Famine in Beirut as Syrian relief ship fails to reach coast
In New York a Syrian Protestant College rector reports thousands starving near Beirut, Syria, amid war caused famine. He cites the failed arrival of the American relief ship Caesar, denied safe passage by Germany and Austria Hungary, leaving hope dashed and funds diverted to Beirut for local distribution.
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New York
Lebanon
Beirut
Syria
William H. Hall
Syrian Protestant College
Hall
Caesar
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Navy Department
Hull
Amerles
Chamberlains Cough Remedy praised as most reliable
An endorsement highlights Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a quick cure for colds and bronchial troubles from Mrs A C Kirstein of Grenville Illinois. The Youths Companion 1918 advertises subscriptions and a two for one offer with McCalls Magazine, promoting literary and war progress content.
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A. C. Kirstein
Grenville, II
Chamberlain
Taft
Alexander Graham Bell
Franklin K. Lane
Secretary of the Interior
John Burroughs
Maurice F. Egan
United States Minster
Denmark
Agnes R
Rupert Blue
Walter Camp
Charles King
Companion
Youth's Companion
McCall's Magazine
McCall's
McCall’s Magasine
Commonwealth Ave
Boston
Mass
Happenings Around Indian Trail in Oct 24 Journal
Indian Trail notes visitors from Charlotte and nearby towns diverse activities site ice forming in troughs and on ground seedings underway with potential grain harvest next spring Halloween party planned at the Presbyterian church scribe injured knee repairing table or tree device locals visit from Charlotte Matthews Cochrane Pineville and Monroe parish services led by Rev Mellwaine. A Story from Statesville notes little encouragement to sell food cheap as a local tale reflects harsh poverty and suspicion toward philanthropists.
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Indian Trail
Dence
The
Journal
Stacy Orr
Charlotte
Samuel Lemmond
Dexter Orr
Kodak
Wiiter
Neietbor
Mamie Ross
Wilma Harkey
Odessa Lemmond
George Harrell
Norfolk
Wilmington
Alee Hom
R. F
J. M. Tombertin
Charlotte Yes
Messrs
Shafer
Threatt
Jas. Hill
Messie
Walker Lemmond
Matthews
Bruce Abernethy
Cochrane
Samuel Hoover
Pineville
Thomas Hoover
Eunice Hoover
R. J. Mellwaine
Monroe
B. B. Shankell
Sir John
The Two Toms and County Fair Doubts
A citizen questions Anson county fair prospects as weather and scarce funds burden a few volunteers. Tom Dillon and Tom Broom are cited for covering deficits and keeping the effort alive despite frost and cold. General Pershing witnessed French victory near Soissons with tanks and prisoners in quarries.
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Zeb Green
Marshville
Anson County
Monroe
Toms
Tom Dillon
Tom Broom
Dillon
Pershing
Soissons
France
Associated Press
General Pershing
d'Eaperey
Vaurains
Local Molasses Factory Delivers Record Syrup Yield
Martin Baker of Lanes Creek township notes a single molasses factory produced twelve hundred gallons of syrup this fall for neighbors. Baker, a community leader and farmer, built a spring shed for the canning club girls, yielding five thousand cans of fruits and vegetables. Mrs. Alice T. Connelly, widow of John K. Connelly, Asheville, died in Richmond, VA, leaving three daughters and three sisters including Mrs. Richmond Pearson of Asheville.
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Marshville
Martin Baker
Lanes Creek Township
Baker
Canning Club
Alice T. Connelly
John K. Connelly
Asheville
Richmond
Richmond Pearson
Inside-Bathing: Wake Up With Hot Water and Limestone Phosphate
Morning health tip advises drinking a glass of hot water with a teaspoon of limestone phosphate before breakfast to cleanse the digestive system. It claims interior washing removes toxins, improves digestion, and benefits skin, breath, and overall health.
Wingate Begins Pine Work Led by Netta Liles
Miss Netta Liles, former Wallburg B Y P U leader, now directs B Y P U at Wingate high school. The group organized September 26 and enrolled members the next Sunday, reaching fifty by October 11. Liles named Director of B Y P U Work, with praise for the school and community.
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Wingate
Embarrassed Union County Preacher's Sleepy Moment
A Pageland Journal tale recalls a Union County preacher at Mountain Springs church who dozed during a funeral sermon for Bill Smith. The minister woke in a muddle mistaking the deceased’s name for that of an inspired author. The North Carolina Federation of Women’s Clubs council meets in Winston-Salem Wednesday through Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union County
Pageland Journal
Mountain Springs Church
Bill Smith
Skeeper
Council of the
North Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs
Winston-Salem
Suburban child considers dime for missions or dessert
In a brief Christian Herald excerpt, Bessie weighs spending a new dime on ice cream soda versus sending it to missions. The minister questions the idea while Bessie debates using the funds for sweet treats or charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie
Christian Herald
Why He Writes. Harry's letters stay short at college
The Baltimore American notes that since Harry enrolled in college his letters have remained brief. The item implies a lapse in detail and suggests concise communication as a trait linked to campus life. No further context is provided about Harry or his writing.
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Beirut
Hall
Jerusalem
Harry
Baltimore American
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Missouri
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the Sikes Co
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Percy Burnett
Diville and Western Railway
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Mr. Mott
Majestic Range
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Majestic
Monroe Hardware Company
Monroe Hdn. Co
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Collins & Hargett
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Gloucester
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Marshal Nash
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Monroe Iron & Metal
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