County urged to spend 1 million on permanent roads
The board chairmen advocate funding a county wide road program of 1 million dollars citing favorable conditions. They argue Guilford can afford rapid construction, with builders, machinery, and rising material costs supporting bond prices and long term savings. The piece urges acting now before costs rise or bond markets dip.
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Boren
Board of County Commissioners
Guilford
Polk County
Florida
City buys North Main and Church site eyed for public use
The city purchase of the North Main and Church property is regarded as a potentially wise investment with many public uses such as a library, playground, or city offices. Observers note future needs may demand one or more projects on the site.
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North Main and
Church Servels Sould
Wladin
Cotton Futures Open Barely Steady on Monday
Cotton opened barely steady with December at 16.91 and January at 17. Prices soon eased. October 16.56, December 16.85, January 17.00, March 17.10, May 17.25, July 17.29.
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New York
Wheat values sagged as bulls discounted drought impact
Chicago October 4. Wheat prices opened mixed with declines across the board as traders priced in the Argentine drought effect. December futures opened near 1.58 and May around 1.574, then moved lower throughout the session.
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Chicago
Colored Baptist Church Anniversary Celebration Invitation
The First Baptist Church colored on East Washington invites all to its tenth anniversary and Sunday school annex opening from October 1 15 1916. Next Sunday October 8 Rev J B Rendall white president of Lincoln University will preach at 11 am and Dr G C Bullock and Winston-Salem choir will lead 3 pm services with special music and white friends welcome.
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First Baptist Church (Colored
East Washington Street
High Point
J. B. Rendall
D. D
Lincoln University
Chester County
G. C. Bullock
Winston-Salem
False Alarm Sparks Quick Fire Crew Response
A false alarm rang from fire box No 3 last night but the fire laddies arrived with speed records, ensuring a rapid response despite the non emergency.
Advertisement for Foley cough remedies and pills
A promotional slip offers a mail order trial pack of Foley products including Honey and Tar Compound Foley Sidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets. The ad requests 5 cents and the sender's address in Chicago Illinois via Mann Drug Co for distribution and sales.
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Foley & Co
Chicago
Foley
Foley Sidney
Mann Drug Co
Dinner with Ladies of First Baptist Church Friday
A community notice invites members of the First Baptist Church to attend a ladies’ dinner on Friday. The event promises fellowship and refreshments in a casual church gathering.
No More Backache For Her Gaskill Praises Foley Pills
Mrs. J. M. Gaskill of Etna Green Indiana reports severe back aches and sharp pains. She says Foley Kidney Pills gave relief and she cannot praise them enough. The standard remedy for kidney trouble and bladder ailments can be taken with safety. For sale by Mann Drug Co.
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J. M. Gaskill
Etna Green
Ind
Foley
Mann Drug Co
First Baptist Ladies Serve Dinners and Dahlias Display
The ladies of the First Baptist church will run regular dinners and suppers in the building beside P. H. Johnson on North Main street starting Friday. A magnificent feast and a large display of dahlias will be featured, with a row of booths including a Japanese booth showcasing handwork and embroideries.
Ladies booth at First Baptist church sale
Visit the First Baptist church Friday to view a ready to wear garment and fancy work booth. The item, touted by Mrs Myron J Pickard of Memphis, claims to have helped two children with severe colds during winter.
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Myron J. Pickard
Memphis
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THE
Associated Press
Wos Kpiener
J. B. Nawlss
Norte States
Speok
N. C
Carranza
Mexico
Roosevelt
Taft
Gentlemen
T. R
Armour and Company
Greensboro
Thomasville
Enterprise
Ray Street
Redding Flats
Vwanthiy
Broad
A. D. Brockett
Lady Thompson
Thos. Carrick
North Main Street
South Main Street
W. G. Mungan
S. L. Davis
D. H. Parkins
George Williams
M. B. Williams
Virginia Avenue
C. B. Lewis
Centennial Avenue
Edwards Business Colleges
Colored Baptist Church
Goooo Mhidce
Aena
Venetia Smith
High Point Steam Laundry
R. P.m. Chalmers
Detroit
Qoualiy
R.p.m. Chalmers
Chalmers
Mers
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