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Newspaper
Philadelphia Tribune
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1917
Page
4
A critical screed argues lawmakers fail to act during war urging real powers for a wartime controller, lower prices, and reliable coal, food, and transportation. It denounces political bias and calls for decisive leadership over regional interests to prevent chaos and a possible reign of terror.
The piece notes growing agitation by liquor interests against whiskey and in favor of beer and wine, arguing grain should feed food instead of alcohol and citing low alcohol content in beer. It frames war conditions as creating support for temperance and highlights shifts away from saloon culture as seen in other communities.
A historical notice criticizes saloons for promoting crime, gambling, and disruptive behavior in colored and neighboring districts. It urges prohibition and emphasizes race pride, discipline, and the duty of police while reporting on cadets from Philadelphia and the District of Columbia preparing for service.
A discourse urges universal promptness across personal, church, and business life. It argues lateness erodes efficiency, highlights time clocks and wage docking, and calls on churches and teachers to lead a culture of punctuality for improved national productivity.
A brief readers letter from Fort Des Moines Illinois dated July 17, 1917 praises the diverse, accomplished men in training with professions listed such as doctors lawyers engineers and teachers. It expresses pride in being part of a group of motivated Black servicemen and acknowledges hard work and national race progress.
Miss Lavinia Richardson and Miss Frances Roberts hosted by Miss Mamie Brooks. Star of Hope Club of Second Baptist church grows. church concerts and sermons draw large crowds. Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Coleman visit Germantown friends. others attend gatherings in Wilmington and Philadelphia. Master James Rothwell Jr. returns from hospital. Mr. Budd honored by Campbell A M E choir.
Malvern Pa June 18 Church services at St Pauls A M E drew large crowds. Visitors included Mrs Lewis Newton and children and Mrs Henry Roland and grandchildren. Other residents noted visits and calls across nearby towns with several names listed.
The article summarizes a Sunday at the Bible School of Morris Brown A M E church with attendance details Miss Hazel White visiting from Germantown and plans announced for the annual picnic. It covers a Christian Endeavor League meeting led by Rev K Keeys a Kindness sermon a Rose Carnival by the choir and a Children's Day service at Ta cony with various performers and speakers. It also notes upcoming temple events church moves and temperance program preparations plus community scenes across Tacony including home upkeep on North Taylor street and regular Tribune readership.
In North Philadelphia on Sunday June 19 Dr Butler delivered two sermons at 10 30 a m and 8 p m with the Bible class and Beginners group drawing sizable attendance Mrs J A Hutton and Mrs Ella Herbert attended the visit at 8 p m guests included Dr F J Handy of St Marks New Jersey. A church social followed visits north east boulevard to Frankford concluded with ice cream and cake. Also noted are sewing circle meetings at 324 N 12th street and travel plans for summer events and Bible school beginning July 1 with a picnic planned for July 19.
The N G H H Ball team played Eureka Giants of German town in their first game at North Glenside on June 18. Final score 14 to 17 with good conditions and visitors from nearby towns. Reverend Brandon enjoyed the game and attendance was strong.
Darby reports several residents moving in from Philadelphia including Mr and Mrs Sliams and Mr and Mrs Geo Stevenson from Forrester avenue. Mrs Harry Minor from Charlottes ville Va visits relatives on Forrester avenue. Community note mentions election time and cautions residents to vote wisely and avoid bribes.
Social items from Wildwood New Jersey include Emma Williams visiting Philadelphia friends and attending luncheons. obituaries note the death of George Dewey Mitchell. Church reports cover Rev. Stanford at Shiloh Baptist Ocean City and multiple services at Angel Visit Baptist and Asbury AME in Wildwood, with sermons, congregational events, and a Children’s Day program planned.
Local news items recount visits and arrivals in Wildwood and surrounding towns. Residents including Miss Jennie Allen, Mrs. Lizzie Wilson, and Mrs. Mary Hill are noted with Philadelphia connections. An accident injured David Williams, and social gatherings at Elks Home and Angel Visit Baptist church are mentioned.
A Strawe berry festival was held at Bethel A M E church in Millville. Susan Washington left Millville for Cape May. Carrié Croxton returned home in Haleyville after months here. Marvella Franklin traveled to Philadelphia for shopping. Walter Baynard visited Philadelphia to see his ill grandmother. Beulah Corse visiting sister Mrs Lewis. Anna Pierce of Bridgeton visited Philadelphia for a few days. Jessie and Florence Pierce graduated from Bridgeton High School.
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