year, a gain of
173,000 bales or IL per cent in guam
tity and $14,4l8,000 or 16 per cent in
value.
Exports were larger this season to
the United Kingdom, France, Ger
many, Canada. Sweden, Belgium and
the Netherlands, while shipments to
Japan. Italy and Poland were smaller.
Evening star., 1936-11-15
Special Dispatch to The Star.

NEW YORK, November 14.-The
remarkable progress made by Cen
eral Motors Corp. Is q feature In the
automobile industry this year. For
the first nine months Of 1896 earnings
were equal to 1892 share on COM
mon stock, against $2.51 in the cor
responding months Of 1885. Poor's
Investment Advisory Service forecasts
that General Motors profits for the
full year will be within striking dis
tance of 1925 $5.49 o share.
"The excellent results reflect .
marked increase In the company's au-
tomobile sales, which are expected to
top 2,000, 900 this year." continues
Poor's. The concern was aided by
increased volume In Its medium
priced cars, but q more important
factor was Chevrolet,s big sales adj
vance. Also helping earnings to some
extent was the larger volume In SUBJ
sidiary products, such as Frigidaire.
Holding leadership in the auto
mobile business for many years. Gen.
eral Motors has built up an impres-
Evening star., 1936-11-15
MOST OF GOLD COMES
FROM UNITED KINGDOM
BY the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press.
Commerce Department statistics
show that the major portion OF the
Nations gold imports in the last two
weeks have come from the United
Kingdom.
For the week ended November
the United Kingdom supplied S11.-
979,728 of the S20,015,211 in gold
shipped to this country. In the previ-
Gus week $12,170,e74 of a total OF
s18,678,33 came from that source.
During October France led in gold
exports to this country, with S95,-
012,681, compared with s72,155, ,922
from the United Kingdom.
Evening star., 1936-11-15
Tom X. Smith, ABA. Head,
Is Visitor at White House
Former Treasury Official
Close Friend of Pres.
idey.t for Years.

"OM K. SMITH. recently-elected
president Of the American
Bankers Association, paid his
L respects to President Roosevelt
this last week on his first visit to
the Capital since he took Office. He
has been a close friend of the Pres
ident for years and is a former Treas
ury official. While here he also con-
ferred with Robert v. Fleming, i'm
mediate past president of the A. B. A..
The new head of the national or
ganization halls from st. Louis, where
he is president of the Boatmen's Ma
tional Bank. A graduate Of the Uni
versity o. Missouri, class Of 1904, he
holds an honorary degree of LII. D.
from the same institution. Starting
his financial career as a bond buyer
and salesman, he rose steadily in
finance until he became one Of the
leading business men in st. Louis.
In November, 1888, he was called to
Washington as special advisor to the
Secretary of the Treasury on banks
and banking matters, serving until
May, 1884.
Evening star., 1936-11-15
PEAK SET
BY COMMODITIES;
DEMAND MOUNTS
Textiles and Non-Ferrous
Metals Hold Attention
With Sharp Gains.
BY A. A. PATTON.

Associated Press Statistician.
NEW YORK, November l4.-Com-
modify prices swept to six-year peal
as the week closed, with textiles anc
metals other than iron or steel out
standing gamers.
The spectacular advance that fol.
lowed the election lost some of its
drive during the period. Trade circles
however, pointed out this was the nor.
NAL aftermath of sharp upturn, that
the pace set In the previous week coulc
not be maintained for any length oi
time.
The Associated Press weighted indez
ST IS important wholesale commodity
prices pushed up to 1855 per cent oi
the 1925 average. compared with $500
last week and 77.84 in the same period
year ago.
Heavy Demand Cited.
The buoyant effect of an enormous
industrial and consumer demand fol
all kinds Of staples was credited by
most analysts with the upturn during
the last fortnight. Accompanied by
relatively low stocks of many COM
modities, they said. actual and specu.
lative demand naturally hoisted quo
tations.
Textiles jumped ahead for the sew
enth consecutive time, the index
showing a 20 per cent rise for the
period.
Cotton cloth quotations equalleo
mid-1929 levels. Despite higher opera
tions than any recorded in the past
decade, excepting for a short time
during the 1888 inventory boom, cot
ton fabrications were unable to keep
abreast of demand.
Mills in some instances were re-
ported sold ahead well into 1887, with
no apparent let-up in sight. Imme-
diate deliveries have become, tenn
porarily at least, thing of the past
Wool and Silk Gain.
Wool and silk moved up a notch
With spindles and frames operating
at high rate and profits rising, a
majority Of woolen manufacturers
this week boosted the wages of their
employees.
Industrial staples were heavily
bought at rising prices. Non-ferrous
metals shot up to new top for the
year. tin, zinc and lead concurring.
Other staples, including hides, rubber,
turpentine, lumber and burlap, nudged
ahead, while bituminous coal dipped
slightly.
Agricultural items were mainly
higher, especially grains. Corn, wheat
and rye led the way. Oats and cot
ton declined. The latter reflected the
increased crop estimate in official
quarters, although some sources were
puzzled by the drop, in view of the
fast tempo of cloth production.
Live stock showed the only group
setback. Hogs and cattle, however,
were unchanged. only lambs sliding
Food Prices Jump.
Food prices were UP sharply: eggs
sugar, cocoa, coffee and lard led the
parade Butter was lower.
The index, with its components based on
1915 as 100. compared as follows:
Evening star., 1936-11-15
CUBAN SUGAR EXPORTS
CLIMB ABOVE YEAR AGO
Ey the Associated Press.

