Women gain suffrage in Petrograd as Russia moves forward
In Petrograd on May 1, ministers signal that women will vote in municipal, main council, and constitutional assembly elections. The piece notes educational progress for women, active participation in revolutionary work, and growing demand for universal suffrage amid a broad civic awakening.
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Petrograd
Worman
Russia
Tul
Duma
Madame Miliukoff
Countess Panin
Women's University
Medica College
Letter Writing Week Opens Encouraging Civic Posts
The notice proclaims the first day of letter writing week running to the evening of May 1. Citizens are urged to write at least five letters to people in other parts of the country, sharing news and views.
High Point Offers for Home and Business Prospects
The article highlights High Point as a hub for housing and commercial opportunities. It notes visible advertising on street cars and cars across the city, urging citizens to participate in the week’s promotions and engage with local business prospects.
City urges citizens to send five letters with facts
A special mail box at the Elwood hotel corner receives letters while advertising material is placed around the city to arm residents with facts and figures before they write their five letters.
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Elwood
Cities and towns urged to grow food on idle land
Special to The Enterprise Raleigh May 1 North Carolina cities and towns are urged by the State Food Conservation commission to cultivate vacant land for food and feed crops. Executive Secretary John Paul Lucas says farmers lack workstock and labor, so municipalities should help by using idle lands and diverting labor. Mayors are asked to enforce vagrancy laws to push loafers to farms or factories.
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Raleigh
State Food Conservation Commission
Bickett
Food Commission
John Paul Lucas
Commission
North Carolina
Raleign
Rotary Club
Food Conservation Commission
Baby Week Urges Focus on Infant Care Nationwide
The state board of health and the Children’s Bureau urge mothers to study infant care from prenatal to neonatal stages during Baby Week. The effort promotes parental responsibility and public health measures to protect babies during summer.
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Vaby
State Board of Health
Children’s Bureau
Washington, D. C
Old Boston newspaper in 1728 preserved by Wilson man
May 1. Captain J M Leath reports possession of a 1728 New England Courant printed in Boston by Benjamin Franklin. The fragile issue lists a town voted flour price at 13 dollars per barrel. A funeral was held Sunday for James Medlin’s 12 year old son who died after a wagon accident between Waketon and Wakefield, burial in the family plot.
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Waketon
Wakefield
Remais
Will Insure All Its Employes
Fayetteville May 1 The Tolar Hart and Holt Mills company will insure lives of all mill workers aged 15 years or older. Policies start at 500 pounds and rise to 1 000 pounds with the company paying premiums. Policies stay in force while employed and lapse on severance unless the beneficiary pays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayetteville
Tolar, Hart and Holt Mills Company
Tolar, Hart and Holt Company
New Pastor Installed in Fayetteville Church
Rev. W F E Hil installed as pastor of First Presbyterian church Fayetteville on Sunday night. Installation services conducted by Dr. H G Hill of Maxton Dr J M Rose of Laurinburg and Rev. Louis T Wikis Jr pastor of Highland church as Fayetteville presbytery committee conducted the ceremony.
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Fayetteville
W. FE. Hil
First Presbyterian Church of
H. G. Hill
Maxton
J. M Rose
Laurinburg
Louis T. Wikis, Jr
Highland Church
Royal Arch Masons Meet in Fayetteville in May
Fayetteville May 1 The annual sessions of the grand chapter Royal Arch Masons the order of anointed high priesthood the grand council Royal and Select Masters and the grand commandery of Knights Templar of North Carolina will be held in Fayetteville May 8 9 and 10 The program includes high priesthood sessions a buffet supper the visiting Masons a sermon by Rev W C Wicker at the May Street Methodist church and formal processions with escorts by Palestine commandery No 20 The local committee comprises J M Rodges BE J Carson M D E M Sheetz Don F Ray and J H Anderson
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Fayetteville
Grand Chapter
Royal Arch Masons
Order of Anointed High Priesthood
Grand Council Royal
Grand Commandery of
Knights Templar
North Carolina
Order of High Priesthood
At & P
Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters
Grand Commandery
W. C. Wicker
May Street
Palestine Commandery No
J. M. Rodges
BE. J. Carson
M. D
E. M. Sheetz
Don F. Ray
J. H. Anderson
April Arrests Rise in Danville Virginia
Danville Va May 1 One hundred forty arrests were made in the past month, a slight increase over March. Fines and costs totaled 421.20 with only half collected, many sent to jail or appealing. Seventeen acquitted in court. Speeders and drunkards led offenses with 15 each.
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Danville
Lifeless body of Jesse James found near Fayetteville
Fayetteville May 1 The lifeless body of Jesse James a negro who disappeared from his home near Stedman about three weeks ago was found hanging from a tree in a swamp near that place early yesterday The man's actions before his disappearance indicated a mental unbalance and it is thought that he committed death by own action Apparently he had been dead for about three weeks Before disappearing James had made statements that someone was after him
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Fayetteville
Jesse James
Stedman
James
Shoe price surge warned by manufacturers
Chicago Post reports shoe makers told the quartermaster that shoes once costing 1.89 dollars now cannot be supplied below 4.89 dollars. They cite leather and hide shortages and warn prices could rise to 10 dollars if the war lasts.
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Chicago Post
Quartermaster’s Department
Bargain mill rig with engine and mills in Davidson county
Auction note offers a complete Midget Marvel 12 percent barrel flour mill a 20 horsepower oil engine two burr mills a crusher and shelter. All in good condition with access via a public road from Winston to High Point Davidson county. For details call or write.
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Winston
High Point
Davidson County
Plow Day Delayed Due to Lots and Ground Readiness
The plow day event planned to plow vacant lots for garden use is postponed from tomorrow to early next week. Organizers, after surveying city lots with Boy Scouts, secured permission to use many sites but cite damp ground and heavy prep as reasons for the delay.
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Boy Scouts
Foley Kidney Pills Praise From Rocky Mount Customer
Mrs. A. G. Wells of Rocky Mount North Carolina reports remarkable relief from overwork effects on her kidneys using Foley Kidney Pills praising the product. Mann Drug Co.
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A. G. Wells
Rocky Mount
N. C
Foley
Mann Drug Co
The Bank of Commerce Promises Comfort and Investment
A thrift style pitch from The Bank of Commerce highlights friendly service and a checking account in capable hands. It promises a 4 percent return while customers await a larger opportunity.
High Point Schedule Note for Lv. Winston Zinzendorf
The fragment lists times 9 00 am 11 30 am and 3 00 pm with the name Winston Zinzendorf and location High Point.
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Winston Zinzendorf
Greensboro
Guilford Hotel
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