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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1926
Page
3
Judges struggle to pick a winner as the High Point beauty contest wraps up at the Sheraton hotel. A large turnout of near perfect contestants impressed officials, with final selections expected by 5:30 p m and a Sunday morning announcement planned in this paper.
A vintage ad promotes Cascarets laxative tablets as a candy like remedy for bilious, constipated feelings. It promises gentle liver stimulation and bowel movement with 1 or 2 tablets, claiming improved head clarity and a refreshed body, with directions for all ages on each box.
Joint hearings on the Curtis bill to create a national department of education opened today in Washington by Senate and House education committees. Hundreds attend the National Education Association convention as Dr. George D. Strayer and Professor Educational Administration argue the current bureau is inadequate to coordinate federal educational activities.
A Guilford county youth, J. A. O'Harrow, caught with a concealed weapon, faced 30 days on the roads after a suspended sentence. The judge forgave part of the cost, but with $4 raised from spectators the court sent him to the roads for the remaining $4.
Cairo reports the Egyptian cabinet is studying the purchase of two steamers to form the core of a government owned merchant marine. The decision signals a push toward expanding state control of national shipping.
Elizabeth Conrad and Mrs H B Pegram are in High Point to raise the city's $4,460 quota toward North Carolina's $75,000 goal for the Stone Mountain Confederate Memorial. Former Governor Morrison urged statewide action as U S government coins fund the project and become scarce after March 17.
Chamber of commerce officials announce a two hour stop in High Point on March 14 as Shenandoah Valley boosters tour Florida cities. Local businessmen will drive visitors through the city with talks by prominent residents. The trip aims to promote Shenandoah Valley fortunes with a Pullman train journey and distribution of apples along the route.
The Broadhurst Theatre presents two major films, Under the Rouge and Flashes of the Past, drawing notable attention. Lead star William Mong headlines the cast alongside Tom Moore in the standout production.
J P Nevins a coal dealer and farmer from Lawrenceburg Ky says severe monthly bilious attacks, nausea and dizziness ceased after using Thedford s Black Draught liver medicine. He notes it cleansed his system, restored his head and energy, and he would not be without it. One cent a dose. NC 162
The Pittsburgh Pirates headed to Los Angeles en route to Paso Robles for spring training. Nineteen pitchers and catchers led by Bill McKechnie prepare, with 24 more players to join tomorrow for NL campaign prep.
A Pathe News feature reviews 15 years of history from the World War era with memorable scenes. Harold Lloyd, America's leading screen star, is slated to appear in one of his top productions tomorrow.
The program highlights two main draws, Safety Last and The Green Archer, promising near two hour showings with broad appeal for Harvey street patrons and film fans alike.
Washington reports the annual agricultural department appropriation bill totaling 129,370,468 dollars. The figure exceeds the prior year by 2,366,940 dollars, with the largest rise of 1,897,000 dollars earmarked to cooperate with states in stamping out cattle tuberculosis.
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