Americans in Germany Say We Hope We’ll Pull Through
A group of 21 American consular officers and wives, leaving Germany via Cadiz to Havana, express waning German war confidence. They describe exhausted manpower, food and material shortages, and a shift from enthusiasm to a struggle for preservation amid ongoing fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Juan
Porto Rico
Germany
Cadiz
Havana
Gerard
Berlin
Wiliam Thomas Fee
Bremen
James C. McNally
Hamburg
Michael J. Hendrick
Plauen
Joseph B. Buck
Bremerhaven
Unite States
United States
Confederate Veterans Meet Voices Civil War to Modern Era
The Confederate veterans gathered Saturday at the local headquarters for a monthly meeting echoing the sixties spirit. Col. Milton and Commander Wood urged readiness to defend the flag. a Washington reunion and pension support were highlighted along with a generous luncheon, gifts, and a large fundraising drive led by W. L. Stamey and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
J. M. Hilliard
Robert Parker
Madge Field
Iris Burrus
Tom Wood
A. M. Idol
J. T. Burrus
Burrus
Col
D. H. Milton
Raleigh
North Carolina
Wood
Herbert Field
Paul Stamey
W. L. Stamey
House of Representatives
Senate
Holderness
German Administrative Continuity in Capetown
Capetown on April 17 reports that despite British occupation of German Southwest Africa, government work continues under German methods. Official forms remain German, documents printed in German, and correspondence conducted in German.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capetown
Close Shoe Factories In Germany
Berlin reports that among 1400 shoe factories in Germany 1070 will be closed this month while the rest come under government control. One hundred will operate to meet army needs and 230 to supply civilians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
No More First Class in Swedish Trains
Stockholm April 17 first class coaches are abolished due to coal shortages. Though profitable, the move allows fewer cars per locomotive and helps conserve Sweden’s dwindling coal stocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Sweden
Modesty and witty exchanges in a Punch Bow note
A brief quotation shows a playful dialogue about modesty and beauty. It contrasts a handsome man’s disagreeableness with a pleasant attitude, featuring characters Penna and Bow in a lighthearted exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penna
Punch Bow
Would You Loan Money Or Insure Your Wife’s Life
The piece urges considering life insurance now to protect a spouse. It contrasts lending to a friend in need with leaving a wife financially exposed if the breadwinner dies unexpectedly, and then directs readers to contact C B Overman to write a policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Overman
Bess A long line of ancestors and Jack Yes
Excerpt hints at a family lineage with a long line of ancestors and a character named Jack acting as the sinker at the end of the line. The fragment suggests a generational or genealogical discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bess
Jack
General Weyler Maintains Dignity In Royal Guard Incident
Madrid recounts how General Weyler, captain general of Cuba, demanded a salute from a royal guard sentinel during a royal audience. The sentinel reported the act, the captain of the royal guards opposed saluting outsiders, and the minister of war upheld the soldier in a rare ruling favoring the guard over a captain general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
General Weyler
Cuba
Cervera
Santiago Harbor
Sampson
Schley
Linares
Santiago
Shafter
Leonard Wood
Roosevelt
Blance
Havana
Genral Weyler
Royal Guard
Royal Guards
Issu
Italy War Strain Keeps Cost of Living Low Yet Tough
Rome reports two years into the war that Italy remains the cheapest country among those in the conflict to live in. Government limits on meat and pastry sales drive up scarcity and force reliance on substitutes. diplomats and foreign officials obtain goods directly, while American envoy Thomas Nelson Page seeks U.S. imports to ease shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Italy
Thomas Nelson Page
United States
Rhodes Trust grants leaves for American scholars in war effort
