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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1924
Page
4
Grand Rapids Mich Nov 14 three investigations were under way to determine the cause of the blast that wrecked the postal receiving station and killed three men while 18 others were seriously injured. Police troops and coroners offices guarded the scene as investigators probed whether a bomb or gas ignition caused the explosion.
Wilson County scouts joined the Red Cross Drive with Troops 9 and 10 organizing efforts. Troop 10 under Scoutmaster F B Howard and Troop 9 led by Joe Hearne Jr plan future visits. a Thanksgiving Mile Race fundraiser offers baked prizes to support the Scouts basket for the poor.
Wide slate of scores lists Washington and Jefferson leading 10 to 0 over the University and many other results including Yale over Princeton 10 to 9 and Notre Dame routing Nebraska 34 to 6. Numerous games feature tied or lopsided outcomes with teams such as Lehigh, Williams, and Bucknell posting wins.
From the Lan sing State Journal report Blackstone and his large necromancy troupe headline a week of new illusions at the Gladmer Theatre. The conjurer, famed for escapes and children friendly tricks, offers bold acts like Panati of Shantug and Duck Hint of Laughable Satire, drawing big crowds and praise for timing and showmanship.
Information stated yesterday that the Farmville road between Farmville and Wilson would be opened by Thanksgiving Day. Contractors have made excellent progress and the work has been rapid for two to three months. When finished Wilson will have a hard surfaced road to Greenville Bethel Washington and Williams Son.
New York November 15 1925 Police Commissioner Enright plans to update a manual titled What Every Policeman Should Know altering slogans to Ask Cop He Knows And includes 188 pages with 1 485 instructions on matters from animal care to furniture polish uniforms and weapon handling The booklet also details procedures for young and hardened female prisoners and sample liquor analysis notes and emphasizes suppressing street noise and punctuality in police musical units.
A reworded plea promises to return garments cleaned and pressed. The message asserts confidence in restoring items to like new condition and invites customers to test the service.
In our department on the second floor of the big store new styles in ladies and misses apparel arrive at regular intervals. A large variety and courteous service accompany reasonable prices, making shopping enjoyable.
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