War's afterglow to reshape art and scale
Dr. Jesse Benedict Carter, head of the American Academy in Rome, predicts a postwar rebirth of architectural art in grander scale than the Coliseum or American skyscrapers. He cites a crisis and wealth from war contractors as engines of patronage and foresees a new era of bold, beautiful art led by American progress.
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Rome
Jesse Benedict Carter
American Academy
Harvard
Carter
Associated Press
Thomas Nelson Page
Dr. Carter
Europe
Veteran finally discharged after 55 years service
Clinton A. Bamber of Pasadena received his Civil War discharge from the War Department. He served in the Seventh Illinois infantry for three months in 1861, the Seventeenth Illinois cavalry 1863 to end, and secured a discharge from the First Regiment via two affidavits from fellow soldiers found after years of searching.
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Bamber
Los Angeles
Cal
Clinton A. Bamber
Los Robles Avenue
Passadena
War Department
Seventh Illinois Infantry
Seventeenth Illinois Cavalry
Negro to Roads After Plea on Assault Charge
Dan Gibbs colored faced Recorder B G Empie early today with an assault with a deadly weapon charge. He may pay a fine of 10 dollars plus costs or serve two months on the county roads. He also faced the same sentence for carrying a concealed weapon. Barto Jones colored was taxed with the costs for an assault with a deadly weapon. Eddie Hall was taxed 2.50 for an assault but that amount was remitted.
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Dan Gibbs
B. G. Empie
Barto Jones
Eddie Hall
Dairyman Sees Milk Rise After Tick Dipping
A dairyman in a tick infested region dipped 42 cattle and a week later his herd produced ten extra gallons of milk daily. Milk sold for 35 cents per gallon, adding about $3.50 daily. He switched to feeding cows instead of allowing ticks to bite.
Cinchilla Coats Debut in Color at Gaylord's Store
New sport models shown with cinchilla coats offered in various colors at Gaylord's Store priced at $7.50. The ad highlights fashion items and a sale event aimed at shoppers seeking affordable outerwear options.
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Gaylord’s
NAMES OFFICERS OF SUDAN TEMPLE
The Sudan Temple in Raleigh announces its officers for the new temple. Potentate A B Andrews of Raleigh heads the list with Dr J C Braswell Whitakers as Chief Rabban and W A French Wilmington as Assistant Rabban. Other posts include W G Bramham Durham as High Priest and Prophet and W R Smith Raleigh as Oriental Guide.
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Eigh
Rabban
J. C.braswell
Whitakers
W. A. French
Wilmington
W. G. Bramham
Durham
W. R. Smith
Raleigh
C. D. Bramham
New Bern
J. F. Rehn
R. C. Dunn
Enfield
John H. Anderson
Fayetteville
John B. Griggs
Rocky Mount
F. N. Bridgers
Wilson
Marshall
J. T. Lassiter
F. C. Toppleman
Henderson
W. T. Hill
Pretty new Georgette Crepe Walists received today
Local shop announces arrival of Georgette Crepe Walists described as fresh stock. The note highlights new fabric options and availability at Geo. O. Gaylord's store.
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Geo. O. Gaylord’s
Honor School Janitor Honored After Twenty Five Years
Indianapolis Indiana October 30 Short Ridge High School honors James Biddy longtime janitor for twenty five years of service. A commemorative tablet in the school recounts his faithful work and the cheer he brought to "his boys and girls" over a quarter century.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Shortridge High School
James Biddy
Ceremonial to Be Held by Suez Temple No 73 in Charlotte
Invitations have been received urging members of the Dramatic Order Knights of Khorassan to attend a regular ceremonial of Suez Temple No 73 in Charlotte North Carolina on November 22. A parade in costume led by the Gastonia Pythian Drum Corps is planned with an automobile tour and a banquet from 6 30 to 8 oclock at the Piedmont building prior to the ceremony.
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Charlotte
Dramatic Order
Knights of Khorassan
Suez Temple No. 73
N. C
Down State
Piedmont Theatre
Pythian Drum Corps
Gastonia
Pythian Lodge
Piedmont Building
Bear Cub Surprises Messenger Boy in San Francisco
John Welby, a Market Street messenger for an animal dealer, found a bear cub in a crate. While retrieving a crate at William Hampton’s shop, the cub crawled out and climbed beside Welby on the wagon seat, startling him as the bear settled in.
