Florida seen by a North Carolinian at Jacksonville fair
A North Carolinian visitor describes Jacksonville’s agricultural fair with Florida’s diverse farm products. He notes cattle and hog stocks, Red Duroc hogs, citrus blossoms, and ongoing fruit shipments through May, plus soil types like muck and hammock and the Turnbull Hammock along the Indian River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
North Carolina
Spain
United States
Ing
Palm Grove
Indian River
Florida
Farming for Profit on Indian River Lands in Florida
Florida East Coast Fruit Land Co offers 10 acre tracts at 40 dollars an acre with 10 percent down, balance payable without interest or taxes. The prospectus promotes a small, diversified citrus and vegetable acreage on the Indian River near Sebastian, with rail and river access and a cautious advisor M C Henley available for questions.
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Florida East Coast Fruit Land Co
Bay St
Jacksonville
Fla
Indian River
Florida
Indian River Park
M. C. Henley
Sebastian
Kall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure All Stages
The advertisement touts Kall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional cure for catarrh with a guaranteed one hundred dollar reward if it fails. It claims direct action on the bloodstream and tissues to rebuild health and asks readers to send testimonials to P. J. Cheney & Co. in Toledo Ohio. It also promotes Hall's Farvicng Pills for constipation.
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Kall
Mall
P. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Farmers Stationery For Farm Names And Letterheads
Farmers should name their farm and print letterheads and envelopes. The cost to furnish the paper and printing is only slightly more than buying plain stationery. Prices: envelopes 6% 100 printed for 200 and 500 dollars. letterheads 6x9% similarly priced.
Holder and Moser Granted Pool Room License
Holder and Moser received a license to continue operating their pool room through September 1, ensuring ongoing service and local business activity.
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Holder & Moser
Subdividing 125 Acre Farm Into Twenty Five Five Acre Lots
After June 15 1918 the Calvin Burton farm on the Thomasville road will be subdivided into twenty five 5 acre farms for sale. Interested parties may contact W. R. Ragan attorney or Mrs Bettie Corbit. m16-td
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Calvin Burton
Thomasville Road
W. R. Ragan
Bettie Corbit
The Shoe Man Offers Repairs For Old Shoes
J. W. Paschal promotes repairing worn footwear at 110 W Broad St High Point. The card promises customers can save money by bringing old shoes instead of buying new. The claim is that only completely worn out shoes cannot be repaired. Offer includes 10c off with the card.
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J. W. Paschal
the Shoe Man
W. Broad St
High Point
Geta-It Corn Remover Promises Quick Pain Relief
An advertisement touts Geta-It as a fast corn and callus remover. It claims application in two seconds, instant drying, and painless relief that lets users resume activities. Sold by E Lawrence & Co Chicago and recommended by local drug firms.
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E. Lawrence &Co
Chicago
High Point
Maan Drug Co
J. A. Hart Drug Co
High Point Boys Report Safe Arrival Overseas
Several High Point youths including Paul B Gibson Robt Bulla Artis Valentine Frank Smith Emmett Kidd Bert Whiteheart Euless G Langley G E Meadows Job Carroll and others have landed overseas. Earlier arrivals include Herbert A Wright Iir McSwann Coger Jones Thos ry. Dr and Mrs E L Stamey of Greensboro confirm their son Sergeant Enoch L Stamey has arrived overseas.
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Paul B. Gibson
Robt. Bulla
Artis Valentine
Frank Smith
Emmett Kidd
Bert Whiteheart
Euless G. Langley
G. E. Meadows
Job Carroll
High Point
Herbert A. Wright
Iir McSwann
Coger Jones
Thos. Ry
E L. Stamey
Greensboro
Enoch L. Stamey
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement in High Point Testimony
Neighbor confirms relief from backache and kidney issues using Doan's Kidney Pills. Mrs. S. O Peebles of 214 Willow Brook St High Point reports family use and recommends the medicine. 69c at dealers Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Dean
High Point
S. O Peebles
Willowbrook St
Doan
Foster- Milburn Co
Msgrs
Buffalo
N. Y
Don’t risk neglect
Don’t neglect a constant head ache sharp pains or urinary disorders. Doan’s Kidney Pills provide relief as Mrs Penny of 115 Taylor St High Point testifies. Price 60c at all dealers Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY endorses the remedy with local user confidence.
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Bright
Dean
Doan
Penny
Foster-Milburn Co
Msgrs
Buffalo, N. Y
Shoe repair service offers durable fixes and discount card
The Shoe Man at 110 Broad St offers lasting repairs with honest materials and modern methods. Shoes are kept dry and warm, with quick savings through low prices for long wear repair work. All work is guaranteed. Bring this card and get 10c off.
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Broad St. City
City Manager Murphy A Country Landlord
City Manager Thos J Murphy purchased the home farm at the Cox sale last week. The 30 acre property lies two miles from the city, offering a respite from urban duties and a chance to refresh in open country.
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Murphy
J. Elwood Cox
Thos. J. Murphy
Vinol Claims Strength and Guaranteed Trial Offer
An ad from Matton Drug Co of High Point North Carolina promotes Vinol as a strength restoring tonic with listed ingredients and a money back guarantee. The snippet also notes a society item: Miss Clara Steele and W C Jones attend Miss Katherine Smiths Macon Georgia wedding.
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Vinci
Matton Drug Co
High Point
Clara Steele
W. C. Jones
Macon, Ga
Miss Steele
Katherine Smith
Merchant Arrested For Disturbing Church
W. F. Austin a white furniture dealer on N Main street was arrested at Wesley Memorial church on a charge of disturbing divine worship by being intoxicated and by rude disorderly conduct during services. The warrant was issued by Chief of Police McGhee.
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W. F. Austin
N. Main Street
Wesley Memorial Church
McGhee
Austin
Noted church incident during Thursday morning prayer
A man was charged with an offense committed during special Thursday morning prayer services at the church shortly before noon.
City Tax Reminder From High Point City Manager
City Manager T J Murphy urges citizens to pay 1917 taxes promptly to avoid extra interest. Citizens should mail checks or visit the collector's office. the city needs the funds.
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High
Point
T. J. Murphy
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Farming
Ati
Vinol
J. A. Cox
Alderson
W. Va
Cardus
Cardu
McCormick & CO
Baltimore
Clantony
Merchant
Beavan’s
Beavans
Gingh, JR
Cea
Postoffice
SRC
Staley
Stanton-Welch Bldg
Atlantic Store, Inc
Teachers Law
Asheville
N. C
University of North Carolina
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