White House to Expand Presidential China Collection Room
The White House has moved the presidential china collection into a dedicated room supervised by Mrs. Wilson. Cabinets line the walls with velvet shelves, and the space will expand to include more pieces from former administrations as Mrs. Baker organizes the oldest silver and glass in the mansion. Relics from Washington and John Adams are shown centrally, with other items arranged chronologically.
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Washington, D. C
White House
China
Wilson
Executive Mansion
McKinley
Baker
Catholic Alumnae Convention Opens in Baltimore
Women delegates from distant regions gathered in Baltimore for the International Federation of Catholic Alumnae biennial convention. The day featured visitor receptions and executive board meetings as Cardinal Gibbons, honorary president, was to deliver the opening address the next morning. The federation claims over 23 000 graduates of Catholic schools across the United States and Canada.
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Baltimore
International Federation of Catholic Alumnae
Cardinal Gibbons
United States
Canada
Girl who sang at Bangs musical was their daughter
Exchange notes the Bangs performance featured the host's daughter who studied music in Europe but returned home due to the war. The letter remarks on how war is a terrible thing.
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Europe
Sage and Sulphur Compound Restores Dark Hair Overnight
An old advertising feature promotes Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound for turning gray or fading hair a natural dark shade. It claims quick results and a youthful appearance, noting the product is for cosmetic use and not a disease cure.
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Wyeth
Hall’s Catarrh Cure Promo
Cure for catarrh claimed to be constitutional and internal only. Advertises Hall’s Catarrh Cure as blood purifying and mucous surface acting with testimonials available. Produced by Cheney & Co of Toledo, Ohio. sold by druggists for ten cents. Also mentions a separate constipation remedy.
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Hall
Cheney & CO
Toledo
Walling walls rise at Church of the Covenant project
Work progresses on the Church of the Covenant at Fifteenth and Market Streets. James and William H. Sprunt sponsor the memorial to their mother and Rhode and Underwood execute the single story church with a two story Sunday School room, aiming for completion by early spring after piling and foundation work.
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Church of the Covenant
Fifteenth and
Market Streets
Messrs
James
William H. Sprunt
Plymouth
Rhode & Underwood
Beginning Brick Work on New Custom House
The initial phase of brick work on the new half million dollar custom house is underway. Northeastern Construction Company holds the contract and will carry the project forward, starting with the Princess street foundation area and the cornerstone section to be laid soon.
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Custom House
Northeastern Construction Company
Princess Street
Bet There and Back Motto Defines Punitive Expedition Squadron
The Aero squadron of the American punitive expedition in Mexico adopts the motto Get there and back. Pilots fly at 5 200 to 7 000 feet amid mountains canyons and sun baked plains facing perilous air pockets and changing conditions. One pilot survived a 4 000 foot nose dive after a compass malfunction while another noted a flame on the propeller caused by sun glare on polished blades.
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Mexico
Aero Squadron
Momntum
Earth
Thrift and Saving Habits Across Society
In a voice urging thrift, the author argues thrift is easy in principle but hard in practice. She cites saving a small amount weekly, compares German French and Belgian thrift, and notes personal efforts including depositing wages, a separate savings account, and making dresses for orphans while maintaining earnings through filming.
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Vitagrapa
Brooklyn
Seattle Bishop Observes Sixtieth Birthday Quietly
The Rt. Rev. Edward J. O'Dea received hundreds of letters and telegrams on his sixtieth birthday but kept the day focused on diocesan duties. A Seattle leader for 20 years, he was born in Boston, ordained in 1882, and previously served as a Portland church rector.
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Seattle
Wash
Edward J. O’dea
O’dea
Boston
Pacific Coast
Portland
Bank Official Proves Old Saying in Field Trials
Atlanta architect John K Ottley vice president of Fourth National Bank wins membership stake with his thoroughbred white and liver pointer Top at Waynesboro field trials The Ottley family stars include son John K Ottley Jr who earned blue ribbons in Atlanta swine and beach dog shows The senior Ottley follows by placing Top in America's big league bird dogs winning the trophy at Waynesboro
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Atlanta
John K. Ottley
Fourth National Bank
Waynesboro
Mr. Ottley
Dixon plans statue for Col McAfee in Shelby
Atlanta veterans show renewed interest as Thomas Dixon announces a plan to build an equestrian statue to his uncle Colonel McAfee in Shelby North Carolina. The Birth of a Nation will be screened at the Atlanta theatre all next week starting Monday November 27 drawing veterans again.
