Dreams and community life mix in Wilson news
A fragment of 1920s Wilson columns shows poetry about dreams fading into city life, plus social notes on fairs, biscuits served by Club women, bridal receptions, and visitors. Reports mention the Wilson Theatre Folies, local clubs, veterans passes to the Wilson County Fair, and plans for a new fair display house by Dor-Wall tile.
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Stowe
New York Sun and Globe
Saginaw
Maxwell House
Barnes-Harrell
Julia D. Gold
W. S. Anderson
Jesse Barnes
Wilson County
House-Garner
William Tell
Gerton Concrete Co
Wilson
Sia
Gragthaim Wa
Local Talent Delights Audience in Breezy Musical Comedy
By Carl Goerch Diana of The Follies concluded a local engagement to an attentive audience. Misses Burkhimer, Bayley, Fulgimi, and Bulghum impressed in key roles with strong comic turns from Jack Morse. Charlesaut, Watson, and the Englishman Bryan also received praise for their performances.
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Diana
the Follies
Pight
Wilson Theatre
Boo Chine
ATP
Bacheimer
Wilson
Wison
Anni
Dedi Joyame
Maavette Tas
Rédrearseis
Stalhes
Hiznaut
Rose
Nik
Antience
C. R. Swinde
Bliss Buckheimer
Carl Goerch
Diana of
Burkhimer
Binner
Realersv
Jessie’ Bulghum
Jack Morse
Fulgimai
Mr. Morse
Local School Play Delivers Notable Musical Acts
George Green and Bob King led male roles in a school production praised for strong chorus by the 7 Ree Bikes group. Dances by Mikes Bidjia and Mrs. are highlighted as crowd pleasers. The show earned warm applause and officials promise another performance soon in Wilson with a cordial welcome.
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Ree Bikes
Mikes Bidjia
Iso
Mrs. Etc
Nation of Bootleggers Fears from Sunday Prohibition Debate
A Wilson Mirror article reprinted here urges enforcement of Sunday closing laws amid protests in Wilson County. It argues lawmakers overstep by restricting sale of soft drinks and tobacco on Sundays and warns of widespread lawbreaking by both officials and citizens.
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Wilson Mirror
Coca-Co
Abe
Wilson
Ice Plant
Gilde
Harrow
Dvi
Hun Ec
Hess
Wilier
North Carolina
Wilson County
Wihy County
N. C
Wright Urges Respect for Law and Duty in Community
A local letter discusses pessimism and societal dangers before the war, arguing for adherence to laws and ordinances. The writer criticizes Rev Wright and warns against shop closures on Sundays, urging clear guidance to avoid the need for new ordinances.
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Wriggh
Wilken
Wright
Mild &Hardy
Board of Aldermen
C. G
Wilson fair offers above average free attractions
The free attractions at the Wilson fair are above average including The Riding Castells The Temars the Girl Without Nerves and the Canton Trio. Tre Lemars perform a chair balance twenty feet above the stage and thrill the audience. The Castellos showcase riding acts with four horses and dramatic feats while The Gant Trio, a Japanese acrobatic group, provides lively tumbling entertainment.
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Temars
Feais
Horgemanskiy
Cana Ee
Castellos
Bamersus
Nntilipt
Gant
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BE. E. Rawls
R.S. Atkinson
Book Club
D. R McLean
West Nash Street
Fred Eagles
M. Charlotte
KR. Brown
Catatott
Louisburg
Hugh Edgerton
Tom Pettus
Fredericksburg
J. J. Lanier
Fredericksburg Va
A. M. Parker
Lanier
Richmond
P. L. Woodard
Flor
Bo L. Tarkington
Syndbig
Fred Haney
Sands
Mr. Haney
The
Durham Sun
Rebecca Bayley
Wensey
Mies Oa Geee
Charlesyay Rautets
Garet Watson
Bryan
Palishnen
George Green
Bob King
Ropgrs
Alwa
Ulwright
Paios Who Wallowsi
Fred
Thes
Ise Varn
Bootler
Wihlsday
Starr
Caming
Marinello
Whitley
W. Nash St
H. W. Clark
Spring St
Hall
Nash
Monroe
EFIRD
Selus
Branch Banking & Trust CO
U. S
Fix
Onital
Banks
Bankers & Trust
County of
State of
of Willson
I. &. W. Staples
B. W. Staples
Seal Jas. McCraw
Selby H. Anderson
Carr
E. A. Darden
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