Murdered magnate’s daughter uncovers city intrigue
In Grafton Henry Rand is found dead in a cheap hotel. Police link a woman’s handkerchief and a theater stub to Thomas Fogarty, a political boss, who blamed Olga Maynard a cabaret singer. Olga reveals a past with Sam Church and a plot of coercion and revenge.
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Henry Rand
Grafton
Janet Rand
Barry Colvin
Jimmy Rand
Thomas Fogarty
Olga Maynard
Jimmy
Mary Lowell
Olga
Mary
Samtel Church
Church
1K Jensen
Samuel Church
Sam Church
O’day
Danderine Promises to Restore Dull Curling Hair
An ad touts Danderine a 35 cent tonic for girls who curl their hair claiming it revives dry brittle lifeless tresses nourishes stimulates and strengthens each hair stops falling hair and dandruff disappears and is pleasant to use at drug stores or toilet counters.
High Point Regulates Hog Pens Ordinance Passed
The city council of High Point North Carolina enacted an ordinance restricting pig pen locations. It bans hogs within 300 feet of living or working buildings and empowers the health officer to inspect pens. Violations incur a one dollar daily fine, effective May 1 1926.
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High Point
North Carolina
Mie
Public Hearing on Building Zone Ordinance in High Point
City Council of High Point schedules a special meeting on March 18 1926 at 7 30 pm in Municipal Court Room for a public hearing on a building zone ordinance to limit and regulate buildings and land use for health safety morals and general welfare, per state and city planning laws. City Manager R L Pickett signs the notice on February 25 1926.
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City of
High Point
City Planning and Zoning Commission
R. L. Pickett
McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets Promote Growth
Promotional piece touts McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets as a health boost for underweight children and post illness recovery. Claims rapid weight gain and avoidance of unpleasant cod liver oil taste, with price 69 cents and money back if unsatisfied.
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Randall's Pharmacy
Mana Cruz
McCoy
A Square Shooter Calms A Complex Evening
Jimmy realizes the depth of affection from Alga as Church confronts past hardships. The two discuss fear, trust, and future choices while the orchestra plays. Alga thanks him softly and notes not all men are alike, revealing emotional tension and unspoken danger in their lives.
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Jimmy
Church
Alga
O'Day
Smoky Mountain National Park fund seeks $166000 more
Asheville dispatch reports a statewide drive to raise 166000 by April 1 to push the Great Smoky Mountains National Park purchase. North Carolina has pledges totaling about 332674 with expected additional amounts, as campaign directors note slow county responses and pending tallies.
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Asheville
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Secretary of the Interior
Congress
Tennessee
North Carolina
Counties Complete Quotas Seek Record Over-Subscription
Six counties have met their targets and push large over-subscriptions. Swain 31000 and Haywood 20525 show strong effort while Clay Mitch ell and Yancey meet goals with modest oversubscriptions. Rutherford set at 5000. McDowell to raise 10000 next week after a Marion rally. Bryson’s tour spurred statewide fund-raising across cities.
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Swain
Haywood
Clay
Mitchell
Yancey
Rutherford
McDowell County
Marion
State
T. D. Bryson
How Doctors Treat Colds and Flu
Doctors and druggists recommend Calotabs to break up a cold overnight or shorten grippe flu sore throat or tonsillitis. One or two Calotabs at bed time with water. no salts or nausea and no interference with eating work or pleasure. Next morning the cold has vanished and you feel fine with a hearty breakfast. Family package with directions, 35 cents at a drug store.
Birthday Narrow Escape Prompts No-Need for Surgery
A reader recalls a near fatal stomach episode eight months ago after dinner. After taking Maya’s One Dose Will Convince, symptoms eased and health improved, with claims of relief from stomach liver and intestinal ailments. Hart Drug Co. supplies the remedy nationwide with a money back guarantee.
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Maya
Hart Drug Co
Speaker raises funds in High Point and Lexington drives
A speaker addressed a large dinner in High Point Tuesday night with more than 2000 raised to date. In Lexington he spent Wednesday and Thursday with about 1500 pledged. Fund-raising ai Greensboro reported about 6000 to date and the vedaceal section had about 6080 subscribed. The drive targets at least 100000 in that state section.
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High Point
Lexington
Greensboro
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Nestle
Bonnie Betty
Woolworth’s
High
Hutchen’s
FORD
Elwood
South Main St
DE Luke
High Point Morris Plan Bank
West
Washington Street
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Raleigh, N.C
Thomasville
Asheboro
H. F. Houston
Home Office
North State Finance & Loan Co
Wachovia Bank
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