Busy summer in Washington as war drives city activity
Washington enters a busier summer than usual with the war expanding clerical work. Government departments and the White House operate at high tempo, Congress stays in session, and Treasury handles Liberty Loan bonds. President Wilson spends most time in Washington, while climate and social life shift to a semi tropical pattern.
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Washington
D. C
Congress
State Department
War Department
Navy Department
Post Office Department
Department of Agriculture
Department of Labor
Department of Commerce
Interior Department
Department of Justice
McAdoo
Treasury
Senate
House
Washiniton
White House
Wilson
Maryland
Virginia
United States
United Presbyterian Assembly Opens in Boston
The United Presbyterian church general assembly convenes in Boston on May 23 with most commissioners already in place. The First United Presbyterian church will host the opening sermon by the retiring moderator as delegates and visitors from across the country arrive for the annual session.
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Boston
Mass
General Assembly
The
United Presbyterian Church
First United Presbyterian Church
High Point City Funds April 1917 Receipts and Disbursements
General Fund and School Fund records for High Point North Carolina show April 1917 receipts from on hand balance, taxes, water and light bills, and various deposits, offset by disbursements for salaries, utilities, printing, repairs, and street and sewer work. Includes balance carried to May 1 and notes on sinking funds and loan repayments.
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Renkin Streets
Bank of Commerce
J. J. Farris
John Rice
Queen City Printing Co
Ale Sisson Motor Supply Co
High Point Enterprise
High Point Hardware Co
B. F. Goodrich Co
David Yow
Water and Light Department
Piedmont B. & L. Association
High Point Casket Co
Tom Grantham
Escope
Eek Bom
R. A. Ramsey
Frank Jackson
R. E. Southard
Reidsville
H. M. Sechrest
S. O. Schaub
Robert Brockett
Bob Bynum
Lebor
Bernard
Ees
Beems Bank of Commerce
Wah Shardee Roberson
Barnhart & Smith
Eere Cog
Gyeek
N. C. Public Service Co
American Electrical Works
Southern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co
Brown & Edwards
First Nat’] Trust Co
Robert Brockett, Jr
Arthur Lyon
PRI VT
C. Gidney
Gu Will Wade
Nike
White Cemetery
J. L. Michael
Negro Cemetery
W. C. York
Geo. Matthews
Henry Slack
Ware
H. W. McCain
Deena
Pine FE
I. Mungo
Batawee
J. W. Lineback
W. P. Pickett
A. E. Alexander
L. Davis
C. D. Smith
R. B. Terry
J. Farriss
C. E. Reitze
Gurley
FON Tenis
AEP Oe Saatha
W. S. Jackson
G. V. Jackson
Hart Drug Co
Wachovia Bank & Trust Co
Allen's Department
GeDasGaen
High Point Savings & Trust Co
Eee
C. L. Pierce
High Point Brick Co
Standard Oil Co
North State Telephone Co
SH Cola Lee
Snow Lumber Co
Jarrett Stationery Co
W. L. Edwards
Wood
T. M. Stanton
Jack Taylor
A. M. Idol
Ring Drug Co
J. M. Hedrick & Co
H. S. Ragan
Sunny Side Ice & Fuel Co
J. L. Snyder
W. G. Brown
Weak High Point Machine Works
H. Harris & Bro
Glenoa Brick Co
Manholes L. C. Petrie, Co
High Point Motor Co
Farriss Publishing Co
Stamey Printing House
E. H.C. Field
W. A. Davis
T. J. Steed
Parker & Clark
S. O. Peebles
Aaron Tn
A. C. Jones
Arctic Ice & Coal Co
City OF
High Point
N. C
Wm. T. Ferris
Supbee
Eave Shkin
Achy
Welborn Supply Co
Mellichampe Printing Co
W. M. Marr
Dale
Sucale 2
Eeekee
Pepa Oges Snow Lumber Co
Robert G. Lassiter
N. C. Public Service Construction
Anderson & Christie Tract
N. C. Public Service
O* Wa le NY
Oehie Service Co
Cobseiacron
Gus Ekels Ok Bass
Synod Work Highlights 115th Annual Report and Farm Price Talks
Dallas May 23 The 115th annual report of the board of Home Missions summarizes synod work across the United States. It warns that wartime changes could reshape religious life and urges new Christian schools and colleges for Mexico to preserve values. Fargo May 28 Farmers at a mass meeting seek a minimum price: 1 a bushel for potatoes and 2 for wheat, with US Canada guarantees, plus debate on consumer price controls and grain trading bans.
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Dallas
Tex
Board of Home Missions
United States
General Assembly
John Dixon
Joseph E. McAfee
Baxter P. Fullerton
New York City
Mexico
Fargo
N. D
Equity Co-operative Exchange
Canada
Concord Man Donates Ambulance for Red Cross War Effort
J W Cannon of Concord donates an ambulance for field service in Europe as part of North Carolina efforts. The fully equipped vehicle will bear the name Concord and be sent to France soon, with a Concord volunteer sought to drive it. Wilkes College students pledge to aid Red Cross with disciplined aims and reduced indulgence.
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Concord
J. W.cannon
Red Cross
North Carolina
Charlotte
Draper
Asheville
Greensboro
Winston-Salem
Montana G A R encampment opens with visitor influx
In Butte on May 23 visitors arrived ahead of the Montana G A R annual encampment opening tomorrow. The event draws many, hosting the grand army gathering plus sessions of Woman's Relief Corps, Ladies of the G A R, Sons of Veterans and United Spanish War veterans. A luncheon club for Wall Street women in New York is also noted.
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Butte
Mont
Montana
Woman's Relief Corps
Ladies of the
Sons of Veterans
United Spanish War Veterans
Wall Street
New York City
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H. B. Warner
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