HITTING THE BULLS EYE FOR PATRIOTISM AND WAR TRAINING
An article urges Americans to hit the bull's eye in war preparedness stressing rifle handling at training camps. It praises discipline under Uncle Sam, notes proper stance and sight alignment, and warns against poor shooting while highlighting hospitals and medical care for wounded soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Dugdale
Dewey
Mazilla
Schley
Cuba
Washington
Yorktown
Europe
Uncle Sam
Brieg
A&co
U.S.A
Sam
Carroll
Hit the Bull's Eye: Allied Training and Surgical Lessons
A French expert shows American surgeons a septic solution procedure using a hose to remove shrapnel, while the great surgeon emphasizes cleansing wounds and letting nature heal. The piece praises Uncle Sam’s efforts to hit the bull's eye through training camps naval target practice and Allied cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cialist
France
Uncle Sam
Hotel man and woman jailed for disorderly house
Eugene Lanier a Belle Vue Hotel proprietor received 30 days in the work house for keeping a disorderly house. Clara Dean, a white woman boarder, also got 30 days in the work house. Both appealed. Lanier posted a $250 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Lanier
Bellevue Hotel
Recorder’s Court
Clara Dean
Lanier
Improved Pool Room At Holder Moser Bar
The pew pool room behind Holder Moser Co on North Main Street features the latest pool tables with return ball systems. Walls showcase fine Swiss scene reproductions from oil paintings, creating a pleasing effect. The room is new, stylish, and already attracting strong patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holder- Moser & Co
North Main Street
New Mantel Factory Promises Growth on Commerce Street
P. A. Thomas operates a three story mantel factory on Commerce Street with an office and store furniture area. The factory measures 45 by 125 feet and is reported to have strong business prospects. The equipment includes a mantel shop and related fixtures for production.
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P. A. Thomas
Commerce Street
Car
Shifter Engine Catches Fire Damaging Steam Engine
Early Sunday the shifting engine No 1676 near High Point Furniture Co plant caught fire and suffered heavy woodwork loss and damaged gauges and appliances. Firemen arrived and fought the blaze as flames spread from a draft opened door increasing the damage, with losses estimated in the hundreds.
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High Point Furniture Co
Auxiliary Organized at Morris Chapel M. E. Church
An auxiliary of the Red Cross was organized Sunday afternoon at Morris' Chapel M. E. church, colored, with Rev. G. T. Rowe and Miss Clara Cox assisting. About 100 Black attendees joined. Dr. G. A. Gerran was named chairman, Carrie Davis vice-chairman, and Prof. E. E. Curtright secretary and treasurer.
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The
Red Cross
Morris’ Chapel
M. E. Church
G. T. Rowe
Clara Cox
G. A. Gerran
Carrie Davis
E. E. Curtright
Treas
Building and Loan Opens New Series in High Point
The Mutual Building and Loan Association launches a new series August 15 offering a strong path to home ownership or saving. The Building and Loans of High Point have aided many families and the city, turning rent into equity and bringing peace of mind. Secretary Crowsom invites readers to join and buy several shares at once.
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Mutual Building and Loan Association
High Point
Crowsom
the Mutual
The
Mutual
Shoe Sale Cut Prices On All Footwear
H.A. Moffitt advertises a shoe sale with all pairs priced at 2.50 for $3.50 and $3 shoes. White ladies slippers drop to 1.50 and 1. Rubber sole slippers offered at 75 cents.
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H.A. Moffitt
Review Gives Full Draft Registration List This Week
The Review presents an extraordinary feature showing the entire 10 500 draft numbers for the United States registered on June 1 Sth. Each number reflects 43 000 people per district, with identical numbers across districts. The list, a syndicate feature, is preserved as a lasting record for current and future generations.
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Big
Little
United States
An Appeal for the Roads in Guilford County
A local writer urges Guilford County to preserve and protect public roads. He praises roadbuilding and upkeep, laments dumping and damage in ditches, and asks officials to enforce laws to punishing violators. He signs as J. W Fours urging collective action by residents.
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G Ford
Guilford
Fens
J. W Fours
Local court case and small town notices mix of events
Mollie Crawford a white woman from Ran county faced Recorder Austin on theft charges for a $70 diamond ring and $75 cash from Curtis Wel born in June 1916. She was held to $590 bond for the next term. Also reports include a jail expansion idea, infant death, visits, license plates, wartime drills, firemen trip, Baptist association, draft concerns, social visits, a marriage, a promotion in Pan ama City, and a large sale by H Harris and Bro running 15 days.
