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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1925
Page
24
Paris reports that 10 billion francs were spent by American and British tourists during June to August, with daily expenditures around 5 million dollars. The winter Riviera trade boosts France’s finances as Le Figaro praises the brighter outlook.
Broken arms legs and ribs among messenger boys have prompted Paris stockbrokers to urge bourse authorities to intervene. The injuries signal disruptions in message transfer and trading tempo, raising concerns over market stability and operational risk for the exchange.
Paris plans a pioneering technical school of salesmanship modeled on American lines. The Paris chamber of commerce will oversee the project, with education of women in salesmanship highlighted as an important feature.
Bright-colored gowns and Chinese tea dominate the Parisienne fall fashion scene. Almond-green velvet trimmed with golden fur coats dresses and hats in hues of mole beige pink and crepe de chene appear among the season’s most notable combinations at Rumplemayer’s Hotel Continental and Rey’s. Chinese tea becomes essential for the up to date Paris fashion set, overtaking Indian or Ceylonese varieties.
Raleigh reports Forsyth County led North Carolina with 1,076 marriages in 1924 while Buncombe County totaled 102 divorces. state totals show 23,190 marriages and 1,461 divorces for 1924, with some counties up from 1923. figures are preliminary and subject to correction.
The Southern Appalachian Mountain folder highlights 82 peaks over a mile high in the Land of the Sky and features maps and scenic views including Dante's Head and Chimney Rock. The booklet promotes year round rail access from much of the U S and targets distribution worldwide.
Reports from Jerusalem say several hundred French troops were killed in a day long battle near Damascus with Druse tribesmen on Monday. Advices indicate the French force was surrounded and largely wiped out.
In Dallas a group of Mennonites who moved to Mexico seeking a promised land recount crop failures and famine. Two years after their journey they begin a trek back to Canada, with many planning to join relatives in Manitoba.
Several groups of Mennonites have passed through here en route to Canada lured by promises of abundance. The faith, founded by Memneno Simmons in 16382, vows omnipotent fate and nonresistance, viewing even crop failures as the will of God.
Weather outlook from Washington warns generally fair conditions Monday in the South Atlantic and East Gulf states with rain possible Tuesday or Wednesday and again Saturday. Temperatures start above normal then turn colder mid to late week.
A glass ore at the Science Museum in South Kensington displays an early practical English typewriter invented about 1885 by Sir Charles Wheatstone for rapid telegram printing. It resembles a small piano with 14 ivory keys and 12 ebony keys.
A compact proverb prompts reflection on how a rolling stone gathers speed and momentum as it travels. The line suggests action and change drive progress more than stillness.
A proverb notes profit often lacks honor at home while a father discovers the true price of his Christmas gift, underscoring themes of value and sentiment.
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