Murphy Sermons Draw Large Revival Audience
Rev J L Murphy of Hickory preached at First Reformed Church on How to Pray the revival, urging earnest, sincere prayers in Jesus name and warning against selfish or idle petitions. He urged perseverance, cited Christ in Gethsemane, and called for devoted praying. Evening services continue at 7 30 with the next theme The Hell of Neglect.
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First Reformed Church
J. L Murphy
D. D
Hickory
Christ
Gethsemane
Christmas War Relief Message Urges Aid for Stricken Children
The Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America issues a Christmas War Relief Message to 100 000 churches and officials urging aid for children in war torn lands. It names 17 relief committees and asks churches to read the appeal on December 10 or 17 and run a fifty fifty Christmas offering plan.
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Federal Council of the Churches ‘ Christ In America
Federal Council
Children of
Ito
Europe
Western
Asia
Bethlehem
Germany
Luther
Italy
Russia
Britain
France
Austria
Armenia
Syria
America
New York
Plight of Polish Children Amid War and Starvation
The report describes Polish children as anaemic and starving, with severe harm to their physical and mental development. It notes a near absence of young children in Poland and warns of grim prospects for future generations due to current conditions.
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Poland
Winter Course in Agriculture at A and M College
A four week winter course in general agriculture will run January 16 to February 13 1917 at North Carolina A and M College. The program is practical for farmers and offered by experienced instructors. Open to all engaged in farming seeking modern business methods and improved returns.
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West Raleigh
N. C
A. and M. College
Reward Offered for Negro Outlaw in Cumberland
Cumberland officials issued a bounty on Carl Bryan after he killed Deputy Sheriff Frank J. Dees on November 19. Magistrates and county commissioners approved a $150 reward, with Governor Craig urged to boost it to $350.
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Fayetteville
Carl Bryan
Frank J. Dees
Cumberland County Commissioners
Craig
Bryant
Regulating Farm Land Business Says Soil Certificates Needed
Chicago address argues the farm land market shows scant regulation and proposes a soil certificate system for improved and unimproved lands. He urges colonization firms to aid credit access and supports federal oversight via the Crosser bill to address vast undeveloped lands in the upper Midwest and Dakotas.
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Cation
Atlantic Fleet Sails Seaward After Army-Navy Game
Led by the battleship Wyoming flagship Rear Admiral Coffman the Atlantic squadron consisting of battleships and cruisers departed New York to sea for reviews. Vice Admiral Mayo commanded from the flagship Pennsylvania as the fleet passed out to sea after ceremonies for the Army-Navy football game and the Statue of Liberty illumination.
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Wyoming
Coffman
Atlantic Squadron
Mayo
Pennsylvania
Henderson County Board Organizes Under New Chairman
Hendersonville report states the Henderson county commissioners organized on Monday with J. T. Stanton elected chairman, a reappointment from the old board. The new slate includes Jackson F. Stepp and Sidney J. Whitaker, with remaining county officers to be sworn in, along with a few constables and magistrates tomorrow.
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Henderson County
Hendersonville
Board of Commissioners of
Henderson
J. T. Stanton
Jackson F. Stepp
Sidney J. Whitaker
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