Pennsylvan ia Railroad urges women to quit hobble skirts
New York November 27 Pennsylvania railroad calls for women to abandon hobble skirts and high heels after rising injuries on trains and stairs. A three month injury record shows 44 incidents July 14 to August 14. 42 in the following month. 62 in the month ending October 14. Mrs Francis B Sayre supports flat heels noting past fashion dangers. Thackers Shoe Store advertises discounted shoes for cash.
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Penny
New York
Pennsylvania Railroad
Francis B. Sayre
Jessie Woodrow Wilson
Queen Victoria
Pennsylvania
Shoes That Make You Smile With Comfort
A London shop advertises 25 years of shoe experience offering a wide line of brands and quality at reasonable prices. It invites customers to visit and be convinced by the goods and service, promising satisfaction and reliable delivery.
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London
Origin of the Mephistopheles Name Provokes Debate
The Westminster Gazette summarizes theories on the etymology of Mephistopheles. Explanations range from Greco Hebrew blends to Greek roots and biblical allusions. Goethe’s own usage and Schopenhauer’s critique are noted as part of the debate discussed in scholarly venues.
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Mephistopheles
Goethe
Zelter
Mephis
Tophes
Liar
Mephos
Tophilos
England
Herr Velicke
Samuel
Péphiboschetu
Architophel
Mephisto
Schopenhauer
Westminster Gazette
Hats and Caps at London's Reliable Store
Ad urges readers to buy hats and caps in any style color grade size and price at London s Reliable Store.
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London
Lucky Baseball Fluke Wins Game on Infield Fly
A Washington vs Cincinnati game near a 1 0 score ended with Wilmot hitting an infield fly that dropped inside the triangle of infielders. He sprinted home from third as the ball fell, scoring the winning run to give Washington the victory. The play is cited as a unique baserunning and luck driven moment in pro baseball.
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American Magazine
Washington
Cincinnati
Buck Ewing
McPhee
Germany’ Smith
Wilmot
Ewing
Carolina & Yadkin River Railway Schedule 1913
Rail timetable in effect October 14 1913 lists Northbound trains No 22 and No 24 with daily departures from High Rock Denton Gordontown Thomasville High Point and arrival times to show when trains may arrive or depart but not guaranteed. Superintendent W E Price signs.
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High Rock
Denton
Gordontown
Thomasville
High Point
W. E. Price
Fenton
Mrs. Pankhurst Returns Home With 20000
Mrs. Pankhurst sails from New York on the Majestic taking 20000 collected during her American lecture tour. She vows to strike hunger if jailed, says suffrage aims justify the funds, and is joined by Mrs Rheta Childe Dorr and Miss Joan Wickam aboard.
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New York
America
Pankhurst
Majestic
Rheta Childe Dorr
Joan Wickam
Alice
Irene Lewisohn
Insult to Injury and Home Burglary Report
A Pittsburgh Post item notes Mrs Wombat’s indignation after her house was robbed. The burglars returned her silver plated ware the next night. The wordplay contrasts pleasured living with happiness described as bracing sea air.
Pankhurst Sees Arrest Foreseen Aboard Majestic
Mrs. Pankhurst spoke with reporters on the promenade deck predicting renewed arrest upon the Majestic’s arrival at Plymouth. She vowed a hunger strike to trigger release, hinted at forfeiture of collected funds, and mentioned a letter to Premier Asquith protesting forcible feeding.
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John Rogers, Jr
J. W. Brannan
France
Elk Memorial Sunday Service Set At South Main
High Point Lodge No 1155 BPO Elks holds annual memorial exercises Tuesday at 3 PM in the South Main Street School Auditorium. One member John Armstrong has died since the last memorial. Program includes Musical Director Mrs E E Kephart accompanists Miss Clara Boyd Miss Florence Blair a Shepherd True Stebbins J Gurney Briggs Alvin S Parker C C Hayworth O E Mendenhall lodge ceremonies opening ode Auld Lang Syne.
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High Point Lodge No
B. P. O. Elks
John Armstrong
United States
E. E. Kephart
Clara Boyd
Florence Blair
Shepherd True
Stebbins
J. Gurney Briggs
Alvin S. Parker
C. C. Hayworth
O E Mendenhall
Grand Lodge Above Memorial Service of High Point Lodge
A ceremonial program features prayers and hymns including Auld Lang Syne and Home Sweet Home. Officiants and officers listed include Exalted Ruler K. A. Wheeler and Secretary R. H. Sechrest with Trustees C. M. Hauser Geo. A. Matton W. G. Bradshaw and Memorial Committee members named.
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High Point Lodge
K. A. Wheeler
F. E. Perkins
C. L. Gray
Jas. Clements
A. Lyon
S. H. Hoover
R. H. Sechrest
E. W. Freeze
Jack Taylor
Bascom Bundy
Tyler
C. M. Hauser
Geo. A. Matton
W. G. Bradshaw
C. F. Tomlinson
T. J. Gold
O. E. Wilson
J. B Clements
A. W. Klemme
Robt. Brockett, Jr
Musical Dog With Brass Band Necklace Passed
A humorous note describes a dog that recently died, joking that a brass band around its neck proves its musical nature. No formal details on breed or incident are provided.
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Sloan
S. &. Smith
irDonough
Meyer's Department Store
J. Burt Holder
Prop
Mayr
Texas
Asie Thrugsist
High Point, N. C
Heart Drug Co
Road
Thacker’s Shoe Store
F. J. Cheney, & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Yiall
Ipa
Arthur Stugues
Fairview St
City
N. Main St
New York Telegram
New Zealand
Bobby
St. Paul Pioneer Press
Carolina & Yadkin River Railway Company
Lowe’s Dairy Clyde Lowe
Mrs. Pankhurst
J. W. Sechrest
Carvineaux
Photography
Royal Theater
the Elk’s Memorial
South Main Street
Dallas Zollicoffer
Cutter
Ethel Clements
Dred R Peacock
My Redeemer
My Lord
Dudley Buck
Gurney Briggs
Sweet Home
Gach
Beene
Grand Lodge
Barnby
W. R. Edmunds
Cannon-Fetzer Company
Elwood
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