Women of Wesley Memorial Conduct Inspiring Service
The adult society of Wesley Memorial Methodist Church led last night’s service in the pastor’s absence. Mrs. Thomas J. Copeland of Baltimore gave the main address with notes on Methodism and the society’s history. Special music and broad city attendance marked a large, well filled gathering.
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Wesley Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church
Gilbert T. Rowe
Thomasville
East Washington Street
Thomas J. Copeland
Baltimore
Woman's Work
Copeland
New Orleans
National Council of the Woman's Board
Local Bride and Groom Prominent in Greensboro Society
A Guilford College alumna, she enjoys strong popularity among city and regional peers. The bridegroom is a well known Greensboro businessman, noted for enterprise and success in the community.
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Jam
Guilford College
Greensboro
Miss Jessie Cecil Weds Gurney Barker in Private Ceremony
Miss Jessie HK Cecil daughter of Mr and Mrs David Cecil of English street Was united in marriage yesterday afternoon to Gurney S Barker of Greensboro. The ceremony was at the bride’s parents home performed by Dr Sylvester Newlin and witnessed by relatives and intimate friends. The couple will reside in Greensboro.
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Jessie HK. Cecil
David Cecil
English Street
Gurney S. Barker
Greensboro
Sylvester Newlin
Friends Church
Social Invitations Issued For Mrs. P. Ware Eshelman
City invites reveal Mrs. P. Ware Eshelman is to be honored with multiple social events following her marriage to a Charlotte wedding two weeks ago. The notice lists Mrs. Fred Eshelman and Mrs. Paul Ward Eshelman hosting a Thursday afternoon gathering from four to six.
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Fred Eshelman
Paul Ward Eshelman
P. Ware Eshelman
Charlotte
Miss Richardson Returns Home From Georgia Visit
Miss Anna Leslie Richardson leaves after ten weeks with Mrs. B D Steele in the city. She will return to Rome Georgia this morning and was the recipient of many social honors during her stay, leaving behind many friends.
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Anna Leslie Richardson
B.D. Steele
Rome
Georgia
Personal notices from Asheville visitors and locals
Miss Jeannette Feinstein of Asheville stayed in the city yesterday as guest of Miss Ida Harris on North Main. Mrs. B. Darden of Norfolk visits her mother Mrs. C. H. Baker on Johnson. Mrs. L. C. Furgurson and Mildred Theresa are with relatives in Danville. Carter Dalton returns from a visit to Dalton orchards near Wilkesboro. J. A. Trent of Hart's drug store returns to the city.
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Jeannette Feinstein
Asheville
Ida Harris
North Main Street
B. Darden
Norfolk, Va
C. H. Baker
Johnson Street
Carter Dalton
Harry German
City
Mr. German
Kress
Mrs
Charles Hamilton
Hamilton Street
Greensboro Visitors and Local Social Roundup
Local residents spent time in Greensboro visiting relatives and friends. Names include Diffee Penny Ford German Hamilton Blair Blair Osborne Waldrop Fletcher Lambert Sechrest visiting from or to nearby towns and counties. Families traveled by car and planned or completed weekend or short-term visits with several staying in city homes.
Test 2 Notice on COTTOLENE usage claims
Test 2 notes one third less energy use when you use Cottolene. Test 3 mentions Cotto lene biscuits browning well in the oven and Test 4 highlights crisp biscuit crusts.
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Detroit
Asphalt Laying Begins on West Green Street in High Point
After weeks of delay, contractors start laying asphalt on West Green Street, two blocks long from South Main to the railroad crossing. The binder goes down this morning and the top surface follows. traffic will reopen after a short curing period. Elsewhere, city paving progresses and a monument to the retiring council nears completion. A large crowd watches as crews fire up to speed work.
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West Green Street
High Point
South Main Street
Carolina and Yadkin River
Coucil
Asphal
Green Street
Communal feeding to begin in London for food conservation
London officials announce large scale communal feeding this month under the food controller. A central kitchen at the capital's largest hotel will prepare meals for distribution via local depots to all classes, promoting meat consumption and economical, scientifically managed food handling.
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London
Badlny
Doctor Burrus Promoted to Major in Army Medical Corps
Dr. J. T. Burrus has been promoted from first lieutenant to major in the officers reserve corps of the United States army effective April 17. The move follows his status as the first to pass the required exam in the old medical reserve corps and is welcomed by his many friends as a sign of readiness should hostilities arise with Germany.