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Atlanta
Confederate Veterans of
Thomas Dixon
Court House Square
Shelby
N. C
McAfee
Ohio Valley Improvement Assn Opens 22nd Convention
The twenty second annual convention of the Ohio Valley Improvement association began in Huntington West Virginia with several hundred delegates from Pennsylvania West Virginia Ohio Kentucky Indiana and Illinois present. President John L Vance of Gallipolis Ohio called the meeting to order and gave his annual address. The convention will conclude its business tomorrow.
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Ohio Valley Improvement
Huntington
W. Va
Ohio Valley Improvement Association
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Ohio
Kentucky
Indiana
Illinois
John L. Vance
Gallipolis
Revival At First Baptist Church Attracts Large Crowd
Attendance at revival services led by Rev. John Jeter Hurt at the First Baptist Church remains strong with a large Tuesday night congregation. Two new members joined the church. Walter E. Rodgers of Atlanta conducts engaging song services. Services start at 7:45 p.m. and are open to the public as the revival nears its expected close Sunday evening.
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Clarendon Lodge No. 2
Knights of Pythias
Mount Olive
Pythian Hall
Goat
First Baptist Church
John Jeter Hurt
D. D
Hurt
Walter E. Rodgers
Atlanta
Testimonial to the Oldest Actor in New York Theatre
New York on November 23 reports leading managers and many famous actors volunteering for a testimonial performance at the New Amsterdam Theatre in honor of F. F. Mackay, organized by the Actors' Fund. Mackay, a renowned veteran, is regarded as the oldest active player in the country.
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New York
New Amsterdam
F. F. Mackay
Actors’ Fund
Model of our new automobile
The note questions the identity of our new car model. It insists that Tc is not a true model and labels the example as horrible.
Theatre scene as minister and wife in community drama
The opening scene features Minister Little in a Scottish setting with Babbie in disguise. Mrs Babbie’s identity is challenged while the minister’s view of marriage and public life creates tension. The plot centers on a dramatic night, mistaken roles, and the public’s reaction.
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Babbie
Wood
Ore
Minis
Denis Lowed
Jaysy
Womay
Scotland
Adanya
Fox Reillys Glob Troters headline Victoria vaudeville show
Tomorrow a Victoria bill feature Fox Reillys Famous Glob Troters in a first local presentation of the musical comedy Little Miss Kitty. Linwood appears as star with a comedy role and strong chorus numbers led by Freidell. Other acts include the Empire Quintette, Bobbie Pait and a dozen vaudeville numbers with new costumes and lively interludes.
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Victoria
Fox Reilly
Est Linwood
Liswood
Mr. Freidell
Mutt
Jeff Aggregation
Jim
Waimingto
Bobbie Pait
T Winaup
Pretty
Jie Iake
Ernest Linwood
Himypore Upstett
Harold Paite
The Wild Girl of the Sierras at the Royal Theatre
Mae Marsh headlines The Wild Girl of the Sierras a five reel Triangle drama at the Royal Theatre. The film features Marsh as a silent fierce heroine who bites scratches and falls in love with Bobby Harron amid eager previews of Grilli’s acclaimed production.
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Mae Marsh
Triangle
the Sierras
the Royal
Sierras
Hoyal
David W. Grilli
The
Drial Hal
Robert Ijlarren
2 Nation
Lane
Ann
Paris Strevis
Eswin
Will m
Bobby Harron
Royal Fone
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Academy of Music Tonight
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Rm. Lawrence & Co
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R. R. Bellamy
Smith Drug Store
Southside Drug Co
Elvington
Harding
David W. Griffith
Robi
Harron
Triangle Fine Arts
Reilly’s
Globe Trotters
Little Miss
Ister
Little
Nur
Ian
Wild Girl
Academy Tonight
Charles Frohman
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