Stanford and York Are Returned in Western Conference
In the Western North Carolina conference of the M E Church the year closes with A L Stanford and Rev B York both reappointed to preach at their respective churches. New pastor Rev L F Brother succeeds Rev McSwain at West Hesory Church. Also reported are extensive conference statistics on memberships, baptisms, Sunday schools, and church properties. President Wilson rebuked a delegation of negroes for impudence during a White House meeting led by W Monroe Trotter, denying segregation would injure colored people and insisting on constitutional equality and self reliance for blacks.
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Western
North Carolina
M. E. Church
Ville
A. L. Stanford
L. F. Brother
Varius Boards
Camber
Schol Ming Church
Home Department
Ars
Foreign Missions
Epworth League
Membe
Wilson
W. Monroe Trotter
Boston
the Guardian
Booker T-Washington
Trotter
Abraham Lincoln
White House
Menes
Redfield
Ante
Puzdling Dispatches From Mexico Reported
Washington reports dispatches from Mexico show mixed signals about Carranza Gutierrez and the constitutional leadership. Aguas Calientes claimed Gutierrez denied Carranza’s retirement while Silliman in Mexico City cited brighter chances for a peaceful settlement. Aguas Calientes warned of a possible general movement if demands were not met by Sunday night.
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Washington
Mexico
State Department
Aguas Calientes
Gutierrez
Carranza
Silliman
Mexico City
Aguas Calien
Blanco
Hasties
Ail Gutierrez
Negroes Protest to End Segregation Policy
A Washington gathering of African American delegates reports a protest against racial segregation in federal government departments. They denounce the policy of drawing the color line as a national issue and urge action at once. The meeting cites authoritative statements claiming federal policy sustains Jim Crow practices.
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Washington, Nvov
White House
A Night of Terror and Croup Remedy Advised
A mother endures a night of terror watching a child choke during croup. A forethought remedy helps. Cham berlain's Cough Remedy is presented as a certain cure. Keep it on hand. Sold by Lutz's Drug Store and Grims Drug Co.
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Chamberlain
Lutz
Grim+s | Drug Co
Proclamation by Governor Locke Craig on Thanksgiving Day
Governor Locke Craig proclaims Thursday November 26 as a day of Thanksgiving and Dedication. He urges nationwide moral progress, Christian brotherhood, and relief aid for war displaced peoples, calling on ministers and citizens to donate on the Sunday after Thanksgiving. The proclamation is dated November 12, 1914, in Raleigh North Carolina.
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America
Europe
Atlantic
Asia
Africa
Rama Rachel
Locke Craig
North Carolina
United States
Raleigh
Hickory graded schools show strong attendance and progress
The Hickory school census reports 794 white students under 15 in graded schools and 775 pupils ages 6 to 15 enrolled. Including private schools, 93 percent of children under 15 are in school, with October attendance above 95 percent and November tracking higher. Emphasis on writing spelling grammar and arithmetic, supervised study after recitations, and steady improvement across grades. Parents urged to visit and observe.
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Hickory
Who Can Preserve the Limits of the Usefulness of the Farmer's Clubs
The passage wonders who can maintain the usefulness of farmer clubs as they reflect a changing era. It contrasts narrow selfish past with a growing new order of neighborhood kindness courtesy and good will shaping community life.
Pretty name wedding at Conover once discussed
Miss Eva L. Smith became the bride of George L. Hewitt in a Wednesday ceremony at the bride’s parents home, Mr. and Mrs. Knox Smith, with Rev. W. D. Bischoff officiating. The event occurred in Conover on November 10.
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Conover
Eva L. Smith
George L. Hewitt
Knox Smith
W. D., Bischoff
Huge rise in U S wealth shown by new report
Washington reports dramatic growth in population commerce and wealth since 1850. Line items show exports per capita rising to 23.27 and national wealth near 1400 billion, bank clearings leaping to 174 billion, education expanding with 19 million children in schools and 10 million savers depositing over 4.75 billion.
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Washington
United States
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
New York
Ther
Fire at Granite Falls and Local News Notes
Fire destroyed Dr. Abernethy’s Granite Falls home. furniture saved, insured for 1500. Walter Jones died from lung hemorrhage, funeral held at home. Mrs. C T Flowers seriously ill but improving. W A Warlick visiting. Miss Jettie Miller’s mother ill in Wilkesboro. Dust system upgrade at Warlick & Sherrill plant. Road and railway improvements noted. historic rail figures and postal service stats cited. Ad for Dean’s Ointment targets skin itching.
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Granite Falls
A. D. Abernethy
Walter Jones
A. D. Jones
J.J.L. Sherwood
C.T. Flowers
W. A. Warlick
Gilkie
8. C
D. H. Warlick
Jettie Miller
Wilkesboro
Warlick
Sherrill
Rural Census Aims To Measure North Carolina Communities
Rural census plan treats over fifteen thousand active volunteers across forty five counties as the pulse of reform. Officials urge November school meetings and December fourth observances while Secretary Crosby handles twelve thousand appeals to teachers for School and Neighborhood Improvement Day. The census asks twenty two questions on schooling, farming, clubs, church, and co operative practices to gauge community standing and guide rural development.
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State Departments
W. C. Crosby
Creares
Agricultural Department
Farmers Organization
Farmers’ Institute
Death of Field Marshal Earl Roberts in France
London reports the sudden death of Field Marshall Earl Roberts at British forces headquarters in France. He fell ill after a routine day with daughter Lady Aileen and son in law Major Lewin, died in his sleep. King George and Queen Mary express shock. a public funeral at St Pauls is under consideration, with Lady Roberts favoring a private service.
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London
Earl Roberts
France
Eng
Daugher
Aileen Robert
Major Lewin
Lady Roberts
Sir John French
King George
Queen Mary
Lord Roberts
Aileen Dary
Ada Edwina Stewart
St. Paul’s
Farm survey questions on agriculture and living standards
A News & Observer item lists a long set of survey questions about farm economics crops livestock banking credit and community life. The questions cover buying and selling farm products, market awareness, banking support, housing conditions, transportation, schooling, and district consolidation.
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Stanford
YORK
Shelby Monroe
Reidsville
Puzdling
Ation
Post Office Department
Dean
England
Ion
R. F. v. Service
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