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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1924
Page
5
A Kentucky report notes Mrs. Maud Basham was fined ten dollars for violating an anti gossiping act after testifying that police favored bootleggers. The piece argues in favor of such laws, praising limits on free speech and condemning rumor spreading as harmful to public officials and businesspeople.
Herbert Stucky leads the Wilson area Boy Scouts in steady, quiet progress that gains citizen support. The work is unobtrusive but successful with boys countywide, supported by contributions from a past campaign, some pledges still unpaid.
A Christmas slogan Don t Shop Buy circulates amid a discussion on shopping habits. The piece notes shopping as a national pastime and criticizes customers who crowd clerks without intending to purchase. It mentions new jewelry and insurance firms opening in Smithfield and comments on neighboring town activity.
A jumble of thoughts recounts leaving home to return soon, work duties at the office, a crossword puzzle, buying a cigar, and a telephone message from a wife about not coming home. The narrator notes fear and a long day’s efforts in writing and daily chores.
A woman recalls near break down from fatigue and nervous strain and credits Kath tablets with restoring sleep appetite and energy. The ad claims Kath is a genuine extract of glands that rebuilds strength and endurance and offers a full refund if not satisfied. Wilson Drug Store.
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