United States University proposed in Congress extra session
Proponents urge an extra-session bill to establish a national university in Washington with Uncle Sam as teacher. Senators Sterling and Dillingham lead the campaign to create a great educational center offering varied instruction without regulating state policies. The piece notes youth chair and table production for France and a crackdown on veteran street peddling overseen by Colonel Arthur Woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Congress
Washington City
Sterling
South Dakota
Senate
Dillingham
United States University
Uncle Sam
Farmers oppose Shipping Board plan on war ships
The Farmers National Council with 750000 members protests the Shipping Board proposal to transfer government built ships to private interests at world market price. They urge Congress to authorize a holding company to operate ships, recoup costs, and fund the U S Treasury. They seek fair freight rates for export shipments and cite Morgan shipping gains under government ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers After Shipping Board
Farmer's National Council
Washington
Shipping Board
Congress
U. S. Treasury
Morgan
Shipping Trust
Employment Sunday Promoted Across Churches
May fourth is set as Employment Sunday with churches enlisting to aid the U S Employment Service and Bureaus for Returning Soldiers in placing soldiers and war workers in jobs. Denominations unite with commissions for public support and speaker programs as part of a nationwide employment drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churches of the
U. S. Employment Service
National Catholic War Council
Reconstruction Committee
United States Employment Service
Jewish Welfare Board
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Bureau
Taxpayers Sweep Washington Streets In Self Help Effort
Five hundred residents took brooms to Washington streets after Congress failed to fund cleaning. The citizen effort, hailed as a show of civic pride, aimed to keep the city clean and ready for action and improved reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Washington
Died Friday infant son of Mr and Mrs Howard
Infant child of Mr and Mrs Howard died Friday on Grimes Street and funeral services were held Sunday morning at the residence conducted by Rev J M Hilliard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Infanti Gon
Candidates for Mayor and Councilmen of High Point Ward Race 1919
The notice lists mayoral and council candidate selections for the four wards of High Point North Carolina to be voted May 6 1919. It names D A Stanton as mayor candidate and J W Hedrick A Sherrod W L Stamney F K Ingram C C Muse F P Conrad B S Cummings as council contenders with ward assignments. TheCity Council ordered the election and the schedule also provides passenger train arrivals and departures for High Point with times and routes from Southern Railway and USRA depot office contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Stanton
J. W. Hedrick
A. Sherrod
W. L. Stamney
F. K. Ingram
C.C. Muse
F. P. Conrad B. S. Cummings
High Point
Southern Railroad Lines
Dep
Washington
Birmingham
N. Y.washington
Charlotte
Richmond
Darville
Charlotte Washington
N. Orlean-Brigham
Westminster-Char
Augusta-Charlotte
Atlanta
Atlanta 7:1Lam, H. P. R. A. & S. A. R
Asheboro
United States Railroad Administration
Deeds Not Words Highlight Dean's Kidney Pills Support
High Point residents praise Dean's Kidney Pills for relief from back pain and irregular kidney function. Mrs. A G Burchfield reports dramatic improvement after using the product, with thanks for the cure and recommendation. 60c at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Dean
A. G. Burchfield
Cable St
Foster-Milburn Co
Mfrgs
Buffalo
N.Y
City to Start Work on New Water Plant This Week
City authorities turf the start of construction on the water plant with R G Stewart and Son as contractors for the filter building containing basin external pipelines and pumping station. Expenditure set at 59930 and delays noted. Brown Brothers Nurseries Rochester New York advertised commissions selling trees shrubs perennials roses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
R. G. Stewart and Son
America
Brown Brothers
Rochester
N. Y
Sale of Land Under Mortgage in Guilford County
Public sale of real estate subject to a mortgage held by Lawrence Jones and Ada R. Jones. Property in High Point township, Blair street frontage, lot 13 block A, Ben cini subdivision, Greensboro courthouse door on May 30 1919 at 10:00 am. Proceeds to cover unpaid note and costs. Also notice of watches and clocks repairs unclaimed for three months to be sold after thirty days. STAMEY'S JEWELRY STORE notice dated March 20 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service
Edwards
Stamey Printing House
Stamey
Trispass
Lawrence Jones
Ada R. Jones
Register of Deeds Office
Guilford County
N. C
Greensboro
N.2
High Point Township
Bencini
Blair Street
W.H. B
Lucie A. Jackson
Stamey’s Jewelry Store
Superior Court
North Carolina
Lessie Heath Evans
John H. Evans
Guiford County
M. W. Gant
Bradshaw & Koontz
Guifred County
Earline Roberts
Edgar Roberts
W. Gant
Iuperior Court
Also Mentioned on This Page
High Point Review
North Carolina Press Association
North Main Street
W. L. Stamey
N.C
War Department
France
Sam
Arthur Woods
White House
Agricultural Associations
Chambers of Commerce
Boards of Trade
Post Office Department
Combine
Fou
City OF
J. A. Cox
Alderson
W. Va
Cardus
Stamey’s
N. Main
Thacker's
Hamilton and _ Elgin watches
Stumey’s Jewelry Store
RENI
Lavalliers
Max Bones
Bank of Commerce Bldg
Drs. Stalkey
Stanton-Welch
Beavans
Wachovia Bank & Trust Co
Wescott Roberson
W. C. Idol
Julius O’ Smith
Mgr
Insurance Department
Sect of Honor
Bank of Commerce
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!