W C T U Holds Annual Reports and Officers Election
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union met at Mrs. J Edward Kirkman's Washington Street home for annual reports and officer elections. Delegates to the state convention were named with flowers and meals highlighted. Leaders include Mrs Walter White as president and Mrs Arther Lyon as corresponding secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
J. Edward Kirkman
Washington Street
Flower Mission Department
Briggs
Walter White
Lewis McFarland
Arthur Lyon
W. P. Pickett
Goldsboro
Mra Jid Kirkman
A. M Briggs
Mollie Lowe
Silk Petticoats Sport Colorful Petticoats Feature
Silk Petticoats offers new color combinations and plain shade options in a modestly priced sport themed line promoting affordable fashion statements.
Thacker and Thoff to See Very Good Eddie in Greensboro
Mr and Mrs Marshal Thacker and Mr and Mrs Arnold B Thoff depart for Greensboro this evening to attend a performance of Very Good Eddie at the Municipal Theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Thacker
Arnold B. Thoff
Greensboro
Eddie
Municipal Theater
New York National Guard unit helps film at Rose Theater
The First Battery Field Artillery crew assisted in The Greatest Power at the Rose Theater. They fired three inch guns with service charges to destroy a village set for the picture while Edwin Carewe directed and Ethel Barrymore starred. Miriam Monroe and John Conrad seek exonite to maximize damage in testing.
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Field Artillery
New York National Guard
Ethel Barrymore
Rose Theater
Edwin Carewe
Miriam Monroe
John Conrad
National Guard
Major Ridley Presented to President as Aid to Chief
Major C. Ridley was presented today to the President by Col. W. W. Harts, who will serve as military aid to the President. Ridley has been in Wilmington, New York, for two months. Col. Harts may be assigned to duty in France.
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Washington
C. &. Ridley
W. W. Harts
Ridley
Wilmington
N. Y
Harts
France
The Soldier-Wife's Dream Reunites Amid Peaceful Hope
A Raleigh News and Observer excerpt from Raeford, N C, portrays a soldier's wife awaiting his return after war. Her faith and love endure as guns fall silent and their souls seek shared peace. The verse underscores longing, devotion, and hopeful reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Durwood Core
Raleigh News and Observer
Raeford, N
Fire in Bristol warehouse district devastates several buildings
A fire in Bristol Virginia Tennessee destroyed five large buildings in the downtown storage area. It began at 6 PM and was under control by 8 PM, with estimated losses over 150000 dollars. Two firemen were injured and two are missing, with fears a worker perished as a building collapsed. Losses include Massingill Brothers chemical lab and a broom factory. Origin undetermined.
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Bristol
Tenn.Va
Chemical Laboratory
Massingill Brothers Company
Southern Labor Congress opens sixth annual convention
Representatives of organized labor from nearly four dozen states attend the opening of the sixth annual Southern Labor Congress in Charleston. The session will run for several days focusing on the eight hour law factory inspection and war related issues affecting workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Organized
Dezen
Southern Labor Congress
Banquet Honors Local Negro Drafted Soldiers
High Point hosted 36 drafted Black soldiers last night with a reception at the Normal school. Professors A J Griffin and G A Gerran spoke on duties in the army and urged conduct as true-hearted soldiers. A banquet followed at the First Baptist Church with John Foust as toastmaster.
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High Point
A.J. Griffin
G. A Gerran
Arthur Edmondson
Ievern
John Foust
Agreement Reached on War Credit Bill in Congress
Senate and House conferees reached a pact on the war credits bill authorizing 11.5556 billion dollars in new bonds and certificates with no changes in the issue. The agreement was announced today with both chambers approving the measure.
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Washington, Sept
Senate
House
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed By Mrs Atkins In High Point
Mrs. R B Atkins of 500 Willowbrook Street High Point testifies to lasting kidney relief from Doan's Kidney Pills after three years. She credits the remedy with ending backache and headaches and notes continued faith in the product. Price 60 cents at dealers. Teste Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atkins
Dean’s
R. B. Atkins
Willowbrook Street
High Point
Dean
Doan
Funeral of Infant Fowler Held This Afternoon
Funeral services for seven month old Thomas Eugene Fowler were held at 2 o clock this afternoon from the family residence at 219 Park street. Interment followed in Mechanicsville cemetery. Parents are Mr. and Mrs J M Fowler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Eugene Fowler
J. M. Fowler
Park Street
Mechanicsville
Calotabs Promise Easy Calomel Purge and Renewal
An old advertisement touts Calotabs as a modern calomel onetwenty dose package. It claims a single tablet at bedtime purifies the liver, with no taste or nausea and a bright morning after. Sold sealed, twenty doses thirty five cents, with pharmacist refund if not satisfied.
City Considers New Fire Truck Purchase
City council meeting reveals the Seagraves engine needs replacement or upgrade after a breakdown. Chief Horney urges buying a LaFrance truck with a pump, and plans to contact LaFrance and Seagraves for immediate evaluation and arrival of experts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seagraves
Southside
A. B. Horney
Horney
Lafrance
Greensboro
la France
Studios at 329 N Main and S Main Street School
A brief notice references two properties, the Studios at 329 North Main Street and the S Main Street School. Details are sparse but indicate property listings or related notices affecting these locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Main Street
S. Main St. School
Forty Thousand Dollars Accident Opens Conservatory Enrollment
The Boyd's Conservatory of Music at 220 Broad Street now opens enrollment for piano voice harmony sight singing and kindergarten with instructions aimed at pupils seeking early music education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd's
Conservatory of Music
Broad Street
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