Farmers Club Planned in High Point Area
Farm Demonstration Agent KH Anderson prepares plans for a farmers club in High Point area with monthly visits to the Commercial National Bank offices. He invites local farmers to meet on the fourth Saturday to discuss organization, farming improvements, and cooperative efforts for mutual benefit.
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KH Anderson
Anderson
High Point Township
Industrial Department
The
Commercial Club
Greensboro Chamber of Commerce
Hiv’ Point
Tin Commercial National Bank
Tedim
Greensboro
High Point
Farmers’ Era
High Port
Fech
Red Cross Chapter Organized at Newton
Newton July 26 Tuesday night at the courthouse the Red Cross chapter was formally organized with officers Chairman Mrs F M Williams vice chairman Mrs A B Kuhn secretary Mrs L F Long treasurer Rev Walter W Rowe The chapter has 275 names on roll Its territory covers the county excluding Hickory The first work was making comfort bags for soldiers presented to the boys last Saturday night
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Newton
Red Cross
F. M. Williams
A. B. Kuhn
L. F. Long
Walter W. Rowe
Thentire County
Hickory
Kent Island Chosen as Army Proving Ground Site
Kent Island in Chesapeake Bay east of Annapolis Maryland is selected by the war department for an army proving ground to test artillery ammunition and accessories. Sandy Hook proving grounds deemed inadequate. Drink Hayworth's mineral water endorsed by local High Point residents thier city address available by phone 454.
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Washington
Kent Island
Chesapeake Bay
Annapolis
War Department
Sandy Hook
Eat Cereals to Reduce the Cost of Foods
Washington article urges higher use of cereal foods to lower kitchen costs without sacrificing nutrition. It highlights corn meal and oats as affordable energy sources rich in starch protein minerals and fiber and notes bread and boiled cereals as practical options. It mentions home grinding and cheaper bulk cereals plus Farmers' Bulletin 517 on cereal foods.
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Washington
Farmers’ Bulletin
United States Department of Agriculture
Question of Labor After War Is Now Discussed
London July 26. A reconstruction committee report urges permanent improvement of industrial relations postwar. It proposes industry councils for employers and workers, joint study of wages and conditions, and regular negotiations. It emphasizes non cash foundations and worker participation in decisions and training.
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London
Taeitideye Manimittee
Reconstruction Committee
D. Shackelton
Ee Conian
PLAN TO REVISE WAR TAX TO MEET INCREASED NEEDS
Washington July 26 senators on the finance committee informally discussed how to raise more revenue from taxation and which commodities to tax as estimates of war expenses exceed 85 000 008 0000 or more. The panel will revise the war tax bill once the new figures are ready with many predicting a rise from 1 670 000 000 to at least 2 600 000 000 to cover added costs.
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Washington
Executive Departments
Senate
Lawrence Allen Joins Local Militia at Mount Airy
Lawrence Allen, 22, son of Jack Allen, joined the military company here on July 26. He resembles his father and hopes to go to France. His grandfather Jerry Allen was a Civil War hero. The local company encamped yesterday on the fair grounds.
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Mount Airy
Lawrnce Allen
Jack Allen
France
Jerry Allen
Young Allen
Fair Grounds
Five Minute Talks by National Leaders
National nominating conventions symbolize American life with delegates fresh from battle of ideas. They feel responsibility to party and country, resisting the idea that government should replace individual citizen action. The piece cautions against expanding primaries to presidential nominations and warns it could erode national spirit and patriotism.
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Frank B Wilets
German Submarine Base at Zeebrugge Bombarded by Airmen
London reports English airmen bombed Zeebrugge the German submarine base and Bruges in Belgium over two nights. Explosions and fires followed the raids with a submarine shed at Zeebrugge damaged and it is likely a submarine was blown up.
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London
Exchange Telegraph Company
Amsterdam
Frontier
Zeebrugee
Bruges
Belgium
Zeebrugge
Submarine Sinkings For Week Regarded As About Normal
Longton reports the week's British merchantman sinkings show an overall near normal level despite occasional days of higher activity. German Uboat efforts, linked to a broader land offensive, prompted cautious optimism as anti submarine methods and coordination improve. Shipbuilding continues while longer daylight and weather may hinder submarines next month.
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Longton
versatile Japanese actor talks Jaguar's Claws role
Sessne Hayakawa asserts he can play any nationality and describes his Mexican villain part in Jaguar's Claws. He notes he is killed for plot balance and praises villain roles for dramatic scope. He hopes the portrayal will reflect Mexican treatment of Americans. He adds vegetables can be shipped by parcel post to market neighbors.
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Sessne Hayakawa
Riday
Lasky-Paramount
Bach
Mexico
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Farmers Club
Kent Island Proving Ground
Christo-Cola Bcttling Works
High Point, N. C
Lawrence Allen
Militia
Pepsi-Cola
Rec
D. Hall
Bemple
Winston-Sabem, N. C
North Carolina Public Service Company
VREWS
Dr&l S. Fox
Wachoing Bank
BIG Tooth
aAeas Exactin
Max Rones
Bank OF Commerce
A. Millis
O. E. Kearns
J. H. Adams
A. M. Rankin
G. A. Pollock
Matton’s
Matton
Elwood
C. A. Hughes
Elwood Hotel
Pierce Stamp Works
Pierce Stam Works
S. W. Bagley
Greensboro, N. C
Crean
Ring’s
Rexall
Knoxville
Tenn
Ring
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