Minstrel Show at Elwood Promises Farce and Talent
A Greensboro minstrel show guided by New York producer Foote showcases eight end-men led by C Prince and Ben Ginsburg plus ballad singers J Mellichampe and J Walker. The program features a Shakespearian near tragedy sketch, a La Tosca dance by Dalphine Holder, Esmeralda ensemble, two Greensboro dances, Walker twins burlesque act, Chinese and Japanese acts, Ginsburg monologue, a local magician, and the Koonville Ballad Band with A F Clark as bass drummer. Scenery is ready for Tuesday night’s performance with bright lights and lavish costumes.
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Foote
New York
Thirman
Elwood
Shaw
Wrenn Columbia Furniture Company
Schaub
C. ©. Prince
Ben Moore
W. R. Morrow
Lawrence White
H. C. Kearns, Jr
J. G. Briggs
B.R. Thurman
F. A. Ogburn
Elks
Greensboro
T. J. Gold
Fred Ingram
J. J. Hunter
Dalphine Holder
Margaret Crater
Mary Chase
John
Jim Walker
Walker Twins
Ben Ginsburg
Wil
Ben
North
A. F. Clark
Bryan Opens the Anti-Saloon Meeting in Raleigh
William Jennings Bryan opened the North Carolina Anti-Saloon League convention in Raleigh with a devotional, delegate registration, and remarks. D A Hartness presided as the initial session closed with a reception planned by the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union.
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Associated Press
Raleigh
William Jennings Bryan
North Carolina Anti-Saloon League
Bryan
D. A. Hartness
Statesville
J. H. Bennett
Greensboro
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Young Men's Christian Association
W. L. Poteat
Wake Forest College
S. D. Weakley
Birmingham
Ala
R. L. Davis
State League
Sdney J. Peters
Richmond
Virginia
N. L. Gay
League
Committee On Resolutions
Baton Rouge Prepares for Centennial Celebration
Baton Rouge awaits the start of its centennial celebration with an elaborate program planned by the East and West Baton Rouge Historical Society. Governor Pleasant will deliver the centennial address as the event opens tomorrow in Baton Rouge, ia.
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Baton Rouge
Stop Self-Poisoning With Bingo Cathartic Tablets
An old fashioned remedy, Bingo Cathartic Tablets, urged to relieve fermentation and poisoning from undigested food in the stomach and bowels. Sold by Mann Drug Company.
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Mann Drug Company
Present Bird Law Continues in Effect for the Present
Washington January 15 the migratory bird law of 1913 remains in force until new federal legislation enacts treaty provisions with Great Britain to protect insectivorous birds along the U S Canada border. The Department of Agriculture said it will continue to enforce the existing regulations pending Congress action.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
United States
Great Britain
United States-Canadian
Department of Agriculture
Donald defends shipping board nomination over Chinese crew issue
John A. Donald of New York appeared before the senate commerce committee to answer charges that he owned ships under the British flag with Chinese crews. He testified he employed Chinese seamen legally to compete with other carriers.
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Washington
John A. Donald
New York
Wilson
Shipping Board
Senate Commerce Committee
House
Representative Bennet
Donald
Mid-West Poultry Show Opens in Kansas City
The Mid-West Poultry and Pet Stock association annual show opens in Kansas City Missouri with thousands of exhibits from across the United States and Canada. Prizes totaling more than 10000 dollars will be awarded.
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Kansas City
Mid-West Poultry and Pet Stock Association
United States
Canada
Union of American Hebrew Congregations Meets in Baltimore
The Union of American Hebrew Congregations convened in Baltimore for its 25th biennial meeting. About 500 delegates attended, including many leading reform Jewish figures from across the United States.
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American Hebrew Congregations
Baltimore
Union of American Hebrew Congregations
United States
Colds Spawn Varied Cough Types In Paoli Letter
Enos Halbert of Paoli Indiana writes of constant coughing and sleepless nights. He credits Foley's Honey and Tar with relief and cure. The medicine is offered for sale by Mann Drug Company.
Executor notices claims against Martha Mendenhall estate
Samuel Mendenhall named executor of Martha Mendenhall deceased of Guilford County North Carolina requests all creditors to file verified claims by November 20 1917 or be barred. Announces settlement of debts and identifies attorney W P Ragan. Notice dated November 20 1916.
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Martha Mendenhall
Guilford County
North Carolina
Mason W. Gant
Superior Court
Presons
W. P. Ragam
Samuel Mendenhall
Holland Will Be A War Sufferer And Independent
H. Colyn former minister of war predicts Holland will suffer from Europe’s economic struggle as belligerents impose tariffs and traffic shifts. He says Holland must maintain independence to protect sovereignty in Europe and its Asian colonies while avoiding alliance with rival powers.
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H. Colyn
Germany
Holland
North
South America
East Asia
Europe
Asia
Japan to Profit From War Markets says Ex-Prime Minister
The ex prime minister predicts Japan will profit from the war, not be ousted from Far East markets it has captured. He also thinks Russia will achieve the fastest postwar recovery among European powers.
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Japan
Far East
Russia
Auction Sale of 64 Acres Near Abbott Creek Church
Auction of 64 acres of fertile farm land near Abbott Creek Church seven miles north of High Point North Carolina. The sale is public on Thursday January 25 at 10 30 a m. Don t miss this chance to invest in a good neighborhood at your own price. Be on the ground when bidding begins.
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Max Bones
High Point
Main St
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