149th anniversary of independence parade and losses
The text notes the 149th independence anniversary with a mass mobilization of over a million in the U S including regular army national guard and volunteers. It reports Fourth of July fatalities over 250 nationwide with auto crashes leading, three children killed by firecrackers in New York. It also cites widespread counterfeit prescriptions aiding liquor access during prohibition and the death of JC William Jennings Bryan at 65.
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National Guard
United States
New York City
JC William Jennings Bryan
Democratic Party
Wilson
Christian Science Sunday Service and Reading Room Hours
Christian Science Society invites the public to Sunday service at 11 a m and Wednesday at 8 p m with Reading Room hours on Tuesdays and Fridays from 3 to 5 p m. The Sunday lesson titled Sacrament includes Golden Text from Hebrews and cited passages from Isaiah 60 and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy focusing on healing through Truth and Love.
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Christian Science
Mary Baker Eddy
Christ
Mrs James Tucker Hosts Club Dinner Thursday
Mrs James Tucker entertained her club at her parents home last Thursday evening at eight o clock. A dinner of fried chicken and sides followed. Prizes went to Mrs Louise James for high and Mrs Lillian Kinker for low. gifts were presented. Guests included Mesdames Nellie Outland Isabelle Reilly Lillian Kinker Margaret Corum Louise Phillips Alma Smith Bertha Cag.
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James Tucker
Louise James
Lillian Kinker
Mesdames Nellie Outland
Isabelle Reilly
Margaret Corum
Louise Phillips
Alma Smith
Bertha Cag
Questionable Mentions Include Lipscomb and James Names
Fragmentary OCR reads list items including Louise James and Miss Made line Lipscomb. The passage lacks context or actions, offering only partial names without roles, dates, places, or affiliations. Further readable text needed to determine event or relation.
Strangest Tomb Tale Captures Mexico Laughter
Strange tomb tale from Mexico chronicles a humorous occupant and a toast to wit. Feature sourced from The American Weekly July issue via Baltimore Sunday American. Local newsdealer availability noted.
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Mexico
American Weekly Nation
Baltimore
Coston Child Celebrates First Birthday At Home
Angela Coston daughter of Petty Officer and Mrs Alvin B Coston marked her first birthday with a small Friday afternoon party at their Washington Street home. Ice cream and birthday cake were enjoyed by guests Loretta Corum Wayne Byrd Priscilla Byrd Susan Wirtz and others including Miss Jerry Cates of Durham Mrs Edwin L Byrd and several family members.
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Washington Street
Angela Coston
Alvin B. Coston
Loretta Corum
Wayne
Priscilla Byrd
Susan Wirtz
Jerry Cates
Durham
Edwin L. Byrd
Jimmy Vick
Dillard Corrum
Hubert Wirtz
J. P. Coston
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Christian Science Society
Roanoke Ave
E. D
Optometrist
Roanoke Rapids, x. CG
ATC
Dan
Studebaker
Mike Daugherty
Guadalcanal
Mrs. James Tucker
E, Louise James
Miss Madeline Lipscomb
Story OF the World
Hartford Fire
Gift of the Gods
Quaiter
Ben
Hespi
Mee
Thomas Edicon
Hec
Reddy
Pavery
Electric Neamee Reg. LS. Oal
OFF
Gormasens
Virginia Electric & Power CO
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