Homeward Bound and War Poems of Henry van Dyke
A mix of a wartime poem about returning home aboard a liner and hostile imagery against German forces along with a crowd event description. The second half promotes a social hop with choreography by Hood’s orchestra Greensboro and Mother Goose themed tea room activities at People’s House Furnishing Company, inviting families to attend and enjoy a Mother Goose themed menu.
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Henry van Dyke
America
Mother Goose
People’s
Mistress Mary
Miss Muffet
Polly
Baraca and Philathea Class Host Annual Sunday School Social
The Baraca and Philathea classes at First Reformed Church entertained Sunday school members and friends with an annual social in the church basement. An impromptu debate was among the features, centering on a resolved question.
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First Reformed Church
First Reformed
Debate on Domestic Prefences Features Local Talent
The affirmative led by J W Hedrick with T Hedrick and L C Fargurson defeated the negative side Russell Smith C C Barnhart and W G Morrow. Miss Viola Foust gave a reading and Ernest Beck a recitation while Philathea class served refreshments.
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J. W. Hedrick
T. Hedrick
L. C. Fargurson
Russell Smith
C. C. Barnhart
W. G. Mor
Viola Foust
Ernest Beck
Philathea
Mrs Julius Smith Hosts Seven Tables of Bridge
Mrs Julius Smith entertained seven tables of bridge this morning in compliment to her sister Miss Adeline Keith of Wilmington and Mrs Charlotte Smith of Greenville S C The home was decorated in gold and white with daisies Mrs Carter Dalton won the high score and the club prize while guest prize went to Mrs Ottis Mendenhall After games guests enjoyed a course of ices cake candy and mints.
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Julius Smith
Bridge
Adeline Keith
Wilmington
Charlotte Smith
Greenville
S. C
Carter Dalton
Smith
Ottis Mendenhall
Edith Moore and Base Hospital No. 10 Arrive in France
Mr and Mrs Benamin EF Moore learn by government notice that their daughter Edith Moore and the Philadelphia hospital unit have reached France after sailing from England on May 26. The Base Hospital No. 10 was the first official government unit to arrive for service, welcomed by the French.
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Benamin
EF. Moore
Edith Moore
American Base Hospital No. 10
France
Colers
Miss Moore
Wesley Memorial Church Children to Perform Missionary Pageant
The children of the Wesley Memorial church Sunday school will present their annual exercises during the 11 o'clock service Sunday morning. The program is a missionary pageant and the public is invited. Full program details will be announced tomorrow.
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Wesley Memorial Church
Recital by Elizabeth Mae Kirkman and guests at school auditorium
Miss Elizabeth Mae Kirkman presents a piano recital Monday evening in the school auditorium. She is assisted by Miss Marguerite Kirkman and Miss Adele Wineskie in a program including Haydn Sonata in D, Schumann pieces, Czerny and Chopin selections, Macdowell To a Waterlily, and a Rossini William Tell duo with Mae Kirkman and Miss Boyd.
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Elizabeth Mae Kirkman
Kirkman
Marguerite Kirkman
Adele Wineskie
D. Haydn
Schumann
Czermy
Chopin
Macdowell
William Tell
Rossini
Miss Boyd
Mae Kirkman
Miss Moore Named Chairman of Local Junior Chautauqua
Miss Genevieve Moore appointed chairman to lead the Junior Chautauqua committee guiding city youths in their roles for the annual week of amusement. The community praises her selection and invites interested juniors to notify Miss Moore.
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Genevieve Moore
Miss Moore
Friends Church hosts evening Endeavor meeting and social
The Friends Christian Endeavor society meets at the Friends church tonight at 8 o clock with Miss Mary Barker leading. After the prayer service a social follows for the winning side of a long running contest, inviting all members and visitors who helped make it a success.
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Friends Christian Endeavor Society
Friends Church
Mary Barker
Mass Meeting And Red Cross Parade Tomorrow In City
Joseph P. Rawley chairs a mass meeting with Stephen C. Clark D C Welborn and C M Brown at the auditorium for a national color decorated stage. High Point Red Cross members are urged to assemble at North Main at 7 wearing Red Cross uniforms and white attire for a parade to the school auditorium led by Springfield band and followed by Boy Scouts First NC Regiment nurses and students.
