Fern club mocks Izzy Einstein as bad actor in July 1925 notes
A historical U S paper from July 23 1925 notes debate among Fern club members about Izzy Einstein as a bad actor while covering other topics. Jack Kearns will propose a verbal boxing bout with Dempsey. Prohibition news and opinions on evolution religion and prison discipline appear in the same item. Australia hosts the American fleet in Melbourne and Dawes is criticized for Senate rule conflicts as Congress nears.
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Fern Club
Izzy Einstein
North Carolina Press Defends Science Against Fundamentalist Pressure
In a statement aligned with Wake Forest scholar Dr W L Poteat, the piece condemns attempts to curb scientific inquiry and mocks Tennessee style battles over evolution. It highlights Dr Chase’s preferable battleground, warns NC leaders against harmful bills, and criticizes Darrow and Mencken as misaligned outsiders.
Disaffection Plagues North Carolina Tobacco Co-ops
The piece argues internal discontent cripples cooperative marketing of leaf tobacco in North Carolina. It notes farmers’ reliance on tobacco income, federal support for cooperatives, and current court-driven internal disputes hindering unity and progress toward better pricing and marketing.
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North Carolina
Department of Agriculture
Traveling Library Push Reaches Asheboro and Rural NC
The North Carolina State Library Commission launches a 700-volume traveling library to rural districts starting in Asheboro. Books will be loaned with borrowers paying postage on returns to Raleigh, aiming to boost adult education and create demand for reading beyond college enrollments.
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North Carolina
Asheboro
High Point
Montgomery
Moore Counties
Randolph
Raleigh
Library Commission
Commission
The Predicament of the Brothers
Russell Scott faces execution at dawn while his fugitive brother Robert may hold the key to a possible pardon. As the sun sets on Russell’s life, he grapples with confessing or shielding his brother, weighing truth against survival.
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Russell Scott
Robert
Russell
Mr Bryan Showcases Degrees To Silence Critics
The piece argues William Jennings Bryan overuses his list of degrees to counter charges of ignorance. It notes his age, reduced vigor, and discomfort with student questions and Darrow jabs, suggesting true learning cannot be measured by titles.
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Steat
Darrow
Mencken
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Rhode Island Knight Templar Grand Commander Dies in Glacier Park
Spokane dispatch reports Grand Commander Jewett of the Knights Templar Rhode Island died this morning in Glacier National Park. M. Dunbar, a party member en route to Seattle for the triennial conclave, sent the private message. Dunbar would return home with the body while the rest of the party continued to Seattle.
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Spokane
Wash
Jewett
Knights Templar
Rhode Island
Glacier National Park
M. Dunbar
Seattle
North Carolina's Rise Reported by English Journal
A New York letter summarizes an English Economic Journal review by Prof. C. R. Fay on North Carolina's industrial growth. The piece highlights rapid diversification in agriculture, commerce and industry, strong rail and power networks, and foreign interest, noting Winston-Salem as a world tobacco center and Southern Railway as a key transport factor.
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North Carolina
English “Economic Journal
South
Southern Railway
Case, Pomeroy & Co., Inc
the Economic Journal
England
J. M. Keynes
C. R. Fay
North
England and Wales
U. S.A
High Point
N. C
Grand ‘Rapids
Mich
Baden
Yadkin
Kannapolis
Roanoke Rapids
U. S
Massachusetts
Durham
Texas
Illinois
Iowa
Winston-Salem
Prince Albert
Sir Walter
O. Henry
Robert E. Lee
King Williams
Burton Arms
Threlfalls
Cains
Texaco
Standard Oil
Washington
Shenandoah Valley
Stonewall Jackson
The
Economic Journal
Stunt flier Molloy to thrill High Point visitors
Sid Molloy a commercial pilot who tours with the Southern Furniture exposition arrives from Lenoir and plans a 5 45 pm air show at Willard field near Greensboro pike. He will perform several stunts circling the city and landing near the ball park during the barbecue. He is accompanied by Hub Beard president of the Lenoir Aero company.
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Sid Molloy
High Point
Lenoir
Ball Park
Molloy
Willard Field
Greensboro Pike
Hub Beard
Lenoir Aero Company
Beard
Mr. Molloy
Caldwell Furniture Company
Hundred Enrolled In Friends Church Vacation Bible School
Approximately 100 boys and girls aged six to twelve attend the first daily vacation Bible school at Friends church now in its second week. Mrs. L W McFarland leads a capable staff including Mrs. Wade Hiatt Mrs. W T Sanders Mrs R C Stuckey and Rev T A Sykes. Activities include manual training poster making singing and Bible drills with daily devotionals from 9 to 11 30 a m. The program ends Friday and may spark similar schools in the city.