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San Francisco
Cal
Dead Fire
Dennis
John Welby
Market Street
Second Avenue
Welby
Tick damage lowers hide grade and value
Hides punctured by ticks drop from No. 2 to No. 4 quality, while tick free hides stay No. 2. The depreciation averages about 1.25 dollars per hide.
FURS FURS FURS at Gaylord's Latest Styles and Prices
Store notes announce Gaylord's offers fashionable fur selections at appealing prices with a focus on up to date styles and value for customers seeking luxury apparel.
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Gaylord
Ford Car Found Abandoned on Water Street in Fayetteville
A Ford runabout license 17 793 believed owned by H L Wattson of Fayetteville was found abandoned on a sidewalk near Water and Chestnut streets by four African American individuals last night. Police observed it cross the ferry at Market Street foot, then abandoned it. it was towed to headquarters at 6 this morning. No word yet from Fayetteville.
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Water Street
H. L. Wattson
Fayetteville
Water and
Chestnut Streets
H. G. Bullard
Market Street
Grimsley
Going Democratic in Illinois and Minnesota, Letter Claims
A personal letter to Captain Thomas D. Meares from an Illinois friend asserts President Wilson will win a handsome majority in Illinois and Minnesota will vote Democratic for the first time. The writer, a Democrat with business Republican ties, cites forecasts from Republican-leaning allies who see Hughes fading as the president’s chances improve. The note notes Minnesota’s alleged fatigue with Republicanism and hints at a Democratic win for the president, pleasing New Hanover residents.
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Thomas D. Meares
Illinois
Wilson
Minnesota
Meares
Hughes
White House
Klinois
Widow Forgets Husband’s Ashes Found in Empty Home
In St Louis on October 30 a widow Mrs Hans H Schulte moved from 2622 Washington Ave. The owner cleaning the house found a small urn containing her husband’s ashes. Police seek the widow to recover the ashes left behind.
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St. Louis
Hans H. Schulte
Washington Avenue
Batson's Meat Market Ad for Fresh Meats Produce
Oysters chickens venison veal lamb and pork offered along with green tomatoes for pickling and fresh vegetables. Country pig pork extra good pork sausage featured. Batson's Meat Market at 115 Market Street phone 72. 10 14 11.
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Batson’s Meat Market
Market Street
V. Swann
South 5Th Street
Porto Rico
Norfolk
Batson’s
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Sawtelle
R. Tucker
Sudan
New Temple
Raleigh N. C
A. B. Andrews
FORD
Fayetteville Chine
Capt. Meares
Orient Lodge
No. 395
A. F
A. M
W. M
Messenger Service
Postal Telegraph Cable Company
Postal Telegraph
Carolina B. & L. Association
Princess
W. W. Moore
The
Wilmington Dispatch
Wright
J. H. Hinton
Thos. H. Wright
W. B. Klander
Carolinas
Care Dispatch
Brazil
Bear Produce and Moise Co
North Front Street
Luno
Brown Co
Driggs Ave
Brooklyn
N. Y
May
Townes Novelty Co
Richmond
Renik
5Th
Nixon Streets
Grace Street
W. A. McGirt
Masonic Temple
Gordon's
D. C. Proctor
Pembroke
Iron Roofing Co
Rocky Point
N.C
Bear Produce and Merchandise Company
Porter
D. L. Gore Company
North Water Street
B. Wise
Fire Board
Stove Pipe Headquarters
Ajax
W. D. MacMillan, Jr
North Second Street
L. L. Shepard
North 4Th ST
J. G. Wright & Son Rest Estate
R. B. Moore
J. D. Bender
Third and Castle
H. Stein
South Second Street
L. C. Smith
Ithaca
Lefever
Fox Baker
Remington
Uncle Charles
South Front Street
O. J. Mintz & Co
Peoples’ Savings Bank
the Murchison National Bank
Po H. Cc. M
J. W. Grainger
V.president
Cc. S. Grainger
W. S. Johnson
Ieen
J. W. Yates
M. F. Allen
Cashier
J. W. Grainger, JR
Antesse
Frank Jarman
Princess Street
Tide Water Power CO
Southern Hotel
Lynn Haven
W.B. Cooper &Co
Dennison’s Hallowe’en Goods
C. W. Yates
Builders’ Supplies
W. B. Tho and
Compacl Water and
ANN Streed
American Bank & Trust Company
Retter Ou
Front and Market Streets
Wilmington, N. C
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