Siam King Receives American Envoy in Royal Bangkok Pageant
A letter from G. W. P. Hunt, U S minister to Siam, recalls his September 6 presentation to the Siamese king. Forty seven Americans attended in Bangkok, a city of 806000. Hunt describes the royal theater, guards, marble pillars, and a simple frock coat reception with the king speaking excellent English.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Siam
G. W. P. Hunt
United States
Bangkok
Royal Palace
Sippa
Spears
Tia
Midnight Whirl at Orpheum Delights High Point Crowds
High Point’s The Midnight Whirl at the Orpheum theatre draws solid crowds as Miss Tempest and Mr Purl entertain with songs and witty dialogue. An entire show change rolls in today and tomorrow with Joe Riley adding dance numbers and a fresh musical program. An entertaining picture program accompanies the music.
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Wesider
High Point
Orpherm Theatre
Miss Tempest
Mr. Purl
Joe Riley
Turning Point Drama at Broadway Shows Tomorrow
A mysterious Reno double killing shadows Diana Tennant as Katherine MacDonato nabbed in the first national attraction The Turning Point. The play follows the beautiful girl’s uphill social struggle and a dramatic revelation when Diana overhears an adventuress unveil the real crime while trapped by a wealthy man.
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Suenicion
Beauiful
Reno
Diana Tennant
Katherine MaccDonato
Diana
Ring fans praise Bud Ridley for new management move
In Seattle fans express strong support for Bud Ridley after his split with former manager Fred Windsor. They praise his boxing skills and anticipate his continued success.
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Bud
Seattle
Bud Ridley
Brery
Fred Windsor
Dr Pierce Medicines Endure As Dress Styles Change
The ad notes hip fashion era shifts while praising Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery for stomach and blood and Favorite Prescription for weak women. It cites testimonials from Covington Kentucky and Mrs Spa Hiles praising health improvements after using five bottles and relief from winter grippe spells.
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Dr. Pierce
CovincTon
Mrs. Spa Hiles
Banklick Street
Trials of Short Line Presidents at US Railway Board Hearings
Chicago November hearings reveal the hard luck of over 100 short railroad lines as their presidents plead for wage increases. A Texas line claims bus competition and highway speed advantage cut passenger time and fare, while another Alabama line fights six station agents seeking higher pay. Officials note mineral deposits may exhaust in three years and that some lines operate at losses. Decisions are to be issued together after weeks of testimony.
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Chicago
United States Railway Labor Board
Texas
G. W. W. Hanger
Birmingham
Greensboro Jitney Drivers to Pay New License
Greensboro city commission amended the ordinance requiring jitney drivers operating between High Point and Greensboro to obtain a $50 license and post a regular bond. The amendment defines jitney as autos carrying passengers for hire on a defined route within Greensboro. High Point drivers on any regular High Point to Greensboro route must comply.
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High Point
Gate City
Greensboro
Grensboro
Thief Returns Coat After It Fails To Fit
In Middletown Q on November 17 a thief who stole Emmett Coyle's over coat returned it saying it did not fit. He kept the $35 found in one pocket.
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Middletown
Emmett Coyle
Cate
Adams Street to Get New House Numbers
After a petition by local citizens, the city council voted in regular session last night to place new numbers on Adams Street. The uneven numbering and unnumbered houses along the street will be corrected promptly. A letter from J A Smith to Mayor D A Stanton asking sewerage expansion in the eastern city section was referred to the city manager with no action.
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Adams Street
J. A. Smith
D. A. Stanton
Lantern on horses proposed by Cincinnati club
The Cincinnati Automobile Club urges the city to place lights on mounted patrolmen as well as mounted firemen. The notice notes riders are hard to see at night and on rainy evenings, urging protection for moving beings along the street.
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Dobbin
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Automobile Club
Doctors Endorse Calotabs For Colds And Flu
Public health warnings say colds and mild flu can lead to pneumonia and serious complications. Calotabs are promoted as a nausealess laxative that activates the liver with one tablet at bedtime and water, claiming quick relief and purified system. Sold only in sealed packages for thirty five cents with a druggist guarantee.
Dangers of a Cold High Point Highlight Kidney Woes
A High Point resident Testimony promotes Dean's Kidney Pills for cold linked kidney trouble. A. Spencer of Hobson Street recalls backache dizziness and irregular kidney action improving after one box, with the product sold 60c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y.
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High Point
Dean
A. Spencer
Hobson’ Street
Foster-Milburn Co
Mfrs
Buffalo
Funeral services for A G Hough held at home
Funeral services for A G Hough a well known High Pointer were held at the home this afternoon at 3 oclock. He died Monday morning after a brief illness. Rev Geo R Brown pastor of the First Methodist Protestant church and Rev G F Millaway pastor of the Tabernacle church led the service. A large crowd attended and many floral tributes honored the deceased. The burial was in Oakwood cemetery.
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Hough
Geo. R. Brown
First Methodist Protestant Church
G. F. Millaway
Tabernacle Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Wass Family Votes in Wheeling as 591 Years Unite
In Wheeling West Virginia on November 17 the Wass family of seven goes to the polls and their combined ages total 591 years. The oldest, Betsy Wass, is 91, while six siblings range from 7 to 60.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Wass
Betsy
Cupid Likely to Kick if Green Line Ends Owl Service
Cincinnati reports Cupid may kick if the Green Line ends its owl service due to opposition from Cincinnati and Newport and Covington officials to a fare increase. The line operates between Cincinnati and Newport and Covington, Ky. Authorities warn of a possible service disruption if demands are not met.
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Cincinnati
Green Line
Newport
Covington
Thieves Raid Tobacco Barn Stolen Goods Value Reported
A. W. Clinard reported that thieves raided his tobacco barn on the High Point to Winston-Salem road before daybreak. More than 200 dollars worth of tobacco, about two thirds of the storage, was taken while the culprits escaped with the load and left behind empty sticks.
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A. W. Clinard
High Point
Winston-Salem
Clinard
Trees Crying in Memphis Weather Oddity
In Memphis on November 17, residents reported trees seeming to cry as weather observers noted it was not rain but a heavy dew. Weatherman J. H. Scott explained the phenomenon, while local tree owners joked about their trees needing better care.
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Memphis
Tenn
Weather Bureau
J. H. Scott
Tampa Woman Sees Rheumatism Vanish After Tanlac Trial
Mrs. Mary E. Graves of Tampa Florida reports long suffering from rheumatism ended after taking Tanlac. She describes swelling in the left shoulder knee and wrist with persistent pain and limited movement finally relieved within a week and continuing improvement. Tanlac is sold in High Point by J. A. Hart Drug Co. Stokesdale by P. Lenoir and Pomona by Pomona Mercantile Co.
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High Point
J. A. Hart Drug Co
Stokesdale
P. Lenoir
Pomona
Pomona Mercantile Co
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