Nature at the diamond counter reveals the New York crowd
A New Yorker reports on a busy jewelry store scene where rich, ambitious, and ordinary buyers inspect diamonds. A Western rancher, an oil magnate, a shipyard worker, and a university man mingle with blustering gold diggers, as couples choose rings, flaunt wealth, and debate home funds versus luxury.
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Biouac
Missile
New York Times
Hick
Que
Grand Duke
Alexis
New Gems Claim to Resemble Diamonds in Upscale Ad
An advertisement promotes carbonite gems set in 14k gold fill, promising free trial wear for ten days. It offers 5,000 units, asks for name and address with a paper strip, and requires a $3.88 deposit on delivery with a refund if not distinguishable from real diamonds. The Taylor-Wrightwell Co. markets these in Chicago at 20 East Jackson Blvd.
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Taylor-Wrightwell Co
East Jackson Blvd
Chicago
In Memory of L. K. Bethea and His Community Presence
K S Carmichael pays tribute to L K Bethea, praising his honesty, kindness, and service. He recalls Bethea as a trusted friend and fatherly figure in Fork, noting his roles in church, the Masonic order, and the town’s schools. The notice expresses deep sympathy to Bethea’s family.
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L. K
Bethea
Fork
Mr. Bethea
Methodist Church
Masonic Order
K. S. Carmichael
Epitaphs for Reckless Autoists in York County
A Yorkville Enquirer feature laments reckless auto driving in York County and offers humorous epitaphs as tombstone quips. Separate notices include probate summons for Lawrence K Bethea, census data for Winston-Salem growth, a joke about a blank letter to a wife, and a teacher's examination notice for May 1 at the courthouse.
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York County
South Carolina
Ezra Pains
Winston-Salem
North Carolina
The Whole Secret of A Better Tire
The Brunswick tire story explains that true quality comes from high standards and careful testing. It argues most makers can produce good tires if they invest, notes 200 tire tests, and claims Brunswick offers superior value through lower selling costs while maintaining top features.
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Brunswick
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William E. Hughes
J. M. Holley
Walter E
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Ellenton
J. C. Hyer
Chas
Emanuel
Bill
Charley Hewitt
Jim Lake
Yorkville Enquirer
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Joe Cabell Davis
Hattie L. Bethea
Lawrence K. Bethea
Murphy
Gwan
Court House
D. L. Moore
Columbia
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St. Co
L. Moore
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Atlanta
Luckie St
BBC
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B. Auto Sales
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Edwards-Sellers
Latta, S
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