Japan Indulgence in Drink and Taracte Exposed
Osaka dispatch reports Dr. Rentaro Mizuno citing rising sake and cigarette consumption from 1914 to 1919, linking extravagance to war prices and booming purchasing power. He warns of imbalanced trade, high imports, and limited success of price reduction measures, noting Tokyo entertainments fetch 10 to 26 yen.
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Osaka
Dgapan
Japan
Rentaro Mizuno
Mizuno
America
Tokio
Motorcycle ride ends with fine for rear-seat rider
London report says James Harding, 72, of Pyrford Surrey, rode on the rear seat of a friend's motorcycle after accepting an invitation. The rider's coat tail obscured the machine's Heens number and the friend was fined.
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London
James Harding
Pyrford
Surrey
Harding
Youthful Head of House Holds Brief Authority
A short article notes the head of a household under ten years old holding a symbolic leadership role. It describes the youth’s position within family governance and mentions surrounding local reactions.
Foreign Divers Enter Indianapolis 1923 Race
Indianapolis reports a large foreign entry field for the 1923 International 500 mile race at the Speedway. T. E. Myers, general manager, has sailed for Europe to meet European manufacturers as plans grow for 122 cubic inch engines, aiming to regain honors. Carl G. Fisher notes continued talks with major European firms to secure entries.
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Indianapolis
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
T. E. Myers
Speedway
Europe
Carl G. Fisher
Speedway Company
Fisher
Bet Bay
Myers Willfteld
Aria
En‘ace
Paris to Host International Agriculture Congress
Paris will host the seventh International Congress of Agriculture, likely in May or June, and the first since the war. The commission operates as a permanent body organizing congresses with U S participation. M Meline, former French agriculture minister, has led the commission since 1908 and the United States has long been represented on it.
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Washington
International Congress of Agriculture
Paris
International, Agriculture ‘Commission
Enier
United States Départment
M. Meline
France
Federal Department
Handbags Tempt Paris Thieves Reported in High Society
Paris observers describe the latest fashion handbags favored by ultra fashionable women as targets for skilled purse snatchers. A Casino in Deauville sighting noted a bag with a platinum frame, emerald and ruby accents, diamond settings, and a large pearl at the clasp, monogrammed in jewels.
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Paris
Deaule
Hunter Scars Big Black Bear in Dismal Swamp
SUFFOLK Va Oct 28 Thomas Old went hunting in the Dismal Swamp and bagged a large black bear. The animal was brought out displayed skinned and several good steaks were cut for Mr Old and his friends.
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Suffoyk
Thomas Old
Bruin
Mr. Old
Melancholy Days Mark Somber Times of Year
The excerpt evokes a mood of sorrow tied to the season and the weariness felt by readers. It reflects cultural tones of hardship and reflection as the year grows bleak.
Lavish weddings yield to registry office ceremonies
London reports a shift from church weddings with ornate decor and large crowds to quicker civil ceremonies. About 25 percent of marriages occurred at registry offices nationwide, with 16 000 of 50 000 in London conducted by registrars. The trend reflects a desire to avoid public spectacle among prominent brides and grooms.
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London
Washington Rent Era Driven by Housing Shortage
A July survey by engineers from the local telephone company finds 4805 vacant houses and 2785 warehouses in Washington, with 496 flats and 2805 apartments, showing rents stay high as fewer families occupy houses and more take to flats and rooming houses.
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Washington
TOS
Bass Catcher Named as Former Senator Conrad in Harrisonburg
In Harrisonburg Virginia on October 23 a bass weighing six pounds and two feet long was pulled from the Shenandoah River near Port Republic by former State Senator George N Conrad. The catch is described as the largest in the area in years and is noted alongside a scene featuring religious items and a stage prop arrangement. The production is directed by Joseph Henathery and based on Peter RB.
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Harrisonburg
George N. Conrad
Shenandoah River
Port Republic
Mr. Holt
Phil
Joseph Henathery
Peter RB
Laughing Lester Richards At Orphenum Week
The Orphenum presents Laughing Lester Richards and his musical comedy company for the week with Raleigh critics praising recent performances. Also on screen Col Selig’s Wildlife serial The Jungle Goddess and Irving Cummings western A Streak of Yellow. Badie Pole stars in Capt. Wid serial episode Friday and Saturday.
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Orphenum
Lester Richards
Raleigh
Richards
High Point
Col. Selig
Irving Cummings
Badie Pole
Capt. Wid
While Satan Sleeps at the Broadway theater
Jack Holt stars in While Satan Sleeps at the Broadway with a rectory setting in a small western mining town. The parishioners furnished the room and the audience, especially older patrons, will call out in appreciation as the film unfolds.
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Broadway
Jack Holt
Paramount
Satan
Typhoid Fear In Milk Route Sparks Fly Destroyer Ad
Health inspectors found fifty typhoid risks on a milk route as flies contaminated milk with typhus germs. The Basketeria and Mann Drug Co advertise Royal Guaranteed Fly Destroyer, one gallon 3.00 dollars with sprayer free, for family protection.
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Health Dept
Basketeria and Mann Drug Co
Thackers Mention Prompt inell Informal Ad Line
A fragmented line notes a vague exchange with Miss Prim about distance and a Ford car, followed by a terse prompt to remember Thackers and a phone number 565.
Visible gas tank at West Page Filling Station
A short line describes a visible gas tank at the West Page Filling Station on East Washington Street as a proper measure of support.
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West-Page Filling Station
East Washington Street
High Point ads tease quirky local services and jokes
In a string of lighthearted lines the column promotes High Point Battery Co. and High Point Steam Laundry with playful quips about batteries to run down, clothes pounding in France, a tire misread as fire, Mint Cola, and a fashion note about dress length from Reighter the Tailor.
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High Point Battery Co
Main Street
France
High Point Steam Laundry
Shanghai council eyes ricka puller trade shift
Shanghai's municipal council in the international settlement studies the riicksha industry after ineffective strikes and broad demand for reform. Officials announce an inquiry into all phases of the riicksha question as licenses total about 5000 plus 2000 private users.
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WWE
Bear Steaks
Orpheum
Consult
Max Bones
Prpheulys
Goddess
Kyne
Gate City Motor Co
Tire Service Co
Wy. A. Davis
Reighter
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Thrace
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