Ey the Associated freSs.
Cuban sugar exports, the Commerce
Department Is informed. totaled
2.289. .236 long tons during the first
10 months of this year, compared
with 2,226,23 tons in the corresponds
ing 1885 period.
Shipments to the United States
during the period this year totaled
lit62,666 long tons, compared with
1.467. .2o4 tons last year.
Evening star., 1936-11-15

citation Of Cost
Accountants. The
meeting, which
will be held at
the H a m lit o n
Hotel next We'd
neSday night. will
be addressed by
DR.. w. H. S. Ste
v e ms, formerly
with the Federal
Trade Comn1is-
sion.
The provisions
Of the act in
which the inter-
ests Of retailers,
jobberS and man.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1936-08-21

but since you've been working a,
Fayson's you've been different.
Come on, spill the BEANS"
There AREN'T any to be spilled -
"Sure you're not interested in
some Of their smart salesmen?"
Maris smiled a Mona Lisa smile,
and she crumbled a roll without
answering. Then she glanced up
brightly. "Oh, no.. was all, she re-
marked.
Seems to me you've been all ex-
cited since you told me young Fay
son had started to work for his dad
and was going to revolutionize the
piece goods business"
"Well, Stanley Fayson's certainly
some bright boy" conceded Maris.
That's all right, but take it
from me, a fellow like that isn't
going to waste his time on a steno-
grapher-not that I'm looking
down On your job-but, Maris, why
do you waste your time thinking
about him?" she asked.
CONTINUED NEXT WEEK
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1936-08-21
Click Reunion
Sunday, Aug. %

The 18th annual Click reunion
will be held at Jerusalem church,
six miles south of Mocksville,
Davie county, next Sunday, Aug.
23rd, beginning at II o'clock, a.
m. President J. F. Click, aged
newspaper man, of Hickory, and
the oldest living member of this
noted family, will be present. A
song service will be held during
the day, and short talks made by
those present.
Rev. ]. H. Fulghum, pastor of
the Mocksville Baptist church,
will preach in the afternoon, and
Attorney E. H. Morris, a former
jerusalem citizen, will deliver a
short address.
A quartette from Salisbury is
expected to be present in the after
noon. All friends and relatives of
the Click family are invited to be
present. Dinner will be spread in
the grove at 1890 o'clock, and
those who come are expected to
bring we'll filled baskets so that no
one will need go away hungry.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1936-08-21
NOTICE OF SALE OF PER-
SONAL PROPERTY.

Pursuant to Sections 2435 and
246o of the North Carolina Code
and also on account of a certain
retained title, the undersigned will
sell at public auction to the high
est bidder or bidders, for cash, at
the Courthouse door in Salisbury,
c., on
AUGUST p, 1886,
at II o'clock, Noon, the following
personal property:
One 1882 Chrysler Sedan Au-
tomobile, Motor No. CD21170,
Serial No. 7519567.
This car sold for the purpose of
a certain storage lien and
other liens, held by the undersigned.
Dated this 22nd day of July,
1886.
HEDRICK AUTO COMPANY,
Aug. 14-21.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1936-08-21
Make Believe BrideEX
i
by Ruth Harley 1n~~A

