Americanization of Foreigners Gains Rapid Traction
H. H. Wheaton reports progress since 1914 in immigrant education under the U S Bureau of Education. Federal state and municipal efforts have increased, with private agencies steering toward public supervision. Cooperation grows as standards and methods clarify, aiming to professionalize citizenship training for immigrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Vic
America
California
Michigan
New York
State Departments of Education
Bureau of Education
United States
Department of the Interior
Mad dog causes death and rabies scare in Henderson County
A mad dog in Henderson County led to one death and seven others seeking Pasteur treatment in Raleigh. Mrs. McFall died of hydrophobia and a neighbor and others, including children and a doctor, rushed to Raleigh for antirabic care. The outbreak provoked culling of dogs and a call for better prevention.
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Raleigh
Henderson County
McFall
Rugby
Mr. McFall
Henderson
State Board of Health
North Carolina
Iron Pins for Krupp Workers 25 Years Service
Krupp employees in Berlin who marked 25 years with the firm received iron tie pins instead of gold, presented on the Emperor's birthday to 685 men by Baron von Krupp. He said that an iron gift suits these iron times of war better than gold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Berlin
Krupps
Baron von Krupp
Twenty Three Killed in Serquex Railroad Accident
Paris reports twenty three people killed in a railroad accident at Serquex on February 15. Damaged cars and a derailed locomotive caused the disaster, with emergency crews racing to rescue survivors and clear the wreckage.
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Paris
Serquex
Child Dies in Fire Near Louisburg
Corinna Nelms seven blamed daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Nelms four miles north of Louisburg fatally burned Saturday afternoon. While father burned an axe delve in the yard the children piled leaves on smouldering embers and the girl's dress caught fire. others failed to extinguish the flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisburg
Corinna
Thomas Nelms
Baptists plan two conventions on missions in March
Southern Baptists with over 2,000,000 members schedule two gatherings in March. The first in Shreveport Louisiana from March 6 and the second in Atlanta Georgia from March 13 to 15. Speaker list features Rev. Dr. E. M. Poteat of Greenville South Carolina.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Southern Baptists
Shreveport
Atlanta
E. M. Poteat
Greenville
Increase Postal Rates in Mexico City Announcement
Mexico City reports a government move to raise interior postal rates by twenty five to one hundred percent. Postmaster general Cosme Hinojosa has authority to coordinate with the United States to restart international money order service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Cosme Hinojosa
United States
Cowboys From American Border Held by Mexican Rebels
Four American cowboys captured by Mexican rebels near Hachita New Mexico were on the Mexican side of the line when seized and their captors did not cross into U S territory, according to a report to Andres Garcia inspector general of Mexican consulates from an investigating agent.
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Juarez
Hachita
N. M
Andres Garcia
Thaw's Condition Still Serious
Governor Brumbaugh of Pennsylvania sent a letter to New York officials saying Harry Thaw's condition remained serious. He asked that any action be held in abeyance until Thaw could leave Philadelphia hospital.
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New York
District Attorney’s Office
Brumbaugh
Pennsylvania
Harry Thaw
Thaw
Philadelphia
Mobile Exchange Reopens After Break With Germany
The Mobile cotton exchange reopened yesterday in Mobile Alabama after a closure since February 2 the day of the break with Germany.
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Mobile Exchange
Mobile
Ala
Mobile Cotton Exchange
Germany
Foley's Honey and Tar Praised for Croup and Colds
A. Baxter of Wheeler Wisconsin says for ten years Foley's Honey and Tar has been the best cough medicine for children and adults alike. It contains no opiates, is safe for babies, relieves croup and coughs, and eases colds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Baxter
Wheeler
Wisc
Mann
Rumanians Grain Arrives at Austrian Border Amid War Strain
Austrian papers report the first consignments of Rumanian grain reaching the Hungarian border, described as the first Rumanian booty to Austria. They note most of it has been requisitioned for the army or sent to Germany, and complain that the government again yielded to Germany.
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London
Austria
Grmany
Germany
Electric Boat Reports Record Earnings and Orders
New York Feb 15 Electric Boat company announced last night gross business of 26 million dollars for last year and orders on hand at the start of this year totaling 29 million. Net earnings for 1916 stood at 7,012,084 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Electric Boat Company
Pope Eyes Appeal to Neutrals for Peace
Munich reports Vatican plans to appeal to neutral governments for joint pacific action. The Hague exchange Telegraph notes the pope’s move to seek neutral support to advance peace efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pope
London
Hague
Munich
Vatican
Administrator's Notice for Tillman Shaw Estate Guilford NC
Public notice from Kwkowie administrator J. E. Shaw and attorney T W Albertson seeking claims against the Tillman Shaw estate of Guilford County North Carolina. Creditors must file by February 6 1918 and all debts should be paid promptly. Filed February 6 1917.
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Tillman Shaw
Guilford County
N. C
T. W. Albertson
Hia
J. E. Shaw
Kwkowie
Davis Purchases Kinley Grocery Interest From Beck
On January 27 1917 J C Davis purchased from C A Beck his interest in the Kinley Grocery Company All accounts are payable to J C Davis and all bills are payable by him Signed
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J. C. Davis
C. A. Beck
Kinley Grocery Company
Trustees to Sell Stock of Atlantic Sales Co in 1917 Sale
Notice of sale of corporation stock by trustees of the estate of T. Munford in bankruptcy. On March 2, 1917 at 2 PM at the courthouse door in Greenville NC, the sale will offer one certificate of 10 shares of Atlantic Sales Company stock valued at $100 per share. Bids by mail accepted prior to the sale.
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T. Munford
Pitt County
Greenville
North Carolina
Atlantic Sales Company
High Point
N. C
N. G
Kidney Pills Restore Youthful Vitality Claim
A N. A. from Angola, Louisiana writes that after suffering back pain for years he felt aged to 90. Since using Foley Kidney Pills he says he feels like he did at age 21. Available in 50 cent and one dollar sizes from Man Drug Co.
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Sylvania Woods
Clifton Mills
Angola
Man Drug Co
Salts Claim Kidney Benefits for Meat Eaters
An unwritten health note argues meat is harmless to kidneys and recommends four ounces of Salts with lemon acid to flush and stimulate kidneys. It claims daily use prevents bladder irritation, purifies blood, and avoids kidney complications.
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Automobile
Haynes Motor Company
East
Commerce Street
Haynes
the Haynes
Small
Oke
Haynes Motor Co
East Commerce Street
J. A. Barker
Prop
Hungary
J. R. Moye
J. G. Moye
G. E. Hanes
Trustees
Harding & Pierce
Greenville, N. C
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