Advertising pulls buyer from West in High Point visit
J. R. Bader of Bader Brothers, Fremont, Neb, visited High Point advertised as furniture capital. He toured, purchased about 2500 dollars of chairs and upholstery, praised High Point goods and service, and planned to return after visiting New York and Boston. He also noted Wesley Memorial church lighting as a potential Fremont project.
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High Point
J. R. Bader
Bader Brothers Company
Fremont
Neb
Bader
New York
Boston
Charlottesville
Grand Rapids
Wesley Memorial Church
P. W. Kirkman
Vermont University Commencement in Wartime Atmosphere
In Burlington Vermont the 194? commencement honors 25 khaki clad graduates and other signs of wartime conditions. Dr Hollis Godfrey president of Drexel Institute delivered the address. A letter from Mrs A G Wells praises Foley Kidney Pills for kidney support and aged appearance relief as noted by Maun Drug Co.
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Vermont University
Burlington
University of Vermont
Hollis Godfrey
Drexel Institute
Philadelphia
A. G Wells
Rocky Mount
N. Co
Foley
American Dare Devils to Put Germany Out
Washington reports Brig Gen George O Squier championed an all air war to crush Germany with an overwhelming fleet of aeroplanes. He cited a 600 million dollar program to build air fleets, arguing air power would blind German sights, direct artillery and drive morale, with Americans eager to join a flying army.
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Germany
George O. Squier
Army Aviation Service
Congress
Council of National Defense
General Squier
Cour Zeppelin
England
Belgium
Prussia
Auto Dealers to Organize National Association
Chicago June 25 The first national association of automobile dealers and distributors will be organized this week to be named the National Automobile Dealers Association. It will include dealers with direct factory connections and aims to bring in most of the 25 000 such dealers nationwide. A standard 12 inch naval emblem is about 50 feet long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
National Association of Automobile Dealers and Distributors
Naional Automobile Dealers’ Association
Examination Urges Immediate Medical Board Appointments
The state committee on national defense medical section reports orders from the war department to examine all dentists veterinary surgeons and colored physicians who applied so they may receive commissions. A board of examiners and special local examiners are named with city and examiner details. Applicants under 55 may qualify, with emphasis on younger seasoned professionals for duty.
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State Committee On National Defense
War Department
Washington
H. A. Royster
A. W. Knox
Raleigh
C. O. Laughinghouse
Greenville
B. K. Hays
Oxford
M. H. Biggs
Rutherfordton
D. T. Tayloe
J. ©. Rodman
R. L. Gibbon
G. W. Pressley
Charlotte
M H. Fletcher
E. B. Glenn
Asheville
J. B. Stokes
C. M. van Poole
Salisbury
J. M. Parrott
Kinston
J. F. Highsmith
Fayetteville
E. J. Wood
J. W. Tankersley
Wilmington
H. F. Long
Statesville
S. H. Lyte
Franklin
J. W. Long
Greensboro
I. M. Taylor
Morganton
D. A. Garrison
Gastonia
M. S. Martin
Mt. Airy
F. M Hames
E.A. Lockett
Winston, Salem
Foy Roberson
Durham
Areensboro
Mammoth 15 inch naval gun fires ton shell 24 miles
The article notes a 15 inch naval gun capable of hurling a one ton shell to a distance of 24 miles. This highlights the power and reach of warship armament in the era of large caliber artillery.
Norfolk Docks Mobilize Citizens To Aid Loading Vegetables
June 23 report from Norfolk states two companies of the 4th Virginia regiment load steamers at the old Dominion docks due to labor shortages. Regular hands left for better pay, leaving crowded wards and heavy losses. A general call to action is issued to residents to assist.
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Norfolk
4Th Virginia Regiment
Old Dominion
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Fremont, Neb
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Cafe
J. Demetrelis
Mer
Izcanse
Noyon
Vermand
Longchamps
Wassigny
Laperte Ray
Vetapos
Soissons
Mortiers
Tri Wes
Laon
Bruveer
Braisne
Attleline
ST. Quentin
France
Epetry
Peiziere
Vendella
Savy
Savy Wood
Merval
Beaurieur
Quares
A? Verner
Chamey
Detroit
North Carolina Public Service Company
Interurban Motor Lines Incorporated
High Point, N. C
Winston-Salem
Winston Salem
Winston Elwood Zinzendorf
Winston
Elkin
Wilkesboro
Lv. Greore Guil Hotel
High Point Elwood
C. A. Kirkman
Sec
Treas
Dance Brothers
Dodge Brothers
Edife
High Point Motor Co
THE
Southern Railway Company
Southern Railway
Oine
South
Ern
Southern:Railway
North State Telephone Company
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