Debating Proves Fine Indoor Sport in North Carolina
North Carolinians spent the past year debating topics from the Genog conference to Blackbeard legends as library commission records show. The commission provides traveling and package libraries to rural communities, country schools, debating societies and educational organizations, with borrowers paying postage both ways. Miss Mary L. Palmer, secretary and director, noted the growing interest and availability of debating aids.
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Raleigh
Einstein
Henry Ford
Madame Curie
George Ade
Jane Addams
Blackbeard
Library Commission
Russia
Mary L. Palmer
Commission
Nigil
St Jacobs Oil Promises Fast Back Pain Relief
A vintage advertisement promotes St Jacobs Oil for backache lumbago and sciatica. It claims quick relief from pain stiffness and lameness by rubbing on the back with a safe penetrating formula. The copy extols sixty years of recommendation and urges a trial bottle from any drug store.
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St. Jacobs
Palner’s mailings include thousands of pamphlets and articles
Records indicate 4034 packages mailed over 19 months containing pamphlets and magazine articles. Neeis 0,000 and oaks appear in fragmented text but the core shows bulk mailings of promotional material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palner
Ed Ragan Fined for Whisky Charge and Other Court Actions
Ed Ragan was fined $100 and costs after conviction for receiving more than five quarts of whisky in Ad days. an appeal was filed with a $200 bond. He was found not guilty on a possession for sale charge. Judgment suspended on costs and damages in a case against J G Watkins, who drove recklessly after an accident with L Lutkins. damages to Lutkins' car to be paid. Two intoxication cases were also heard in police court.
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Ed Ragan
Ragan
J. G. Watkins
Greensboro
Watkins
L. Lutkins
North Main
Thurston Streets
Lutkins
Little Boy Hit by Auto on Main Street
Howard Horney, son of W. S. A. Horney of King Street, was injured when struck by an automobile on Sunday at about 10:30 a.m. on North Main Street in front of the First Baptist Church. He suffered cuts and bruises to the face and back but was not seriously hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Horney
W.s A. Horney
King Street
North Main Street
First Baptist Church
One Kilted in Wreck
A Santa Fe eastbound train No. 22 wrecked near Jastros three miles from Bakersfield California on a Saturday night. One man was killed and scores injured including six seriously. Nearly a hundred passengers were shaken up. The report notes fears of the dark as a common phobia.
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Bakersfield
Cal
Sante. Fe
Chicsgo
Jastros
Here
Five Points lots sale and Cox Jot sale announced
We will count it a privilege to meet friends at the Five Points lots sale on Greensboro road Friday December 5? at 1 p m and at the Cox Jot sale on East Green street Saturday December 9 at 1 p m. Horney Brothers selling agents Asheville NC.
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Greensboro Road
J. Elwood- Cox
East Green Street
Horney Brothers
Asheville
N.C
Education Week Begins In High Point Aims At Education Boost
Today marks the start of Education Week under the American Legion auspices and backed by the United States Educational Bureau. The campaign will run nationwide to stress education with events in High Point including a Thursday Dutch supper at 6 30 PM at the Sheraton Hotel attended by Andrew Jackson post American Legion Rotary Civitan and Wi-.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Legionarres
United States Educational Bureau
Sheraton Hotel
Andrew Jackson
Rotary, Civitan
Auction of J Elwood Cox lofts on Hast Green street
Attend the sale of J Elwood Cox lofts on Hast Green street in Asheville North Carolina. The public auction is scheduled for Saturday December Sth at 1 p m. Horney Brothers handle the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Elwood
J. “Bland Cox
Local education talk by Trinity College scholar
Interested clubs and local organizations attend an education lecture by Professor Holand Holton head of Trinity College Durham department of education The speaker is regarded as a splendid orator and the address is anticipated to draw unusual interest
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holand, Holton
Department.of
Trinity College
Durham
Holton
Pitt County Dairy Center Push Gains County Support
Greenville reports that Pitt County via its chamber of commerce is promoting milk and milk products. Secretary H L Smith notes physicians are publishing articles on milk as essential for growing youths and a series of meetings has been organized to advance the topic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
Dacok
Pitt County
of Commerce
H.L. Smith
Chamber. of
Commerce
Horney Brothers sell at Five Points Tot and Cox lot sales
The Horney Brothers scored strong sales at Menden hall and the HHL Houser lot event their first appearance in the old hometown. Come see them work on the Five Points Tot sale Friday December 5 at Jp.com and the J Elwood Cox lot sale Saturday December 9 at Lop om.
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Horney Brothers
Mendenhall Farm
HHL & Houser
Jp.com. Or
J. Elwood Cox
Milk Distribution and Dairy Cattle Noted by Authorities
A report notes dairy cows and milk distributions as part of an initiative involving North Carolina State College and other organizations. Officials indicate several images shown from rival schools illustrate the program and its dairy value.
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GOW Nyy
Fron
North Carolina State” College
Poison Gas Used to Clear Ship of Rats and Pests
A recent method deploying deadly poison gas to purge a ship of rats cockroaches and other pests was described as highly effective at removing infestations though its dangers are noted.
Auction Notice for Bland Cox Lobe Sale
Fragments indicate an auction sale involving J Bland Cox Lobe. Details unreadable but action appears to be a public sale on a specified date in December at a local venue.
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Par Hee
Ring Drug Co
Ty Sloan
Sloan
Andy
Izyou
Korea
Nea
N. c
Pas Motherscrder
Priya
Mother’s Choice
Clinard Milling Company
Stderes
Five Points, High Point, N. C
The
High Point Insurance and Real Estate Company
New College
High Point
J. T. Horney
Mer
Lakeland Fla
Pennington Gap
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