Great White Plague Sermon Urges Tuberculosis Action in Monroe
Rev White delivers a forceful sermon on tuberculosis as a public health scourge. He cites U S mortality, local deaths, and calls for reporting cases, educating the public, and church leadership in preventing disease while linking faith to social service. He notes 200 000 U S deaths annually and local cases in Monroe Union County. He also urges support for Associated Charities facing urgent funds to aid destitute families.
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State Board of Health
Mr. White
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Baptist Church
Jesus
Christ
God
Church of Christ
Aa Burson
Church
United States
Union County
Associated Charities
Association
Monrow
Special Tax In Effect One Cent Stamp On Bills of Lading
The one cent tax stamp begins today on bills of lading for freight and express shipments as part of a broad tax on telegraph and telephone messages, perfumery, cosmetics, and other items. The schedule ties duty to selling price and requires stamps at post offices and government depositories. The notice outlines rates for stock deeds, notes, and insurance, and lists affected goods and transactions.
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Raleigh News and Observer
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Collector of Internal Revenue
Raleigh
Uncle Sat
Railrad
Holt
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Home From School Verses on Mothers Love and War
A poet reflects on a child’s daily plea for a mother at home and the piercing ache when absent. The piece contrasts domestic longing with the fate of Belgian children whose homes and schools have been disrupted by war, hunger, and loss.
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Mother
Belgium
Monroe
Lodz Falls to Germans in heavy Polish battle
German forces take Lodz amid days of brutal fighting near Warsaw as rail networks enable rapid troop movements. The struggle around Lodz, 75 miles from Warsaw, features intense bombardment and a lethal clash near Tuszyn and Brzeziny with high casualties on both sides.
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Lodz
Warsaw
Berlin
Piotr Kow
Tuszyan
Brzeziny
Caldwell to Lead Red Cross Seal Sale in Monroe
Mrs. G B Caldwell is asked to oversee sales of 20 000 one cent Red Cross Seals in Monroe for the holiday season. Proceeds support the tuberculosis sanatorium at Montrose as part of statewide efforts to combat the disease.
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G. B. Caldwell
Red Cross
Monroe
Montrose
Four days left in contest with judges counting votes
The Journal urges contestants to work this final week and secure votes. Judges will count starting Saturday night at 4:10 PM, with notices on reporting deadlines, voting certificates, and penalties for late or missing reports. Odessa Hamilton wins Diamond ring. district prize winners named amid urging strict adherence.
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Doubtelss
Shikelihood
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