West Carolina’s strange beliefs and Pinehurst winter draw
An observer recalls rural Western North Carolina’s superstitions and moonshine lore as well as Pinehurst winter life. The piece praises Pinehurst amenities, social events, and a local vocal studio run by Mr. St. Clair, a Lamperti-trained singer with operatic credentials and teaching renown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Carolina
Europe
Asheville
Pinehurst
Southland
North Carolina
Entertainer Alfred D. St. Clair Takes Pinehurst Hall Lead
Mr Alfred D St Clair of New York the talented musician who contributed to village entertainments last two seasons returns to Pinehurst and will have full charge of all entertainments in the hall this season.
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Alfred D. St. Clair
New York
Pinehurst
Mr. St. Clair
Appointment of Mr. William Holmes as resident superintendent
Friends congratulate William Holmes on his appointment after moving from Boston to take the General Office post. His prior success with Fiske Holmes & Co. and long business training mark him as a capable leader, noted for courtesy and firm direction for Pinehurst’s extensive interests.
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William Holmes
Holmes
Boston
Benbow
Fiske, Holmes & Co
Mr. Holmes
Pinehurst
Christmas Gift Packages By Mail Advertising Note
A catalog-like note touts sending Holly Mistletoe and Pine gifts for Christmas. It explains packing and shipping to multiple addresses with timing concerns and distance from New England. The tone urges readers to order cases and trust delivery by December 25.
Freight and express orders in strict rotation plan
After December 12 orders go by freight and after December 19 by express. We book orders now and fill them in strict rotation. A case 80 x 18 x 9 inches costs 75 cents. three cases cost two dollars, delivered free at Pinehurst freight or express station.
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Express
Pinehurst
Ways of the Ostrich in Arizona Graphic account
The Phoenix ostrich herd, 175 birds, grazes on a forty acre alfalfa pasture three miles north of the city. The birds trace to California stock brought from Africa in 1882 with breeding efforts by Josiah Harbert of Alhambra. The piece details breeding habits, nesting, incubations, sterile eggs, and the male-led incubation routine, along with a daily sunrise foot race among young males and a grand courtship display observed in the herd.
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America
Fullerton
Cal
South Africa
California
Pheenix
Josiah Harbert
Mr. Pickrell
Arizona Ostrich Company
Pickrell
Paul
Ile
Phramix
Tle
Arizona
Marry Vardons Plans To Settle In United States
The Boston Post reports that Harry Vardon, famed golfer, may move to the United States and take American citizenship. He plans a Pacific coast tour this winter, hopes to meet Willie Smith and David Bell in California, then play matches in spring before returning East. He aims to settle in Chicago, spend winter at Pinehurst, and pursue golf business in the U.S. while touring Florida resorts.
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Harry Vardon
United States
Vardon
Pacific Coast
Boston
Willie Smith
David Bell
California
England
Florida
Bernard Nicholls
Chicago
Pinehurst
N. C
Boston Post
Also Mentioned on This Page
St. Clair
F. Lamperti
Lamperti
la Scala
Milan
Australia
Cape Town
Cairo
Madame Patti
Abby & Graw
Doyle & Carte
Mr. Homes
New England
Ways of the Ostrich
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