Poverty and Suffering Among Romanian Refugees and Peasants
An American observer details extreme hunger and exposure among refugees and villagers near the Romanian front. Families lack shoes and shelter, struggle with famine and disease, and endure shelling and aerial bombardment. In Sejtia, orphans and a dying child highlight a broader crisis as some flee while others stay near battle zones awaiting relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inasy
Rumania
America
Sejtia
Putna
Romania
Home treatment not advised for tuberculosis cure
The State Board of Health notes home treatment can cure TB but is rarely as successful as sanatorium care. Success depends on the family’s earnestness and home conditions, rest, proper food, cleanliness, and a cheerful mindset guided by a physician. Perseverance and self control are essential for any effective cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
Board of Health
Untidy War Note Warns of Hidden Assets Risk
A fragment warns that valuables must not fall to invading Germans and that recovery is possible once the enemy is expelled. The terse line hints at precautions during warfare and the hope of retrieval after combat ends.
The MacDermot Roe Dies in Monte Carlo
Captain French MacDermot lord of Maylurg and head of the Protestant MacDermot line has died in Monte Carlo at age 63. He was a direct descendant of Leinster princes and the MacDermot clan's Protestant branch leader.
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London
French MacDermot
MaccDermot Roe
Maylurg
Monte Carlo
Ehad
MacDermot
Leinster
Foley Kidney Pills Promote Quick Relief Say Somerset Reader
Lois Buckner of Somerset Virginia reports feeling run down and tired with back pains then notes she felt like a new man after using Foley Kidney Pills. The ad claims backache rheumatic pains stiff joints and sleep disturbed by bladder trouble yield quickly to this remedy from Mann Drug Co.
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Lois Buckner
Somerset
Foley
Mann Drug Co
Merchants Club Plans War Thrift Banquet in High Point
The Merchants' Association of High Point announces a banquet on Thursday January 24 at the Confederate Veterans hall to promote thrift and wartime economy. Speakers include J Norman Wills John Paul Lucas J Frank Morris and J Paul Leonard with guidance from Secretary A M I. The event also introduces prizes for essays on war thrift and savings stamps and calls for reservations by next Wednesday.
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Merchants’ Association of
High Point
Confederate Veterans’ Hall
North Main Street
Gilbert Clark
Association
J. Norman Wills
Greensboro
John Paul Lucas
Raleigh
State Food Administration
J. Frank Morris
Winston-Salem
State Merchants’ Association
J. Paul Leonard
Statesville
Leonard
Washington
A. M
Merchants’ Association
Clarke
J. Ewood Cox
Smuggling Tactics Studied by Dutch Customs
At the Dutch border, Germans and Dutchwomen dressed in scanty undergarments were crossing into Holland to buy replacement garments. Customs counters stamp undershirts and other wear to prove lawful travel, with unstamped items deemed smuggled.
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Hague
Netherlands
Holland
Germany
German Language Paper Editors Held for Treason
Louis Werner editor in chief of the Philadelphia Tageblatt and Dr. Martin Darkow managing editor must stand trial on treason charges after Judge Dickinson overruled a demurrer to the indictment. The German language newspaper had been raided by government agents earlier.
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Philadelphia
Louis Werner
Philadelphia Tageblatt
Martin Darkow
Dickinson
Stockholders Meeting Notice at High Point
Stockholders of the company will meet at 2 p m at the North State Telephone building in High Point. Important business includes marking of the stock and bank matters. All holders must be present or send a proxy. W. H. Ragan, President. Townsend, Secretary.
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High Point
F North State Telephone
Bank of Com Se
W. H. Ragan
Iwnsend
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Ota
MacDermot Roe
Railk
Merce
D Faiphan
Arterafge Piloress Corporation
C. & Y. R. Railway CO
Thomasville
Cid
Gordontown
Denton
High Rock
P. M. Ly
Atlantic Store Incorporated
Delcious
Hart Drug Co
Posoffice
the Rose Theater
Cai Ane
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