Undernourished bairns protest relief funds for France
A New York writer rails at diverting relief money abroad while American children go hungry. He notes many large cities have thousands of undernourished schoolchildren who suffer quietly, with charity efforts failing to reach the neediest, including those in New York, Chicago, Boston, and Philadelphia.
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France
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Boston
Philadelphia
Germany
Russia
Poland
Ireland
No one can live vigorously with vicious thoughts
A moral maxim reflecting on inner conduct and its link to a vigorous life. It asserts that harboring wrong desires undermines life and vitality, stressing consistency between thoughts and actions for true well being.
Rowan County News Snapshot of Trials and Tidbits
The Rowan circuit court heard a trial and remand without bail as Boyd awaited jail. New county officers bond and prepare to start duties January 1 under Judge Riley and County Clerk Caudill. Funeral services for Michael T. Dillon drew a large crowd, praising his local stature. Christmas trees arrive. humor about seal coats contrasts with sparse news. author notes limited readership and plans later personals.
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W. T. Caudill
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T. W. Rose
James Stewart
Michael T. Dillon
Roscoe Dillon
Texas
Redburn
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Lee
Rowan County
Mr. Dillon
Col
T. B. Tippett
Cincinnati
Tippett
CARD OF THANKS FROM REV CRATES
Rev. Crates expresses deep appreciation for solicitude shown in his behalf. He thanks all for kindness in thought word and act and wishes everyone a joyous Christmas and a very happy New Year.
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Crates
Private fire with a gridiron fence sparks debate
Readers clash over a proposed private blaze encircled by a gridiron fence, highlighting tensions between personal property rights and community standards. Local authorities weigh safety concerns, aesthetics, and enforcement challenges as the plan draws mixed opinions.
Ecstasies on a Crust Provokes Quiet Reflection
A brief meditation on pleasure and contentment, noting that happiness can arrive in simple forms. Reflections suggest that exuberant joy is rare, while steadier satisfaction is more common in everyday life.
How Every Man Can Help
A vision of responsible men guiding youth stresses practical advice and a friendly, mature approach to a growing boy. The piece urges busy men to notice neighbours’ sons and offer encouragement, recognizing that simple kindness can shape citizenship and future character. The school at this place will close Friday, December 23. Luther Leggett and Bruce Elam, of near Judy, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Leggett.
Prayer Meeting at Donaldson Saturday Night
Notice of a prayer meeting at Donaldson on Saturday night December 24 with all welcome. Revival meeting postponed due to the preacher illness.
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Donaldson
Choose Your Clothes Carefully Advertisement
An advertisement warns readers to select outfits thoughtfully and to be mindful of whose clothes they borrow or wear. It emphasizes caution in choosing garments and considerations of origin and fit.
A Gift Always Appreciated
A subscription offer for The Advocate is proposed as a thoughtful gift. The ad suggests gifting a yearly subscription for $1.50, claiming it would be a welcome present for friends or relatives living away from home.
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