Harry Raymond to head buyers entertainment at Southern Furniture show
Harry Raymond was named in charge of visitor entertainment for the Southern Furniture exposition opening Monday in the new building. He will be aided by Roy Armstrong and Wilbur Strickland with musical acts vaudeville a Dutch supper and roof entertainment planned. Reservations suggest the exhibition will attract a large eastern buyer turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Raymond
Mr. Raymond
Roy Armstrong
Wilbur Strickland
Raymond
Oddities and Etiquette From Far and Near
A miscellany notes European color superstitions, a Brazilian oil rivaling olive oil, and court etiquette in Britain. It mentions diverse beliefs among Y M C A girls in St Louis, a Missouri memorial fountain for pioneer women, nickel coin shortages in France, Hammurabi’s obelisk at ancient Babylon and the tomato’s old name love apple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
St. Louis
Misouri
Hug
Hammuraple
Babylonia
B.C
Jokes and Quips in a Daily Laugh Parade
A collection of short theatrical anecdotes and social quips. A cook candidate recalls a bad recommendation, a singer is judged by execution, a wife mocks her late husband, and a prop list spoofs stagecraft.
Exposition Promoters Highlight Harris Show and Fund Drive
Harry the familiar figure anchors a touring exposition led by Mr Rusher with C A Bell as promoter and W T Gray as general agent. Forty one organizers promise a refined company of ladies and gentlemen. The act runs tonight and tomorrow with vaudeville shows and nightly door prize drawings to aid the American Legion. Gunnery practice in the Firth of Forth paused by the British admiralty to boost sea fishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Rusher
C. A. Bell
W. T. Gray
Firth of Forth
Admiralty
National Exposition and Chauqua Tent Show Attracts Crowds
The National Exposition and Chauqua company operates on the vacant English and College streets lot under the American Legion. R. L. Rusher, owner and manager, a North Carolinian, leads a vaudeville and cha utauqua troupe with years of amusement experience. Happy Harry Foote serves as secretary treasurer and assistant manager, bringing a network of state wide friends and promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
National Exposition and Chau‘aqua Company
English
College Streets
American Legion
R. L
Rusher
Notice of Disassociation from Universal Chemical Co
Public notice stating that J A Johnson and J M Matthews are no longer responsible for any debts of Universal Chemical Co and have transferred interest to J R Jones. The undersigned advise the public of this change in liability and responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universal Chemical Co
J. R. Jones
J. A. Johnson
J. M. Matthews
Put and Take Game Tied to Feast of Dedication
The ancient Jewish game Put and Take uses an ivory four sided top with Hebrew letters meaning all half nothing and add. It arose during the Feast of Dedication when lamps were lit and not used for reading or work allowing leisure time and the offering of simple prizes like nuts.
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High Point Man
WISF
Mrs. Greames
Walter
Avalon
Mae C
Ixtra
Lhe
Carolina Play Makers
Roeit i
Broadway
Jackie Coogan
MY Boy
R. B. Rusher
Harry Foote
Allen’s Department Store
W. F. Flake
Pineview Farm
Flake
North Carolina
Winston-Salem, N. C
South Main Street
Liberty Tailors
Styleplus
Imac Mare
Palm Beach
Wright’s Clothing Store
Guaranteed Clothes
New Dyer Bldg
High Point, N. C
Wright
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