Drug Evil Fighters Move to Push Campaign Probes
A coalition of federal state and local officials meets to urge Senator George Whitney to explain his drug inquiry. They plan joint action across New Jersey Connecticut and New York urging border cooperation and harsher enforcement. The group will draft a reform program by November 15 including treatment options and legislative enforcement measures.
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Maurice Block
Whitney
New York
New Jersey
Hudson
Newark
Essex
Hudson Counties
Fairfield County
Connecticut
the State Justices and Magistrates’ Association
William J. Schieffelin
Herbert Robbins
Herman A Metz
Justice Collins
Brooklyn
Bronx
Philadelphia
Eighth Avenue
Pole
Collins
Knights Templar Instituted Here With 24 Members
A Knights Templar commandery was instituted Tuesday night at the Masonic temple with about 24 members. David Wise and others accompanied Co. M. Venstory of Greensboro. W. C. Lyon of Raleigh attended. Officers installed included Charles Hoertel as council commander and D. H. Bail as generalissimo.
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Knights Templar
Masonic Temple
Co. M. Venstory
North Carolina
Greensboro
Venstory
David Wise
W. H. Ficher
J. J. Phoenix
J. Pegg
Morris Plan Company meeting called in High Point
Notice from High Point North Carolina dated October 16 1916 calls subscribers to a meeting on Monday October 30 at 7 20 p m at 109 East Commerce Street Sherrod Building to elect directors and perfect the permanent organization.
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High Point Morris Plan Company
East Commerce Street
Sherrod
Birth Control Topic Tackled by Brooklyn Church Group
Frederick A. Blossom, managing editor of Birth Control Review, told the Men's club of the Second Unitarian church in Brooklyn that a dispensary system for birth control information will spread nationally. He cited Holland as a model and said clinics in Manhattan and Brooklyn are upcoming as the movement grows.
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New York
Second Unitarian Church
Clintom
Congress Streets
Brooklyn
Frederick A. Blossom
Mr. Blossom
New “Birth Control Review
Holland
United States
Manhattan
Matheson Sentenced to Twenty Years for Murder
In Statesville on October 19, Homer Matheson was convicted of murdering his brother-in-law Claude Warren. Warren, a neighbor and farmer, was shot in his field after a summer dispute. The judge imposed a twenty-year term in the state penitentiary.
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Statesville
Homer Matheson
Matheson
Claude Warren
North Iredell
Warren
Young Matheson
State Penitentiary
McCombs Skips Governor Campaign Train Start
New York Oct 18 William F McCombs Democratic U S senator nominee did not accompany Samuel Seabury governor nominee on the state campaign train which started Monday. His physician refused permission saying the strain of the last month taxed his strength and it would not be safe to start out again.
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New York
William F. McCombs
United States
Samuel Seabury
Get Rid of That Miserable Feeling With Tablets
Mrs. A Wingale of Gorham New York writes that she suffered indigestion and constipation for distressing years. She began using Chamberlain's Tablets five years ago and found relief when nothing else helped. The note emphasizes strong stomach relief from the product.
Woman's Club News Reports Fall Meeting Activities
The social department of the Woman's club met at the Elks home at 3 20 pm to review aid for needy workers and plan future events. Committees were appointed for ways and means clothing and magazine drives as well as red grass seals. A fundraiser rum mage sale yielded 33. the North Carolina Children's Home Society speaker spoke on childhood conservation. The music department held its first meeting with 15 members, presenting songs and papers on American music. The club plans programs in local schools and urges attendance at Reciprocity Day in Lexington on October 27 with state president Mrs Lingle in attendance.
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The
Woman's Club
Elks’ Home
J. V. Wilson
Club
J. F. Hayden
Louise Sneed
W. G. Shipman
Park Street
Third Ward
West End Baptist Church
Lexington
Lingle
Ultimatum Dialogue Clarifies Diplomatic Term
Mrs Pester asks about the ultimatum and Mr Petser explains it as the final word in diplomatic correspondence. Mrs Pester then supposes it is the nost script in their letters.
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Mrs. Pester
Mr. Petser
The Alarm Clock Provokes a Chicago Ledger Verse
A brief wry verse laments the brutal shock of a demoniac alarm as the ticking clock looms. The speaker finds the striking clock harmless yet fears the sudden alarm's sting.
Foley's Honey and Tar Cough Remedy Ad
An advertising note promotes Foley's Honey and Tar to ease bronchial coughs. It claims to stop throat tickling, reduce irritation, restore membranes, clear congested passages, and provide relief. Sold by Mann Drug Co.
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Foley
Mann Drug Co
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Criminal Courts
George H. Whitney
High Point, N. C
Woman’s Club News
Gilbert Clark
Durham School of Music
Ways and Means
Hunter Sechrest
Leroy Briggs
C. D. Smith
Lamar McCallum
R. E. Blair
A. M Briggs
R. B. Terry
Gurney Kearns
J. W. Wilson
L. H. Putnam
North Carolina Children’s Home Society
Chicago Ledger
Coats
Misses
Stamey Company
Wood
Main Drug Co
Terminal Station
Norfolk
Asheboro
Norfolk Southern
N. B
Trevis
Adeboro
Aberdeen
Intermediate Pointe
Star
Charlotte
L. D. Burkhead
N. C
E. D. Kyle
H. S. Beard
Grace Kephart
High Point
Floyd L. Kenyon
Greensboro, N. C
Miss Clara Boyd
New York Life Insurance
F. A. Ogburn
Bank of Commerce
Mellichampe Printing Co
Hamilton ST
Max Rones
Optometrist
D. Renes & Son
Hon. L. L. Jenkins
the Armory
Mr. Jenkins
Asheville
Bell
Southern Bell Telephone
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