Baptists approve own paper and pledge big gifts for education
The Mississippi Baptist Convention in Meridian voted to own the Baptist Record, with the Jennings family of Memphis offering 190000 dollars in five yearly installments to support education. The convention also approved funds for Blue Mountain College, a five year cash program, and campus dormitory and ministerial training initiatives.
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Missionary Fields Loom as U S Faces World Eye
The report notes eight Mississippi preachers in the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and 34 in the Southwestern Theological Seminary in Fort Worth Texas, highlighting a rising American influence in global missionary work.
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Soldier West Marries Belgian Bride in France
Mrs. Georgie West of Kosciusko reports her son J. D. West, a U S soldier, wed a Ghent born Belgian teaching in France. The marriage followed French law and was later solemnized again by an American chaplain. Bride Miss Marthe Rosa Van Hulle. Mrs West expects the couple’s visit after the war zone returns. Rev Walter J Bruce preached two sermons at the Presbyterian church in Oxford, hosted by Hon J M Cox.
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Farris' Healing Remedy Ad Promises Quick Relief
Slogan claims preparedness prevents blood poisoning with antiseptic oil. Product priced at $2.00, with refund if unsatisfied. Sold by Carter's Drug Store.
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The Greatest War Ends After 1567 Days
The longest war in history ended after 1567 days with the world convulsed. Twenty four nations became belligerents and 39,113,650 men were called to arms. Central Powers supplied 10,600,000 and the Allies 30,513,650. Estimated deaths reach 10,000,000.
Surgeons Emphasize Prompt Antiseptic First Aid
Surgeons state that for cuts burns bruises and wounds the first treatment is crucial. An efficient antiseptic applied promptly prevents infection and starts healing immediately on any patient.
Sugar Certificate Abolished by December First
The plan to require sugar certificates ends December first with no certificates needed for purchases. Grocers and large buyers had for months needed state certificates, while restaurant sugar limits stay in effect. December sugar allowance rises to four pounds per person for Christmas baking.
Southern soldiers first 10 return home from front
Washington Dec 3 mobilization of American forces already in progress will speed as eight National Guard divisions eight National Army regiments eight coast artillery regiments and two field artillery brigades are designated to return as soon as the sick and wounded are moved home Gen March chief of staff announced total American casualties to Nov 11 were 236 117 including killed died of wounds died of disease wounded prisoners and missing.
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