Tigert Describes Meaning of American Education Week
U S Commissioner of Education John J Tigert explains the establishment of American Education Week December 3 9 1922 to promote nationwide educational enthusiasm The plan enlists the American Legion National Education Association and government radio and motion picture groups with governors mayors and press urged to participate and issue proclamations The week centers on God and Country Citizenship Patriotism School and Teacher Literacy Equality of Opportunity and Physical Education and Hygiene
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P. P. Claxton
American Legion
National Education Association
United States Bureau of Education
American Commission of the American Legion
Commissioner of Education
Harding
Bureau of Education
Will H. Hays
Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America
Motion Picture Houses of America
Hayes
Commissioners of Education
United States
Washington
Armenian Loss in Smyrna Reported at 118 Million
A Smyrna committee under the bishop reports Armenian losses in Smyrna totaling 118,000,000 with 60 million in property and the rest in stocks and bonds. 8,000 families faced 7.5 million annual income, 15 percent to charities. 4,000 killed, 8,000 men and 15,000 women missing or imprisoned. Major losses hit landowners and textile merchants including Sarkis, Kasparian, Gurunlian, and Panossian.
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Athens
Smyrna
Asia Minor
Sarkis
Kasparian
Gurunlian
Panossian
Growth in Greensboro Road Lots Attracts Buyers
Lots on Greensboro road rise in value faster than elsewhere in High Point. Buy lots there Friday December Sth at 1 p.m. Horney Brothers, Asheville, N.C.
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Greensboro
High Point
Horney Brothers
Asheville, N
Asheville
N. C
Glasses to Get Cheaper Says Buffalo Expert
In Buffalo on December 5 an executive from a major U S glasses manufacturer predicts lower prices for eye glasses next year. He cites expiring patents on bifocals and royalty elimination as the main driver of reduced costs. American production has grown since World War I, with progress in scope lens manufacture.
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Buffalo
Dre. BD. B. Sharp
America
Germany
Horney Brothers Share Event in Asheville
Six at 1 pm. Horney Brothers, Asheville, North Carolina.
Auction Sale Notices For Greensboro Road and East Green Street
We will meet hometown friends at two auctions on Greensboro road Friday December 9 1 p m and East Green street Saturday December 9 1 p m J Elwood Cox lot sale Horney Prothers selling agents Asheville NC
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Greensboro Road
Np. m
J. Elwood Cox
East Green Street
Horney Prothers
Asheville
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble and Never Suspect It
Advertises Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as effective for kidney trouble and claims many Americans are declined insurance due to unrecognized kidney issues. Notes test sample offer of ten cents and availability at drug stores. Mentions Dr Kilmer & Co of Binghamton New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmer
Lumber Yard Emphasizes Service and Value
A local lumber yard markets itself as the place for reliable service and quality lumber. The message invites customers to remember the store for future purchases and dependable assistance.
Equitable Life Insurance Promise On Christmas Day
An advertisement touts Equitable Life Assurance Society as a trusted American institution offering life insurance now. It promises regular monthly income in retirement, continued salary if disabled, and ongoing support for loved ones after death, framed as a gift to wife and children on Christmas Day.
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Equitable Life Assurance Society
Equitable
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John J. Tigert
U.S. Commissioner of Education
Crescent Lumber Co
Towler Lusmiber Company
Hamilton St
Walter Hargett
Hart Drug Store
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Ping
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