Britain urged to use war ship losses for indemnity fund
A London correspondents report notes a UK chamber of shipping and Liverpool owners committee urging that proceeds from selling enemy ships seized in war go to the general indemnity fund. They argue postwar policy should avoid shielding specific interests and keep Britain’s trade position intact.
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London
Associated” —Press
Great Britain
Chamber of Shipping of the
United Kingdom
Liverpool Steamship Owners’ Association
Britain
Foley's Honey and Tar praised by users for cough relief
Mrs. Chas. Reitz of Allens Mills Pa. says she has used Foley's Honey and Tar for eleven years and would not be without it. The product is promoted as a remedy for whooping cough asthma hay fever and other coughs and throat irritations.
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Foley
Chas. Reitz
Allens Mills
Mann Drug Co
City to Examine High Point School Children
High Point will subject school children to physical examinations by Dr. T M Stanton the city physician. Superintendent Marr asked the city council for permission and the plan includes card indexing each pupil to record examination results. Dentists will also conduct free dental exams to aid early disease detection and referral. Work to start soon as the card system is ready.
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High Point
T. M. Stanton
W. M. Marr
Marr
Wreath Placed on German Pilot Grave by British Allies
In France near the British lines a German airman was killed after a near hour long fight. A German machine dropped a wreath with a note asking British airmen to place it on the grave of the dead pilot. The note claimed the officer was the writer’s brother and asked for the gesture. British soldiers laid the wreath on the German grave as requested.
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Sehind
France
Sept. SA
London
Ghostly payments brighten council gathering on Jordan Street
City Manager Murphy handed out $10 checks to each council member for five September meetings at $2 per day, plus two adjourned sessions, in a staged scene at a party room behind the building. He said the gesture saved postage.
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Jordan Street
Smoke Hatershow
Hayworth
Murphy
High Point
City
Grimes Street
Cox Street
East Green Street
Cloverfield
Centennial Avenue
Roland Park
Want Recruits for Land Army
The National Woman's Farm and Garden association opened its fourth annual convention in Chicago with hundreds of women active in farming. It aims to expand membership to train women for the land army to boost food production, conserve livestock, and fill farm roles if needed during the war.
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Chicago
National Woman’ S Farm and Garden Association
America
Grocer Turned General Leads Canadian Forces
London dispatch describes General Turner rising from a Quebec grocer and militiaman to lieutenant general of Canadian forces in England. At 46 he earned a rapid promotion after a distinguished South African War career marked by wounds, multiple mentions in despatches, and the Victoria Cross.
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London
Turner
England
Quebec
Food pledge drive planned for North Carolina
Raleigh reports Henry A. Page announces state wide organization to back the national food pledge drive during Oct 20 to 28. He urges every family to join, economize on exports, and substitute other foods to aid the war effort.
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Raleigh
Herbert Hoover
Henry A. Page
North Carolina
Page
America
Foot
Food Administration
Prompt Action Averts Trouble
A historical notice touts Foley Catharthic Tablets as a cure for constipation and its perceived bilious effects. It claims the product cleans thoroughly with no nausea or costive after effects and promotes regular bowels and a liver-friendly outcome. The ad lists Hien Drug Co as the source.
Arc Light Planned for Brantley Circle After Sunset
City council decided last night to place a real arc light on Brantley Circle in Roland Park to provide brighter evening illumination. Work had begun on a smaller light often called a bug, but residents and property owners pressed for the stronger installation as Mayor Ragan supported the move.
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Brantley
Brantley Circle
Roland Park
Ragan
Scheduling Notice for Winston Zinzendorf Route
Schedule for the Incorporated office in High Point North Carolina effective March 20 1917 lists departure times from Winston Zinzendorf to High Point at 9 00 am 11 30 am and 3 00 pm with return services ending at 9 00 am and 12 00.
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High Point, N. C
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