Francis Ragan 67 Dies in High Point Home
Isaac Francis Ragan 67, well known resident, died at 10:15 a.m. at his sister Mrs. John Cecil’s home on White Oak Street after years of ill health. Survived by brother W A Ragan and sister, burial planned in Spring Hill cemetery. He had long ties with A V Sapp racket store and Greensboro work. He headed High Point and Greensboro operations for 46 years and belonged to Greensboro council No. 13, Jr. O U A M. Funeral arrangements not yet completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Francis Ragan
John Cecil
White Oak Street
Ragan
Greensboro
A. V. Sapp
W. A. Ragan
Spring Hill
High Point
Spring Hill Cemetery
Derby Toward Cleveland in Air Derby Setback
Emil Burgin of Mineola forced to return due to oil pump trouble delaying his entry in the Spokane bound air derby. Fifteen planes started from Roosevelt Field as rain eased, with officials noting a promising, safe race ahead despite a major crash protest involving Hudson and two other pilots over wing design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Emil Burgin
Mineola
N. Y
Burgin
Hudson
Spokane
N. B. Mamer
Wash
L. T. Royal
Flint
Mich
Roosevvelt Field
Chicago
New York
Eagle Rock
Leslie Miller
Des Moines
St. Paul
Miller
C. W. Meyers
Detroit
Meyers
Air derby updates from New York to Spokane route
Reported arrivals and flights in the trans continental air derby include class A planes from New York to Spokane reaching Cleveland and Chicago. pilots and destinations detailed with arrival times and weather challenges. The field features competitors Tex Lagrone and R S Fogg among others with prizes listed for top finishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
C. B. Mec- Mahan
Miles City
Mont
Bryan
Ohio
E. O. Fleet
Hartford
Conn
Hudson
Long Valvley
N. J
Richardg E. Hudson
Marysville
Mich
Here
Morristown
St, Paul
Minn
Leslie Miller
Des Moines
St. Paul
New York
Spokane
Lagrone
Kansas City
Tex Lagrone
Flier
Ashland
J. D. Brock
Fogg
Roosevelt Field
N. Y
R. S. Fogg
Leasureville
Gladys O'Donnell
O’donnel
Lorraine
James
Kane
Frank M. Hawks
Houston
Texas
Kane Country Club
Hawks
Cleveland
U S Presses Mexico on Property Protections Amid Election Talks
The article notes the U S demand that American property be protected while President Coolidge says the United States aims for friendly ties with Mexico. It highlights disputes over land and oil laws and repeated attacks on Americans by bandit groups as Mexico faces a new presidential election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolidge
United States
Mexico
Washington
Tenor Signor Papania to Head Fire Dept Benefit Concert
Italian tenor Signor Frank Papania will headline a benefit concert for the High Point fire department at the American theatre on Wednesday night September 28. Also scheduled are harpist Dorothy Clark soprano Ruth de Grande and accompanist Aupnna Rigger with Chief Frank Bennett of Durham as an assisting tenor.
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Signor
Frank Papania
American Theatre
High Point Fire Department
Signor Papania
Dorothy Clark
Ruth de Grande
Aupnna Rigger
Boston Con
Our Uncrowned Heroes Voice of Firefighters Past
A tribute poem by John Roach honors everyday firefighters on streets and at midnight alarms. It celebrates their readiness, sacrifice, and unseen burden, urging readers to praise them while they live rather than wait for tragedy.
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John Roach
Market Report Unchanged As Potatoes Remain Steady
Market firm on good stock with receipts and 77 cars on track. Total U S shipments reach 783 cars as trading fair continues. Wisconsin round whites sold 1 50 to 1 85, Minnesota round whites 1 40 to 1 65, Ohio sacked sands 1 35 to 1 45, Red River Ohio 1 50 to 1 60, Idaho russets 2 50, Wyoming triumphs 1 75.
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Chicago
U.S
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Sandland Ohios
Red River Ohios
Idaho
Russets
Wyoming
Parisian gown flaunts blue velvet bird motif
A Paris evening dress in Venetian gray features a single large blue velvet bird embroidered with jewels as the sole decoration, offering a bold hip style statement.
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Paris
Man flees in nightshirt as officers summon witness
Greensboro police summoned Edgard Horney to the porch for court appearance. He bolted into the night, leaving behind a house with fruit jars containing 10 gallons of corn liquor, prompting suspicions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Edgard Horney
Darktown
Edgar
Horney
Interesting program at Epworth League meeting
The Epworth League of Wesley Memorial held a weekly meeting in the church school building. Miss Louise McEwen organized an engaging program featuring a talk on Social Settlement Work by Miss Lois Hackney of Lexington and a solo by Miss Helen Reich. A weiner roast at Jackson farm on Asheboro road is planned for next Monday night as the month’s social. James B. Lovelace led the devotionals in Howard L. Collie’s absence as president.
