Major General George Barnett Named Head of Marine Corps
The article profiles Major General George Barnett, U S Marine Corps commander and Naval Academy graduate. It cites his 1877 appointment from Wisconsin, service in Cuba Panama the Philippines Pekin China and Atlantic cruises, and commands including the Cuban pacification expedition in 1906. It notes his 1914 selection by Secretary Daniels as head of the Marine Corps and lauds his military record.
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George Barnett
United States Marine Corps
Naval Academy
Wisconsin
Cuba
Panama
Philippines
Legation Guard
Pekin
China
Atlantic Fleet
Army of Cuban Pacification
Marine Barracks
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Daniels
Marine Corps
Barnett
A Nation's Prayer Editorial Calls for Duty and Strength
The Manufacturers' Record editorial pleads for divine guidance to accept hardship and duty in defending civilization. It urges the nation to abandon comfort and seek strength through service, asking God to guide efforts and avoid revenge.
High Points of Home Front War Effort in Kinston
The editorial urges strict home front mobilization for World War I, praising the Council of National Defense as essential to national service. It highlights six workers at home per soldier, calls for reduced work hours to boost food production, and urges all residents with land to plant crops to support ammunition and manpower needs.
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Tomlinson
America
High Point Ambassadors Shine in Trade and Service
The city boasts over a hundred ambassadors promoting High Point wherever they go, with former national president C. F. Tomlinson honored. The Travelers' Protective Association is praised as a learning force, progressing toward becoming one of the largest such groups in the United States, promising global influence.
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High Point
National Association
Mer
C. F. Tomlinson
United States
The Man With the Grip and the Travelers' Protective Association
The piece lauds the Travelers' Protective Association as the premier organization for sales professionals. It highlights the Knights of the Grip's effective work and praises High Point for its commercial travelers post as a model of pride.
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Tective Association
Knights of the Grip
High Point
Record of openings for fifteen years shows league starts
The figures display how the two major leagues clubs fared on opening days across the last fifteen seasons. It details total runs and the percentage gained in initial games during this period.
Why Not Have American Flag at Every Public Place
A reader urges display of the American flag at every store shop picture show school hotel office church house and water tank top, urging widespread patriotic display in public spaces.
Villa and Carranza clash north of Namiquipa
Juarez Mexico April 11 Villa and Carranza outposts clashed Monday north of Namiquipa an official report says Villa halted his advance and now positions his force between Bachinva and Namiquipa, the military headquarters noted.
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Villa
Carranza
Namiquipa
Doan's Kidney Pills End Backache and Kidney Troubles
J R Brooks a High Point machinist reports relief from dull backache and kidney discomfort after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He notes kidneys seldom trouble him now and recommends the remedy priced at 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY distributes the pills.
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J. R. Brooks
Hamilton St
High Point
Doan
Dean
Mr. Brooks
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Splendid Sermon at the Reform Church Last Night
Dr. Sylvester Newlin of the Friends church delivered a precious message at the First Reformed church on Philippians 1: To me life is Christ. The sermon overflowed with truths of the Christian life. The C. E. will hold a brief prayer service tonight at 7 15. Rev H G Kopenhaver of Bethel Reformed church will preach tonight. Entire church membership expected. public invited.
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Sylvester Newlin
The
Friends Church
Reformed Church
C. E
H. G. Kopenhaver
Bethel Reformed Church
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Willowbrook Street
W. Broad Street
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Oecettinger Lumber Co
Greensboro
Tanenhaus
North Carolina
Tanenhaus Bros
S. C. Clark
Bank of Commerce
Elm Street
Wachovia Bank & Trust Co
J. Gurney Briggs
Broadway
Mae Murray
Ress In
Paramount Picture
L. Mazer
S. 5Th St
Home Banking Co
M. C. Crowson
United Cigars
Ring
Rexall Store Bell
City Transfer Co
Phoning
J. A. Dalton
L. D. Walker
N. Main St
W. A. Barber Printing Co
W. F. Clayton
Bk. of Commerce
J. E. Guy
Elwood Basement
South Main St
Thacker
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