Prayer sermon by Bishop Kilgo at Wesley Memorial Church
Bishop John C Kilgo delivered a powerful sermon on prayer at Wesley Memorial Church last evening. He urged revival for the country and explained prayer as asking the Father for what is needed through the Holy Spirit. The congregation, including many from across the city, showed strong interest as revival seems to take hold.
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John C. Kilgo
Wesley Memorial Church
Jesus Christ
Kilgo
Health bulletin urges cleanliness to curb polio worry
The state health department warns against overemphasizing infantile paralysis and urges precautionary measures to protect children this summer. It emphasizes preventing measles, diphtheria, scarlet fever and whooping cough, through cleanliness, food inspection, fly and mosquito control, and a practical Baby Week in towns and homes.
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State Board of Health
State Health Department
New York
Healthful location lures tire factory to Cumberland
The Whelly Springfield Tire company sought a healthy town for its new factory and permanent home. Cumberland Maryland was chosen after health conditions met 1917 standards, with city health bulleths notes that public health spending is a solid investment and may attract industry.
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Whelly-Springfield Tire Company
Cumberland
Automobile overturns injuring five riders in Rocky Mount
In Rocky Mount on Saturday night a car driven by R L Bryant overturned at Church and Bassett streets trapping five occupants. Passengers Selma Guilford Louisa Norfleet S R Freeman and Sam Little suffered injuries with Guilford bruised multiple places Norfleet and Freeman facing likely lifelong spinal injuries and all three admitted to Rocky Mount sanitarium. Bryant and Little unhurt Bryant arrested on reckless driving charges with bond set at 500 reduced to 150 and case postponed to March 16 due to injured parties.
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Notky Mount
R. L. Bryant
Jeffrey Automobile Company
Church
Bassett
Selma Guilford
Louisa Norfleet
Kelford
S. R. Freeman
Sam Little
Pinetops
Feathered Pumps Rule Spring Fashion at Shoe Dealers Meet
Indianapolis on March 13 reports the opening of the Indiana Retail Shoe Dealers Association convention showcasing feathered pumps. The natural feather design features a bird bill projecting from the front in various styles and colors as the season's top footwear trend.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Milady
Indiana Retail Shoe Dealers’ Association
Honest Letter From An Honest Man Cures Cough
Paoli Indiana resident Enos Halbert writes of a severe fall cold and persistent cough. He tried several remedies without relief until Foley's Honey and Tar relieved his cough after one bottle. He endorses it for all coughs. Mann Drug Co.
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Enos Halbert
Paoli
Ind
Foley
Mann Drug Co
R. M. Raney
Stanford, Ky
Modern Joan of Arc Stirs French Amid Visions
Via Paris March 13 the Vatican takes interest in Mile Perchaud's reported visions guiding France to victory. Clergy in Paris seek confirmation from the archbishopric as the 20 year old farmer's daughter from La Vendée claims Joan of Arc like voices command French armies. She now resides in a Paris boarding house run by nuns.
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Paris
Vatican
Mile
Perchaud
Perchau
Department of
la Vendee
Joan of Arc
France
Winston Salem Quintet Champions of the State
The Winston Salem quint last Friday night defeated Durham high 37 to 20 to win the state high school basketball championship. The Twin City team moved the ball well while Durham faded after an early 10 to 1 deficit, with Carmichael limited by injury and Whaling Hancock Teer among notable players.
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Chapel Hill
Winston. Salem Quint
Durham High
Twin City
Durham
Carmichael
Whaling
Hancock
Winston-Salem
Teer
Mrs Lucy Dabney Dies After Short Illness
Danville Virginia March 13 Mrs Lucy Fontain Dabney wife of Rev Chiswell Dabney uncle of Congressman EF W Saunders died early yesterday at her North Chatham home after a fort nights illness She was 69 years old and widely known in Pittsylvania County She leaves three daughters and a son besides her husband
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Danville
Lucy Fontain Dabney
Chiswell Dabney
Cngressman
EF. W. Saunders
North
Chatham
Pittsylvania County
Why a Bullet Falls Back Upright From Ice Tests
A German experiment placed a stand and planked ice on a frozen lake to study a bullet fired upward vertically. The bullet returns bottom first because propulsion stops at the peak while the twist in its motion continues, causing a continued spin through impact and fall.
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Germany
Lines Worth Remembering Forefathers Creed
A fitting tribute to Benjamin Franklin notes that a good principle is worth living up to. The reminder champions personal integrity as a timeless guide for conduct and achievement.
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Benjamin Franklin
Carranza Warned Wilson of German Plan Against U.S.
El Paso March 12 First Chief Carranza told President Wilson of Germanys offer to join Mexico and Japan against the United States A plot formed to attack Carranza was uncovered and he fled to Guadalajara Investigators say the warning helped shift U S policy toward Mexico and signaled new phases in their relations
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el Paso
Tex
Carranza
Wilson
Germany
Mexico
Japan
United States
Carrranza
Guadalajara
Dr. Zimmermann
Washington
Legation
Le Gallienne Daughter’s Quick Wit On World Travel
Miss Wendolen le Gallienne, 18, daughter of Richard le Gallienne, aboard the Morro Castle en route to Nassau, offers sharp remarks on modern women and youth, while the family plans summers in Long Island and winters in the Bahamas. A brief ad notes Foley's Honey and Tar for croup relief with a customer endorsement from Stanford, Kentucky.
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Richard le Gallienne
Wendolen le Gallienne
Morro Castle
Nassau
Bahamas
Miss le Gallienne
le Gallienne
Long Island
Will of J. F. Hoffman Probated in Greensboro
The will of the late J. F. Hoffman of Greensboro was probated yesterday. The estate is valued at 25000 to 30000 dollars with his children and grandchildren named as beneficiaries. Executors are David Parsons and J. F. Hoffman Jr. Gifts include 50 dollars to David H. Parsons Jr and a trust fund for E G Kilgo education formed from 1314 Barns Furniture shares.
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J. F. Hoffman
Superior Court
Mason W. Gant
Greensboro Y
David Parsons
J. F. Hoffman, Jr
Alice Elliott
Harry Hoffman
Joe Hoffman
B. A. Smith
Flora Smith Hall
Skiles Hoffman
Paul Hoffman
David H. Parsons, Jr
Hoffman
E.G. Kilgo
Barns Furniture Company
Carolina and Yadkin River RR Co Schedule in Effect 1915
The schedule in effect October 1, 1915 lists times trains may arrive and depart at stations shown. It notes that actual arrival or departure at those times is not guaranteed and serves as a guide for expected service.
Texas Cattle Raisers in Session
The Cattle Raisers Association of Texas opened its annual convention in Fort Worth with a large, representative attendance from all live stock sectors. An exceptional exhibition of thoroughbred and range cattle accompanies the meeting, with San Antonio and Oklahoma City contending to host next year’s events.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Cattle Raisers Association of Texas
Southwest
San Antonio
Oklahoma City
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Lucy Dabney
Earth
Anita King Lasky
Paramount
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H. P. R. A. & Sou.ry. North
Carolina & Yadkin River
R.R. Co
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Thomasville
Gordontown
Denton Ste Te
High Rock
Denton Ee Ee
Home Banking Company
North Carolina
Bankers and Trust
Insurance Department
State OF
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Guliford
M. C. Crowson
G. A. Pollock, JR
T. F. Wrenn
H. S. Ragan
W. D. Simmons
Texas Cattle Raisers
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