High Point Greensboro Road To Undergo Immediate Repair
The High Point Greensboro road will be repaired at once with stone fill and a new asphalt binder. Officials expect the treatment to endure for several years though durability is experimental. The road once ranked best south of New Jersey and earned a $1,000 prize used to build a concrete bridge near the Millis farm.
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England
Pay-Up Week urged by High Point Merchants Association
A long list of High Point merchants announces Pay-Up Week from July 31 to August 7 to help customers improve credit ratings. The notice urges all patrons to settle debts with these firms during the period to gain good standing.
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Merchants’ Association
High Point
Allen Bros
Amos Furniture Co
Blair-Hoskins Co
B. H. Bradner & Co
Beeson Hardware Co
Cannon & Fetzer Co
Clements Cigar Co
Comstock Electric Co
C. Dunbar
W. V. Evans
Far
N. C. Public Service Co
J. E. Perryman
Ring Drug Co
Siegloff Hardware Co
Z. M. Silman
T. J. Steed
Stamey Printing House
Miss Venetia Smith
D. F. Staley
Thacker’s Shoe
Geo. T. Wood Dry Goods Co
Jno. W. Walker
Typhoid Fever Strikes Greensboro Residents
Greensboro faces a severe typhoid fever outbreak with many deaths and numerous cases. The mayor has requested federal assistance to locate the source, aiming to protect lives and inform the public.
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Greensboro
Universal Pictures Announces New Signings and Films
News of is Movies reports Universal signs Harry Myers Rosemary Theby and Harry D Carey join "Just Jim" and "A Tale of Twenty Stories" while Clara Horton Hank Mann and Paul Burgeois appear in upcoming features. Mutual lands David Horsley animals. serial "The Diamond from the Sky" at Rose. Billie Ritchie in "The Curse of Work" and "Betty's Dream Hero" slated.
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Universal
Little Clara Horton
Eclair Features
Hank Mann
Life
Moving Pictures
the Rose
The King of Fools Chapter Five
A satirical take on cinema audiences and star power argues that fools on screen entertain by making audiences cry and laugh. It lauds actors who evoke tears and giggles, noting audience desire for sensational, sentimental performances and the mass appeal of melodrama.
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The Billie Ritchie Story Ends With Puzzling Wit
The passage presents mixed views on a character described as a fool and a genius in equal measure. It notes that his apparent foolishness governs his salary and public demand for his performances, ending with a meta question about originality and reader reaction.
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Billie Ritchie
Quaker Meeting Opens At Guilford College Next Week
The yearly Quaker meeting begins August 4 at Guilford College drawing large crowds from across the United States and several foreign countries. The old meeting house in Quaker Grove has given way to residences, continuing a long local tradition.
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Greatest Sale in High Point Opens Today
H Harris and Brother announce the annual sale opening today offering bargains for customers. The note emphasizes mutual benefit and invites attendance, expressing appreciation regardless of purchases.
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High Point
H. Harris & Bro
Haitis bloodless coup becomes violent capital uprising
In Port au Prince a northward rebellion ends with the capture of the city. General Oscar orders the execution of about 160 political prisoners including ex president Orestes Zamor. The Dominican and French legations are attacked while Guillaume and his family seek refuge. American warships expected to arrive to protect foreign lives. Three killed at Coney Island roller coaster crash in New York.
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Oresee Zamor
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Dominican Legation
France
Coney Island
New York
Rough Rider
Mysterious Earth Changes Near High Rock Station
A phone message from High Rock reports ground movement near High Rock mountain half a mile from the station. Areas of ground sunk up to ten feet and others rose, with 18 inch crevices and dead undergrowth over about three quarters of an acre. Theories point to natural gases as the cause.
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High Rock
Mother Earth
High Rock Mountain
Haiti Mob Murders President Guillaume at Port au Prince
A Haitian mob attacked the French legation in Port au Prince and killed President Vilbran Guillaume after burying 169 political prisoners. French Minister Girard protested as locals dragged Guillaume through the streets. American cruiser Washington is expected to offer protection.
Miss Mary Sherry Hosts Tea for Misses Bissett and Barker
Saturday morning Miss Mary Sherry entertained in honor of Misses Lucy Bissett and Marion Barker. Hearts was the game played and refreshments were served. Little Mary Muse gave a birthday toast in honor of the young celebrants.
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Mary Sherry
Lucy Bissett
Marion Barker
Mary Muse
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