American soldiers in France clean lives
A critique of wartime reports, censorship, and temperance efforts surfaces amid commentary on General Pershing and the anti-saloon league. The piece also notes a growing peace movement across Austria Hungary and Germany, urging central powers to accept entente terms to end the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Pershing
France
Anti- Saloon League
Amer
Pershing
Baker
Anti-Saloon League
Committee On Public Information
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Ecountry
Red Cross Appeal Prompts High Point Fund Drive
The High Point Red Cross chapter faces a shortfall of 1000 dollars after sending substantial supplies to Washington for soldiers abroad. A city-wide fundraising campaign will see a ladies committee visit merchants and homes to collect subscriptions. Citizens are urged to contribute to sustain vital efforts endorsed by President Wilson and General Pershing.
Bonds Sought by High Point Jail Mates
Inmates at High Point jail express a wish for any kind of bonds beyond Liberty Bonds as morale and conditions remain a concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Y M A Plans Temporary Huts in St James Square
London reports the entire St James Square area will be rebuilt with a temporary structure for the American Young Men's Christian Association. Huts for soldiers and officers will be provided along with Y M C A offices in the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
St. James Square
Lendir
American Young Mini Chriatian Association
North Carolina Optometists Elect Staley President
Staley of High Point was re elected president of the North Carolina Optometric Society at Greensboro. Officers include Vansleen of Gastonia as VP Walker of Winston Salem sec treas Spingler of Raleigh head of executive committee and committees named for publicity membership and legislation. Next year’s meeting set for Winston Salem in January 2021. The session closed with about 500 dollars raised for educational publicity.
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Te. A. PB. Staley
High Point
North Caro
Lina Optometic Society
Greensboro
Fol
R. C Bernua
J. D. Perry
Winston-Salem
Fank M. Joly
Raleigh
Fred N. Day
Winston-Salen
N. Rosenstein
Durham
Z. B. Spence
Goldsboro
C. H. Howess
Asheville
Winston- Salem
Tne
High Point City Council Amends Sidewalk Ordinances
The High Point City Council adopts amendments to sections 41 and 42 of the city ordinances. The changes address obstructing sidewalks and penalties for erecting or removing elements from sidewalks. The notice also records dissolution actions and city manager T J Murphy's signature. In Indianapolis, Jan 23 President Gompers urged a seven hour workday during wartime to conserve coal and ease railroad congestion.
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City of
High Point
Indianapolis
The
Fuel Administration
President Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Moving Picture Theatres Seek Coal Supply Relief
Vienna cinema owners protest unfair coal allocation and heating limits. Government assurances from minister von Homann promise consideration of theatres needs. Also reports leather sole shortages threaten shoemakers and a shift to substitute soles, with signs over shops for skilled sole repairers. Wireworks face raw material shortages and seek stable distribution for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna Zeit
Vienna
Burgermeister
von Homann
Leipziger Volkszeitung
Sele Co
Berlin
Hamburger Fremdenblatt
H Harris and Brothers Announce Annual Clearance Sale
H Harris and Brothers advertise their annual clearance sale of shoes and clothing in this issue. The store, among High Point’s oldest firms, emphasizes marked price cuts to help residents stock up on winter wear and items for the coming season.
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H. Harris
City Truck Charge Rules Incomplete OCR Text
By order of City Council, TJ. Murphy, officials impose charges for coal deliveries and truck movements. The text notes fines of five dollars for violations and outlines unit rates, but the OCR is fragmented and unreadable in parts, leaving key rates and definitions unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TJ. Murphy
Two Bottles of Dreco Outshine $500 in Other Medicines
A veteran war worker and local figure Mr. C. L. Teal shares his Dreco experience. He says two bottles cured his kidney and stomach trouble after doctors predicted only months to live. He spent $500-$600 before Dreco and notes immediate relief. Dreco is an herbal remedy popular in the region and sold by Ring Drug Co in High Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Teal
Mr. Teal
Wis
Dreco
Eequar
Mr. Wey
Ring Drug Co
Feeling Better After Foley Kidney Fills Claim
Somerset Virginia resident Lewis Buckner reports relief from backache rheumatic pains and fatigue after using Foley Kidney Fills from Mann Drug Co. The ad-promised remedy claims to target tired, sleep-disturbing bladder issues and joint stiffness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Buckner
Somerset
Foley
Mann Drug Co
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Associated Press
Telephones
North State
Southern Bell
N. C
Congress
Save Coal
Home
the Congressional Front
Sol
Pittsburgh
Basi
Miller Huggins
Yan
Kees
London Post
Lloyd
George
Mr. George
Wilson
Sen
Ator Chamberlain
Lieved
Ican
War Department
Austria and
Hungary
Fered
Bolsheviks
Russia
Dr. Seydlér
Emperor Charles
Aus
Tria
Turkey
Ers
Leon Trotzky
Bolshevic
Mier Lloyd George
Lloyd George
Central
Red Cross
Vallée
National Organization
Washington
Pletely
Wenera] Pershing
Y. M
Y. M.oc. A
Staley
Optometrists
of North Carolina Optometric Society
Th. M. Vansleen
Gastonia
RB. N. Walker
Winston
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Hutchens
T. J. Hitchens
TLS
White Merriens Anil
Hin
Lars
Eine
Covneil
Orde
T. J. Murphy
Gompers
Rk. BL White, T. J. Hutchens
H. Harris and Brother
King Street
Winter Garden
Central Engineering Co
Burlington, N. C
Woods
J. W Kennedy
English St
City
C. B. Overman, Sec’y. and
Treas
Citizens’ Real State and Insurance Co
Roy
DE Yelivery
Western Union
Mr. Moore
Enterprise Office
E. High St
Aesa
Chestnut St
T. W. Chaplin
Cox and
West Green Streets
Ron
Havies
J. Burt Holder
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City Transfer CO
Service
Hyaone
J. A. Dalton
Ine. ‘Tun
Vanced
Bell
N. C. Public Service CO
Phone R. E. A Wss
A. E. Frazier
Bank of Comm
Atlantic Store Incorporated
Bradleys'Pharmacy
Foxrication
Aliot, Y. Ray Oeaod and
Morris Gest
America
George V. Hobart
New York
Chicago
Boston
BIG Scenes Company
Me S
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Christmas Savings Club
Wachovia Bank and Trust Company
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