Immigration wave warned by Gompers after war ends
Samuel Gompers predicts a postwar influx of European immigrants, including disabled and destitute individuals, as governments seek to offload war wreckage. He argues the United States must refuse to become an almshouse and hospital for Europe while preserving its vigor and asylum traditions. News figures urge cautious policy toward transatlantic migration and ship line activity.
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Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Europe
trans-Atlantic
United States
Immigration Debates on Barred Entry and Reform
Officials argue for tougher immigration laws to keep out defectives and protect national strength. They note 33 000 debarred and 4 600 deported from 1 218 000 in 1914 and urge stricter enforcement before new arrivals by sea. The emphasis is on screening abroad rather than at port.
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America
Religion is the way you live it in Guilford County
In a Piedmont Guilford County letter, Guy Sharp argues religion is shown by daily actions not words. He recalls church revivals and neighborly quarrels sparked by real life conduct, noting some mix of churchgoers and grocery buyers share a practical creed.
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Europe
China
Japan
Cuba
United States
Sam Jones
Sam
Guy Sharp
Piedmont
Guilford County
December Tops Guilford County Marriage Licenses Record
December set a county record with 122 marriage licenses issued by Register Rankin. Officials note never before had so many couples wed in Guilford County in a single month.
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Guilford County
Office of Register of Deeds
Rankin
Administratrix Notices for Joel and Mary Mitchell
Martha L. Mitchell administratrix of the estates of Joel and Mary Mitchell requests all creditors to present verified claims by January 6, 1917 at Town of Jamestown NC or D H Parsons attorney High Point NC. Debtors urged to settle promptly. This January 1916 notices initials MARTHA L MITCHELL and D H PARSONS.
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Joel Mitchell
Mary Mitchell
Guilford
North Carolina
Jamestown
N. C
D. H. Parsons
High Point
Martha L. Mitchell
Joel and
Bank Sees Record Year and Expands Capital
A bank reports a successful year with increased deposits and earnings, announcing paid in capital of 100000 and total assets over 400000. It invites patrons to open accounts and promote its ready money club with three saving classes A B and C earning 4 percent interest compounded quarterly.
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Ready Money
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V. L. Stamey
the Review
Broad Street
Pines
Groceryman’s
Bank of
O. E. Kearns
Prest
J. H. Adams
A. M. Raabros
H. A. Millis
G. A. Pollock, Jr
Asst
Ing Drug Co
Roexall
Hote Richmond
Richmond
Dugdale Plumbing Company
Thacker’s Shoe Department
Thacker
Sanitary Pressing Department
Baltimore
Thackers
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