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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1924
Page
8
The article notes sleeves mirror the straight narrow dress silhouette with slight flare at the seam. It cites variations such as a shaped volant with colored galloons, a crepe Chenette sleeve with embroidered wrist band and flounce, and a sleeve trimmed with darker material bands.
Entries filed with Secretary C W Austin indicate the Edgecombe County poultry show will feature several hundred birds. The event runs Wednesday through Friday in Tarboro with cash prizes silver loving cups and special awards from the Lostal Plains Fair Tarboro Hatchery and the Rocky Mount Chamber of Commerce for best pen and best display.
First National Bank of Tarboro and First National Bank of Rocky Mount organize a bird show titled Rocky Mount in open asses and smong club members. Cash premiums are offered in both classes with 1.50 for single birds and 2.00 for pens.
In Madrid on December 15 a wealthy family purchased the village of St. Martin and its 102 families, forcing the entire population to migrate. The village priests accompanied them as part of the exodus.
District authorities publish that Communists expelled from France are not allowed to enter the district. A separate Wilson County summons announces Rex L. Farmer Justice of the Peace will hear the case of W A Mitchner vs Martha Watkins Griffin on December 21, 1924 at 100 AM for an alleged $45.00 debt. The notice requires the defendant to appear and respond. A biscuit company display offer is noted for Carrolls Grocery.
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Solve this puzzle by comparing synonyms in horizontal and vertical lists with the spaces on the diagram. Place words where their meaning fits and letters align to shaded stops. Start with small words and common words to reveal the rest.
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