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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1918

Page

4

Prophesies and War Echoes From German Press

A Springfield Republican excerpt reprints Heine’s forecast of German power and anti Christ prophecies. It cites German thinkers and leaders, including Kaiser Wilhelm and von Moltke, to illustrate a mindset justifying ruthless warfare and expansion. The piece notes prophetic passages about Europe, religious tension, and the call for national unity amid World War I.

anti-Christ Rome Goethe Heine Vierordt Waiser Wilhelm Tannenberg Goltz Germany Vin Ryies Attila China Lusitania Pastor Baumgarten Cod von ‘Moltke von Gotthers Schmidt

Debate Grows Over Postal Service Investigation Request

A letter from a prominent group urges Congress to investigate the postal service to uncover problems and find a remedy. The reaction from Postmaster General and the president is uncertain, but opposition to the inquiry is anticipated due to concerns over covert aims and disloyalty.

Vastal Service Congress Kutleson Antion

Roosevelt challenged to produce proof in censorship clash

The Met ropolitan Magazine faced a postal ban over a nine day period at the New York post office. The postmaster general did not remove the action, raising fears that local postmasters could curb access to publications and mark dissent as treason.

Metropolitan Roosevelt Metropolitan Magazine New York

Crown Prince Favors Long Range Gun in Flanders

Reports from Flanders claim the Herman crown prince shows strong interest in a long range gun, bombarding Paris from about 60 to 70 miles. He has reportedly fired several shots, following Frederick William’s Verdun experiences, and is willing to take shots at the French from the safer distance the weapon offers.

Flanders Herman Crown Prince Paris Frederick William Verdun

Too Good To Be True Rumor In Senate Push

Senators Bankhead Hardwick and Weeks criticized Burleson in polite language over his remarks opposing government pneumatic tube service purchase. Burleson known for animosity to the press faces questions about his judgment while debate on curbing press access looms. Rumors circulated in Washington that Burleson may resign.

Yestmaster Burleson I Bankhead Murleson Washington Tlat Burlison

Senate Debates War Declarations Against Bulgaria Turkey and Allies

The Senate pressed for possible war declarations against Bulgaria and Turkey along with Germany and Austria, while the administration resisted. A late change forced Mitchson to dispatch Mr. Tansing to explain to the foreign affairs committee why adding foes is not yet expedient, hinting at potential lessons for other issues.

Senate Bulgaria Turkey Germany Austia Mitchson Tansing Senate Committee On Foreign Affairs

Conscription Debate and War Mobilization Echoes

An editorial review argues for universal national service hedged by the draft’s practical limits, praising the soldier’s sacrifice as the nation’s zenith duty while urging compulsory labor mobilization. It notes President Wilson era shifts, tax plans, and wartime unity against profiteers, with Allied strategy and American manpower shaping the war’s near-term outcomes.

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War food outlook cited as France nears end of rationing

Victor Hore, French controller of foods, declares severe food restrictions near conclusion as first American army contingent arrives. He praises French resolve and predicts a better grain and food supply ahead, with restrictions easing if harvests improve despite wartime shortages.

Amercan Victor Hore Noret M. Noret France M. Horet

A Chain of Ships Accelerates U S Shipping Program

A weeklong survey of shipbuilding plants reports Gov. Selibin says four hulls daily will be launched, totaling over 5,000,000 tons per year. The plan stresses high output, larger tonnage ships, and steady deliveries to France to sustain allied food supplies amid ongoing overseas activity.

Berlin Seliwib U Tion France Caychetty Sous

For the Sake Our Great Ideal by Anne Vigginia Albertson

A fragmented poem or essay arguing that wartime unity and the ideal shape a nation must uphold. It praises democracy, law, and the spiritual unity of the people while stressing duty over personal power. Mentions Greece as a source of heroic heritage and the living God as guiding unity.

Almumer Allytt Anne Vigginia Albertson The Vigilantes Napoleon Greece Democrary Demoeraey Fulton Waywide

Who Is Wrong The McAdoo Coal Controversy

Editorial critics allege exgovernment missteps by McAdoo in coal logistics and car allocations fueling fears of winter shortages. Proponents urge swift action to end the dispute, insisting the public fate hinges on correct policy and timely remedies.

Toém Direetor McAdor Pittsburch Dispatch Sian McAdoo Inel Thia Shother

Smoots economic plan urged for postwar recovery

Amid Reconstruction issues a U S Senate figure calls for legislation to shape postwar economic gain. He cites Harland and France as already moving toward similar steps, urging timely action so the nation profits from its wartime efforts and prepares for peace challenges.

Ethae Chicago Harland France Mmig Smooti

Castoria for Infants and Children Uses for Over Thirty Years

A garbled notice discusses a contract related to hauling of cinders for city repairs. It mentions a deal enabling a party to obtain necessary cinders, with references to Baltimore and a seven permission context. The text is partial and unclear about exact actions or deadlines.

Goad to Get Us Immigration Shift in Canada Grain Areas

Canada welcomes large U S immigration to grain producing regions. The Mon Ueal Gazette notes Western settlers are already solidly stocked with machinery stock or cash. They benefited from past tariffs though interrupted briefly by 1844 and 1913 trade acts. The current law puts their products on the free list, which Canada will deny farmers within its borders.

Canada United States Mon Ueal Gazette

Kilkenny Sees Triple Airport Investigations Threaten Fee

Three separate investigations into the aircraft situation at Washington proceed in parallel. The outcome may force a fee regardless of the planes’ fate, signaling uncertain financial implications for aviation policy.

Kilkenny Washington

Fragmentary West Virginia history notes and names

The text compiles scattered historical references from Harrison and neighboring counties in West Virginia, listing early settlements, officials, and local events. It mentions 1794 ties, Clarksburg dwellings, 1911 establishments, ferry origins, governors, landholders, hotels, wagon manufacture, roads, brick buildings, and Odd Fellows lodge history, with many OCR errors.

Wheeling Clarksburg Kingwood Sistersville John J. Jacob West Virginia Andrew Cooper Hampshire County Harison

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