Cross and Courage in War Time Woven by a Mother
A Port Hope poem reflects a mother's grief as a son goes to war and dies, with the refrain Is this my cross. The second item reports Red Cross Auxiliary to Be Organized in High Point, outlining class memberships, required roles, meeting details, and how women may join to support wartime relief efforts.
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M. Olive Gibson
Port Hope
Ont
Red Cross
Patriotic Service Committee
Woman's Club
Kiks
High Point
United States
F. R. Taylor
Verda Leak
A. BE. Tate
Clara Cox
Children of the Confederacy invites eligible children to join
The Tar Heeb chapter invites all eligible children to join. Application blanks are available from Miss Helen Brockett leader Iris Burrus president or Stella Norman secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tar Heeb
Children of the Confederacy
Helen Brockett
Iris Burrus
Stella Norman
Dowdys Attend Baraca-Philathea Convention in Asheville
Mr and Mrs W H Dowdy travel by automobile to Asheville to attend the Baraca-Philathea convention arriving for the opening session Thursday at 8 in the morning.
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W. H. Dowdy
Asheville
Baraca-Philathea
Woman's club civic dept meeting at Elks home
The civic department of the Woman's club holds a meeting tomorrow at 3.20 afternoon at the Elks' home. All members urged to attend as business for the coming year will be discussed.
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The
Woman's Club
Elks
Barker and Gladstone guests in Charlotte city
W. M. Barker is spending today in Charlotte on business. Ben Gladstone traveling representative of the New York Manufacturing Company arrived in the city last evening to become the guest of locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Barker
Charlotte
Ben Gladstone
The
New York Manufacturing Company
New York
Local Visitors and Travels Through Thurston Street
Residents and visitors recount a busy afternoon with mentions of the Silvers on Thurston street and several guests from Greensboro and Salisbury stopping in the city yesterday. Notables include Mrs. Cabell Young, Col. John A. Barringer, Miss Fannie Stone, and Miss Susie Canter, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cabell Young
Greensboro
City
P. A. Wallenborn
W. H. Huntley
Salisbury
John A. Barringer
Fannie Stone
Susie Canter
Local residents and visitors conduct business trips
Winston-Salem figures R. A. Alexander and T. W. Edmunds returned home after a business visit. A. B. Cozart of Greensboro was in town yesterday afternoon. Miss Clara Hill of Ula left home to care for her wounded brother. Dr. D. A. Stanton headed to Jacksonville, Florida for a Southern Railway surgeons meeting and will return Friday. Hamilton Baxter of Greensboro visited the city for business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K R. A. Alexander
T. W. Edmunds
Winston-Salem
A. B. Cozart
Greensboro
Clara Hill
Ula
D. A. Stanton
Jacksonville
Fla
The
Southern Railway Company
High Point
Hamilton Baxter
Grand Master Weaver Attends Grand Lodge Sessions
Grand Master Guy Weaver from Asheville arrived in the city this morning to take part in sessions of the grand lodge 1. C. O. F. which will run through Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Weaver
Asheville
City
Grand Lodge 1. C. O. F
Old Danville Policeman Is Placed Under Arrest
Danville Virginia May 15 Thomas J Burges a seven year Danville police member was arrested on charges of receiving stolen goods his badge and billet were removed he was suspended and bonded for 50 for court appearance He reportedly admitted the offense to the chief of police prompting local sensation
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Danville
Thomas J. Burges
Grain estimates cited in food debate on Senate floor
Washington May 15. Senator Gronna claimed allies called on the United States to export 600000000 bushels of grain this year. He did not disclose his source on the senate floor but privately to senators he affirmed its authenticity.
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Washington, D. C
Gronna
United States
Senate
War Missions Return to Capital After Washington Talks
French and British war missions arrive in Washington for final conferences with American officials. They plan to depart quietly as soon as the business prompting their Atlantic crossing is completed.
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Washington
Atlantic
Secretaries Daughter Weds Russian Envoy Aide in Episcopal Ceremony
The wedding joined Miss McAdoo, daughter of Secretary McAdoo, to Mr. de Mohrenschildt, a Russian envoy aide. The service at an Episcopal church featured a vested choir. Baron Renaud d ungern Sternberg served as best man. the President and Mrs Wilson offered congratulations. After a small reception at the McAdoo home they will live in Edgemoor Maryland for the summer.
