Central Carolina fair opens in Greensboro with hopes of record turnout
Readiness surrounds the Central Carolina fair in Greensboro as organizers promise two fairs in one plus a busy exhibit lineup including poultry, agriculture, horse races and aerial stunts. Railroads offer reduced fares to attract crowds while forecast good weather could push attendance to a record. A cigarette smoking contest in England drew a 62 minute extinguished lighter.
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Agement
Gate City
Greensboro
Drunks Face Fines in Municipal Court
Carl Mann was found guilty on two charges including drunk and disorderly conduct and operating a vehicle under whiskey's influence. He faces a $5 fine plus costs with a higher $50 minimum fine or license revocation for the second charge and filed an appeal. J M Oakley, F A Bettenheimer and Harry Cox were also convicted of drunkenness with small fines. Glenn Johnson was convicted of assault and Sam Boss faced charges over operating a pressing club without a license.
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Kirkman
J. M. Oakley
Glenn Johnson
Sam Boss
Weary Willies and Hooligans Fade in New Society
Boston reports show commitments to Massachusetts State Farm at Bridgewater fell from 127 in July last year to 4 today. State Charity executive Robert Kelso attributes the decline to the passing of the saloon and better industrial conditions.
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Boston
Robert Kelso
State Board of Charity
Massachusetts
Bridgewater
Mr. Selso
OAYO AcDs AcId Stomach Causes Indigestion
A medical authority explains indigestion as caused by hyper acidity and fermented undigested food in the stomach. The remedy advised is four ounces of Jad Salts dissolved in water before breakfast for a week to neutralize acidity and improve digestion.
North Carolina urged to fund state highway system
W A McGart president of the North Carolina Good Roads Association spoke in Lumberton urging the state to finance a complete hard surface road system linking county seats. He argued counties should build feeders while the state bears main highway costs, proposing a $50 million bond issue repaid over 25 years to create a statewide, permanent pavement network.
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North Carolina
State Highway Commission
Old fashioned Turkish doctors tout cholera remedies
The article notes Turkish physicians favor amulets and charms for cholera. An agate in the pocket and a hyacinth worn at the neck are cited as valued cures, with the bone of a dead child kept in the pocket described as nearly as effective.
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Salem
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