Indian Princess Goes Overseas as Y M C A Worker
Princess Galilchi, great granddaughter of Cherokee chief King Cooweeskowee, travels to France to entertain and aid American troops through Y M C A canteen work. Known as Miss Anne Ross, she has lectured, sung, and danced trib al life and helped mediate between Cherokee and white residents of Oklahoma.
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France
United States
Galilchi
Cooweeskowee
C’erokees
Anne Ross
Zolway
Sequoia
Washington, D. C
Oklahoma
French honor for Y M C A leader John R Mott
The French government has named General Secretary John R Mott a Chevalier of the Legion of Honour in recognition of his service with the American Y M C A among French soldiers abroad. The award honors his work and leadership in aiding troops and promoting Allied welfare efforts.
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Legion of Hono
John R. Mott
Dr Mott Receives Legion d’Honneur Honor
Telegraphic dispatch from Washington announces Dr Mott of New York City has been named Chevalier de la Legion d’Honneur by the French government. The National War Work Council under his supervision has run over 1,590 foyers du soldats for Allied troops and to October 1918 had aided nearly eight million donors in Y M C A war work.
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John R. Mott
National War Work Council
Army and Navy
Washington
Y Entertainers Sought for France by the Y M C A
The Y M C A announces a major recruitment drive for women aged 23 to 30 to perform in France with the A E F entertainment program. About 125 entertainers monthly will be needed, with uniforms, insurance, travel paid, and $150 monthly living expenses in France. Recruiting offices across the country, including W C King in Atlanta, handle applications.
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National War Work Council
France
Pershing
Kelly
Army
Y” Entertainment Bureau
Paris
Germany
Army of Occupation
W. C. King
Peters
Atlanta
Valening Party at Wesley Memorial M E Church
A Friday night Valening party hosted at Mrs. J F Hayden’s home near Wesley Memorial M E Church raised over 80 dollars from a silver offering. Refreshments were served.
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J. F. Hayden
Wesley Memorial
M. E. Church
Delegates Named for Southern Peace Conference in Atlanta
Somble A. BE Tate is listed as a delegate to the Southern Peace Conference to be held in Atlanta from February 28 to March 1, with organizers urging participation and support from allied groups.
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A. BE. Tate
Atlanta
Drink More Water If Kidneys Bother
An old health advert promotes Jad Salts and general hydration to prevent kidney discomfort. It claims uric acid from meat irritates kidneys, causing cloudy urine and nocturnal urination, and urges less meat and regular salting with Jad Salts to restore kidney function.
Guilford County Commissioners Sell Two Tracts in High Point
Judges authorize a public auction of 83 acres in High Point and a 15000 square foot city lot. Sales split into thirds with 2 percent cash discount. bids confirmed by the court. The sale occurs March 20 1919 at 10:30 AM and 3:00 PM. Commissioners E D Steele and C Barnhardt preside.
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Superior Court
Guilford County
North Carolina
Mary F. Welch
J. C. Welch
A. L. Johnson
William A. Johnson
Emily F. Huffines
Thomas Huffines
Edna Cramer
Cora Putney
Essie Stanley Rowe
Ira Stanley
J. Vestal Johnson
Ira Johnson
A. Johnson
High Point Township
O. A. Kirkman
William H. Welch
Andrew Lindsay
High Point
S. Russell
Russell Street
E. D. Steele
C. Barnhardt
Commissioners
Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsement by High Point Resident
A High Point resident, C. W. Cagle of 113 Filbert St, reports strong relief from back and kidney pains after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He says the medicine regulated his kidneys, reduced headaches and dizziness, and eased back pain. Price is 60 cents at dealers. Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo, N Y markets Dean's Kidney Pills.
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Bright
Dean
C. W. Cagle
Filbert St
Doan
Mr. Cagle
Foster-Milburn Co
Msgrs
Buffalo, N. Y
Seeley Truss Expert to Visit Greensboro Guilford Hotel
F. H. Seeley from Chicago and Philadelphia, a noted rupture truss expert, will be at the Guilford Hotel in Greensboro on Thursday February 27. He touts the Spermatic Shield as recovering rupture without surgery in about ten days, with awards in England and Spain and government documents for inspection. Charity cases may be treated free or shown without charge. Business constraints limit other local appearances.
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Seeley
United States
Washington, D. C
P. S
F. H. Seeley
Ely's Cream Balm for Head Cold Relief
An old advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm to relieve head colds and catarrh. It promises instant relief by soothing swollen nasal passages and clearing the head, with claims of fragrant antiseptic action and easy breathing.
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Ely
Doughboys Take Over Historic Resorts in France
American troops enjoy Y M C A leave areas across France from Air les Bains to Cannes and Nice as six to seven centers expand to entertain 60 000 soldiers at a time with army funded travel and hotel costs while officers favor the Riviera clubs and the Cannes Casino as a key retreat.
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Paris
Napoleon III
Edward VII
England
Cannes
Edward
St. Sauveur
Napoleon
Alps
Pyrennes
Brittany
Riviera
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Aix
Divorce Talk Sparks Household Strife in Local Chat
In a fragmentary exchange, Mrs. Gramercy questions solving a servant shortage, Mrs. Parks laments difficulty finding reliable help, and a man reveals plans to divorce as his wife remains silent for months. The dialogue hints at societal chores, leisure, and domestic tensions in a community setting.
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Princess Galibhi
French Honor Y. MC. A. Executive
John P. Mott
Cheyeer
Legion of Honor
Foilus
Mr. Cluggins
Mutual Building & Loan Association
H. W. McCain
M. C. Crowson
Sec. & Treas
Home Banking Company
High Point Perpetual Building & Loan Association
C. M. Hauser
J. W. Harriss
W.A. J. Idol
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