"She's been cutting up all right
answered Maris, "but she's going
like the Royal Scot now. I guess.
Never mind Rod" The girl pulled
off her soft hat and crossed the
threshold.
"He can't be far away. I'll bring
him back with me-" called Patsy as
she hastily pressed the elevator bell
again.
Five minutes later she re-entered
the apartment. swell, l guess Rods
Irish is up all right. Not a sign Of
him anywhere. What did you dc
to him?" she asked her friend as she
stood for a moment in the doorway
Didn't do a thing to him. But
what's the use of talking?" Maris
walked toward her dressing table
while Patsy returned to the kitchen.
As she stood for a moment before
the mirror, a tiny frown erased her
forehead. Smoothing it away, she
smiled at her reflection in the mir
o and then steeled her heart
against thoughts of Rod. Picking
up her comb, she quickly pulled it
through her fair wavy hair and set
the soft curls with expert fingers.
Pat would be likely to lecture
her, but she'd stick to her point,
Rod had no right to expect a pref
ty girl like her to be satisfied with
and old car like his. There were
lots of other young men who'd be
only too glad to have the chance
to date her.
Entering the tiny living room:
she passed through the dining room,
Then, opening the swinging door
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1936-08-21

into the kitchen, she asked, ANY
thing l can do to- help you?"
Put the water in the glasses and
get the butter; then we're all set"
Smells awfully good!" Maris ex-
claimed. what are we having?"
Roast duck and all the fixings.
It's a shame there's only the two
of us after all my work"
"Well, what about the boy
friend? Why isn't Jimmy here?"
"Oh, some trouble in the Bronx
and of course he was roped into it.
That's the worst of being connect
ed with a telephone company
trouble department."
"But surely he won't be there all
night. Let's wait for him"
mo use doing that. He won't
be through for hours. Besides,
want to get back to the hotel early
because Name wants to go to a
dance. tonight"
Seems to me you and Jimmy are
always doing something for some
body else. Why don't you ever
think of yourself, PATTI" asked
Maris as she got the butter and
water from the ice box.
Pat smiled. "Well, isn't that
what we're here for?" she answered
gaily, and looking at her, Maris
realized why she had made such a
success Of her job as telephone op-
orator at tie Vanguard Hotel. The
management was crazy about her.
and she could have had it lots
easier, but she was a beaver for
work.
Pat was a slight girl, with laugh
ing hazel eyes and masses of blue
black hair that curled naturally
about her shell-like ears and
smooth forehead. She was engaged
to Jimmy Doyle, and Maris had a
sneaking idea they were waiting tc
be married after they knew wha,
she, Maris, was going to do.
Its too bad Rod missed this
said Pat. II really got the duck
because he said he was hungry fol-
one"
"Oh, he'll gst over that, and lot.
of other things" Maris spoke
lightly. q
But she could not deceive Patsy
who exclaimed, look here, Maris
II know it's none of my business
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1936-08-21
NOTICE OF SALE OF LAND

NOTICE OF SALE OF LAND
Under and by virtue of an order
of the Superior Court of Rowan
County, made in the Special Pro-
ceeding entitled %. c. Herring
ton, Administrator of Estate of
John Haygood, Plaintiff. VS.. COL
lis Haygood, Heir-at-Law, De-
PENDANT" the same being No.
upon the Special Proceeding Doc
ket of said Court, the undersign-
ed Commissioner will, on the 10Th
day of September, 1886, at II o.
clock, noon, at the Court House
door in Salisbury, North Carolina,
offer for sale to the highest bidder,
or bidders, for cash, that certain
tract of land lying and being in
Salisbury Township, Rowan Coun-
ty, North Carolina, and more par
ticularly described of follows: to-
wit:
at a stake On the
Margin of Wharton Street, so feet
West of the Western margin of
Cherry Street, and running thence
Southwardly parallel with Cherry
Street, $50 feet to a stake in line
Lot No. 70; thence Westwardly
and parallel with Wharton Street
and with line of Lot No. 70, SO
feet to a stake; thence Northward-
ly, parallel with first line of $50
feet to a stake on the Southern
margin on Wharton Street; thence
eastwardly with Southern margi in
of Wharton Street; so feet to the
point of same being
Lot No. 50 in the map of the pro-
perty of the Southern Loan and
Trust Company. For back title,
see deed recorded in the office of
the Register OF Deeds tor Rowan
County, in Book of Deeds No. 11e,
page 2o4, etc., to which reference
is hereby made.
Being the same property as con-
veyed by deed from E. A. Goodman
and. wife, Francis J. Goodman, to
John Hoygood and wife, Lassie
F1aygood, recorded in book Of deeds
124, page 70, in the office of Reg
lister of Deeds for Rowan County.
This the 18th day of August,
1886.
T. F. HUDSON, Commissioner,
Hudson & Hudson, Attys.
Aug 14-Sept 4.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1936-08-21
Who Have Pains
Tr CARDUI Next Time!

