Missionary Life in the Interior of China
A Shanghai shopping tale by F. C. Carter describes currency exchanges, negotiating with a pigeon English seller for a enamel wash basin, and riding in a rickshaw. It highlights the plight of rickshaw coolies in Shanghai, their poverty, toil, and harsh conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interior
China
F. C. Carter
Wanchih
Wubu
William
Shanghai
United States
Europe
Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation
Ricksha Coolies
Tenacity and Faith Are Closely Related This Week
A feature by W H Dugdale discusses tenacity and faith as twin forces shaping national resolve amid wartime. It contrasts true steadfastness with obstinacy and urges practical effort, discipline, and alignment with income and circumstance to sustain peace and purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Dugdale
Tenacity
Davy Crockett
Faculty Entertains for Debt at Auditorium Night
Friday night at the auditorium features a Faculty Entertain ment with all teachers performing. The event aims to wipe out a long standing debt. General admission is 25 cents and reserved seats 35 cents. Tickets available at Mann Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mann Drug Co
Weather Hog Enthusiast John Welbern Seeks Spring
John Welbern of Thomasville Rt. 1 expresses strong belief in groundhog folklore and notes optimism for nicer weather after Groundhog Day. He remains a devoted enthusiast as forecasts shift with the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Welbern
Thomasville
Personal and Local News Skims Community Happenings
Mr and Mrs J D Gordon attend ed the box party at Welch school house Wednesday night. Rev D R Williamson of Henderson addressed Junior Order members Thursday night in East Commerce hall. Rev W H Townsend has lagrippe. Alf Moffitt buys spring millinery for his store. War Dept considers closing Camp Greene due to mud. Major L C Sinclair and B P O Ellis visited Salisbury. J Elwood Cox returned from St Petersburg Florida. H A Garrett visited Greensboro and Elon College. Lincoln's birthday not widely observed. Patrolmen killed a muskrat on the street. Mrs A W Bagley visited her parents in High Point. Andrew Lindsay returned to Camp Jackson. Gilmer Bros clerks toured Winston for spring stock. Pleasant spring weather noted after deep cold. Two freight cars derailed near Myrtle Desk Co. delaying traffic. Dickens-John died at 815 Park Street. Surviving widow and eight children. Funeral Saturday. Oakwood interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Gordon
Welch School House
High Point
D. R. Williamson
Henderson
East Commerce Street
W. H. Townsend
Alf. Moffitt
War Department
Camp Greene
Charlotte
St. Valentine's Day
L. C. Sinclair
B. P. O. Ellis
Salisbury
J. Elwood Cox
St. Petersburg
Fla
H.A. Garrett
M. P. Children’s Home
Greensboro
Elon College
Lincoln
Allen
Skiff
A. W. Bagley
Myrtle Desk Co
Dickens — John
Park Street
O. L. Ruth
Wail
Green Street Baptist Church
Oakwood
Merchants Debate Food Administration Curtailment
A Merchants Association meeting at the Confederate Veterans hall discussed cooperating with the United States Food Administration. Topics included one daily delivery, hoarding penalties, and substituting flour. officials urged patriotic cooperation to reduce prices and curb excess flour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants’ Association
Confederate Veterans’ Hall
J. A. Clarke
Carter Dalton
Eli K. Ingram
C. Dunbar
Preslensk
United Merchants’ Association
Over the Top Patriotic Serial to Start in The Review
A four month subscription costs 50 cents. The patriotic serial titled Over the Top will begin February 28 and run for 11 weeks in The Review, inviting every reader to subscribe to receive the full story.
Mayor Ragan Seeks Magistrate to Perform Impromptu Ceremony
Mayor Ragan said he has a marriage license and will find a magistrate to wed a couple. A recent court session saw a Black couple persuaded by a lecture to marry, securing the binding papers with the groom paying only for the license, magistrate serving without pay.
