Hold Boys And Girls Short Course In Raleigh
The boys and girls short course at A and J College in Raleigh runs August 21 to 24 with record enrollment prospects surpassing last year’s 855. Leading educators and officials from North Carolina state institutions will lecture and demonstrate, using lectures, demonstrations, films, and trips to the state capital. Recreational activities include baseball and swimming, with dorm space free but attendees supplying bed linens and toiletry items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
A and J. College
GOW
A and EK. College
North Carolina Experiment Station and Agricultural Extension Service
W. Wilgore
Experiment Station
Agricultural Extension — Service
Tr. Clarence Poe
Progressive Farmer
W. ©. Riddick
A. and
FE. College
W. 8. Rankin
State Board of Health
Cok Jas. R. Young
Insurance
Dan T. Gray
T. KE. Browne
B. Crow
Opponents of draft in Georgia jeer Loyal Folk at meeting
In Athens July 31 opponents of all selective draft rallied at Bold Springs Franklin County. Loyal citizens warned them against unpatriotic acts as a U S commissioner with deputies kept violence at bay. A $1200 fund to test the constitutionality of the law was to be sent to Thomas E Watson of Thomson. Most attendees were older men outside the draft age.
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Athens
WRU
Bold’s Springs
Franklin County
Georgia
United States
Thomas E. Watson
Thomson
Plattsburg Students Spend Day in Montreal
Plattsburg New York officers training camp members traveled to Montreal to spend Sunday while others headed to the Adirondack Mountains due to infantile paralysis risks. A camp concert featured Mme Louis Homer David Bispham Mme Mitford and Miss Emily Harford.
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Plattsburg
N. Y
Montreal
Adirondack Mountains
Vermont
Mme
Louis Homer
David Bispham
Mme, Mitford
Emily Harford
Cardui Aids Marksville Woman After Peak Back Pain
Marksville resident Alice Johnson describes a year of severe back and side pain that kept her from sleeping and working. After taking Cardui she reports significant relief and regained strength, praising the remedy for her improved health.
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Marksville
Alice Johnson
Cardus
Cardui
Utah Adopts Strict Prohibition Law for Dry State
Utah enacts a sweeping prohibition measure to take enforcement from local authorities and place it under a state prohibition commissioner. The law, effective August 1, 1917, imposes fines and imprisonment for violations, limits alcohol content, and allows seizures and abatement, reflecting the mandate from voters and a landslide political pledge for Governor Simon Bamberger.
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Utah
Spry
Simon Bambereer
Wat
Something Befell Her on the Lasky Studio Set
Margaret Qingtwen the ninzl stage star endures vicissitudes during filming of Tawer Shrine at the Broadway Broad way studio. Noise from another set disrupts a climactic scene as Mendelssohn’s wedding march interrupts her denouncement of a faithless husband. The same day Fannie Ward’s society wedding draws attention.
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Margaret Qingtwen
Ninzl
Whic
Tmoorrow
Lasky-Paramount
Miss Hlington
Charles Kenyon
Lasky
Miss Wington
Frank Reicher
George Melford
Fannie Ward
Mendelssohn
Miss Ilington
Melford
Miss Sington
Miss Illington
Foley's Malaria Chill Tonic Promises Relief
A vintage advertisement promotes Foley's Sing of Malaria Chill Tonic for chill fever and sweats. It touts quinine without bitterness and iron’s tonic strength to restore appetite energy and vitality. Mann Drug Co.
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Foley’s
Mann Drug Co
Alleged British Airmen Held in Roanoke Jail
Roanoke Va July 31 Frank Warber and Lock Dean claiming British royal flying corps status are held on charges of obtaining goods under false pretense. They arrived in Roanoke wearing presumed uniforms and a Canadian licensed car, said to be on a secret mission to Miami Fla to instruct aviators. They obtained $150 worth of goods from a local hardware firm with orders on the US government, and claimed to be under a Canadian officer. Authorities seek confirmation from Canadian officials.
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Roanoke
Frank Farber
Lock
Dean
Royal Flying Corps
Miami
Vala
Warber
United States
German gold stock out 56 225 000 marks
Copenhagen reports the Reichsbank statement shows a gold decrease of 56 225 000 marks due to overseas shipments. The gold reserve stands at 2.4 billion marks, far below last year and only modestly above the week-ago level. Note circulation falls to six million marks with only 28 percent covered by gold.