On account Of poor nourishnaenA,
many women suffer functional pains
at certain times, and 1t Ia for these
that Cardui Is offered on the record
Of the safe relief it has brought and
the good it has done in helping to
overcome the cause OF womanly dis
comfort. Mrs. Cole Young, Of Lees
Vile, La, writes: II was suffering
with irregular -. I had quite a lot
a pain which made me nervous. I
took Cardui and found 1t helped me
In every way, making me regular
and stopping the pain. This quoted
my nerves, making my health much
better" If Cardui does not bene-
1T YOU, consult q physician.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1936-08-21
by Ruth Harley

silent, OR gave him quite curt an
swers. This eas 50 unlike her usual
gay banter, that at last he slowed
up.
Don't you feel good, honey"
he asked, slipping his arm about
her. But Maris shook herself free.
you'll crush my dress, Rod. OF
course I'm all right, but 1 wish to
goodness you'd a different car. %
She tried to laugh lightly as she
finished, but there was a note of
annoyance in her voice.
us that what's bothering you?"
well, sn't that plenty? Cars are
surely cheap enough" she declared,
though deep in her heart she knew
she wasn't being fair. Rod was saw
ing every penny SO he could per-
feet the device on which he was
Worklng-a gadget which he was
sure would bring him independence.
There was a hint of reproach in
his voice, when he finally spoke. Il
thought you understood, Maris.
Just as 500 as l manage to get the
gadget finished"
you've been saying that for so
long, Rod" she interrupted petu-
lantly.
How long did he expect her to
wait? Would he never realize that
a new car now was worth more to
her than the possibility of financial
independence in the future?
Rod looked at her. Then as they
neared Van Cortlandt Park and
turned down the street to 1.-THE
apartment where Maris lived with
her friend, Patsy Desmond, he
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1936-08-21
r CAROLINA,
w COUNTY.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT.
NOTICE!
Daniel Majors, Plaintiff
VS..
RUBY Majors. Defendant.

Ruby Majors, Defendant.
The defendant, Ruby Majors,
will take notice that an action en-
titled as above has been commenced
in the Superior Court of Rowan
County, North Carolina, to OBJ
tain a divorce on the ground of two
years separation; and that the said
defendant will further take notice
that she is required to appear at
the office of the Clerk of the Sup
erior Court of said County in the
Courthouse in Salisbury on the 9TH
day of September, 1886, or within
thirty days thereafter and answer
or demur to the complaint in said
action, Or the plaintiff will
apply to the court for the relief de-
manded in said complaint.
This the 3rd day of Aug, 1886.
B. D. McCUBBINS, Clerk Superior
Court, Rowan County, N. c..
Aug. 7-28.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1936-08-21
SALE OF VALUABLE


Pursuant to the provisions of a
certain mortgage deed of trust ez-
ecuted by Mrs. David Moore to
T. H. Vanderford, Trustee and
Mortgage, dated June 10Th, 1926,
and recorded in book of mortgages
No. 1914, page AZ, in Registers
office, default having been made
in the payment of the indebted
ness therein secured, and the said
T. H. Vanderford, Trustee and
Mortgage, having died, and Mrs.
Edna v. Meroney, having qualified
as executrix of the said T. H.
Vanderford and now performing
the duties of said trust, the said
Edna V. Meroney, Executrix of 7.
H. Vanderford, Trustee and Mort
gagee, will expose to sale at public
auction for cash, at the courthouse
door in Salisbury, N. c., on Sat-
urday, September 5th, at the hour
of II NJ, the following valuable
lot situate at Yadkin, N. c..
Beginning at a stake 1888 feet
from the intersection of Central
Highway and Peace street, corner
to lot No. 1874, and runs thence
with Central Highway so feet to
a stake, corner to lot No. 1877;
thence with line of lot No. 137 to
a stake in the edge of a ten foot
alley; thence with line of alley,
parallel with Central Highway 50
feet to a stake in the edge of said
alley, corner to lot No. 1874; thence
with line of lot No. 1874 to the be-
ginning corner on Central High
way, being lots 1875 and 1876 On
T. H. Vanderford's map of Yad-
kin Heights, recorded in book Of
maps, at page 50, in the office OF
Register of Deeds for Rowan
County.
This August 5th, 1886.
MRS. EDNA V. MERONEY
Executrix of T. H. Vanderford
Trustee and Mortgage.
Rendleman & Rendleman, Attys
Aug. Sept. 18th.