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North Carolina
Joseph P. Rawley
Stephen C. Clark
D. C. Welborn
C. M. Brown
D. N. Welborn
High Point Red Cross Chapter
North Main Street
Red Cross
Springfield Band
Boy Scouts
Company M
First North Carolina Regiment
Red Cross Chapter
Corps of Nurses
Miss Ludge Mellichampe Heads to Summer Studies
Miss Ludge Mellichampe travels to Keensboro to resume studies at the State Normal and Industrial college for the summer session. S. Tobias returns from New York after a two week visit with friends and relatives. Rev. J. Tt. Byrum and family of Ram suer visit for a few days. Walter Royal spends the morning in Greensboro on business.
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Ludge Mellichampe
Keensboro
The
State Normal and Industrial College
S. Tobias
New York
J. Tt. Byrum
Ramsuer
Walter Royal
Greensboro
High Point Faces Power Outages as Lightning Strikes Persist
Reports say the electric system in High Point suffered outages during recent stormy nights with ice and thunder. Linemen describe minor accidents as causes and note city crews have addressed weak spots to reduce future blackouts.
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High Point
Heart’s Desire at Broadway frames two beauty ideals
In AMUSEMENTS the review contrasts two women Fleurette and Helen as suitors new and old. The piece notes varying judges shape beauty standards and previews the Famous Players Paramount film Heart’s Desire at the Broadway theatre today asking which woman wins the hero’s heart. Mary Charleson named as Essanay club’s namesake at Rose venue with planned matinee events.
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Fleurette
Helen
Paut le Roque
Famous Players- Paramount
Broadway
Mary Charleson
Essanay
the Rose Today
Miss Charleson
Cotton futures show initial drop and nervous open in New York
In Cotton, New York on June 15 opening prices were steady with a decline of 16 to 40 points. Near months firm briefly before easing. October down to 24.00, about 35 points lower, and a cent under last week. Active trading amid nervous, unsettled tone as July and other contracts opened around 24.5 to 24.38.
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New York
Wheat prices drift lower amid brief rally in Chicago
In Chicago on June 15 the wheat market opened a touch lower with July at 2.25 and September at 1.98. A rally followed but prices then eased again, confirming a general downward trend for the day.
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Chicago
High Point Winston Salem Line Schedule 1917
Office in High Point announces daily service March 20 1917 between High Point Winston Salem and Greensboro. Mail stop times include 9:00 am 7:30 am 11:30 am 10:00 am 1:00 pm 4:00 pm 6:00 pm. connections with trains to western points. note hotel Guilford Hotel and Red Star marked for boarding. C A Kirkman secretary treasurer.
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High Point
N. C
Winston-Salem
Greensboro
High
Winston
Hikin
Wilkesboro
Mt. Airy
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Promises Quick Health Boost
Millions report recovery after using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy sold by Hart Drag Co. One dose is claimed to prove its effectiveness and restore health to users. The advertisement-style notice promotes the product as a miracle cure.
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Mayr
Hart Drag Co
Licenses Now Due City Tax Collector Notice
City license taxes are due and payable to the city tax collector R C Soyars Bank of Commerce building. All persons firms and corporations liable should secure license at once for the city manager T Murphy.
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R. C. Soyars
Bank of Commerce
Carr Fea T
Murphy
Foley Kidney Pills Praise From Mrs Wells
It is doubtful if there is any work harder than house work. Overwork tells on the kidneys and Mrs Ags G Wells of Rock Point North Georgia writes she cannot praise Foley Kidney Pills enough for the wonderful benefit she derived.
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Ags G. Wells
R. R
Rock Fount
N. G
Foley
Mann Drug Co
Rheumatism and Kidney Pills Advertise Relief
A. M. Hunsucker of Bogue Chitto Mississippi reports relief from rheumatism kidney and bladder troubles and dizziness after using Kidney Pills. The advertisement notes pains in the side back sore muscles swollen joints and a tired languid feeling as warnings. Manm Drug Co.
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A. M. Hunsucker
Miss
Manm Drug Co
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Kaiser's Marine
Hood
Mother Hubbard
Jack Sprat
Philathea Social
Mrs. Smith
City
James. H. Pou
Raleigh
Ers
National Organization
Detroit
North Carolina Public Service Company
Interurban Motor Lines Incorporated
High Poitnt Ly
High Point Elwood Hotel
Greensboro Guilford Hotel
Nee. Eee
Interurbran Motor Lines
C. A. Kirkman, Sec. and
Treas
Printzess
Speena da
ETT
Hart Drug Company
Mann Drug Company
Matton Drug Company
Ring Drug Company
Green Drug Company
Jarrett Stationery Company
Chautauqua
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