The Rhodes Trust reports that American Rhodes scholars may take three, six or twelve month leaves to join Red Cross and YMCA work during the war year. Seventy six Americans and eighteen colonials have participated at Oxford, and others worked on shorter vacations. German scholarships will be redistributed within the British empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Eng
Rhodes Trust
Rhodes
Red Cross Society
British Empire
Bankers Magazine reports March rise in British stocks
London April 17. The Bankers Magazine for April notes 387 representative securities on the stock exchange gained about 17,000,000 pounds in March. British gilt edged stocks led the advance with home and colonial loans rising, while foreign government stocks and Canadian railways were strong. American railways show dull tendency after fluctuations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bankers Magazine
Stock Exchange
Resolutions on Death of Brother Hoffman at Lodge
The High Point B P O E Lodge No 1155 records as resolutions the death of Joseph F Hoffman a loyal lodge member. They praise his manly quiet nature and deep convictions, noting his community ethic and kindness. A copy is sent to the family archives and city papers for publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph F. Hoffman
Hoffman
Interurban Lines Connect High Point Winston Salem and Greensboro
Interurban Motor Lines advertise daily service between High Point and Winston Salem and between High Point and Greensboro with multiple departure times. Tickets available at hotels, red star cars carry passengers, express service claims courteous drivers and bag allowance, with cars stopping anywhere on route and special trips offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Winston-Salem
Greensboro
D. Mi
Spring Florida Excursion to Jacksonville St Petersburg Sarasota and Tampa
Southern Railway issues a special excursion from Greensboro Salisbury and Charlotte to Florida points on April 23 1917. First class low round trip fares listed from North Carolina stations with Pullman sleeping cars and day coaches. Tickets valid seven to ten days with baggage checked and advance Pullman reservations urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Jacksonville
ST. Petersburg
Sarasota
Tampa
Fla
Southern Railway System
North Carolina
Pullman
Greensboro
Salisbury
Charlotte
Becca
Concord
Bikin
Gastonia
Ciariot
Waksee Soo Fee Ses
High Point
Lexington
Morganton
Mt. Airy
Ponelpy
Statesville
Thomasville
Winston-Salem
Savannah
Atlanta
Administration Notices From Guilford County Estates
In Guilford County North Carolina notices announce executors and administrators seeking claims and debts owed to the estates of Tillman Shaw and W L Armstrong. Creditors must file by February 6 1918 for Shaw and March 30 1918 for Armstrong. Debtors should pay promptly to the attorneys or administrators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guilford County
N. C
T. W. Albertson
W. L. Armstrong
North Carolina
High Point
Nancy F. Armstrong
Also Mentioned on This Page
Srny
Land Committee
Cal
James Sprant
Cape Fear
Sprant
W. G. Shipman
J. Ed. Kirkman
Robert Morrow
Bascom Hoskins
Iris Furrus
Mdge Field
Lucile Sherrod
Dorothy Wood
Catherine Pickard
Mesdames R. B. Terry
Ctizen
Enterprise and Review
Pvairons Committee
Headquarers
Dr. N. Tate
F. N. Tate
J. W. Harriss
J. Elwood Cox
C.D. Smith
J. H. Adams
W. R. Marsh
Dr. Dred Peacock
John Little
G.T. Wood, and Co
H. ©. Lewis
Hiatt
G. A. Matton
W. T. Parker
J. J. Farris
W. L. Jackson
C. S. Grayson
Walter Royal
W. B. Thomas
Joe Levine
Dr. Liamlip
Spain
United United States
Land of Sunshine
Mame—“T
Percy
Carolina & Yadkin River
Gordontown
Denton
Eee
High Point, N. C
Winston Salem
High Point Ly
Winston Elwood Zinzendorf
Winston
Elkin
Wilkesboro
High Point Greensoro Line
High Point Elwood Hotel
Guilford Hotel
Interurban Motor Lines
C. A. Kirkman, Sec. and
Treas
New York Life Insurance
F. A. Ogburn
Bank of Commerce
D. Hall Crews Architect
Masonic Temple
Winston-Salem, N. C
S. E. Burghss
Southern
Joseph Dreayer
Broad St
J. W. Paschael
Thacker’s
Paschael
V.W. Idol & Company
V. W. Idol & Company
Opportunity
Money
Our Savings Department
Wescott Roberson
W. C. Idol
J. E. Shaw
Wks
Tillman Shaw
Jarrett
North State
North State Telephone Company
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!