Family tensions rise as engagements and bets sting
In a cluttered home, Faith frets over her mother’s illness and Cherry’s engagement while Long confronts Joy’s mischief and a looming wedding. Dad worries over a cement job collapse and a potential five hundred-dollar loss, as rumors of Cherry’s outings with Chris Wiley swirl amid school-night limits and family feuds.
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Cherry
Chris Wiley
Faith
Jim Lane
Wiley
Joy
Cora Parsons
Miss Peabody
NEA Service, Inc
Woman Recovers Sleep After Pinkham Remedies
Mrs. Belle Thompson of Georgia describes four years of sleep loss and poor appetite. After using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash she reports restored sleep and energy, caring for her three children and performing most tasks. She credits both medicines for her improvement.
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Belle Thompson
Georgia
Lydia E. Pinkham
Bette Thompson
R. 2
Rossville
Cardus Restores Mrs. Marsh’s Health in Lynchburg
Mrs. Lee T. Marsh of 715 First Street Lynchburg Virginia recounts taking Cardus for a rundown condition and later for a cold exposure. After six bottles she reports full recovery and continued weight gain and health through the winter. Sold by all druggists. NC-172
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Lynchburg
Cardus
Lee T. Marsh
First Street
Florida
California Fig Syrup Promoted as Safe for Children
Vintage advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as a gentle liver and bowel cleanser for children and adults. It claims to soothe irritability from constipation, promotes a cleansing action, and urges parents to buy from The California Fig Syrup Company through their druggist.
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California
California Fig Syrup Company
Tomorrow Gene Lane Seeks Cherry Missing Guide
Jim Lane waits for Cherry, raising questions about her whereabouts and reason for her disappearance. Local authorities and friends search areas around town while noting Cherry’s last known location and possible motives for her absence.
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Jim Lane
Wayward Cherry
Cherry
Richard Dix Delivers Fast Football Film
Elmer Stone the Colton quarterback marries Nellie Webster and stays in college until his team faces State University. Twenty six finds Elmer still studying as Nellie dies and their son Jack becomes a college mate. Jack meets Louise Mason at State and friendship with Lumpy Goggins leads to a reversed delivery system for football passes. Jack wins a county fair race but is barred from play for professionalism. Louise confronts the manager as Jack pursues the troublemaker.
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Elmer Stone
Colton
Nellie Webster
State University
Elmer
Nellie
Jack
Young Stone
Louise Mason
State
Denny Walters
Lumpy
Goggins
Louise
Streak Hodkins
Denny
Cotton prices stay steady after crop estimate rise
In New York on November 8 the latest government crop estimate lifted production to about 18 million bales, yet prices remained steady. Early trading showed gains of roughly one dollar per bale, while Southern selling trimmed some of the advance as large trade orders absorbed demand. Noon quotes ranged from 12.27 to 12.62 cents for December to March contracts, reflecting net gains of 5 to 7 points.
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New York
Pape's Diapepsin Promises Instant Digestion Aid
Advertisements claim instant relief from sour stomach indigestion and gas after taking a tablet of Pape's Diapepsin. It states the tablet neutralizes heartburn flatulence and pain as soon as it reaches the stomach with guaranteed results and low cost.
Germaine Enjoys A Grand Paris Shopping Spree
In Paris, Germaine writes of a family Cook's tour as Aunt Louise and Mother indulge in new fashions and lavish hats. She notes purchases from Redoux and Lewis, silk robes and velvet gowns, while Mother plans an evening gown and jeweled accessories. Father and Germaine stay on to theater dates, awaiting return of relatives.
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Aunt Louise
Mother
France
Jacques
H. Perrone
Queen Marie
Redoux
Louise
Lewis
Father
Paris
Ant
Nashville Chosen 1927 Southern Master Printers Meet City
Nashville Tennessee was designated as the 1927 convention city for the Southern Master Printters association by the board of directors meeting in Jacksonville. The convention will convene in May.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Nashville
Tenn
Southern Master Printers’ Association
Fosdick Sermon Draws Rockefeller on Broadway
In New York Fosdick says he would risk preaching Christian faith on Broadway. John D. Rockefeller Sr. drove from his country estate to hear the sermon and praised it as good. In Washington a new use for helium is noted as helping divers avoid the bends when mixed with oxygen, a finding by the Bureau of Mines.
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Long’ Lane
Faith
Madame Denise
New York
Podunk
Broadway
Harry Emerson Fosdick
John D. Rockefeller, Sr
Washington
Bureau of Mines
W. R. Davis
Perry Ave
West Greenville
S.c
Davis
Tanlac
Mr. Davis
Pets of person LURNS Lift Off No Pain
New York report notes the launch of a pet related event or program titled LURNS with emphasis on painless process. Details remain unclear in the text.
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New York
Freezone Corn Remedy Promises Instant Pain Relief
An ad claims a tiny bottle of Freezone relieves aching corns instantly. It promises painless removal of hard and soft corns and calluses between the toes with no soreness, irritation, or damage, and notes the product is sold by druggists for a few cents.
Notice of High Point Randolph Asheboro and Southern R R meeting
Washington notice states that the annual stockholders meeting of High Point Randolph Asheboro and Southern Railroad Company will be held at its High Point North Carolina office at 1 PM on Tuesday November 23 1926 for director elections and other business. The stock transfer books will close November 13 1926 and reopen November 24 1926. Guy E Mauldin secretary.
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Washington, D. C
High Point, Randleman, Asheboro and Southern Railroad Company
High Point
North Carolina
Guy E. Mauldin
Animal charity popularity contest draws big names at Waldorf
The Waldorf audience witnessed a diverse animal lineup including Billie Burke baby leopard John Barrymore monkey Jeanne Ingles parrot FEBF Albee elephant Vincent Lopez and an alligator in a charity pageant for animals. The winner was Yvonne D Arle's wolf hound praised despite a tired handshake. Nearly 12 000 husbands are reported missing from London and Charlotte women travel to Burling ton for a state P T A convention.
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Billie Burke
John Barrymore
Jeanne Ingles
Albee
Vincent Lopez
the Waldorf
Yvonne D'Arle
Queen Marie's Paw Worn Out Sparks Concern
A fragment notes Queen Marie's paw is nearly worn out, hinting at strain on the royal household. Details are sparse but suggest health concerns surrounding the queen or her symbolic canine companion.
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Queen Marie
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