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Friends Church
L. W. McFarland
Wade Hiatt
W.T. Sanders
R. C. Stuckey
Gaudeanet
Slater of Negro Woman Is Caught
Al Bostic a negro man is charged with the murder of Willie May Butler a negro woman at Thomasville Monday night. He was arrested at Asheboro and held in Davidson county jail Lexington. Bostic said he shot the Butler woman and Jimmie Lou Jones after they advanced on him with razors. Jones is hospitalized in High Point with a bullet wound in the abdomen. Thomasville police say Bostic and Butler were sweethearts and jealousy likely led to the shooting.
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al Bostic
Willie May Butler
Thomasville
Asheboro
Bostic
Davidson County
Lexington
Butler
Jimmie Lou Jones
Jones
High Point
General Metts to Speak at Local Kiwanis Meeting
General Van B Metts will headline the High Point Kiwanis club meeting at the Country Club Friday at 6 30 pm. An interesting address is planned as part of a large program with visiting Kiwanis from across the country and a furniture exposition drawing attendees. The slogan Every Kiwanian to bring a visitor guide the gathering amid planned novel features.
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van B. Metts
High Point Kiwanis Club
General Metts
High Point Tightens Dog Law Enforcement
City officials urge strict enforcement of the local dog ordinance as several pets roam unmuzzled. A public appeal seeks cooperation to prevent incidents after a Raleigh hydrophobia death involving a biting dog.
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High Point
Raleigh
Houdini Faces Disorderly Conduct Charge Over Radio Broadcast
New York July 23 A summons charging disorderly conduct was served on Harry Houdini as he prepared to broadcast from WOR He offered $10 000 to any scientist who could produce physical manifestation of spirits George Young secretary Francis P Houdini company said Houdini entered his store Monday night and damaged furniture and lighting fixtures His version differs from Youngs account
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New York
Harry Houdini
WOR
George Young
Francis P. Houdini
Men’s Club Barbecue Set At Tar Heel Inn
Members of the First Methodist Protestant church Men’s club will travel by motor to the Tar Heel Inn this evening. They plan to leave the city around six o’clock for the barbecue event.
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First Methodist Protestant Church
Tar Heel Inn
Two Cars Collide On North Main Street City Traffic Report
A Ford touring car driven by D. P. Beck of High Point struck the rear end of an Essex occupied by unidentified occupants on North Main Street. The collision prompted a brief halt to traffic as authorities attended the scene. No injuries were immediately reported.
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North Main St
D. P. Beck
High Point
Accident injures Richmond couple on North Main Street
Mr and Mrs W L Jones of Richmond Virginia were in a collision on North Main Street near Sheraton shortly after 1 pm. Jones backed from the curb and Beck's car struck his Ford causing heavy damage to the front wheels. The Essex had only a broken window glass and a smashed fender.
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Richmond
North Main Street
Sheraton
Jones
Beck
Ford
Three Matches On Club Courts Today
Three matches are scheduled for the city wide net tournament on the country club courts this afternoon. N Fidler faces R Tucker in the opening pairing.
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City Wide Net
Country Club
N. Fidler
R. Tucker
Hemroid internal remedy promises lasting relief
Piles arise from bad circulation and lower bowel stagnation. Dr J S Leonhardt developed HEMROID, claimed to cure internal piles in 98 percent of 1000 cases. Sold by druggists with a money back guarantee via Randall's Pharmacy, offering internal treatment over external applications.
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J. S. Leonhardt
Leonhardt
Randall's Pharmacy
Shenandoah Passes Hog Island Off Virginia Shore
The naval dirigible Shenandoah passed over Hog Island off the eastern shore of Virginia at 11:52 this morning. It was traveling 65 miles per hour and four hours out from its hangar at Lakehurst New Jersey.
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Hog Island
Norfolk
Virginia
Lakehurst
N. J
Free sample offer for HERB JUICE by Matton Drug Co
Matton Drug Company advertises HERB JUICE a natural herbal stomach remedy arriving in High Point. It claims to eliminate toxins by boosting digestion and the organs of elimination, promising relief with no discomfort. The ad notes a free sample for the first hundred customers and mentions the headquarter setup at Matton Drug Company.
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Th Herb Juice Laboratories
High Point
Matton Drug Company
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