Advertising clubs attack oil frauds in world meeting
Atlantic City reports reveal oil frauds reach millions as the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World study schemes. The national vigilance committee cites over 600 million dollars of fraudulent stock promotions last year, with Texas operators netting 30 million through reorganizing defunct concerns. A plan to create a Washington bureau seeks closer Commerce Department contact and broader enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Associated Advertising Clube of the World
National Vigilance Committee
Lou FE. Holland
Kansas City
Texas
Washington
Department of Commerce
A Lesson for Granny From a Humorous Exchange
A grandmother criticizes modern youth for not knowing needles while the youngest responds that needles are used to make the graphophone play, highlighting a playful clash between old and new technologies.
Reynolds Buys 40 Million Pounds Burley Tobacco
The R J Reynolds Tobacco Company of Winston-Salem purchased about 40,000,000 pounds of the 1922 Burley crop from the Burley Tobacco Growers' Cooperative Association via Kentucky Vice-President T H Kirk. The sale brings total 1922 crop sold to 45,960,000 pounds. Prices were described as the highest since World War I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Burley Tobacco Growers’ Cooperative Association
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Winston-Salem
N. C
Co-Operative
Kentucky
T. H. Kirk
Burley Co-Operative
Field Service Division
Association
Perfect Imitation Choir In Nursery Story
Jack and Mary visited a grown up church and later were found whispering together in the nursery. When asked what they were doing they said they were playing church and that they were the choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Mary
Nurse
Editorial on Caring for Dumb Creatures
A poised editorial urges public interest in the proper care of animals, explaining the series aims to educate readers about humane treatment and responsible guardianship of pets and livestock alike. It frames animal welfare as a community duty and highlights ongoing public awareness efforts.
The Cow in the Natural State and Human Use
The article argues that mankind exploits animals, especially cows, for milk and meat while noting wild cows roamed plains with no upper front teeth for grazing. It criticizes modern farming for housing and feeding practices, claiming many cows are kept unprofitable due to poor housing and stall feeding, and previews a future piece on the horse.
Extradition Granted for Dr J W Peacock from Florida
Governor Hardee of Florida approved North Carolina's request to extradite Dr J W Peacock, former inmate who escaped from a North Carolina prison and was later declared sane in Arcadia Florida. The case hinges on whether he is considered a prisoner under state law and awaits court determination.
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Tallahassee
Fla
Hardee
North Carolina
J. W. Peacock
Insane Department
North Carolina Penitentiary
Arcadia
Buford
Peacock
Tueasday
Taylor
Thomasville
Grurder
Julie T. P. Finney
Alienis
Arcadia, Fla
Appeal for Confederate Navy veteran information in Surry County
Dr. E C Brooks asks Surry County teachers to locate living Confederate Navy veterans or obtain details from relatives for records. Collect names addresses and any documents, or report none found, to Mr. and Dr. Brooks promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
E. C. Brooks
Surry County
Brooks
Dr. Brooks
Fifteen Million Bond Issue Passes in Legislature
Raleigh January 26 Opposition to the administration road bill dwindled as the $15,000,000 bond measure passed third reading 8 to 0 with Speaker Dawson absent. Quickel led the minority in challenging the party line while amendments were rejected. The session also advanced a committee inquiry into secret societies affecting the Baggett anti klan bill and related measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Cowles
Wilkes
Coffey
Watauga
Owen
Sampson
Dawson
Warren
Beaufort
Quickel
Lincoln
Burgwyn
Northampton
Coward
Jackson
Everett
Wilson
Woodson
Senate
General Assembly
House
Secretary of State
Rauch
Salvation Army forms Mount Airy advisory board
Colonel Atkinson of the Salvation Army in Atlanta met Mount Airy residents to organize an advisory board linking the Army with the public. Officers elected: President J. D. Thompson Vice President A. V. West Treasurer T. G. Fawcett Secretary C. L. Gregory. other members listed. The Mount Airy report covers three months ending December 31, 1922, including 18 outdoor meetings with 7886 in attendance and 41 indoor meetings with 1720 in attendance, 295 families visited, 4d amin sb as WES Hbaa as 976 relief actions, 132 persons given temporary relief, and 108 toys distributed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Thompson
A. V. West
T. G. Fawcett
C. L. Gregory
A. F E. Steel
E. M. Linville
J. W. Barker
S. E. Marshall
J. H. Fulghum
Capt. Stanley
Mount Airy
Amin Sb
Wes
Soldiers Leave Antwerp on St Mihiel for Savannah
In Antwerp on January 26 the last U S troops who stood at Coblenz bridgehead embarked from the St Mihiel for Savannah. The ship sailed after a farewell ceremony with the Belgian and American anthems. 76 women and 21 children joined, while several wives departed with their husbands remaining behind due to finances.
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Antwerp
River Scheldt
St. Mihiel
United States
Coblenz
Savannah
Port
Siberia
Scheldt
Royal
Flushing
Wide Sea
Europe
United States Army Transport Service
Oliver
Belgium
Americana
Ralph Bailey
Maine
Bailey
R. R. Tourtillott
Trial package offer from Chamberlain Medicine Co
Send your name and address with 5 cents to Des Moines Iowa to receive a trial set including Chamberlains Cough Remedy and Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets plus a first aid salve. The offer covers coughs colds croup bronchial flu and whooping coughs. stomach trouble indigestion biliousness constipation and minor skin burns and wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain Medicine Co
Des Moines
Iowa
Chamberlain
Ruhr Unrest Grips Essen as French Occupation Tensions Rise
In Essen and the Ruhr valley the German public grows enraged over French and Belgian presence and the arrest of industrial leaders. French forces bolster with large caliber weapons as rail and road traffic stalls. Fritz Thyssen’s return sparks demonstrations. French railway workers are sent in to run public services amid calls to press Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essen
Germany
AMN
Ruhr
Fritz Thyssen
Duesseldorf
M. le Trocquer
France
Herma
Reichstag
Berlin
Essen Seethes as Fritz Thyssen Leads Protests
Thousands gather at Essen railroad station and coal syndicate offices to protest French occupation. Crowds sing patriotic songs and denounce France while authorities post artillery, secure zones, and deploy French guards. Despite demonstrations, no clashes occur as tensions remain high and hostile.
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Essen
Fritz Thyssen
Gans
Frits Thyssen
Mayence
Kaiserhof
Morrison to Address Palmetto Legislature
Raleigh January 27 Governor Cameron Morrison accepted an invitation from the South Carolina legislature to speak to the body on February 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Cameron Morrison
South Carolina
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Reynolds
Burley Pool
Reynolds Company
Associ
DR. Peacock
Florida
Matitu
Department of Prison
Meacock
Lakeland
Salvation Army
U. 8
Morrison
Palmetto
Legislature
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