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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1924
Page
6
A local advertisement touts a selection of Ladies and Gentlemen Christmas handkerchiefs at reasonable prices and notes on hand attractive values in boys' suits with unspecified pricing details.
London report quotes Sir Arthur Conan Doyle claiming verified communications between departed spirits and the living. He cites ongoing psychic research and notes Northcliffe’s contact via mediums while urging education over superstition and praising Boy Scout ideals as character building.
About 16 scouts per troop are expected to be reached by Christmas as new members join Troop 3 at Calvary Methodist Church and Troop 8 and 9 meeting at local churches. Leaders include Mr Douglas Troop 3, Mr Howell Moss Troop 8, and Mr Joe Hearne Jr Troop 9. The program aims to build character through hands on activity and self reliance.
Frank D. Lawrence announces Lester M. Bangs will lead the 1925 Truckers in the Virginia League. Known as Shipwreck, Bangs has played for the Truckers and Richmond Colts since 1919, batted .291 last season, and is praised for fielding, leadership, and clutch hitting.
Portsmouth leaders concluded a Hartford convention plan review with multiple purchases and trades to build a stronger 1925 team. New second baseman Collenberger from Paris Ky and several shifts aim to form a competitive lineup featuring Bangs Kirby Pullis Diehl Gallup Keesey Sullivan Colenberger Sullivan Marable and others.
Ottawa notes Assistant Deputy Minister W D Scott retires after decades shaping Western Canada from buffalo ranges to bustling farms. He is honored with a solid silver tea service and illuminated address by staff. Blair takes over as successor as Scott reflects on roads telephony and railways transforming settlers into farmers across the prairie.
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