Let Me Go Where Weeping Willows Weep
A meditative poem speaks of solace in sorrow and aiding the afflicted. It laments neglect and calls for compassionate acts to comfort those in grief and those harmed by sin, seeking to aid refugees and mercy for the wounded. A Red Cross commission led by C. A. Severance from Minneapolis heads to Serbia with $200,000 for refugees around Macedonia and Monastir.
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Red Cross
C. A. Severance
Minneapolis
Serbia
Macedonia
Monastir
Red Cross Membership Tops 3.5 Million Nationwide
The American Red Cross reports active membership rising to 3,548,289 across 2,400 chapters, with New York leading at 461,937 members and Pennsylvania third at 346,960. North Carolina lists 16,917 members while Alabama shows 2,070. State totals span nationwide including Alaska, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Hawaii, the Canal Zone, Guam, Syria and Turkey.
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He Wate de Red Cross
Meriianed Cross
Alaska
Alabama
Arizona
Akansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Ilinois
Indiana
Iowa
Wkansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Misissipp
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Veterans Dinner Held by United Daughters of the Confederacy
The United Daughters of the Confederacy hosted an afternoon dinner for about 25 veterans on a Washington street lot owned by J Ed Kirkman. Speakers included J Ed Kirkman Colonel Milton of Raleigh Lieutenant Bruce Carraway Commander Tom Wood and songs by Patton and Uncle John Little.
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United Daughters of the Confederacy
Washington — Street
J. Ed. Kirkman
J. Ed Kirkman
Milton
Ralegih
Bruce Carraway
Tom Wood
Washington
Patton
John Little
Southern Railway Men at Spencer Receive Bonus
Spencer Aug 30 All drafted men in the Spencer area who can reach here Friday night are invited to a melon feast in tribute to soldier boys. Southern railway mechanical dept workers to receive pay checks totaling about 100000 as back pay from March 1 due to wage increase from 25 to 50 1/2 cents per hour. J H Eller family go to Wilkes and Alleghany counties for 10 days. J Drewer Dorsett leaves for Guilford college to study.
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Spencer
Tme
Army of Volunteers
Southrn Railway Mechanical Department
J. H. Eller
Wilkes
Alleghaney
J. Drewer Dorsett
Guilford College
Red Cross Buys 48000 Cans Condensed Milk for Salonika
The American Red Cross supply service purchased 48000 cans of condensed milk for immediate shipment to Salonika. Dr Edward W Ryan, Red Cross representative there, secured a special war council appropriation for the milk to aid Serbian military hospitals facing dire conditions.
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American Red Cross
Salonika
Edward W. Ryan
Red Cross
War Council
Onia
Springfield church stunt party delights youths at Blair home
On Tuesday evening a young ladies group at Springfield church hosted a stunt party at Miss Elue Blair’s home for the young men’s class. The lawn glowed with Japanese lanterns and, after the stunts, watermelon was served.
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Ladie
Springfield Church
Elue Blair
Domestic science booth marks Kirmess week at Methodist church
During Kirmess week September 26 27 28 and 29 a domestic science booth will be featured at the old Methodist church on Washington street. Prizes will be awarded for best cake lightbread rolls jar of preserves can of fruit and general exhibit. Open to every woman of High Point and vicinity. Prizes to be announced later.
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Old Methodist Church
Washington Street
High Point
Visiting Mrs. Rowe Hosts Bastian Family Guests
Ida Bastian of Albemarle visits the city for several days as the mother of Mrs. Gilbert. Miss Mildred Bastian and Miss Mary Douglas Gay, sisters of Ida, also from Albemarle, are guests of Mrs. Rowe.
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Mrs. Rowe
Ida Bastian
Albemarle
Gilbert
Mildred Bastian
Mary Douglas Gay
Rowe
Social notes and visits from the city
Mrs. Charles H. Fisher left this afternoon for a several week visit to ho ister. Mrs. E. I. Brown at Washing on and Mr. and Mrs. H. EF. Nissen of Winston Salem spent a short time in the city last evening. John A. Bf a business afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Meade and Mrs. W. Gy treet spent yesterday at Elmer Sh his morning in Greensbo ro. South Main Mrs. and Mrs. Lee Folger and children passed through the city this morning en route to Charlotte after a visit to Mr olver's parents Judge and Mrs. Spercer B. Adams at Greensboro
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Charles H. Fisher
Hoister
E. I. Brown
Washingon
H. EF. Nissen
Winston-Salem
Spen
Lee_ Folger
Ofren
City
Charlotte
Olver
Judee
Red Cross Efforts In France Highlighted By Greensburg Visit
Miss Genevieve Moore returns from New York and will supervise Greensburg public school music next year. In Philadelphia she attended a meeting of families of enlisted nurses and doctors in Base Unit No. 10 in France, raising funds and coordinating wool and stockings for nurses and aides. The group reports steady support, with plans for Christmas packages and requests for more doctors, nurses, and aids as fronts demand.
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Genevieve Moore
New York
New Jersey
Philadelphia
Wilmington
Washington
Greensburg
Howard E. Seaver
Judge N. 8
Barratt
Henry
Pancoast
Daniel Test
Harte
Miss Dunlop
France
Jeffries
Nurse Edith Sends Christmas Hope From War Front
Miss Edith Moore writes from Philadelphia to describe nurses tending wounded at a clearing station near the front. She notes new wound dressings, daily doctor and nurse rotations, and the need for small packages of puzzles, toiletries, and treats for about 40 wounded soldiers. She emphasizes American Red Cross aid and requests mailed gifts to reach the care units.
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Edith Moore
High Point
Dae-kin
Disturbance at Irish Freedom Meeting in New York City
Last night in New York City an open air meeting of the Friends of Irish Freedom sparked the most serious street disturbance since the soap box debates. Police fought through a surging crowd to escort prisoners to night court. several men and women were arrested including Stephen Johnson, organizer, and John D. Moore, ex-secretary.
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New York
Friends of Irish Freedom
Stephen Johnson
John D. Moore
A Bad Spring for Women
Mrs. Buckne H. Herdy of Nebraska suffering from backache rheumatic pains and sore joints finds relief with Vin Kidney Pills from Merra Drug Co. The damp spring worsens ailments and fevers, but the remedy helps ease the pain.
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Buckne H. Herdy
Lumbago
Heroes of Verdun Pass in Review Before Officials
Ragged and mud covered Verdun veterans from all participating regiments paraded for President Poincare and General Petain as artillery roared. Flag banners unfurled amid rain and wind while the Marseillaise sounded. decorations and medals were awarded to officers and men including grand officer of the Legion of Honor to General De Fonclare and commanderships to Generals Franciatte and Martin.
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France
Associated Press
Verdun
Poincare
Petain
de Fonclare
Legion of Honor
Franciatte
Martin
Evil influences must not be allowed at Greenville
Greenville South Carolina August 30 The scarlet woman gambler the blind tigers the panderers and boarding house keepers who permit prostitution under their roofs must and will be driven out of Greenville county. This was the determination at a conference between Walter Clark of the war department commission on training camp activities and municipal authorities. The meeting was held pending orders from Major General John F Morrison commander of the 30th Division to Sevier and harsh measures were discussed.
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Greenville
S. C
Greenville County
Walter Clark
War Department Commission On
John F. Morrison
Ander
Sevier
Cathartic Tablets Claim Gentle Relief for Stomach Ailments
An advertisement from Mann Drug Co touts Cathartic Tablets as a gentle remedy for digestion issues including constipation and biliousness. It promises relief for headaches bloating sour stomach and coated tongue while avoiding nausea and vomiting.
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Mann Drug Co
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