Sunday School Lesson on Paul in a Turbulent Near East
A Sunday school reflection links Paul of Tarsus to today’s Near East warfare noting Thessalonica Athens and Ephesus as enduring sites. The author sees Paul as a world shaper whose life and letters reveal enduring faith amid persecution and danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Ellis
Tarsus
Cilicia
Paul
America
Asia
Near East
Salonica
Thessalonica
Athens
Mars Hill
Apostle Paul
Paul of
Nazarenes
Jesus
Apostle
Christ
Rome
Seven Hills
Tiber
Bosphorus
Old Philippi
Europe
Corinth
Ephesus
Earth
Jerusalem
God
Vice President Marshall Challenges Hughes in Indiana
Vice President Marshall in Richmond challenged Republican candidate Charles F. Hughes to state what he would do under the same conditions as the Democratic administration. He warned that Hughes' election would place government power in the hands of the standpatters, with seniority chairmen like Boss Penrose Reed Smoot Warren and Lodge guiding senate committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Indiana
Marshall
Charles F. Hughes
Hughes
Senate
Boss Penrose
Pennsylvania
Reed Smoot
Utah
Warren
Wyoming
Lodge
Massachusetts
Mts
Illinois Considers Eugenics Law Amid Race for Legislation
Chicago September 23. Illinois moves toward a new eugenics law backed by leading judges and civic figures. The bill would target half wits and other mental defects and restrict marriages of the physically unfit, despite prior laws failing constitutional scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois
British trade bank proposed to aid postwar British firms
London September 23. A committee chaired by Baron Faringdon recommends establishing a British trade bank with capital of 10 million pounds. The panel was formed to study how to meet postwar needs of British firms, especially financing large overseas contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Trade Bank
London
Baron Faringdon
Great Central Railway
Rally Day and Church Services Across High Point
Churches urge enlistment in the gospel campaign with Baraca and Philathea classes. Ministers and associations announce rally day events, sermons, and missionary programs at South Main and North Main street churches, inviting the public to attend and receive a souvenir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. FE. Tate
South Main Street Methodist Church
H. H. Robbins
J. O. Connor
Street Improvements in High Point North Carolina Sealed Bids
City of High Point invites sealed proposals for street improvement work including asphalt brick and durax block pavements granite curb vitrified brick gutters concrete curb and gutter storm drains and street railway reconstructions. Approximately 40000 to 100000 square yards of pavement with multiple contracts to be opened September 28 1916. Bid deposit five percent and specifications available September 11 from Consulting Engineers Anderson Christie Charlotte. City reserves right to reject any or all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
N. C
Asid City
Engineers
Consultiig
Wilson
W. P. Pickett
Arthur Lyon
A. E. Taplin
Englanderson & Christie
Shortage of Freight Cars Hits Louisville and Nashville
Louisville and Nashville Railroad reports a system wide shortage of 1500 freight cars, far above the normal 500 to 600 for the season. Officials cite varied causes and rumors out of the general offices, with some claims of shortages up to 14,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company
High Point Plans 1916 Street Improvement Bonds Bid
Sealed bids are invited for Fifty Thousand dollars in Street Improvement Bonds 1916 of High Point North Carolina to fund street extensions. Bonds run 30 years from Oct 1 1916 bearing 5 percent interest payable semi annually. Payments at Hanover National Bank New York or City Manager office. Bids due Sept 26 1916 with $2500 certified check. City reserves right to reject all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
North Carolina
Hanover National Bank
New York
City of
Dillon, Thompson & Clay
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Dr. Weymouth
Illinois
Church
Word
Baraca
Philathea
Amiong
Ministers’ Association
Sylvester Newlin
Bible School
Jos. D. Cox
Thomas Newlin
Guilford College
C. KE
Christian Endeavorers
Ledy
P. D. Brown
A. W. Klemme
First Presbyterian
Charles P. Coble
A. SS. Caldwell, Jr
Christian Endeavor
First Baptist
Jas. A. Clarke
North Main Street
A. G. Dixon
A. M. Idol
No. Il
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
G. T. Rowe
W. A. J. Idol
First Reformed
L. A. Peeler
J. KR. Young
Jr. Christian Endeavor
C. E
Loyal Temperance Legion
Broadway
W. BP. Pickett
S. Main St
DR. Fox
Woods
Mann Drug Co
Carolina & Yadkin River
R. R. Co
A.m
Hout
Thomasville
Gordontown
High Rock
Denton
Weere
Max Rones
Practical Hat Makers
Joseph Dreayer
W. Broad St
Miss Clara Boyd
New York Life Insurance
F. A. Ggburn
High Point, N. GC
Bank of Commerce
Bldg
Ring Drug
South Main St
Arctic Ice &CoalCo
Pbs
Arciac
Mars
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