When Jak Came Back From the Front A Mother Remembers
Anna Steele Richardson recalls her son Jack, a Marine in France, his injuries, and the vital role of the Y M C A. The piece highlights Jack’s bravery, his mother’s influence, and appeals for support to send more Y M C A workers to France and to fund huts, meals, and morale amid war.
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Anna Steele Richardson
Jack
Maine
France
Bath
England
King George
America
New York
Dad
Mother
Barrie
Fritz
Angerica
Germany
States
London
No Mans
Red Cross
National War Work Council
Y. M
Standard Shoes to debut in Germany this winter
German papers report a standard shoe to be launched in Germany this winter. Millions of pairs will be produced using a leather substitute with wooden soles and small leather pieces.
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Netherlands
Germany
Japan considers new small currency and bullion meltback
Tokio reports Japan plans an issue of 50 20 and Mi sen bills as small coin shortages grow with rising prices. Melting coins for bullion increases as law forbids it, evidenced by Yokohama Specie Bank selling US gold coins after the US gold standard declaration.
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Tokio
Japan
United States
New five per cent war bonds applications rise then suspended
London reports that applications for the new five per cent war bonds reached 5,400,000 pounds since issue. In the 11 days of sale applications totaled 12,000,000 pounds before the bonds were suspended.
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London
Bank of England
Harvard Stadium Funds Channeled to Red Cross and Camp Fund
Harcard football season faces a barren run with all gate receipts donated to charity. Harvard officials state no funds remain for athletics as the campaign sends proceeds to the Red Cross and the camp athletic fund.
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Harvard
The
Red Cross
Camp Athletic Fund
Loeflins Jewelry and Millenery Opens New Store
Announcement states the store has moved to 121 North Main Street after a recent fire destroyed the former location. It advertises new jewelry watches holiday items and a select line of millinery inviting customers to visit and view the offerings.
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North Main Street
Loflins Jewelry & Millenery
Half Price Sale On Trimmed Hats At Store
Miss Venetia Smith announces a half price sale on all trimmed hats including velour hats priced at 6 38 and 10 dollars and various patterns. Sage and Fiske hats are included with no charges for this sale.
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Venetia Smith
High Point Chapter 70 Masonic Meeting Friday Night
A regular communication of High Point chapter No 70 is announced for Friday at 7 30 PM All members are urged to attend. J J Griffith secretary notes the event.
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High Point
High Point Morris Plan to Hold Stockholders Meeting
The annual stockholders meeting of the High Point Morris Plan company will be held in the directors room of the Bank of Commerce November 28 at 10 o'clock a m for the transaction of any business that may come before the stockholders. A full attendance is desired. W R Morrow Secretary Treasurer. Tue 11 27 17 d.
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Fritz
God
C. of FE
Church of England
R. C.s
Kingdom Come
Jack
Coventry
High Point Morris Plan Company
Bank of Commerce
W. R. Morrow
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Jak
Regemaer Irck Sport
Sikavien
Ieapksi
Food Administration
Europe
S Amini
Crenam
J. J. Griffith
Stockholders Meeting
Sec
Treas
North State Telephone Comp
Ford Car
Wilson Motor Company
H. A. Millis
E. Kearns
J. H. Adams
A. M Rankin
G. A. Pollock
High Point, N.C
R. E. Andrews
City Transfer Co
J. A. Dalton
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