Mental diseases higher among Negroes than whites, study finds
Albany report cites Horatio Pollock findings from 1923 census data showing 20,084 resident Negro patients, 7.6 percent of all residents, versus 244,968 white patients. Factors cited include alleged inferiority of the Afro race, marginal urban existence, city stress, and harsher northern climates.
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Albany
N. Y
United States
Horatio M. Pollock
Statistical Bureau
State Hospital Commission
Federal Census Bureau
Pollock
North
Temperatures Drop Across Florida with Hard Freeze Warning
Temperatures in extreme northwestern Florida fell to 18 or 20 degrees as Jacksonville reached 24 above zero before dawn. Tallahassee logged 20 degrees. freezing reached Alachua and Lake counties. Meteorologist A J Mitchell warned of fruit damage and advised picking fruit and protecting young trees tonight.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Florida
A. J. Mitchell
United States
Tallahassee
Mitchell
Alachua
Lake Counties
Fire Chief and Six Firemen Burned in Gas Station Blaze
Danville Virginia fire department crews led by Chief Lewis Mitchell tackled a gasoline filling station fire when an explosion blew out a wall and sent flames over the workers. Five firefighters were burned and bruised but none seriously. Loss was put at about $3,000.
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Danville
Lewis Mitchell
Snake Oil Claims Across the Nation Gain Praise
Testimonials from Mrs. B. Werner of New Orleans and H. C. Hendrix of Minneapolis laud Snake Oil liniment for rheumatism chest cold and crutches. J B Moore of Pittsburgh and others claim relief after use. Manufactured by Herb Juice Medicine Co. and sold by Mann Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Werner
New Orleans
H. C. Hendrix
Minneapolis
Minn
J. B. Moore
Pittsburgh
Herb Juice Medicine Co
U. S A
Mann Drug Company
European boxers warmly welcome new York guests
European boxers have shown no discrimination on this side of the Atlantic. Roland Todd plans a non title bout with Dave Slade at Madison Square Garden as a step toward challenging Mickey Walker for the welterweight crown. Heavyweight hopes center on a possible clash with Jack Dempsey.
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New York
Atlantic
Roland Todd
Great Britain
America
Dave Slade
California
Edouard Mascart
France
Kaplan
Ernie Jarvis
England
Frank Moody
Tommy Milligan
Scotland
Mickey Walker
Todd
Shade
Madison Square Garden
Harry Gerb
Pittsburgh
Poles
Jack Dempsey
Mining groups in separate hotels ready talks New York
Representatives of anthracite operators and miners were quartered in separate hotels in New York as they prepared for a joint meeting to settle the coal output stoppage that began in September. William Green predicted a ten day strike end and a peaceful 1926 for organized labor.
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New York
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Organized Labor
Atlantic City
Massive land transfers tally twenty one thousand dollars
The register of deeds records a 30 acre sale in Fentress township for 5300 dollars, the day's transfers totaling about 21000 dollars. Transactions include parcels in Melrose and High Point townships with multiple lots changing hands for modest sums.
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Tucker
Fentress Township
Melrose Township
J. R. Murrell
J. M. Marley
Grove Park
High Point Township
Asheboro Bank and Trust Company
Roy Bundy
Anderson
J. R. Newton
Fred Wrightenberry
South Street
Helen L. Brown
M. L. Boswell
High Point
M. L. Bos
Helenl. Brown
Constitutions Like Mummy Says Illinois Lawyer
Robert W. Besse of Sterling addresses the Illinois State Attorneys Association. He argues the constitution and laws have grown complex and omnipresent, likening overbearing statutes to a mummy in a factory, and claims legislators pass 300 to 3,000 new laws each session, punishing citizens for every minor deviation.
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Illinois
Chicago
United States
Robert W. Besse
Sterling, Ill
Illinois States Attorney's Association
Supreme Court
Congress
Carpenter to Return to Ring After Dempsey Bouts
Georges Carpentier of France and Luis Angelo Firpo of Argentina, both knocked out by Jack Dempsey, may fight again within three months. Firpo signed to meet Italian Ermino Spalla in Buenos Aires next March for 35 percent of gate receipts. Carpentier offered a Madison Square Garden bout with Jack Delaney of Bridgeport Conn.
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New York
Georges Carpentier
France
Luis Angelo Firpo
Jack Dempsey
Firpo
Ermino Spalla
Buenos Aires
Carpentier
Madison Square Garden
Jack Delaney
Bridgeport, Conn
Oyster eggs eclipse hen’s worry with vast numbers
An oyster can lay 60,000,000 eggs, but a hen can't, so there is no use in the hen's worrying about it.
Madame Brittie Palm Reader at North Main Street
Madame Brittie offers love and marriage guidance, advice on life affairs, and helps locate lost or stolen items. She claims over a year of High Point experience, guarantees satisfaction with readings, and situates in Tents two blocks from the car line on North Main street with daily hours 9 AM to 9 PM.
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Madam Brittie
Madame Brittie
North Main Street
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Men’s Union
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Hamilton Street
C. D. Smith
Atlantic Bank
BRINC
State of Florida
the Rhodes Press
West Commerce Street
Miller
Nat Walker
Optometrist
Hart Drug Co
UY Unt
Deznandye
Carpenter
Styleplus
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J. N. Wright, W. J. Wright
J. R. Young
R. M. Cline
Jas. Garner, Farl Womble
Beres
United States Treasury
Stacy W. Wade
North Carolina
High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association
The
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V. A. J. Idol
Vice Pres
Treas
Piedmont Building & Loan
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Building & Loan
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