Billy Sunday of Army Puts Mountain Mountaineers in Line
Chicago March 11 Sergeant Ed ward M Bentley a former University of Chicago law student turned one man recruiting bureau enlists 1104 ex moonshiners for the First Division He traveled 1160 miles spent 2000 of his own money wore 17 shoes and carried 64 pounds of himself to prove the army’s gospel to the Blue Ridge mountaineers He returned with 1107 recruits passing muster and won a gold watch from the First Division society He earned the nickname Billy Sunday of the Army and plans to continue amid the mountain people despite perilous trips and Northern accent setbacks
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Chicago
Edward M
Mickey) Bentley
University of Chicago
Sargeant Bentley
Walter Reed Hospital
Washington, D. C
Blue Ridge Mountains
Ife
Bentley
First Division Society
Washington
Billy Sunday
Anf
Ser
Mickey
Winchester
Thetic
United States
Tackle East Problem Reopened In Near East Talks
London reports Britain France and Italy again addressed the Near East issue. Turkish delegates met at the foreign office with Premier Briand Earl Curzon and Count Sforza to discuss Savres treaty concessions including Dardanelles Bosphorus conditions Smyrna evacuation by Greek forces and reorganization of Constantinople’s economy and finances. Meanwhile Premier Lloyd George hosted the Greek delegation led by former Premier and War Minister Gounaris.
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London
Great Britain
France
Italy
Near East
Foreign Office
Briand
Earl Curzon
Count Sforza
Savres
Dardanelles
Bosphorus
Smyrna
Constantinople
Lloyd George
Gounaris
Montana Ranchers Use Eggs for Chips in Poker Games
In Billings March 11 a Montana rancher innovation sees eggs used as poker chips amid drought and tight finances. The eggs circulate as wagers during neighborly games, replacing shrinking cash bets as residents cope with reduced crops and income.
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Montana
Prayer meetings replace craps game at Emory
In Atlanta on March 11 Emory University professors note a shift after a two week revival by Dr. Plato Durham. Students abandon the craps tables for all night prayer meetings, signaling deep religious fervor and concern over neglected studies.
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Atlanta
Emory University
Plato T. Durham
Cascarets Ad Promises Quick Relief and Health
An old fashioned ad touts Cascarets as a gentle, quick remedy for headaches, constipation, and liver cleanse. It claims benefits for adults and children, with prices listed as 10 25 and 60 cents.
Fruit Growers Lunch With Directors Meeting
County fruit growers and farmers attended the weekly luncheon and directors meeting of the Chamber of Commerce with County Agent Day HW HB. Bester, president of the Washington County Farmers Association, Thos L Smith, secretary, and J Forney Young were present. Better shipping and storage conditions were discussed. A committee was named to organize fruit growers and affiliate with the Panhandle Fruit Growers Association, including Storri sburg and Winchester.
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Day
HB. Bester
Washington County Farmers’ Association
Thos. L. Smith
J. Forney Young
Chamber of Commerce
Panhandle Fruit Growers Association
Storrisburg
Winchester
Silk Hosiery at Colonial Theatre with Enid Bennett
Colonial Theatre presents Silk Hosiery featuring Enid Bennett as Marjorie Bowen in a prologue where books loom six feet high and characters emerge from pages. The film, written by Frank M. Carey and directed by Fred Niblo under Thomas H. Ince supervision, plays today and Saturday.
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Enid Bennett
Colonial Theatre
Marjorie Bowen
Miss Bennett
Frank M. Carey
Fred Niblo
Thomas H. Ince
Advyt
Uric Acid and Rheumatism Prevention Tips
A health note advises avoiding meats and rich foods to prevent rheumatism. It promotes four ounces of Jad Salts daily for a week to stimulate kidneys and purify blood, claiming Jad Salts come from grape and lemon acids with baking soda and magnesium, used by many sufferers.
Death’s unreal omen in Lloyd Jones book ads offer
A Chicago advertiser promotes Lloyd Koyon Jones's works God’s World and Communication claiming they prove spirits live on after death and can communicate with the living. The ad invites readers to send their name to the listed address to receive the illustrated booklet free of charge.
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Lloyd Koyon Jones
Clark St
Chicago
Earth
Lfe
Burglar's Appetite Results in Capture
Dayton Ohio March 11 Daytons hungry burglar is on trial If convicted he will get life for burglarizing inhabited dwellings at night His name is Bradley Smith alias Jamey Jackson colored It is said that he robbed more than a dozen houses Each night while out at work he would take a meal from the icebox or cupboard He tarled too long at a midnight lunch and was caught.
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International News
Dayton
Ohio
Bradley Smith
Jamey Jackson
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