Run Up Old Glory and The Nation's Pride Poem and Wedding Parties
A patriotic verse urges raising the flag to symbolize freedom and national unity. It is followed by a literary note on a prominent gathering of social leaders from New York Philadelphia Washington and other cities and details of a wedding with attendees and bridesmaids listed by name and origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur D. Nesbit
New York
Philadelphia
Washington
Walter B. Brooks, Jr
Baltimore
Frederick Frelinghuysen
Reginald CC
Vanderbilt
Angier B. Duke
Arturo de Heeren
Elizabeth Cushing Norris
May Brown Warburton
Elizabeth
Red Cross Seeks Linen for Navy Dressings
The local Red Cross appeals for old linen tables cloths to be transformed into surgical dressings for 180 ships and destroyers. Ten days to collect and forward the material, with Chicago Cleveland Pittsburgh Washington Baltimore Philadelphia New York Atlanta Boston Northeastern Division handling prep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jocal Red Cross
Red Cross
Washington
Enterprise
William C. Braisted
United States Navy
American Red Cross
Society
New York
Chicago
Cleveland
Pittsbury
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Atlanta
Boson
Notable Newport Wedding Unites Dinston and Wanamaker Families
One of Newport's notable summer weddings joined Miss Pauline Dinston daughter of Mrs William Dinston and John Wanamaker Jr son of Mr and Mrs Rodman Wanamaker of Philadelphia. The ceremony occurred in Emmanuel Church this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
R. I
Pauline Dinston
William Diston
John Wanamaker, Jr
Rodman Wanamaker
Philadelphia
Emmanuel Church
Cardui praised by Gladwell for woman’s ailments
Mrs S W Gladwell of Watoga West Virginia testifies that Cardui relieved years of headaches backaches and weakness after three bottles she gained strength and now has three children and no doctor for female troubles She recommends Cardui to nervous or weak women used for over 40 years and advised to begin today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watoga
W. Va
S. W. Gladwell
Cardai
Captain Ely Denson Arrives in City From Hawaii
Captain Ely Denson of the Seventh Infantry U S A arrives to spend a few days with his parents Mr and Mrs J E Denson. A High Point native he is en route to Gettysburg Pennsylvania where he will be stationed in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely Denson
Seventh Infantry
U.S. A
Hawaiian Islands
J. E. Denson
Captain Denson
Gettysburg
Wesley Memorial Church Missionary Society Meeting
The Woman's Missionary Society of Wesley Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church will hold a meeting Monday at 4 PM with Mrs. W. S. Oneal at 113 Maple Street. Attendance of all members is requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Missionary Society of Wesley Memorial Mtheodist Episcopal Church
W. S. Oneal
Maple Street
Y W A Meeting At First Baptist Church
The Y W A of the First Baptist Church will meet with Mrs Barnes on North Main Street Monday afternoon at 3 30. Attendance of all members is desired as important business will be discussed and considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
First Baptist Church
Miss Maude Upchurch Visits Roland as Guest of Polly Heitman
Miss Maude Upchurch of Norwood stays in Roland Arkansas as the guest of Miss Polly Heitman. The visit highlights social ties between families in this community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Upchurch
Norwood
City
Polly Heitman
Rolandark
Mrs C C Johnson Returns From Mount Airy Visit
Mrs. C. C. Johnson and her children returned to the city yesterday afternoon after an extended visit with her father in Mount Airy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Johnson
City
Mount Airy
Miss Marguerite Kirkman Guest of Miss Lallah Sapp
Miss Marguerite Kirkman spent yesterday in Greensboro as the guest of Miss Lallah Sapp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerite Kirkman
Greensboro
Lallah Sapp
Visiting Miss O'Neal
Miss Vera Leigh Maynor of Greensboro is guest of Miss Dorothy O'Neal on Maple Street for a short visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss O'Neal
Vera Leigh Maynor
Greensboro
Dorothy O'Neal
Maple Street
Birth announced for Thurman Mann family
A daughter was born to Mrs. Thurman Mann and Mr. Mann.