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Ragan
Local ads highlight furniture, hardware and millinery bargains
Welborn Furniture Co offers low rent and operating costs delivering big values under manager Jake Welborn. Gilmer's Specialty Store features 12 items of interest and promotes trade. Efird's upbeat shoppers space to note tips. Swift's Red Steer fertilizer sold by Sheloff and Beeson Hardware. Mrs R L Loflin sourcing millinery on northern markets. Grand Lodge of North Carolina A F and A M issues patriotic appeal in lodge ad. Farmers urged to buy fertilizers now for season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Welborn Furniture Co
Jake Welborn
Ad. Gilmer's
Gilmer's
Grand Lodge of
North Carolina
A.F
A. M
Efird’s
Swift
Red Steer
Sheloff and Beeson Hardware Companies
R. L. Loflin
Pretty Military Wedding At M P Church
Lieutenant Benjamin Moore wed Miss Louise Reitzel at M P church on Saturday afternoon. Rev A G Dixon and Rev George R Brown officiated. After the ceremony the couple left on No 35 for Camp Wadsworth where Moore is stationed. The bride and groom hail from local families and were warmly welcomed by friends.
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North Main Street
M. P
Benjamin Moore
Louise Reitzel
A. G. Dixon
George R. Brown
Camp Wadsworth
Lt. Moore
J. R. Reitzel
B. E. Moore
Farmer-Preacher in Greensboro Held for Mental State
N M Bales, a 58 year old farmer near Jamestown, is jailed in Greensboro awaiting admission to the state hospital after a religion driven breakdown. He claimed prophetic visions and believed God ordained him to set the world right. He killed his dog Kaiser to end the war and attempted to kill his family before neighbors stopped him. He preached at Bales' Chapel which he founded and follows several creeds including Wesleyan Methodist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. M. Bales
Jamestown
Greensboro
Bales
Bales’ Chapel
Restrictions on Sale of Dynamite License Rules
Restrictions on dynamite sales require a license from a responsible person A M Idol appointed as the agent for this district vendors and consumers must obtain license before purchasing dynamite and call on Idol to secure it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Idol
Deserter Arrested Near 11300x Street
Otis Woods a white man was arrested Friday by Deputy Sheriff Wagoner as a deserter from the United States army. He was jailed awaiting delivery to the nearest army camp. A reward of 50 dollars is noted as worthwhile based on the officer Mungo’s account at Concord and Charlotte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Woods
Wagoner
United States Army
Ile
Mungo
Concord
Ed Mungo
Charlotte
Beloved Quaker Dead Alpheus L Mendenhall
Alpheus L Mendenhall died at his Deep River home Sunday in his 77th year He was a well known Friend He leaves four children Prof E P Mendenhall superintendent of Morehead City schools Mrs S H Mendenhall J S Mendenhall of Williams California and R M Mendenhall of Sacramento California Funeral services were held Monday at Deep River Church conducted by Rev Walter White with assistance from Leslie Barrett and interment followed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpheus L. Mendenhall
Deep River Section
E. P. Mendenhall
Morehead City
S. H. Mendenhall
This City
J. S. Mendenhall
Williams
California
R. M. Mendenhall
Sacramento
Deep River Church
Walter White
Leslie Barrett
Death of Aged Citizen Clem L Moon at 82
Clem L Moon died Saturday at his English street home after a long cancer illness. An 82 year old High Point resident for 40 years he leaves widow and three children Mrs D T Marable John W Moon and Fred Moon. Funeral at his home Monday 10 30 conducted by Pastor G T Rowe Rev J A Cute. Interment Oakwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clem L. Moon
English Street
High Point
D. T. Marable
Winston
John W. Moon
Fred Moon
Richmond
Wesley Memorial M. E. Church
G. T Rowe
J. A.cute
Oakwi
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. H. Dugdale
F.C. Carter
Thos. S. Allen
Ganhe
High Point Township
Food Administration
Middle West
Chicago
J. W. Harris
Palm Beach
Salvation Army
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