The Habit of Criticism in Wartime America
Dr. Alexander’s remarks sparked debate about free speech and the limits of criticism during war. The Journal urges self restraint among citizens, warns against arming cynicism, and condemns radical reformers who spread distrust while praising measured, responsible discourse. The piece notes soldiers in France, rail traffic impressions in Monroe, and local calls for public seating and safer road access.
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Dr. Alexander
Farmers’ Union
Sullebury
Tme
Alexander
Congress
Trey
Ike Dr Alexander
Tom
Turning Human Weeds Into Lilies and Reaching the Hallroomers
A sermon excerpt urges churches to engage human needs beyond doctrine to reach city dwellers. It highlights comfort in sickness, social life, and homely hospitality as keys to filling empty pews, noting many workers neglect home consecration while homesick women seek a touch of home. The piece contrasts transformation from weeds to lilies with spiritual growth toward holiness in Christ.
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The
Christian Herald
Samaria
Lord Jesus Christ
Christ Jesus
Rev
J. H. Jowett
100 Per Cent Service in War and Peace
The Christian Herald advocates maximum service from every worker as a duty to the nation in wartime. It argues industrious effort will sustain national strength during war and fuel peaceful progress after victory, warning that idleness and slackers are unlawful and doomed to fail. Indifference leads to failure while earnestness breeds success.
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Watson
Jis
Hhain
Wateon
United States
Tom Watson
Jand
The
Christian Herald
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Jefferson and
Beasley Streets
France
Monroe
War Department
New England
Camp Greene
Charlotte
Bearskin
Jefferson Street
T. L. Crowell
Auxonne
Napoleon Bonaparte
Waxhaw
Maj. Heath
Waxsaw
Union County
Monroe Lodge
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I Copple
New Warner
W.B. Corsets
Monroe Hardware Co
Babcock
Hackney
Summers
Taylor & Canady’s
Itana Ren
Kentucky and Parry
Tennessee
Geo. E. Nilson
Piedmont
Chattanooga
Member
Chamber Commerce
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