Rev James W Rose Returns to West End Baptists Pulpit
Pastor Rev James W Rose of West End Baptist church returns to the city after a revival at Seagrove and will lead both morning and evening services tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Rose
West End, Baptist Church
Seagrove
The Hopeful Young
A fussy old gentleman questions a traveling companion about his son. The boy is described as a model young man who never smokes, never frequents clubs, never comes home late, and goes to bed after dinner, with the surprising age noted as six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Record
Prohibition Tale At Banquet From Adolphus Busch
Adolphus Busch tells a prohibition anecdote at a St. Louis banquet about two drummers seeking a drink. They ask a policeman for guidance and are led to an imposing church where the officer explains that church is the only place in the state where you cannot get a drink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolphus Busch
St. Louis
Oxman on trial for perjury in Mooney case
Frank Oxman a Durkee Oregon cattleman was arrested after F R Rigall of Grayville Illinois said Oxman tried to induce him to offer false testimony against Thomas J Mooney who faces death for murder tied to the San Francisco explosion of July 22 1916 Oxman had testified at the Mooney trial claiming he saw Mooney and others at the scene shortly before the blast and jurors said his statement was pivotal Oxman denied the charges and posted bail pending further legal action
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Frank ©. Oxman
Durkee
Ore
F. KE. Rigall
Grayville
Oxman
Thomas J. Mooney
Edwin McKenzie
Rena Mooney
Thos. J. Mooney
T. J. Mooney
Mooney
Oxmans
Rigall
Tigal
California
Tracdy
Oxaat
Supreme Court
Franklin A. Griffin
H. S. Webb
Louis Ferrari
President May Address the American People on War
President Wilson plans to address U S citizens on Germany war conditions as senators and officials urge action. He awaits reliable reports from England and France to inform terms of any peace, seeking a peace with honor and global democracy protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Germany
United States
Congress
Stone
Foreign Relations Committee
England
France
Europe
America
Wace
Senate
Borah
Idaho
Lewis
Ilinois
White House
Great Britain
Wormn Money Ad Claims Cure For Rheumatism
An old advertisement by A. M. Humsucker from Roghe Chitto features Misa writing about relief from rheumatism kidney and bladder trouble with Foley Piney Pills. The copy notes warnings inside the package and describes symptoms like sore muscles fainting and fatigue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Humsucker
Roghe Chitto
Misa
Andle
Rail Schedule Notice for Carolin and Yadkin R R Co
Train times at listed stations are not guaranteed for arrival or departure at the stated times. Schedule shows expected times and may be subject to change or delays by the Carolin and Yadkin Railroad Company.
Bids Sought for Greensboro Courthouse Jail Project
The Board of County Commissioners of Guilford County North Carolina invites sealed proposals by August 21 1917 for construction heating plumbing elevator and jail equipment for a courthouse and jail in Greensboro North Carolina Bids must include a certified check and a $25 deposit as good faith evidence and document return guarantee Drawing and specifications available from architect Harry Barton Greensboro NC The board may reject any or all bids This notice is dated July 20 1917 and signed by Chairman W C Boren
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Juilford County
N. C
Greensboro
Harry Barton
W. C. Boren
Board County Commissioners
Northwest Merchants to convene in Seattle this week
Great preparations are completed for the annual convention and exhibition of the Northwest Merchants association to be held in Seattle next week. Thousands of retail trade representatives from Oregon Washington Idaho Montana British Columbia and Alaska will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Northwest Merchants’ Association
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Montana
British Columbia
Alaska
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Cardus
Mrs. Barnes
Miss Heitman
Detroit Free Press
Committee On Foreign Relations
Alsace and Lorraine
Belgium
Alsace
Lorraine
Carolin & Yadkin R. R. CO
High Point Thomasville
Gordontown
Denton Ar High Rock
Northborn
High Rock
Dentonee
Thomasville
W. A. Barber Printing Co
Northwest
Southern Railway Company
Southern Railway
Souther Railway
South
Wirthmer
Welworth
Prtty
Wasa Lae
Matton’s—Drug Store
Matton’s
North State Telephone Comp
Prudence
Cjia Bank & Trust Company Capital
Wescott Roberson
W. C. Idol
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