Essential War Measure Urges Special NC Legislature Session
The Wilmington Dispatch opposes a costly special session to pass a strict vagrancy law targeting 50 000 loafers to force work or jail while the Enterprise urges swift action. Food administration officials warn a week of idle labor buys war gains, and stronger statutes are needed to avoid hindering production and victory.
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Wilmington Dispatch
Raleigh
Food Administration
North Carolina
Asbeville
Winston-Salem
France
Congress
Match the President Bond Drive Urges Citizens to Buy More
President Wilson challenges one million Americans to match him by purchasing one more $50 Liberty bond on the installment plan. Banks will process purchases in minutes, with the deadline Saturday as the national campaign ends. High Point residents are urged to join the effort and earn a place on the Woodrow Wilson Honor Roll.
Revival at High Point Baptists Draw Strong Congregations
Dr. Wicker leads a weeklong revival at the Baptist church in High Point, drawing capacity crowds and inspiring the community. The revival, described as good old fashioned, aims to strengthen Christian forces amid a religious census showing many nonchurch members.
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Wicker
the Baptist Church
Bond payments due for Liberty bond holders
Citizens of High Point who bought Liberty bonds but have not paid the five percent due must settle at their bank by Saturday. If unpaid, action by Chairman Cox will proceed.
Bond Purchasers Urged to Expedite Payment
The speaker warns that the banking system will face added strain unless bond purchasers address the matter promptly, stressing immediate attention to payment.
I W W Flayed to Attorneys Continued From Page 1
The text accuses the I W W of acts to disrupt industry railways and society and of plotting with revolutionary aims. It cites machinery tampering sabotage actions and foreign substance plantings. It condemns the group and urges laws to suppress their influence amid wartime tensions.
Wealth, Work, and Faith Clash at Sermon by Dr Wicker
Dr. Wicker warned that riches can corrode devotion as he cited parables of land, oxen, and a wife, saying business success tempts men to miss church. He urged believers not to let prosperity derail their service to Christ and asked if the market or church leads their lives.
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Dr. Wicker
Prospects for Warm Weather Boost Cotton Market
New York May 2 Prospects for fair warm weather in the south limited buying and aided selling in the cotton market. July opened up about 13 points at 27.50 then eased to 26.44 43 points lower with October at 25.65 and other months showing 35 to 43 point declines. Yordham University baseball team plans a southern spring trip.
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New York
Religion membership up 19 percent in decade
Washington reports that from 1906 to 1916 United States church membership rose to 42,044,374 with 228,007 churches and 191,722 ministers. Roman Catholics total 15,742,262. Protestants 25,691,744. Nine denominations exceed 100,000 members each, led by Baptists and Methodists, while Sunday schools reach 2,049,293 officers and 20,591,831 scholars across 20,789 schools.
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Washington
United States
Census Bureau
Sam L. Rogers
William ©. Hunt
Baptist, Northern
Baptist
Southern
National
Disciples of Christ
Methodist Episcopal
South
Presbyterian
Protestant Episcopal
North South
Colored Methodist Episcopal
U. S
United Presbyterian
Jad Salts Kidney Health Advisory
A well known authority warns meat consumption can provoke kidney trouble by overworking kidneys due to uric acid. It promotes Jad Salts, four ounces daily in water before breakfast, to flush kidneys, neutralize urine acids, and prevent bladder irritation and kidney disease.
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North State
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High Point
N. C
President
Wilson
Chase
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Kaiger
Untes
Cox
Church
Yordham University
Pirates
Joe Jackson
King
Pennsylvania
Bezdek
Hart Drug CO
South Main Street
Glenn Avenue
S. H. Kress and Co
P. D
Memphis
Tenn
Straed
Southern Bell Telephone Office
Steele
Postoffice
Taylor Nursery
Carolina
Hal
FP. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Hall
F. I. Cheney & CO
Venetia Smith
A. E. Frazier
Dental
Bank of Commerce Building
City Transfer CO
Setnier
J. A. Dalton
Prop
Loflin Transfer, Co
Loflin Transfer Co
R. E. Andrews
Buster Brown
Plate
London’'S Reliable Store
NEW York Life Insurance CO
F. A. Ogburn
R. L. Loflin & Son
N. Main St
Vicki Waponun
Staley
Stanion-Welch Bldg
J. Burt Holder
Annie W. Keith
Loyal Order of Moose
Moose
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