Poors 4 Three Flags
Poors 4 Three Flags describes a Civil War era poem printed in the New York Herald by George L Upshur praising allied flags of Britain and France and denouncing the Hunnish foe. It notes a Red Cross food sale at Amos furniture store to support relief efforts and lists local visits and social happenings around Weaverville and Winston-Salem.
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Evermore
Alfies
George L. Upshur
N. Y
Red Cross
Idol Grocery
Amos Furniture Store
The
Clara Cox
County Fair musical comedy by Daughters of the Confederacy
The Red Cross fundraiser on September 13 features a musical comedy titled County Fair with 57 varieties. About 100 children perform in the first act, with lighthearted songs and dances. The show promises a lively cabaret-like third act and spoofed stage antics throughout.
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Daughters of the Confederacy
Red Cross
Vogue
Vanity Fair
New Music School Planned by Boyd Sisters in City
Miss Clara Boyd and Miss Eve Lynn Boyd will open a school of music in the residence once occupied by Mrs Frances Pickard on Broad Street, with an opening date to be announced.
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Clara Boyd
Evelyn Boyd
Frances Pickard
Broad Street
Ladies' Aid Meeting at First Reformed Church
The Ladies' Aid society of the First Reformed church will gather tomorrow at 3 o clock with Mrs. C A Beck on Willowbrook Street. All members are urged to attend.
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Ladies’ Aid Society of the
First Reformed Church
C. A Beck
Willowbrook Street
Board Meeting Notice From Associated Charities Directors
The board of directors of the Associated Charities will meet tomorrow evening at 7.50 o'clock in the directors' room of the Commercial National Bank. Attendance of all members is desired.
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The
Associated Charities
Commercial National Bank
Miss Clara Boyd to Open Conservatory of Music on Broad Street
Miss Clara Boyd has engaged Frances Pickard's former Broad Street residence and will open a conservatory of music soon. She will be joined by her sister Miss Evelyn Boyd a Queen's College graduate in Charlotte.
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Clara Boyd
Frances Pickard
Broadstreet
Evelyn Boyd
Queen's College
Charlotte
Local Visitors Return From Trips and Visits
George Wilson spent yesterday in Charlotte on business and returned to the city last evening. Bertram and Carlyle Poston of Lake City S C returned home today after visiting Mrs Seovia Poston at 202 Best Street. Mrs Frank Ford visited the city for a few hours this morning. Mr and Mrs T F Wrenn and family came back from Marion where they spent the summer. Harry Elam returned to Bennettsville this morning after visiting his family. Wv J Parker returned to the city last night from a few days in Asheville. Mrs Parker
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George Wilson
Charlotte
Bertram and
Carlyle Poston
Lake City
S. C
Seovia Poston
Best Street
Frank Ford
T. F. Wrenn
Marion
Harry Elam
Bennettsville
J. Parker
Asheville
Mrs. Parker
Lefkowitzes Shop for Furniture in City
Mr and Mrs A Lefkowitz of Wintonfalem spent the morning in the city purchasing furniture. David T Hare of Greensboro was a business visitor to the city this morning.
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A Lefkowitz
Winton-falem
David T. Hare
Greensboro
Asa Biges Visitor in Keensboro Yesterday Afternoon
Asa Biges arrived in Keensboro yesterday afternoon on business. He spent time at local offices and meetings with potential partners to discuss investment opportunities.
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Asa Biges
Keensboro
Women Answer the Cry for Food by War Auxiliary
Reports from France describe the Women’s Auxiliary Corps staffing French billets near the front. Letters from servicewomen praise lighter hardships, share daily routines, and note freedom, meals, and training while highlighting camaraderie and purpose amid war service.
Patrolmen Seek Salary Boost Amid Rising Living Costs
City police patrolmen request a living wage as prices for essentials rise. Chief McGhee supports higher pay, noting staff turnover and limited effectiveness due to current salaries. Council delays decision until next Tuesday, with fireman David Yow also seeking a $5 monthly raise.
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McGhee
L. B. Williams
Fire Department
David Yow
Phez for Cooking Demonstration at Aljen's
Phez Lo sanberry Juice is praised for purity and versatility as a flavoring and coloring agent. It enhances puddings, ice cream, cake frostings, candies, salads and dressings, punches and more, promising deliciously different desserts. Demonstration at Aljen's.
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Aljen’s
Thirteen militants arrested for picketing White House
Thirteen militants from the Woman's party were taken into custody as they attempted to picket the White House during President Wilson's parade for the District of Columbia's vote for the national army. The protest was abandoned after police dispersed groups, and all prisoners were released on bond. The party stated Justice Robb warned no more appeals would be allowed while 16 banner bearers’ appeals remain pending.
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Onches
Washington
Women’s Party
White House
Wilson
District of Columbia
Uote
National Army
Woman's Party
Justice Robb
District Supreme Court
White Man and Negro Die in Northampton Shooting Affray
Raleigh dispatch reports a white man Edward Harris and a black man killed in a Sunday morning shooting at the Jordans home in Northampton county. Richard Jordan, the assailant, fled as a posse hunts for him. Harris allegedly recovered stolen chickens, then fatally shot by Jordan, whose father was later killed by Harris.
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Raleigh
Northampton County
Edward Harris
Richard Jordan
Jordan
Harris
Jordans
Reserve Officers Moved to Camp Sevier in South Carolina
About 200 reserve officers recently commissioned after training at Fort Myer Virginia have been transferred to Camp Sevier from Camp Lee in Petersburg Virginia. They reported to headquarters yesterday and will join assignments across the 30th division. Five engineer officers from the American University in Washington also arrived for duties with the 105th regiment at Camp Sevier.
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Greenville
Fort Myer
Camp Sevier
Camp Lee
Petersburg
American University At
Washington
Gold Donations Reach Nearly a Thousand Pounds in Four Months
Rome reports donations of about 1000 pounds of gold to the treasury in four months. Gifts include ornaments, old coins and family jewelry. Leading cities include Venice with 220 pounds, Milan 200, Turin about 180, Rome 100, Brescia 55, Florence 90, and the golden crown of Prince Amedo linked to the Duke of Abruzzi.
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Rome
Treasury Department
Amedo
Abruzzi
Turin
Venice
Italy
Florence
Milan
Brescia
Calotabs Promises Easy Liver Cleansing
An old time ad touts Calotabs as a modern liver cleanser replacing calomel. It claims twenty doses cost thirty five cents with one tablet at bedtime and no taste or nausea. Satisfaction guaranteed or money back at any drug store.
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Martha Washington
England
France
America
Red Cross Food Sale
Weaverville
W. A. Stone
Mount Airy
Mms
J. H. Neuschater
Main Street
Thos. M. Ogden
Spencer
J.D. Hoskins
Centennial Avenue
Bess
Emily Lambert
Winston
Myre
J. L. Fletcher
Ve «Ter Hurwitz
New York
Lewis Harris
Thurston Street
Margaret Mungo
Winston-Salem
Jenny Jones
Ladies Aid Meeting
Open School of Music
Seneca
Hart Drug CO
Postoffice
Women’s Auxiliary Corps
Associated Press
Isadora Duncan
Paris
Phez
Beavans
Velvet
Venetia Smith
Jack Taylor
Moffitt Furnishing Company
Dee Jia Bank & Trust
Wescott Roberson
W. C. Idol
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