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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1924
Page
4
A brief notice explains that members of The Associated Press and AP news dispatches credited to the service are entitled to republication. It notes the local rights and limitations for use of the news content in the publication.
The First Baptist Church of Wilson pastor Dr J M Mercer was elected president of the North Carolina Baptist Convention. The piece lauds his faithfulness zeal and universal respect while noting his steady leadership and devotion as a model for others.
The Reviewer plans a North Carolina debut after leaving Virginia as a missionary style publication with notable contributors. The piece notes a niche audience, leaning toward serious reads over sensational content, and predicts a rocky start yet potential appeal to readers seeking thoughtful ideas. It also reflects on public figures Hearst Stratton Porter and Coca Cola references and includes light social commentary on marriage and headlines.
A tale told by Herman Lewis at Wilson Theatre recalls a hearing impaired old woman who questions a man about a mysterious bundle. The joke about old clothes prompts curiosity and a moment of trouble for the woman when a wagon scene appears.
Dr. John N Upshur, 76, a well known physician and Civil War veteran, died at his Richmond home after a short illness. The notice mentions his local impact and lists a grocery ad and a store window display found in the same clipping.
Pictures of President Coolidge and Secretary of State Hughes were sent from London to New York via a new photo radiogram apparatus. The 3000 mile Atlantic test used wireless transmission with transmission times from six to thirty minutes. The images arrived in New York as part of RCA experiments by American experts.
The Women s Catholic Foresters Club in Cancavoo helps ambitious young women by offering meals at low prices and a welcoming space between work and night classes. Miss Jerry L Downes notes the club opens paths for girls who work early and seek higher salaries with less prep.
In Shawnee Oklahoma on December 11 a trio of bandits robbed the Federal National Bank. They locked seven employees and three customers in a vault and escaped with about $18,000. Names and precise details are not provided.
Cal J. W. Kiley Grocery Co. advertises fresh backbone and turnips with a concise note highlighting a lineup of staple meats and produce under the 12-1te aa listing.
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