Germans Try to Stir Indian Empire in War Time
Sir Charles Cleveland, head of India’s secret service, says German plots to incite revolt in India were clumsy and largely failed. He notes Indian public restraint, disillusioned conspirators, and ongoing but weak schemes aided by exiled Indians and mores in the Bengal, Bombay, and Punjab regions.
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Associated Press
Simla
India
Germany
Charles Cleveland
Sir Charles
Secret Service
Afghanistan
Young Turk Party
Europe
Bengal
Bombay Presidency
Turkey
United States
Canada
Far East
Punjab
Bengal Revolutionary Party
Stewards Meet in Atlanta on Grand Circuit Plans
The Grand Circuit Racing association stewards meet in Atlanta on January 23 to decide circuit make up and racing dates for the coming season. They will also consider membership applications from Peoria Illinois and Jacksonville Florida.
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Atlanta
Grand Circuit Racing Association
Peoria
Jacksonville
Fla
West Coast streams power Seattle and Puget Sound cities
Mountain streams in the west provide electricity for heat and light in Seattle and other Puget Sound cities, saving thousands of tons of coal. In Waterbury Connecticut one fourth of annual fires might have been preventable with electricity, per Fire Chief Heitman's report.
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Seattle
Puget Sound District
Waterbury
Conn
Heitman
Signs of Good Health Promoted by Foley Cathartic Tablets
An advertisement claims bright eyes clear skin and alert brains signal health and promotes Foley Cathartic Tablets as a painless remedy for digestion. It asserts relief from griping and nausea and describes a light feeling for stout persons, sold by Mann Drug Company.
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Mann Drug Company
Start Tomorrow and Keep It Up Every Morning
A health advice note urges starting each day with hot water and limestone phosphate to flush the stomach liver and bowels. It claims morning internal bathing cleanses waste toxins improves appetite and can relieve constipation bilious spells and stomach troubles for people of all conditions.
Optometrists Hold Ninth Annual North Carolina Meeting in Raleigh
The tenth annual North Carolina State Optometric Society convention opens in Raleigh at the Yarborough hotel with Dr. N. Rosenstein presiding at 10 o clock. Rev C F Denny delivers the prayer and Mayor James I Johnson offers welcome. Dr Earl J Brown arrives to discuss eye diseases.
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North Carolina State Optometric Society
N. Rosenstein
Yarborough Hotel
Raleigh
C. F. Denny
Durham
James I. Johnson
Charles H. Howess
Asheville
Earl J. Brown
Chicago
George E. Bisaner
Hickory
R. H. Leonard
Mt. Airy
F. M. Jolly
North Carolina
Kidney Pills Aid 87YearOld Springfield Man Says
An 87 year old resident of Springfield Missouri reports severe kidney trouble and notes Foley Kidney Pills as most effective among treatments. The pills are advertised to build up weakened kidneys, aid blood purification, and ease bladder issues, sold by Mann Drug Company.
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H. Adams
Springfield
Foley
Mann Drug Company
Elon College to Play High Point Athletic Club Tonight
The Elon College basketball team meets High Point Athletic Club at the Armory this evening at 8 15. Elon is one of the state’s top college squads with an excellent record, while High Point has struggled against strong state contenders.
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High Point Athletic Club
Armory
Elon College Quint
High Point
Nivery
Tech
Elon
Naval officers’ wedding in Washington hues
Miss May Nicholson daughter of Admiral Reginald F Nicholson and Captain Edward H Durell U S N married today at the bride’s home in Washington D C The groom commands the U S Minnesota in the Navy with naval circles noting the ceremony as a notable social event
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Washington, D. C
May Nicholson
Reginald F. Nicholson
U.S. N
Edward H. Durell
U.S. 8
Minnesota
New Electric Table Stove Can Fry Eggs Toast Broil
A new electric table stove features multiple compartments for simultaneous cooking. Eggs can be fried on a griddle, toast prepared in a toast drawer, and bacon or chops broiled in another compartment.
Piedmont Building & Loan Annual Report 1916
Annual report filed with the North Carolina Insurance Commissioner for Piedmont Building & Loan Association of High Point. Details incorporation in 1912, business start, officers including President G A Matton and Secretary Treasurer W C Idol with salary $850, plus attorney Wescott Roberson.
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G. A.matton
High Point
N. C
W. C. Idol
Wescott Roberson
Profit and Loss Account Apportionment
Company records show a profit and loss apportionment through December 31 1916. Figures indicate distribution of profits to reserves and dividends with notes on surplus and accrued liabilities.
Piedmont Building and Loan Association of High Point Finances
The 1917 annual statement lists loans limited to sixty six and two thirds percent of valuation, largest mortgage loan five thousand five hundred dollars, no second mortgage loans, 66% loan limit, and monthly dues of one dollar per share. It details shares authorized four thousand nine hundred twenty-one in force, new subscriptions eleven hundred fifty five, cancellations four hundred thirty seven, and total shareholders three hundred ninety seven white and eighteen colored. Officers Geo A Matton president and W C Idol secretary swear the assets are free of liens as of December 31 last, with notary J Gurney Briggs witnessing on January 12, 1917.
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State of
North Carolina
Guilford
S.s. Geo
A. Matton
W. C. Idol
Piedmont Building and Loan Association of
High Point
State of North Carolina
Geo. A. Matton
A. D
Piedmont Building and Loan Association Financial Abstract
North Carolina Insurance Department certifies the Piedmont Building and Loan Association of High Point filed its December 31, 1916 statement. James R. Young, Insurance Commissioner, signs the abstract with official seal and date.
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Insurance Department
Raleigh
N. C
James R. Young
Insurance Commissioner
Piedmont Building and Loan Association
High Point
North Carolina
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Elon College
Annual Report
Piedmont Building & Loan Association
Rae
Balearics
Oc Ccccscsccer
J. Gurney Briggs
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