Welfare Auto Co Aims To Keep Modern Service Rising
The Welfare Auto Company, Eastern North Carolina's largest auto business, operates a four story building with a two story across the street and an adjacent filling station. It distributes Reo automobiles and reports a year of notable improvements across paint repair and accessory departments. R G Welfare promises continued forward movement to provide top service to motorists.
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North Carolina
Welfare Auto Company
Reo Automobile
England sees lower death rate in 1924 third quarter
London reports the Registrar General figures showing England and Wales had 9.3 deaths per 1000 in the third quarter of 1924 while births were 19.3 per 1000, the lowest third-quarter rates since wartime, with no major summer child epidemics and better infant care cited as reasons. The natural increase fell to 96,493, and marriage numbers rose compared with 1923.
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London
England
Wales
Walter and Gurley Auction Company Dominates Wilson Sales
The Walter and Gurley Auction Company conducted several successful sales in Wilson and nearby areas this season. The firm, staffed by experienced men, managed publicity and arrangements well and achieved strong interest and satisfaction among buyers. Officials anticipate more sales next year, likely increasing in number.
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Walter & Gurley Auction Company
Wilson
Wilson and
Vicinity
Designs of London Women Hat Styles From Tower Arms
London milliners draw on 17th century pikeman steel helmets from the Tower of London for the latest winter hat trend. The light grey felt hat uses a 17th century outline with a feathered tuft, replacing the cloche as the season’s fashion lure.
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London
Tower of London
Turkish Santa Claus in Constantinople Sparks Curious Trend
A Constantinople merchant has installed a red costume Santa in his toy department adopting Christian nations’ practice. The Santa features a black pointed beard, noted as the only defect in his makeup.
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Constantinople
Santa Claus
Christmas Tax Debt Reminders Pulse Through Holiday Week
A vintage newspaper note reflects on how Christmas belies a fiscal burden as residents face income tax payment due within 10 days. The piece contrasts festive cheer with looming deadlines and personal budgets during the season.
Eskimo Visitor Falls Ill After Arrival
An Arctic visitor brought from Baffin Land contracted a cold within hours of arrival and required medical attention for several weeks. The man, living in London, complained of the illness during his stay.
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London
Baffin’s. Land
Basementless Bungalows Highlight Sugar-Cane Lumber Value
Chicago engineers discuss synthetic sugar-cane lumber as a basementless home solution. The material insulates against heat and cold, cuts construction costs, and can reduce winter coal bills by a third. Celotex builds a basementless bungalow on upper Michigan Avenue showcasing the product.
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Chicago
B. G. Dahlberg
Mr. Dahlberg
Coolidge
Upper Michigan Avenue
Celotex Company
Moose Jaw Reaches Its Majority and Grows Rapidly
Moose Jaw marks its 21st anniversary as a city on Thanksgiving Day 192? noting rapid growth in Saskatchewan. The railway hub hosts 72 miles of track, a $800000 station built in 1920, 3000 local railway employees, 12 banks, a large packing plant, flour mills, a creamery, and robust farming support. The city features 12 schools, multiple religious and cultural institutions, 200 acres of parks, and utilities including its own light and power plant and waterworks.
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Moose Jaw
Sastehewan
Saskatchewan
Prairies
Regina
Saskatoon
Oose Jaw
Canadian Pacific
Pasqua
St. Paul
Macklin
Moose Oorams
Scotch Mills Brace for Work as War Goods Sold Abroad
Glasgow reports a surge in activity as surplus war textiles are disposed of abroad. Mills, idle for long due to wartime shortages, prepare for increased output from stockpiled materials. Large shipments included 15 million yards of flannel and 5 million yards of suit linings among others.
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Scotch Mills
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Kinston Realty Auction Concern
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