Sears Reopens In High Point Draws Thousands
Several thousand visitors packed Sears Roebuck at 309 North Main Street for a day long reopening. Police assisted crowd control to allow a midget vaudeville act after the rush subsided. G. B. Wise of the Charlotte district praised the well planned promotion and noted strong consumer response to value and price. A six page Enterprise section credited the reopening success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sears, Roebuck and Company
North Main Street
Wise
Charlotte
High Point
Marriage Service Quote Sparks Lighthearted Exchange
In Tit-Bits a wife resistantly notes her mother’s advice to omit the word obey from their marriage service while her husband jokes about the issue. The exchange shows playful spousal banter and mutual affection.
Army Chief General Crowder Mentioned in Tit Bits Snippet
A fragment from Tit-Bits includes dialogue about General Crowder and an exchange joking about his affection for a daughter. The contrived banter contrasts flirtation with insult, reflecting period humor rather than a formal report.
Suit Yourself Old Lady on Train Platform
On a busy platform a passerby asks which platform for the London train. A porter jokes turn left and you’ll be right. Meekton wears a raincoat rubbers and umbrella on a sunny day as his wife plans a picnic to ward off rain.
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Porter
Meekton
Pathfinder
Husband and Wife Share Bursting Truth About Perfection
A playful exchange reveals a husband admits flaws while the wife notes her prior certainty yet surprise at his admission. The witty banter captures domestic humor and sharp timing.
Sunday best lizards stroll with Miss Nica Chase
Two bright blue ribbon clad lizards are shown on leashes as Miss Nica Chase, a noted society woman and actress, strolls along a fashionable New York avenue turning heads with her unusual pets.
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Nica Chase
New York Avenue
Journey's End for Slain Yegg
Chicago police quote 14 year old Gordon Fairbanks boasting of a 20 mile per hour homemade car engine borrowed from a washing machine. Officers say he would need a license and caution on politeness amid the crime tale.
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Golden
Chicago
Gordon Fairbanks
Apparently Not Club Bore Studying Etiquette
A brief item notes interest in etiquette studies, mentioning a club or group exploring proper manners. The snippet hints at readers seeking guidance or clarification about social conduct and club activities.
Man’s vows mix wealth and sympathy in quick exchange
A brief jesting exchange hints at choices in marriage with a line about not seeking wealth or status but marrying for sympathy. Brown offers sympathy in reply.
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Brown
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SEARS
Army’s Chiefs
General Crowder
Frank Father
Enoch Herbert Crowder
Washington
Arlington National Cemetery
Patrick J. Hurley
Cavalier
Commerce Street
Commercial Bank
Murray
Cynic
Im Rou
Peaches
van Camps
Chipso
Daiey
R. W. Younts
Washington and Wrenn
N. Main
Lexington Ave
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