Wilson Acquires Eight Acre Greensboro High Point Site
George F Wilson buys eight acre tract along Greensboro High Point road formerly part of J Elwood Cox farm just east of the orphanage. The 500 by 1,000 foot parcel fronts the asphalt highway and cost between 6606 and 7000 dollars. He plans a modern residence and possibly a small farm, with building soon.
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George F. Wilson
Greensboro-High Point
Wilson
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J. Elwood Cox
Cox Farm
New York Faces Severe Shortage of Women Workers
New York reports an unprecedented shortage of women workers across industries. Thousands of jobs await women, wages rise, and favorable working conditions are offered, yet factories and firms say they cannot find sufficient help due to war resume of nonessential sectors, rush for foreign trade, women keeping war jobs, wives returning home, and high earnings prompting summer vacations.
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New York
Clown Al Miaco Reflects on Changing Circus Art
In Chicago Aug 19 Alf Miaco, 74, veteran clown, recalls circus life from Grant Park prewar days to postwar shows. He laments lost artistry, notes clowns now serve as brief fillers and praises past musicians, riders, and dramatics. Miaco trained under Yankee Robinson, has deep New York ties, and plans to keep performing as age advances.
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Minco
Haoio
Darwin
Shakespearia
One Remedy Promises Cure After Nine Years of Ills
A reader touts Mayr's Wonderful Remedy claiming it cured chronic stomach and liver trouble after nine years of costly treatments. The ad asserts the product clears catarrhal mucus and inflammation causing bloating and pain, including appendicitis, with a money back guarantee. Hart Drug Company and druggists nationwide advertise it.
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Mayr
Fruits and Public Health Note from pS issue
The record notes pS-19-11 of game and fish, reporting no droughts or malaria and affirming no Black residents mentioned. It mentions fruits in the context of the topic.
Wilmington Man Seeks Release From Asheville Hospital
Moses Bear of Wilmington filed habeas corpus proceedings claiming unlawful detention as a patient at Carrolls sanitarium in Asheville. The case, licensed by the state, will be heard by Judge Finley in superior court this week. Bear says physicians deemed him sane and that examination will prove it. The matter drew much local attention in Asheville.
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Carroll's Sanitarium
Moses Bear
Wilmington
Finley
New Hanover County
Color card lists 128 dye shades from natural objects
A New York firm issues a general use color card for dyes and textiles showing 128 shades named largely after natural objects. The card aims to standardize colors across industry.
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New York
War Reveals Limits of Old Clothes and Rigid Attire
A reflective line noting that conflict tests what people can endure in worn garments. It implies hardship, discipline, and the endurance of daily life amid war-like strain. The quote frames war as a test of resilience and practicality rather than battlefield action.
Woman 39 Proud Mother of Sixteen Kiddies
Holtville August 19 The Burns couple proud parents of sixteen children credit a large family with stabilizing marriage. The 16th child arrived July 12 while the mother was 39 and married at just over 15. Fourteen are living as the Burns family continues ranching thriftily despite high living costs.
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Holtville
Theodore Roosevelt
G. M. Burns
Mr. Burns
Cotton Market Shows Early Rise and Uneven Activity
New York on August 19 reported a modest uptick in cotton futures as market nerves eased after yesterday's dip. Early prices were steady with gains of 22 to 30 points, October and January trading near 34.40 to 34.42, while selling from the South and liquidation led to later fluctuations and irregular moves.
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