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Mollie Crawford
J. B. Wardell
Kennnedy Street
A. B. Horney
Morehead City
W. H. Long
W. W. “Arrington
David T. Yow
T. W. Stoner
John Leonard
R. V. Curtis
Piedmont Baptist Association
James A. Clark
Green Street Baptist Church
United States
France
Germany
Harry Gamble
Ruth
Helen
Richmond
W. L. Stamey
Gamble
W L. Stamey
W. L. Smith
M. A. Smith
Alex Smith
J. R. Long
South Main
Emma Redmond
Spray
Will Hayworth
H. H. Robbins
Main Street
M. E. Church
Matton
H. Harris & Bro
Doings of City Council in Bond Financed Improvements
Tuesday night the city council approved nearly 500 thousand dollars in bond issues for current and future improvements. A bond expert outlined costs over eleven years with ten years for property owners to pay, funded by taxes if needed. Other items included street work, water boil advisory, gas sterilizing tank, and a new underground gasoline reservoir. The council also named the Board of Health and set contractors to sample Centennial avenue work.
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Centennial
Washington Streets
Centennial Avenue
Washington Street
East Washington Street
Southern Harness Co
North Main Street
Death of Mrs James C. Martin at High Point home
Aged Mrs James C. Martin died at her daughter Mrs J P Redding's home on West Broad Street after residing in High Point since 71875. Born August 21 1829 in Milton Connecticut she leaves one child Mrs J P Redding. Funeral services are set for tomorrow at 4 PM with Archdeacon Hardin of Salisbury and Rev G T Rowe officiating. interment in Oak Hill Cemetery.
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James C. Martin
J. P Redding
W. Broad St
Milton
Conn
High Point
J. P. Redding
Archdeacon Hardin
Salisbury
G. T. Rowe
Martin
J. W. Harris
H.C. Pitts
A. J. Owen
J. H. Petty
ET. Parker
Oakwile
Infant Shoes Sale and Dress Goods Offer
An advertisement from H. A. Moffitt promotes a sale featuring children slippers at 48 cents per pair from 75 cents to a dollar, dress ginghams at 12 percent and 15 cents per yard, and 75 cent gingham dresses in white for 39 cents.
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H. A. Moffitt
Colored lawns sale and light-dimming crackdown report
Advert shows colored lawns on sale and cheap hats at H. A. Moffitt. Citizens on Greensboro road largely ignored the state injunction to dim headlights Sunday night. Officials threaten full number printing next time and urge safety first. Red Cross campaign for funds begins tomorrow with volunteers urging donations.
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Greensboro
Red Cross
Edwin J Justice Dead Prominent North Carolina Lawyer Politician
Edwin J Justice a noted North Carolina lawyer and statesman died suddenly in San Francisco. He served as government representative in recovering valuable oil lands valued around a billion dollars. Native of Rutherfordton he began his rise in Marion and Greensboro before fame. His remains likely to be returned to North Carolina for interment.
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Edwin J. Justice
San Francisco
North Carolina
Rutherfordton
Greensboro
Marion
Soldier Boys Ready to Move to Camp Greenville
Company M prepares to move to the camp in Greenville South Carolina around August 5th. The unit seeks full manpower and urges eligible men to enlist or remain with home folks. Promotions include First Lieutenant James W Welch to captain with Chas Kephart Franz Nelson and others holding junior ranks. The text lists sergeants corporals cooks buglers and support staff, noting the company will live on full pay from now on until further notice.
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Greenville
S. C
James W. Welch
Chas. Kephart
Franz C. Nelson
Selective draft numbers drawn in Washington latest event
The Review reports the Washington drawing of selective draft numbers for the army, highlighting strong public interest in registration and potential war. The issue includes the exact numbers drawn, with expectation that those called may come from the first two thousand numbers.
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Washington
n_times
Suim
Millinery Sale Offers Hats At Half Price
H A Moffitt advertises a sale of ladies and children's trimmed hats at one half price with many hats available for less than half price and the store selling everything cheap.
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H. A. Moffitt
Good Woman Dead Mary C Thacker Dies After Illness Near City
Mrs Mary C Thacker wife of C H Thacker died Sunday morning at her home four miles northeast of the city after a lingering illness. She was 67 and survived by husband three sons and three daughters all of this city. The remains were taken to Milton and funeral services were held at New Hope church the following morning conducted by Rev J H Earnhardt.
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Mary C
C. H. Thacker
C H. Thacker
Messrs. W. Marshall
J. W. Thacker
High Point
W. B. Thacker
Greensboro
Lula Thacker
W. Folwell
Ruth
J A Clinard Announces Big Reduction Sale
J A Clinard promotes a big reduction sale starting yesterday with staple goods offered at large savings. Water damaged items and dress ginghams mull bleaching and sheetings priced at 10c. He notes rising costs and urges shoppers to act now.
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J. A. Clinard
Mr. Clinard
Thrift Education Committee Plans Curriculum Overhaul
New York reports radical changes in American schooling aimed at teaching thrift. The Thrift Education Committee of the National Education Association says textbooks will be rewritten to include studies of business leaders like James J. Hill Marshall Field and John Wanamaker.
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New York
America
Thrift Education Committee
National Education Association
James J. Hill
Marshall Field
John Wannamaker
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N. C
Fred N. Tate
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Board OF Health
Ragan
Drs. H.W. McCain
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T.M Stanton
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W. L. Jackson
Ed Justice
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