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Copenhagen
Eighteen Smith College Women Sail for France Relief
Eighteen Smith College women form the first group from the United States to undertake reconstruction work in the devastated areas of France. They plan to sail within a few weeks to begin relief and rebuilding efforts.
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Smith College
American College
France
Ships for America Crux of the War Situation
The Observer argues that western allies must secure ships for American needs even without Russia. It urges the United States to launch at least 4,000,000 tons next year to outpace submarines, matching Britain's post Paris target. It emphasizes US capital and shipyards must mobilize now.
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London
the Observer
Russia
United States
Lloyd George
Paris
Great Britain
Three Guards Held After Chester Slayings
Chester Pennsylvania reports three guards John Dellis Pred Orfield and Newman Stockdale arrested on murder charges after a race riot incident. Investigators say more than 106 shots were fired. two victims died during the night of violence while the area remained tense with a brief disturbance by a white mob.
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Chester
John. W. Déllis
Pred Orfield
Newman -Stockdale
Mortgage Sale of Land in High Point Guilford County
Mortgagee M C Crowson will auction two lots, Nos 16 and 17 on Vail property, fronting Gurley street, in High Point Township, Guilford County North Carolina. The sale follows a default on a mortgage by C W Comstock and wife, with property described as plots adjoining Peter George and others. Auction date July 9, 1917, at 12 o clock noon, in front of Home Banking Co. building.
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C. W. Comstock
M. C. Crowson
Home Banking Co
Igh Point
High Point Township
Guilford County
N. C
Peter George
Vail
Gurley Street
Gurley
J. W. Kearns
Mortuagee
Land for sale from late Rev W W Lawrence estate
Power of attorney sale offers 376 acre Randolph county farm five miles from Seagrove with two buildings and 500000 feet timber. Suitable for cotton tobacco wheat and corn. good water mill site, highway access. private bids invited, or auction at Ashboro courthouse on September 29 1917 if not sold privately. Contact E L Stack South Mills NC. Land ad by Mann Drug Co.
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W. W. Lawrence
Seagrove
Richlands Township
Randolph County
N. C
Court House
Ashboro
E. L. Stack
South Mills
Highway paving order for Mallory street High Point NC
The North Carolina Public Service Company is ordered to pave Mallory street from South Main to Hamilton and from Hamilton to Rowell, including a twelve inch outside strip along the rails, with approved pavement by October 1, 1917. If not completed, the city will have the work done and charge all costs to the company under Chapter 56 of 1915 Public Laws.
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North Carolina Public Service Company
Mallory Street
South Main Street
Hamilton
Hamilton Street
Rowell Street
City of
High Point
City Council Amends Mallory Street Paving Provisions
The council amends the paving provision for a portion of Mallory Street. The ordinance adds to the foregoing provisions and is authorized by order of the council. T J Murphy is noted as city manager.
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Mallory Street
Guilford County Sealed Bids On Courthouse Jail Project
The Guilford County Board of Commissioners seeks bids for construction heating plumbing elevator and jail equipment for a Greensboro courthouse and jail. Bids due August 21 1917 at 10 am with 2 percent certified check. Drawings available from architect Harry Barton Greensboro NC. Deposit of 25 to prove good faith and return of documents. Right to reject any bids reserved. July 20 1917 W C Boren Chairman.
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Board of County Commissioners
Guilford County
N.C
Greensboro
Harry Barton
N. C
Carolina and Yadkin R R timetable notice
Schedule in effect July 10 191%. Lists arrival and departure times at stations but warns that stated times are not guaranteed.
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A. and E. College
Marseilles
Salt Lake City
Anti-Saloon League
Prohibition Service
America
Chester Slayers
Fisk
Fisk Rubber Company
Chicopee Falls
Mass
Pepsi-Cola
Mae
Bor Healthful
Refreuhiaual
FISA
W. C. Boren
Board County Commissioners
Greensboro, N
Carolin & Yadkin R. R. CO
Noah
Thomasvillee
Gordontown
Denton
Dee
Ar High Rock
High Rock
Oo Denton
Eee
Ls Cordantown
Thomasvile
Ar Hihoist
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