Virginia Gubernatorial Race Hinges on Liquor Question
In Virginia the Democratic primaries for governor loom with the liquor issue as the pivotal factor. Ellyson and Pollard back prohibition, while Davis opposes it. wets show strength among farmers and anti‑organization voters, complicating the three‑way contest for the gubernatorial nomination.
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Richmond
Virginia
J. Taylor Ellyson
John Garland Pollard
The
Commonwealth
Westmoreland Davis
Doan County
Lou
Ellyson
Pollard
Davis
Old Dominion
Democratic Party
Mr. Davis
Savings Banks See Deposits Surpass Withdrawals in Paris
Paris reports savings banks show deposits exceeding withdrawals with depositors’ balances up more than seventy million francs since January.
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Paris
Mercy Cure Praised by A. M. Hunencker in Bogue Chitto
A. M. Hunencker of Bogue Chitto Mississippi reports relief from rheumatism kidney and bladder trouble and other ailments after using Foley Kidney Pills. The testimonial highlights improved kidney function and overall well being.
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A. M. Hunencker
Bogue Chitto
Miss
Foley
Everett Made Captain of Automobile Squadron
Maxton August 6 Rev E L Siler returns from Montreal where his family summers. WG Everett of Oglethorpe has received a commission as captain of an auto squadron and will spend six weeks in Detroit auto factories before being sent to France. The piece also notes local residents returning from Montreat and melon market observations for the season.
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Montreat
H. G. Hill
Hattie M.bryde
Hazel Morrison
Harriet Morrison
Bessie McLean
Robert Croom, Jr
A. Bascom Croom
Witthington
Third Regiment to Enter Into the Federal Service
Durham August 6 The third regiment North Carolina infantry will Sunday join the regular United States army as ordered by war department officials Colonel Sidney W Minor notified captains of each company to authorize the change The regiment will take orders from Major General Leonard Wood at Charleston S C Reports show Durham crime declined in July with 62 fewer cases than June per Post Chief J R Pendergrast
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Durham
North Carolina Infantry
United States Army
Sidney W. Minor
War Department
Minor
Leonard Wood
Charleston
S.C
J. R. Pendergrast
Indians Join Infantry Company at Asheville
Asheville August 6 Five more full blooded Indians from Cherokee county enlisted in company F first North Carolina infantry bringing the aborigines in the company to seven Utt Crow an Indian soldier aided by a companion recruited and was made a caporal for his efforts Crow left for Cherokee county with the companion to enlist more Indians for the company Captain Ed Jones praised the Indians saying they make splendid soldiers and desires a platoon of 32 Indians in his company
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Asheville
Cherokee County
First
North Carolina Infantry
Utt Crow
Utt
Crow
Ed Jones
Transfer Examination of Ships to Newport News
Great Britain proposes moving the examination of neutral ships bound from southern ports to Europe from Halifax to Norfolk Newport News to ease Canadian port congestion. The state department will seek input from other departments before deciding.
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Newport: News
Washington
Great Britain
New York
Europe
Halifax
Norfolk-Newport News
State Department
Thunderstorm Causes Damage Across Dauv County
A long lasting storm yesterday caused property damage across Dauv county with hail reported in Bresville and crops ruined. Lightning struck a Cascade home of John Lillard, igniting a fire that destroyed the house and contents while the family sheltered at a neighbor’s.
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Bresville
Here
Cascade
John Lillard
Hedes
Food Control Bill Grants President Broad War Powers
Washington reports a wartime food control bill granting the President power to coordinate agencies, set minimum wheat prices, requisition and operate factories and mines, regulate coal prices, and license related activities. It authorizes federal purchase and sale at cost, with penalties for hoarding and speculation, and exempts farmers from certain rules.
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Washington
Wilson
Herbert C. Hoover
House
Senate
Board of Food
Food Administrations
Food Administration
Federal Trade Commission
Concord Company Largest in the First Regiment
Concord news notes that the local militia company in the first regiment, mustered August 1 with 143 men, received congratulations from J T Gardier via King. A letter reports the unit as the largest registered into federal service so far, with Waynesville’s Company H close behind at 155. Hickory’s Company A has not mustered yet. The item references North Carolina infantry. Also mentions Newmarket racing with government allowing specific race days.
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J.T. Gardier
King
Bh. A. Brown
Federal Service
Waynesville
Hickory
Eglovel
North Carolina Infantry
Carglin and Adkin R R Co Schedule July 16 1917
Schedule shows southbound train times and stations for the Carglin and Adkin railroad line starting July 16 1917. It lists eight arrivals and departures with note that times are not guaranteed and includes stations such as High Point Gardontowir High Rock and others with daily and Sunday only services.
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Statiendt
Salen
Aarts
Alexander's Half-Price Remnant Sale Announced
Seasonal goods offered at Alexander's in a half price remnant sale on Friday, Saturday, and Monday. The event runs from morning to early afternoon with a focus on discounted fabric and home items.
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Alexander
Notice of Tax Collector Levy on City Property
Levy on personal property of Clements Cigar Co in High Point North Carolina for 1915 1916 taxes. Five billiard tables racks cues chairs levied to satisfy 26.10 taxes and costs. Sale at City Hall door on August 20 1917 unless taxes and legal costs are paid.
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High Point
North Carolinas
City Hall
D.J. Brooks and Sons
North Carolina
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United States Aero
Aero Division
Council of National Defense
F. R. Everett
Automobile
Americahmulucle Company
Big Business-Man
Cael Te Ath
Concord Company
Newmarket
Eng
Jockey Club
Ed Sheets
Ting
Ike
Br Moe. Bom
Hig Boots
Penton Ivasag
Clements Cigar Co
RC. Bayes
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