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Epworth League of
Wesley Memorial
Louise McEwen
Lois Hackney
Lexington
Helen Reich
Jackson Farm
Asheboro Road
James B. Lovelace
Architectural Pin in Black Satin Frock
A black satin frock features a large gleaming pin as its focal point, with the pin crafted to resemble the front of the Parthenon in gold, creating a striking architectural centerpiece.
Bayer Pain Relief Pills Advertises Multi Pack Options
An old advertisement touts Bayer products for colds headache neuritis lumbago toothache rheumatism neuralgia and general pain. It notes unbroken packages include proven directions and offers handy twelve pack boxes at low cost along with 24 and 100 bottle sizes sold by druggists.
Tweed Ensembles for Winter Coats and Skirted Suits
Fashion notes describe smart women wearing new winter tweed coats paired with skirts and sweaters to create cohesive ensembles. The styling emphasizes coordinated materials and timeless textures suitable for cold weather wardrobes.
Chipmunk fur trims fall coat collar in tweed design
A gray tweed coat features a striped chipmunk fur collar. The unusual fur choice highlights seasonal fashion for fall.
First US postage stamp issued in 1857 bears Franklin portrait
The 1857 United States postage stamp features Benjamin Franklin. This historic issue marks the first stamp issued by the U S government with Franklin’s likeness, representing early American postal history.
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United States
Benjamin Franklin
Notice of Sale and Cotton Prices From Liverpool Market
Liverpool cotton market reports moderate spot business with prices barely steady. American grades quoted for strict good middling to strict low middling with 9,000 bales sold and 6,000 bales receipts. Futures closed steady with October to May futures listed.
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Liverpool
Women Seek Relief Through Home Method Ad From Ellen Lovell
A Kansas City notice offers a free consultation to women suffering ovarian pains, headaches, nerves, and menstrual irregularities. It promises a convenient home method that relieves similar troubles and includes testimonials of drastic improvement. The ad stresses no products for sale and invites readers to write for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Lovell
Kansas City
Inquirer
Notice to creditors in Osborne estate Guilford county N C
Administratrix M M Osborne posts notice in Guilford county to creditors of Frank W Osborne deceased to present claims by August 4 1928 or be barred. Debtors urged to settle promptly as of August 4 1927.
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Frank W. Osborne
Guilford County
N. C
M. M. Osborne
Transfer of Interest in Ideal Service Station Sold
Notice of sale of interest in Ideal Service Station on August 12 1927 to M L Von Cannon who assumes all obligations. Claims against the business should be presented to M L Von Cannon as I am no longer responsible for any debts. Dated September 12 1927. W H Corn.
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Ideal
M. L. von Cannon
Divorce Action in Guilford Court Seeks Absolute Break
The State of North Carolina Guilford County High Point Municipal Court begins an action Flossie W Haneline vs J Ed Hanelins to obtain an absolute divorce. The defendant must appear before the clerk within thirty days from October 3 1927 and answer or demur to the forthcoming complaint.
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State of North Carolina
Guilford County
High Point Township
Flossie W. Haneline
J. Ed. Hanelins
High Point
N. C
Richmond and High Point Trustees Foreclose Deed of Trust
Cutchins of Richmond Virginia and J Allen Austin of High Point North Carolina trustees by deed of trust dated June 21 1926 executed by F N Jones and wife Maud Jones foreclose the principal sum of 2000.00 in Book 539 Page 197.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Cutchins
Richmond
Virginia
Thomas Turner, Jr
High Point
North Carolina
W. C. Hammond
Georgia F. Hammond
Guilford County
W. C. Idol
Piedmont Building & Loan Association
Register of Deeds
Greensboro
Hamilton Street
Burns Street
Shirley Avenue
Chas
Hortel
Ecorner
Chas. Hortel
F. N. Jones
Maud Jones
Carolina Mortgage Company
State of
Casey’s Corner
Fourth Street
Dewey Street
Mint Street
Warner’s
Casey’s
Casey
Bencini
Office of the Register of Deeds
Guilford
J. Allen Austin
Samuel W. Marshall
D. C. MacRae
Alexander Parker
S. W. Marshall
the Register of Deeds
Lexington Avenue
Club Drive
S. W. Mendenhall
S. W. Clark
Emerywood
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Derby
Stanback
Liers
LaCrosse
Wis
J. S. Charles
W. H. Emory
Bradford
Mimmi Black
A. Litzemberger
Erie
Virginia Mary Heath
Auburn
Standard Oil Company
Tessm
Sefly
Selig Co
Atlante
Randall’s Pharmacy
the Enterprise Bureau
Epworth
BAYER
Korea
Mills Et Aero
R. M. Cauble
Municipal Court of
Z. J. Walser
County of
Thomas Turner
Austin & Turner
Austin and Turner
Attys
Dr. Siegerts
W. H. Corn
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