France Survived War Strain by Aiding Allies Across Europe
Official AP figures show France lost half its coal, 90 percent of iron ore and 80 percent of steel capacity to the German invasion. Despite shortages, France converted industries to meet army needs and supplied allies with rifles, ammunition, artillery, aircraft, and engineering support from 1914 onward, aiding Russia, Italy, Serbia, Romania and others.
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Associated Press
Paris
France
Osee
Russia
Italy
Venice
Serbia
Corfu
Grear
Britain
Romania
Rumania
Archangel
Alumni Banquet Opens New Rockingham County Reunion
In Reidsville, the first annual banquet and dance of the University of the Old North State alumni resident in Rockingham County drew a joyous crowd. Rev. Carl Craig opened with benediction, the First Presbyterian church ladies served the repast, and Supt. L. N. Hickerson presided over toasts before a 9 30 adjournment to the dance.
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Reidsville
Jan
University of the Old North State
Carl Craig
First Presbyterian Church
Supt
L. N. Hickerson
Several New Ministers in Concord Presbytery
An adjourned meeting of the Concord presbytery reorganized its home mission work and welcomed several ministers. Dr. J. M. Clark arrives from Oklahoma as superintendent of home missions and evangelism. Rev. E. L. Latham comes from Florida to a Concord church. Rev. W. B. Wab ley comes from Georgia to Old Fort. Rev Mr. Wallace assumes charge of the Cleveland group of churches in Rowan.
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Salisbury
Concord Presbytery
J. M. Clark
Oklahoma
E. L. Latham
Florida
Concord Church
W. B. Wabley
Georgia
Old Fort
Mr. Wallace
Cleveland Group of Churches
Rowan
Self Resigns Revenue Post to Become Senate Clerk
R D Self of Jackson county resigns as seizure desk chief in the office of collector A D Watts in Statesville effective January 1. He moves to Raleigh to serve again as chief clerk of the senate, a role he has held for several sessions. W C Hammond of Asheboro succeeds him in Statesville.
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Statesville
R. D. Self
Jackson County
A. D. Watts
Self
Raleigh
Senate
General Assembly
W. C. Hammond
Ashboro
Seff
Wake Forest Opens Spring Term With Large Registration
Wake Forest College at Wake Forest opened the spring term of 1916 17 with registration expected to exceed 500 students. The bursar’s office handled a steady stream of registrants as formal class work began, following a fall term enrollment of 491 and a projected spring total over 500 with new matriculants arriving.
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Wake Forest
Wake Forest College
Louisburg Couple Marry While Seated in Buggy
In Louisburg on Saturday afternoon a couple tied the knot in front of Mrs. FE Allen’s house. R. E. Dillard of Warren County wed Beverly Marshall, oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Marshall, with Rev. Walter M. Gilmore performing the ceremony as the couple stayed seated in their buggy before driving off joyfully.
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Louisburg
FE. C. Allen
R. E Dillard
Warren County
Beverly Marshall
Eugene Marshall
Walter M. Gilmore
Rowan May Employ Health Officer for Whole Time
Salisbury January 3. As a result of a delegation of prominent citizens the county commissioners have appointed a committee to meet with Salisbury aldermen and the county health board to discuss securing a full time health officer and medical inspection of all school children in the county.
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Salisbury, Aj
Salisbury Aldermen and County Health Board
Lithuania Seeks Autonomy as War Stirs National Aspirations
London reports Lithuanian leaders in the Duma envision autonomy or independence after the war. Martin Yehas, a Lithuanian from Kovno, says Lithuania may have a Lithuanian cabinet and parliament with home rule, while remaining under Russia for defense. He notes strong American Lithuanian support for independence and details past restrictions under Russian rule.
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London
Lithuania
Sweden
Russia
Associated Press
Martin Yehas
Duma
Kovno
Yehas
United States
Mr. Yehas
Poland
Warsaw
Baltic
Riga
Libau
Windau
Vilna
Grodno
Suwalki
Europe
Mr. Ycas
Canada
Constitutional-Democrats
Ameria
Howevr
America
England
Germany
Ycas
Szlupas
Scranton
Mme Ychas
Successful methods for control of foot rot in sweet potatoes
Specialists from the department report developed procedures to combat foot rot, a serious destructive disease affecting sweet potatoes in several states.
Outsiders to pay more for water and install meters
The High Point city council voted to raise water rates for residents outside the city limits starting in 60 days. Outsiders will pay 50 cents per 1000 gallons with meters required, while inside-city customers keep current rates. The panel also considered street light extensions and deferred action on additional外 city services.
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Terry
Alexander
Pickett
Lyon
Phillips and
Bradshaw Streets
Foley's Honey and Tar Promises Quick Cold Relief
An advertorial note promotes Foley's Honey and Tar cough medicine for colds coughs or croup. It claims to heal inflamed membranes in throat chest or bronchial tubes loosen phlegm ease breathing stop throat tickle and contains no opiates. Sold by Mann Drug Company.
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Foley
Mann Drug Company
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