Local fund drive to purchase flag and phonograph for Company M
A city canvass will raise funds this week to provide Company M with a silk 6 by 5.5 foot flag on a gilded oak stand topped by a brass eagle and a weather proof phonograph. Mrs G L Renner and sister will lead solicitors in High Point with Winston Salem success guiding the effort. Company M mobilizes Wednesday and will drill daily until cantonment camp orders arrive, with a goal to present the gifts around August 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Company M
Thomas Addison
G. L. Renner
Winston-Salem
High Point
Winston- Salem
To Those Who Stay. By Thomas Addison
Poem urging service and duty in wartime. The speaker vows to do his share for the flag, whether by cheering, digging, or supporting those who go, trusting strength given by God to fulfill the country’s need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Addison
The
Free
Patriotic Week Ordered by Knights of Pythias Leader
Chicago July 25 The week beginning today is designated Patriotic Week for the Knights of Pythias by Supreme Chancellor John J Brown Lodges nationwide are urged to recruit for military service and aid the Red Cross and other patriotic funds.
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Chicago
Knights O Pythias
John J. Brown
United States
Canada
Re Cross
Knights of Lithuania Hold Fifth Annual Convention in Brooklyn
The Knights of Lithuania, a 4000 member Roman Catholic youth organization, began its fifth annual convention in Brooklyn with sessions running through Thursday. The article notes warship signaling methods with lights and rockets and recalls the Saratoga as the United States Navy’s oldest armored cruiser, plus details on chaplains and historic army titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
The
Knights O Lithuania
Brooklyn
Saratoga
Our Country by Henry Dwight Sedgwick War essay excerpt
A Franklin-era rhetoric piece argues war reveals wickedness yet offers hope. It envisions postwar unity with Russia freed, Germany reformed, and America strengthened. It foresees tax shifts, a democratic league, and a blended national identity, urging sacrifice to carry Washington and Lincoln’s tradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Dwight Sedgwick
America
Red Cross
Washington
Lincoln
Two New Orders by King George Honor Britain Empire Honors
London July 23 Two new orders were established by King George to recognize war service. The Order of the British Empire has five classes for both sexes with titles for men and dames for women. The Order of the Companions of Honor is a single class without titles. The Prince of Wales named Grand Master. Descriptions detail badges and insignia for the first three classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
George
Companions of Honor
Prince of Wales
Mortgage Sale Of Land In High Point Township
Mortgage sale of land under a deed from C W Comstock and wife to M C Crowson for foreclosure due to default. Two lots on Gurley Street in High Point adjoining Peter George described as Lots 16 and 17 on Vail property, frontages and dimensions listed. Public sale to the highest bidder at Home Banking Co building in Guilford County on July 9, 1917.
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C. W Comstock
M. C. Crowson
High Point
High Point Township
Guilford County
N. O
Peter George
Vail
Gurley Street
Gurley
Gurlee Street
Byrd
W. Kearns
Traatee
Old system of private property not to survive
Leeds July 23 The Archbishop of York said the old system of private property in industry could not endure. He urged cooperation between capital labor and management and called for boards representing both sides to share rewards and burdens. He stressed a democratic postwar spirit and mutual understanding of problems.
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Leeds
Eng
Cosmo Gordon Lamng
York
England
Leeds Chamber of Commerce
Lands of the late Rev. A. T. Lawrence offered for sale
Lam as attorney offers 376 acre Randolph County farm five miles from Seagrove with two buildings and 5070000 feet timber. Land suits grain crops cotton tobacco wheat. well watered with good water supply. Private bids invited. if unsold privately, auction at Ashboro court house door on Saturday September 20 1917 at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lam
AT. W. Lawérence
Seagrove
Richlands Township
Randolph County
N. Co
Court House
Ashboro
N. C
Notice to creditors of Z A Burns estate
By authority of Beth Mason W Gil Clerk of Superior Court Guilford County the executor L P Burns notifies all creditors to present claims against the estate of Z A Burns deceased by May 31 1918 and to settle any debts. Attorneys W P Ragan W P Burns and R C Strudwick assist. Winston-Salem N C May 31 191 L.
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A. Burns
Beth Mason W. Gil
Superior Court
Guilford County
N. C
L. P. Burns
Mere Z. A. Burns
Winston-Salem
N.C
W. P. Ragan
Wo.p.bfnum
R. C. Strudwick
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Pythians
Knights of Lithuania
Regular Army
the Legion of the United States
High Point Morris Plan Company
Russia
Germany
King George
Mra
A. G. Wells
R. Rfocky Mount
Foley
Drvy Co
Secretary of the Navy
Artillery School of Instruction
Fortress Monroe
Navy
House and Garden Magazine
Sheraton Hill
Colonial Avenue
Ford
Bascom Hoskins
Sheraton Fill Company
Bank of Commerce Bui
Stephen Clark
E. L. Stack
South Mills
Att’y
North Carolina State College of Agriculture, Engineering
Raleigh
Veering and
Colmis
E. B. Owen
Patttdson Dall
Ppatterson Gall
Agricult
Enterprise
Arctig
Arctic Ice & Coal CO
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