Tax hike urged over bond issue for Guilford road build
W C Boren Guilford County official argued at Greensboro chamber meeting that a 50 cent tax levy to fund permanent road improvements is better than issuing a one million dollar bond. He contends taxes would grow road funds faster and avoid long term debt, though bonds could be used for courthouse projects.
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Greensboro
Guilford
Mr. Boren
Boren
Trailford
Poren
General Assembly
High Point Township
Gullford
Gilford
One-Fourth Off Sale Announcement to H. Silver Co
Announcement of a Friday sale by H. Silver Company ahead of a private event. Early notice invites customers to watch for more details and tomorrow’s follow up.
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H. Silver Company
Morrow
Uncement Toilver Company
Gloves With Strap Wrists On Trend In Fashion Notes
The Dry Goods Economist notes a rise in strap wrist gloves, praised for practical wear with tabored suits and dresses. The Blarrity idea in soft gauntlets suits military style, aligning with current design expressions.
Interurban Motor Lines Schedule and Fare Notice
Schedule highlights interurban service with 9 00 A M start and a Red Star marked car policy. Tickets can be secured at hotel reception with free one suitcase allowance and 25 cent charge for each extra bag under 20 pounds. Cars stop anywhere for passengers and drivers are sober and courteous. Call 58 for hire of cars for special trips.
Endorse Work of Salvation Army Gains Frontline Support
Pershing command leaders back Salvation Army efforts in camps and France. Cantonment workers, including many women, expand to US camps and overseas with libraries, entertainment, and religious meetings boosting soldier morale and conversions. Kes价 Over one million dollars spent, another million needed for 1918 war year.
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Salvation Army
Salvationists
United States
France
Pole League
Kan Kussing Klub
Evangeline Booth
High Point
Pen Has Bought American Shoes
American shoe manufacturers now control the market in Peru and likely will after the war, according to a report issued today by the bureau of foreign and domestic commerce in Washington D. C. The study, produced with district cooperative offices of the same bureau, underscores U S manufacturing influence abroad.
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Peru
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Department of Commerce
Government Printing Office
Washington, D. C
Bureau of Forgion and Domestic Commerce
Peru Poised for Growth as War Prices Lift Trade
Peru, coming from a long economic lull, gains from high metal and food prices driven by the war. In 1915 agricultural exports were over 43 million dollars, about 27 percent more than mineral exports. Sugar output rose greatly, boosting Peru as a U.S. market for goods including shoes. Special Agent Hermann G. Brock advises pursuing trade with Peru while war needs prevail, aiming to balance debts with copper and sugar by buying manufactured woods. The report Market for Boots and Shoes in Peru. Special Agents Series No. 152 is available for 15 cents via Foley and Co. promo slips.
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Peru
Hermann G. Brock
Governmnt
Children's gingham dresses dominate wash fabrics this season
The Dry Goods Economist notes smart gingham dresses for girls are popular in wash fabrics. Plain tailored styles with pique collar and cuffs and short pleated skirts remain favored, with white voile frocks featuring one piece box pleats and red plaid gingham collar and belt detailing.
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Dry Goods
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the Commercial National Bank of
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Értis
Carolina Fond
J. Elwgood
C. M. HousepeActive
V. P
J. W. Harriss, V. P
J. Elwood Cox
F. M. Pickett
W. P. Pickett
J. W. Harriss
R. R. Ragan
J. P. Hayworth
Dred Peacock
Pan
Aswer
United States and Administration
Cheney
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Hall
N.C
High Poght
Winston-Salem
High Pégint
Ebwac
Winstow
Inston
Zingwort Hotel
Point, Elwood Hotel
C. A. Kirkman
Vanced
Bell
North State
N. C. Public Service CO
Hfeensboroe
Guilford Hotel
Pershing
Pen
Foley and Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Foley
Foley Kidney
Foley Catholic
Mann Drug Co
THE
Univer
Wilcon Motor Company
Office
B. E.andrews
Wussapas
Sloan
Our
Home Banking CO
Christmas Savings Club
Delcious
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