Red Cross gains wartime post office role for prisoners
The War Trade Board approves the American Red Cross to trade with the enemy by handling letters foods and money to American prisoners of war in Germany and to relatives abroad. The Red Cross becomes a global post and cable office for prisoners of war, with the War Department limiting released details to relatives while the Red Cross seeks fuller information.
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War Trade Board
Germany
Red Cross
War Department
Siberia
Austria
America
Red Cross High Point Chapter Executive Meeting
The High Point chapter of the American Red Cross holds an executive committee meeting Monday at 4 PM at the Commercial Club. The chairman of each committee was made a member at a prior meeting at Mrs. Charles M Tauser’s home. All members are urged to attend.
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High Point
The
American Red Cross
Commercial Club
Charles M. Tauser
Friday Night Club Meeting Postponed to Next Week
The weekly gathering of the Friday Night club was delayed until next week due to faculty entertainment at the high school auditorium last evening. Members are all high school girls and will honor teachers. Miss Juanita Moffitt will host next Friday at her North Main Street home.
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Juanita Moffitt
North Main Street
Missionary Society Meets at First Baptist Church
The Woman's Missionary society of the First Baptist church will meet in the ladies' parlor of the church at 3 o'clock Monday afternoon.
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The
Woman’s Missionary Society of the
First Baptist Church
Woman's Guild Meeting At St. Marys Church
The Woman's guild of St. Mary's Episcopal church will meet with Mrs. Rufus Ning on Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
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Woman's Guild of
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
Rufus Ning
Weekend visits and travel notes in North Carolina city notices
Raymond Miller traveled to Winston Salem for a weekend with relatives. Mrs. John W. Wood of Asheboro visited High Point relatives. W S Harwell and J L Allen plan a Sunday morning departure for New York on business. Albert Freeze returned from New York after recent business. Mrs A White and two children returned to the city from Richmond after visiting friends and relatives.
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Raymond Miller
Winston- Salem
John W. Wood
Asheboro
High Point
Charles S. Long
W. S. Harwell
J. L. Allen
New York
Albert Freeze
A. White
Richmond
Hamburg Brust Thee Heals Common Colds Claims Gift from German Remedy
Newspaper promotes Hamburg Brust Thee as a safe vegetable remedy for colds and grip. Swallow a tablespoon mixed with boiling water, drink during day or before bed to open pores and relieve congestion. Says it loosens bowels and drives the cold from the system and is inexpensive.
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Hamburg
St Jacobs Oil Promises Fast Back Pain Relief
A 25 cent bottle of St Jacobs Oil is advertised to rub into backache lumbago sciatica and rheumatism soreness. The ad claims after fifty counts the pain is gone with one use and notes the oil is magical harmless and non burning.
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St. Jacobs
Plans for Chautauqua Discussed by High Point Guarantors
Guarantors of the 1918 High Point Chautauqua meet in the Commercial club assembly room at 7 30 this evening to discuss plans with Mrs. Gregory assistant director of the Chautauqua association. She will outline the year’s attractions and handling details for appearances in the coming months. A brief meeting is planned but full attendance is urged for several important topics.
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Emily Gregory
New York
High Point
Elwood Hotel
Gregory
Funeral for Mrs Phillips in this city Sunday
Ruth Parker Phillips of Winston Salem died at the Twin City hospital and will be brought to High Point today. Services for the aunt of Mrs L M H Reynolds will be held Sunday at 2 50 p m at her aunt’s home, with the deceased a granddaughter of Mr and Mrs H C Learns. Surviving are a five day old infant son and a young husband. There will also be a horse sale at Ragan’s stable Tuesday.
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Ruth Parker Phillips
Winton-Salem
Twin City Hospital
High Point
L. M. H. Reynolds
Mace
H. C. Itearns
Othis City
Wanted to loan money up to 6000
Personal notice seeking loans of any amount up to 6000. Attorney L. Bo Williams explains the request and contact details. Published as a brief legal notice with the filing date 2 24.
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L. Bo Williams
Nose relief and home life interweave in wartime tale
A column mixes an ad for Ely's Cream Balm claiming instant relief from cold or catarrh with a domestic scene about Margaret and Warren. It describes Margaret's improved health, cheerful marriage life, and her involvement in study and a first aid class while Warren works, ending with a note about tomorrow's feature on Margaret's work in Horning.
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Ely
Warren
Margaret
Horning
Poleys Honey and Tar Rated Best for Coughs and Colds
In thousands of homes Mrs Edward Sterry of Clinton Ohio praises Poleys Honey and Tar as the sole medicine for coughs and colds. She says it is fine for children and highly recommends it. Mann Drug Co.
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Edward Sterry
Clinton
Mann Drug Co
A Visit from Margaret and Warren at Landry’s Home
Sybil hosts Margaret and Warren who arrive with plans to enjoy Landry’s company. Landry remains quiet as the guests tease him and Sybil admires the visit though she wonders about motives. Margaret expresses keenness to see shops and Janet’s upcoming wedding while Randolph wakes playfully.
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Margaret
Warren
Horning
Landry
Sybil
Janet
Randolph
Margaret Hege
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James A. Clarke
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Lillian M. N. Stevens
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Gilbert A Rowe
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Charles Hamilton
Davidson College
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Ruby Hammer
Greensboro
Eva Dillon
J. A. Mack
Durham
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J. A. Postell
Charlotte
D. M. Burgess
Mount Airy
PD. A. Stanton
Thomas L. Trott
St. Mary's Episcopal Church
Monroe
M. Bd. Futrell
St. Leo's Hospital
A. Beck
Davidson County
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Margery Kirkman
J.E. Miles
Greensboro Daily News
W. H. Holleman
Bill Evans
Mr. Evans
Southern Railway Company
London
Lord Cunliffe
Bank of England
New
Beavans
Chamauqua
Chautanqua Association
Tendent of
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Ragan
Joley
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Globe Tailoring Company
Cincinnati
Jos. P. Allen
Globe Company
Dale Drummond
Part
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