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Regular Army
North Carolina
Old Medical Reserve
United Strives Army
United States
Burrus
Germany
Dry Goods Market Weighs War Time Textiles Outlook
The Dry Goods Economist notes buyer hesitancy amid war uncertainty and cold weather. Economists expect higher prices as taxation and duties loom, with talk of embargoes on textile exports and potential shifts in demand for raw wool silk and leather.
Cotton Market Holds Steady Amid Weather Gains
Raw cotton eases this week aided by better weather while cotton goods rise. Marshall Field and Co offers 15 000 cases of staple goods at prices some mills do not meet. New York selling agents push wide shellings with 5 percent added for 10 4 bleached. Per tales and ginghams kept at value as low count coloreds rise up to Y percent. Converters hire gray cloths for next spring at 4 to 4 cents advance, with some higher yarn fabric prices. Buyers and sellers are cautious, avoiding large transactions whenever possible.
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Marshall Field and Co
New York
Government Needs Considered by Textile Mills
Textile mills weigh government demand as a factor for raw wool and looms. Raw wool dealers pivoted to offer supplies to Washington but now resume market orders to mills. With Britain as a wartime ally, imports may rise. prices stay high and firm. Domestic mills prepare to fulfill February orders to sustain loom activity through September.
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Washington
Great Britain
United States
New Wash Skirts Expand Lines at Dry Goods Stores
The Dry Goods Economist notes runway additions include plain white cotton and linen skirts, with many novelty designs in demand. All white, simple lines lead sales, while printed silks inspired novelties, polka dots, stripes and plaids boost interest. Satin and sash set skirts show notable demand.
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War
Sport and Summer Suits Highlight Fabrics and Styles
The dry goods economist notes wool jerest silk jersey and light colors as common sports suit fabrics. White skirts with black or velvet coats are seen as smart. Linen and cotton tailored or demi tailored suits, cotton gabardine pieces, and linen in white or natural tones gain interest, with gingham pairing for dresses.
Beach Capes Hit Seashore Wear Fashion
The Dry Goods Economist notes silk beach capes in plain and novelty tussah, taffetas, satins, and sheer silk crepe. They appear in all popular colors and delicate evening shades with the chic satin and fur lined varieties leading the trend.
Higher Waistline Gains Ground In Summer Styles
The Dry Goods Economist notes a rising waistline trend as the season progresses with belts and sashes remaining popular. Some suits skim the figure but many summer garments favor straighter lines for a cooler look.
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Dry Goods
Cape gloves show rapid style changes in lighter weights
The Dry Goods Economist notes quick fashion shifts in cape gloves with lighter weight P K effects. These are increasingly used to replace imported kid and lamb styles, reflecting a trend toward domestic lighter designs.
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Cape
Silk trade split over potential raw silk duty
Some silk manufacturers say they are not worried over a possible raw silk duty, arguing it would affront the dominant party in Congress. Other views within the trade contradict this stance, reflecting a split on policy.
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Congress
Carpet and Rug Action Auction Announced
An immense carpet auction begins Monday next, praised by the trade for prompt sale lower commissions and no travel costs. Despite such optimism, signs point to higher prices for esche yarns and burlaps used in linoleums.
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Tate
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J. L Pletcher
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J. A. Trent
Hart
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Japan
Leaksville
W. S. Diffee
J. P. Rawley
George Penny
Mree. J. ©. Penny
Frank Ford
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R. BE. Blair
Baden
Vera Fulton
Jamestown
Mabel Osborne
John Waldrop
Mrs. J. I. Fletcher
Mrs. Fletcher
Mrs. J. C. Lambert
Fred Lambert
J. A. Lambert
Edna Sechrest
Spencer
Staley
W. Green Street
CAAT
England
DR. Burrus
J. T. Burrus
DRY Goods Market
Beach Capes
Numa T. Reid Lodge
A. PF
A. M
F. Wall
W. M
P. V. Kirkman
J. A. Hart Drug CO
High Point, N. C
Percy
Joseph Dreayer
Broad St
J. W. Paschael
Thacker’s
Paschael
Sik
Yokohama
Canton
Shanghai
North Carolina Public Service Company
Western Union
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