Prayer Is Urged Against the War
The American Peace Society urges Americans to unite in prayer today and tomorrow and in the following days until world peace is restored. The message, signed by Theodore E Burton and Arthur D Call, cites armament spending and secret alliances as war causes and calls for universal sentiment for international justice and peaceful dispute resolution.
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Washington
American Peace Society
Bencter Theodore E Burton
Arthur D Call
Europe
America
United States
Amberics
Gets-It corn remedy touted for painless, rapid removal
An ad touts Gets-It as a single drop corn cure that shrivels and vanishes hard or soft corns, warts, calluses, and hunions without knives or bandages. Sold in drugstores or by mail from Colawrence & Co of Chicago for 25 cents per bottle.
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Evers
Colawrence & Co
Chicago
Atlanta
Rapid-Fire Service
Trainmen vote to strike over reinstatement demand
In St Louis on September 12 officials of four trainmen unions authorized a strike to demand the reinstatement of a discharged conductor on the Be Louis Southwestern railway. The unions counted the vote and will meet with the road's general manager later today before another conference with President Britton and officials on Monday.
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St. Louis
BE Louis Southwestern Railway
Britton
Marietta Meeting Discusses Cotton Situation and Sowing Change
In Marietta Georgia on September 12 a large group including 300 farmers and merchants gathered at Cobb County Courthouse to address the cotton crop crisis. Rev A G Bond chaired with A Summerour as secretary. Resolutions urged holding cotton for fair prices, supporting U S efforts to export, seeking currency relief, and aiding tenants with advances to cover obligations while sowing oats and wheat to lessen cotton reliance.
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Marietta
Mann
Cobb County
G Bond
Kennesaw
Summerour
Messrs J Gid Morrin
J P York
G F Hunnicutt
United States
Congress
Ain
Plea for Amelioration of the Horrors of War
In New York on September 12 the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America issued a plea to ease wartime horrors. It urged the Free Church Council of Great Britain and other Christian bodies to use services and prose to encourage families with soldiers to write to them and urge restraint to lessen the war’s plight.
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New York
Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America
Free Church Council of
Orers
Immigration slowed after war begins in Europe
Washington reports show a sharp fall in new arrivals. From August 1 to September 10 only 6,000 aliens were admitted vs 17,936 in 1918. The number of newcomers on September 10 stood at 882, down from 3,427 on the same date in 1918.
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Washington
Europa
Department of Daher
Anenst 1
Discreet Controversy Clouds New Ambassador Sharp
Washington reports state department officials were surprised by Paris dispatched news claiming Ambassador William G Sharp gave a public interview deemed indiscreet. No notice of the interview reached Washington, and Sharp has yet to assume full credentials, remaining unofficial head of the embassy as Herrick continues with duties.
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Washington
State Department
Paris
William G Sharp
Department of the Inez- View
Sharp
Herrick
France
Memorial Service in Dalton Honors Fallen Brothers
Special St Johns commanders of Dalton will observe their annual memorial service to honor dead brothers. An elaborate program is arranged and will be carried out. Members will repair to West Hull Cemetery where the service will be held for W oc Huff James Lewis G C Ferguson and B D Georard.
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Dalton
St Johns Commanders of
West Hull
Oc Huff James Lewis
G& C Ferguson
D Ceorard
The Champion Lie
A fragmented snippet hints at a humorous or satirical piece from The Cincinnati Enquirer. It references a champion, a man returning home late, and a wife assisting him, followed by a note about Washington hostess diplomacy and keeping diplomats orderly during winter.
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The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Prise
Carranza Denies Bloody Stories From Mexico
Washington reports Venustiano Carranza, first chief of the constitutionalist forces, says circulating Mexican news of mass police shootings is false. He notes a street brawl between police and constitutionalist troops was contained and declares peace and harmony prevail in zones controlled by constitutionals. He praises commanders and mentions promotions and troop withdrawals as conditions permit.
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Washington
Refael ‘ Zubaran
Mexican Constitutionalist Agency
Venustiano Carranza
Constitutionalist
Mexico
United States
Mexico City
Federal District
Vera
Cruz
Zapatista
Oaxaca
Fuller
Wilson
Carranza
Mr Fuller
Miss Henriette Masseling first professional story teller in Atlanta
Miss Henriette Masseling of Atlanta is noted as the city’s first professional story teller. For fifteen years she has led the Children's Hour at Carnegie Library, inspiring children with calm delivery and engaging dramatics, earning esteem from institutions across Atlanta.
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Henriette Masseling
Atlanta
Atanta
Carnegie Lbrary
Milas Musseling
Moratorium for Brazil Approved by Senate
In Rio de Janeiro on September 24 the Brazilian senate approved a three month extension of the moratorium and sent the measure back to the chamber for action. Defending the Town Kontesberg and the philosopher Kent are noted in the report.
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Brazil
Rio Janeiro
Braafilan Senate
Chamber For Action
Kontesberg
Kent
Ste Fortresrem
Prussia
Challenging Nym Hurt's Eligibility for City Chief of Construction
L W Robert questions Nym Hurt's qualifications citing ten years as an engineer required by law. He claims Hurt has only served as an assistant in a non-efficient department. Robert asserts 33 years engineering experience and declares himself legally eligible, pledging strong service if elected.
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Nym Hurt
Hart
Mr. Hurt
Hurt
Complete Sellers Cabinet in Oak for Kitchen Use
The Sellers Cabinet, steamed and chemically treated oak, resists kitchen steam and heat. It offers organized space for cookable items, ant proof casters, a large sliding top suitable as a breakfast table, and extensive conveniences promising dollar savings. Prices offered.
Need New Home Furnishings On Equitable Terms
A local seller offers carpet for the hall rugs curtains tables chairs an art square parlor suite bedroom dining room heater or range and cabinet. No collectors. Good goods fair prices and terms suited to your convenience.
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