Wives Cashes In as Husband Dodges Court
In a Municivel court a wife Melisha Boyd testifies Willie left home in January 1925 with the baby and provided little support. Willie denies it claiming two dollars given since his departure. Judge suspends sentence if he returns and supports his wife, but Melisha immediately offers eight dollars to cover costs.
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Melisha Boyd
Willie Boyd
Willie
Melisha
Lewis Teague
Lewis
Jedge
Honey
Double Bill Opens at City Theater on Wednesday
A Wednesday showcase pairs Camille of the Barbary Coast and Amundsen's Polar Flight in a grand bill. The program blends melodrama with a dramatic airborne exploration motif for local theatergoers.
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Camille
Barbary Coast
Amundsen
Wagger Jewelry Store Advertises Knife Fork Spoon Set Sale
Local ad lists cutlery at cost with standard patterns from Wagger Jewelry Store. The offer highlights knives forks and spoons, inviting shoppers to take part in the sale.
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Wagger Jewelry Store
Burroughs Adds Milestone as One Millionth Machine Made
The Burroughs Adding Machine Co. Detroit plant completed its millionth machine, marking four decades of growth. Founder William Burroughs began in St Louis with 50 adding devices, and the firm now employs over 10,000 worldwide. The millionth unit will be shown at the Sesqui-Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia this June.
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Burroughs
Burroughs Adding Machine Company
Detroit
M. E. Costello
Costello
William Seward Burroughs
Joseph Boyer
St. Louis
M. Boyer
Boyer
Philadelphia
Gilded Butterfly shines at Broadhurst as last show
The Broadhurst crowd packed the house for The Gilded Butterfly featuring Alma Rubens, hailed as the biggest event at the new theater. Tonight is the final screening before a big double bill tomorrow with Amundsen's Polar Flight and Camille of the Barbary Coast starring Mae Bush and Owens Moore. The Polar Flight tale follows explorers near the top of the world, facing starvation and fatigue as they strive to reach safety.
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Broadhurst
Alma Rubens
Amundsen
Camille
Barbary Coast
Mae Bush
Owes Moore
San Francisco
Grim Reaper
Harold Osborn Challenges Charley Hoff In All Round Test
Harold Osborn accepts a March 16 all round contest against Charley Hoff in New York. Hoff, favored in pole vault sprint and middle distances, faces Osborn who has edge in high jump hurdles and the mile. Broad jump and shot putt may decide supremacy.
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New York
Charley Hoff
America
Harold Osborn
Europe
Osborn
Hoff
Senators Begin Spring Training in Tampa Under Harris
The Washington Senators opened spring training in Tampa Florida at Plant Field with the first squad, mainly pitchers, under manager Bucky Harris.
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Tampa
Fla
Washington Senators
Bucky” Harris
Plant Field
Wanted Clean White Rags for Pay
The High Point Enterprise advertises a request for clean white rags offering five cents per pound.
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High Point Enterprise
Woman pleads for chance to return home in court
In Municipal Court a woman faced two charges for carrying a concealed weapon and vagrancy. She pleaded guilty to the weapon charge after a knife was produced, and asked mercy to return to her mother and child, saying she could not face her family while homeless.
Letter from a wayward daughter moves court toward mercy
Judge MacRae reads a contrite letter from a woman in a case at High Point. She asks for forgiveness, admits neglecting her motherly advice, and expresses longing to return home. She is offered release on court costs with orders to leave town by 5 pm. The narrative mentions a dowry and the bride’s prospective homecoming.
Young Russian Moslems Demand End to Bride Price System
Two hundred Moslem youths in Nizhniy Novgorod petition the government to abolish the system of selling marriageable girls, arguing that high living costs prevent paying the traditional bride price to parents. The request reflects economic hardship among young Russians seeking marriage.
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Nizhniy-Novgorod
Russia
Five Gallons Free Paint Offer From Kero Paint Co
A major paint company runs an advertising offer giving five gallons of its best house paint free to one property owner per post office or rural route in each county. The campaign aims to place the paint on a house in every locality this season and requires a local salesman in each county. Interested parties should write to Kero Paint Company Dept. 272 Louisville Ky.
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Kero Paint Company
Louisville
Great Rejoicing by Rheumatic Cripples
Advertisement touts Rheuma as a universal remedy for rheumatism gout sciatia and lumvago claiming joint and muscle detoxification It urges purchases at Randall's Pharmacy with a money back guarantee and promises satisfaction or refund.
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Randall’s
Simple Night Cough Cure Promises Instant Relief
An old home remedy promotes Dr. King's New Discovery for Coughs as a near instant night cough relief. A single teaspoonful held in the throat for 15 to 20 seconds then swallowed soothes irritation and clears phlegm, aiding sound sleep for both children and adults. The remedy targets coughs chest colds sore throat hoarseness bronchitis and spasmodic croup. Available at druggists with a small 2 cent cost and no harmful drugs.
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Dr. King
Quaker Oats Promises Balanced Breakfast Power
The ad argues mornings suffer from weak breakfasts and touts Quaker Oats as a complete, quick option. It highlights 16 percent protein, 58 percent carbohydrate, vitamins, and fiber, claiming it sustains energy through the morning with 3 to 5 minute preparation.
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Gilmer’s
BY Williams
Tro Williams
Synea Service, Inc
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High Point, N. C
Craven Construction Co
Jake Welborn, Inc
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Chas. Hoff
Susi
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