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Aber Martin
Chestnut Hill
Mary McAdoo
New York
Ethel Harriman
Baron Renaud d'Ungern-Sternberg
Wilsom
McAdoo
de Mohremschildt
Edgemoor
Airplane Factory Destroyed Near Berlin In Fire
Amsterdam reports a large airplane factory near Berlin was destroyed by fire per Handelsblad. A poem from the Exchange laments careless fire hazards. Mount Holyoke girls pledge to go without butter for the term to save over a thousand dollars for war relief funds.
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Amsterdam
Berlin
The
Handelsblad
Mount Holyoke College
Hendersonville Visitors Attend State Assembly Daughters Event
Mrs Hattie Reed Whitaker and Miss Bessie Aiken of Hendersonville attend the state assembly Daughters of Rebekah session in the city. Elwood hosts. Charlotte visitor A B Williams checks in as business guest. Greensboro figures Leslie Grubbs John Waldrop J W Landreth and grandson Edgar Jr plus Clem G Wright and R L Thompson spend hours on business in the city.
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Hattie Reed Whitaker
Bessie Aiken
Hendersonville
State Assembly
Rebekahn
Elwood
Leslie Grubbs
John Waldrop
Greensboro
J. W. Landreth
Edgar, Jr
Clem G. Wright
Miss McAdoo Weds Russian Diplomat in Washington
Miss Nona Hazeltine McAdoo daughter of Secretary McAdoo married Ferdinand de Morenschildt second secretary of the Russian embassy at St John s Episcopal Church near the White House. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Dr Roland Cottom Smith with guests including the President and Mrs Wilson cabinet families foreign diplomats and Supreme Court justices.
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Miss McAdoo
Washington
Nona Hazeltine McAdoo
the Treasury
William G. McAdoo
Ferdinand de Morenschildt
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Roland Cottom Smith
White House
Robert McAdoo
William Gibbs McAdoo
Giuseppe Brambilla
Dr. Dejean
Hom Thomas Springtice
Jules C. F. Blondel
Free Trial Package From Foley Remedies Offered
Cut out this slip and mail to Reto Foley & Co in Chicago with name and address for a trial package containing Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and colds Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reto Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Foley
Rheumatism to Kidney Relief A. M. Hunsucker Ad
Disordered kidneys send pains in side and back, sore muscles, swelling, tiredness. A. M. Hunsucker of Bogue Chitto Mississippi reports Foley Kidney Pills gave complete relief from rheumatism kidney and bladder trouble and dizziness. Manm Drug Co.
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A. M. Hunsucker
Bogue Chitto
Foley
Manm Drug Co
Trebling U S ship tonnage for trans Atlantic service
Washington May 15 The shipping board chairman Denman outlined to the senate commerce committee plans to triple America’s usable ship tonnage for trans Atlantic service within 18 months An initial appropriation of 400 million dollars will be introduced within days to fund the effort
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Washington
America
Senate Commerce Committee
Denman
The
Shipping Board
Vote on Recall of Mayor Gideon in Springfield
A special election is set for tomorrow in Springfield Missouri to decide whether Mayor J J Gideon should be recalled. Petitions claim he refused to enforce the law during the Traction Company strike involving motormen and conductors.
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Pringfield, Mo
J. J. Gideon
Gideon
Springfield, Traction Company
The Sign of the Poppy at Rose Theatre
Hobart Uenley plays the Chinaman in a Bluebird photoplay mystery about vengeance after a sharp business trick. The plot centers on the Marston twins, a kidnapping, murder, and a bride, with a sensational love angle to grip movie fans.
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Jerry Marston
Hop Li
Marston
Hobart Uenley
Alvim Marston
Rose Theatre
Bluebird
Prinz Eitel Friedrich Becomes Dekalb In U S Navy
The American steamship Dekalb formerly the German cruiser Prinz Eitel Friedrich was placed in full commission in the U S Navy on May 12, the department announces.
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Washington
Dekalb
Prinz Eitel Friedrich
Department
Wilson cancels cabinet meeting for wedding day
Washington May 15 President Wilson called off the cabinet meeting so he and Mrs Wilson could attend the wedding of Miss Nona McAdoo and Ferdinand Mohernschild of the Russian embassy staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Mrs. Wilson
Nona McAdoo
Ferdinand Mohernschild
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Charles’ Martin
Sally McAdoo
Eleanor Wilson
England
France
Francis A. McAdoo
de Mohrenschildt
Binderroom
Russia
Newport
Tom Henry
Tom
A. B. Williams
R. L. Thompson
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Express Today
Warner
Beavan’s
Ladies’ Store
Arctic
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