Local notes and society items from the community page
Mr Hedrick ill with la grippe. Ruth Irene Andrews born January 22 to Clarence and [surname]. Mr Long ill at home. Delta Tau meeting postponed. Beta Pi club to meet Thursday night hosted by Forest Murray and wife at East Washington street. Mrs F D Burchfield underwent an operation at Guilford General hospital and is improving. J B Bottoms ill at Lake street home. Over the Teacups Bridge club postponed two weeks with Mrs Shipman hosting. Bible study class meets Thursday 3 PM with Mrs C A Smith at 1001 English street. lesson John 13. Girl Reserves meeting at YWCA. Lena Grissom presides. program includes piano solo by Iris Welborn and beauty talk by Mrs Molt.
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Beta PI Club
Forest Murray
East Washington Street
W. G. Shipman
Smith
C. A. Smith
English Street
John
FB. C. Holden
Girl Reserve Corps
Girl Reserves
California Fig Syrup Child Remedy Ad
An old advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as a pleasant tasting laxative for children. It claims a teaspoonful cleans the liver and bowels, soothes feverish or constipated kids, and warns mothers to insist on genuine California Fig Syrup with printed bottle directions to avoid imitations.
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California
Local social notes mention visits and travel
Miss Mattie Hays returns to Henderson after visiting Mr and Mrs D A Neese on Montlieu avenue. Miss Artie Foust goes home to Spray after a weekend with Miss Eva Teague at 600 Wise Street. Mrs W G Shipman and Mrs Lamar McCallum plan a Florida visit Thursday. Mrs Carter Dalton and Frank spend the day in Greensboro. Mr and Mrs C J Blades of Laurel Delaware travel to New Orleans after visiting Mrs Roy Spearman in the Monroe apartment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Hays
Henderson
D. A. Neese
Montlieu Avenue
Artie Foust
Spray
Ehva Teague
Wise Street
W. G. Shipman
Lamar McCallum
Florida
Acts of God Not Accepted as Government Breach Defense
Comptroller General McCar t ruled in two breach of contract suits that acts of God do not excuse government nonperformance. Drought in Texas and storms in Oregon did not absolve contractors. H L Roberts and Co could have sourced hay elsewhere. Pacific Machine and Blacksmith Co near Fort Stevens, Ore should have anticipated weather delays and kept working.
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Washington
Acts of God
McCar
Texas
Oregon
H. L. Roberts and Company
Comptroller General
Pacific Machine and Blacksmith Company
Fort Stevens
Ore
Man Claims Habit Forming Drug Can Be Bought
In municipal court John Nolls, on trial for drunkenness, asserted veronal a habit forming drug can be bought over the counter. He said he uses it to fight drug habit and faced opposition from doctors and judges about its availability and risks. Judges urged investigation and possible regulation of sale in drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Nolls
MacRae
Nells
State Hospital
Raleigh
Judge MacRae
MacDonald Smith Wins Dallas Open Golf Title
MacDonald Smith of New York captured the Dallas Open with an Eight hundred dollar prize after firing 298 for 72 holes on a waterlogged course. Abe Espinosa finished second three strokes back. Bobby Cruickshank took third with 303. Joe Kirkwood and Willie Hunter tied at next best with 305.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
MacDonald Smith
New York
Texas
Smith
San Antonio
Abe Espinosa
San Francisco
Bobby Cruickshank
Chicago
Espinosa
Joe Kirkwood
Australia
Willie Hunter
Los Angeles
Mehlhorn
Cruickshank
Wild Bill
Meblhorn
High Point children raise funds for VOA aid drive
Volunteers of America pages report a local drive in High Point where residents opened purses to aid destitute women and children. The event raised 69.12 dollars amid a friendly contest among youth, with Sarah Jarrett collecting 19.64 dollars as top prize and Rose E. Askew 15.63 as runner up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Volunteers of America
John Peacock
Sarah Jarrett
Rose E. Askew
Mississippi Senate Backs Theater Show Thanks
In Jackson Mississippi Senator Kearney the lone woman senator objected to a resolution thanking the local theatre for a show the lawmakers attended. The rest of the senate adopted the resolution despite the objection calling the dance immoral and objectionable.
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Jackson
Kearney
Mississippi Senate
A Wartime Letter From a Rookie at Jefferson Barracks
A 1916 letter from a young recruit at Jefferson Barracks confides running away from home due to harsh fatherly discipline and describes three years in the army cavalry. The writer mentions horse training, longing for a horse, and plans to share army experiences in future letters. He signs as Mac, asks his sister to respond, and notes film industry gossip about Winds of Chance and its ensemble cast.
Cherokee Kid Is Now Playing in Town
A nostalgic look at the Alaska gold rush gamblers and poker players of the era, who once filled the faro rooms and gambling halls. The piece notes they are now depicted in a film and references Frank Lloyd.
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Frank Lioyrd
Keeper of Bees at the American theater
The screen adaptation of Gene Stratton-Porter's Keeper of the Bees, directed by Leo Meehan, plays at the American. The cast includes Gene Stratton Monroe, Porter's granddaughter, who originated the Little Scout character, with a strong supporting lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Stratton-Porter
McCall's Magazine
Leo Meehan
American Theater
Also Mentioned on This Page
PHOND
MR. Hedrick
ER. T. Hedrick
Ruth Tene Andrews
Clarence Andrews
Ruth Irene
MR. Long
C. F. Long
Grippe
Pelta Tau
Delta Tau Club
Wess Mann
F. D. Burchfield
Guilford General Hospital
MR. Bottoms III
J. B. Bottoms
Lake Street
Carter Dalton
Frank
Greensboro
God
Myles
Goves
North Main St
Cecil
Wachovia Bank
By Williams
Hector
Jaquenetta
Pompen
Jefferson Barricks
Augest
Jeff
Sis
Rex Beach
First National
Miller & Best’s
Scott Turner
Lloyd’s
Jack Petty
Frank Barlow
Mike Cosgrave
Charlie Lee
Harry Grayson
George Griffin
American Theatre
Anna Q. Nilsson
Ben Lyon
Viola Dana
Victor McLaglen
Er Fa Stavic
Keeper of Bees
The
Bonnie Betty Beauty Shop
Woolworth’s
Marcelling
Nestle
Mann
H. E. Schafer
Winston-Salem, N. C
Red Bell Shoe Store
Winston-Salem
W. A. Davis
Emergywood
Stephen C. Clark
Beavans
the Ladies’ Store
N. Main
Elwood
South Main St
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