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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1924
Page
3
A nostalgic verse recalls children pooling coins to buy a perfect gift for mother each Christmas and the growing ache of time. The article then shifts to social notes from Raleigh including visits, charity drives, club events, and holiday arrivals in Kinston and nearby towns, with mentions of the Masonic home drive and theater matinees.
The article praises a grey Frostkrepe coat designed for a graceful feminine style versus the boyish garconne look. It describes a cross-over dress line, a lowered waist, black satin bands, and a surplice collar with a hip girdle. Fox fur trim accents the collar cuffs and hat pompons in matching grey.
The Sunday School and congregation of the First Baptist church plan an annual Christmas service honoring Jesus Christ with gifts to him on his birthday. All members and visitors are invited to attend as white wrapped offerings are collected for the Wilson Relief Association to aid the poor.
A free five pound national biscuit company fruit cake is offered with each yearly subscription to The Wilson Mirror, new or renewal, displayed at Carroll's Grocery Co.
Attorney General Stone announced that a new warden will be selected within a short time to replace A. F. E. Sartana at the Atlanta federal prison after his resignation was requested.
Mount Vernon Wisconsin Dec 19 Mrs Elsie Sweetin testifies in her own defense in a joint murder trial with Lawrence M Hight for the poisoning death of her husband Wilford Sweetin. Her attorney Robert E Smith vows she will reveal the whole story.
Puzzle provides horizontal and vertical clues for common words plus two proper names. It lists definitions like pull select inside beverage and uses mixed fragments for entries including heavy stick and former capital of Normandy. Answers appear in tomorrow's paper.
A guide explains the diagram as a concealed list of synonyms that interlock across and down. Follow the numbers and place words between the given number and the first shaded step either to the right or below.
Pope Pius XII may refer to global religious events in Rome as he delivers a year end allocution. The Vatican admonishes statesmen and the public to avoid socialism and commercialism while noting concerns over rising radical ideologies and social conditions.
President Coolidge today transmitted to the house a proposal seeking an appropriation to create an Agriculture Commission. The request outlines funding to support investigations and policy work on farming practices, crop prices, and rural development. He urges quick consideration to aid agricultural stability.
A proposal seeks fifty thousand dollars to compensate the agriculture commission members and cover their expenses. The item requests funding to pay commissioners for their work and to defray related costs.
Washington December 19 The Department of Justice has begun an investigation into charges that a Senate committee employee accepted money to use influence to pass legislation.
Dec 19 report notes Jack Dempsey making a retirement hint during a New York appearance while the text references a spoof or humorous bit as part of the event.
The article notes Jack Dempsey may retire next year and questions the seriousness of rumors about him quitting. It discusses his business interests, potential opponents, and hints at promoters and other champions weighing career plans while Dempsey remains unconvinced about an easy path to honor or staying undefeated.
Quebec children rush into skating and skiing as winter joy returns. Real maple syrup and hearty Canadian breakfasts fuel the season at the Chateau breakfast room, marking a festive start to the snowy days.
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