Examinations Set for Sixty-Four Men Tomorrow
The local board schedules 64 men to appear for physical examinations at the post office building tomorrow. White men morning, negroes afternoon, with 131 through 14 ranges and multiple named individuals listed for appointment. Examinations continue next week to fill the 89 local quota and determine exemptions.
British Drive for Recruits Begins
A Washington Star excerpt recalls wartime contracting satire about greed and honesty in war deals. A New York contractor boasts of "no palms or grease" in contracts and tells of a buyer who profits from shoes despite losses due to commissions.
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New York
Washington Star
War wage realignment to cover navy yards and arsenals
A joint committee of the War Navy and Labor departments will realign wage schedules across navy yards arsenals and other government plants. Officials will report on labor conditions and workers will have a chance to file concerns. The panel comprises Assistant Secretary Roosevelt of the Navy Walter Lippmann of the War Department and William Blackmon of the Labor Department.
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Washington
Navy
War, Navy and
Labor Departments
Roosevelt
The
Avy
Walter Lippman
War Department
Wiliam Blackmon
Labor Department
Canteens for Americans Similar to British Canteens
London reports James Duncan Miller asked in the House about American canteens for troops in France and Algeria and whether non alcoholic beverages were available. James Ian McPherson replied the canteens are similar to those for British troops with no objections from American authorities to similar setups in France.
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London
James Duncan Miler
Lanarkshire
House of Commons
James Ian McPherson
War Office
France
English officer proves alive after mistaken death
An English officer, once reported killed in action, returns from the front to cash a check at his bank. The clerk doubts and seeks advice, declaring the signature valid but insisting the man must prove he is alive, saying, You are dead, you see. The officer protests, explaining he is indeed alive. London Answers.
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London
High Visibility in Asheville Street Scene
Mrs Brown, noted for her size and timidity in heavy traffic, halted a policeman asking if he could see her across the street. The officer replied he could see her for half a block. The judge quips that no man is too poor to move from Asheville if unhappy.
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Asheville
Public Auction Lands in Three Counties Scheduled
Pursuant to a Superior Court decree in Randolph County North Carolina the Greensboro Loan and Trust Co as Executor of the Last Will and Testament of KR Cox announces a public sale of valuable lands located across three counties. The action is directed by the court under a structured probate and foreclosure process. Details of parcels and bidding procedures will be provided by the executor and local notices.
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Sarah E. Cox
O. R. Cox
Randolph County
Asheboro
N. C
Depot Street
High Point, Randleman, Asheboro and Southern Railroad Company
J. S
W. P. Lewis
Bank
Hardware
Bank and Hardware
S. and W. P. Lewis
North Street
Ficc and Caviness
Finch and Daviness
Beginyang
McCrary-Redding Hardware Company
Said Street
Said
High Point, Randleman and Southern Railroad
Fisher Ave
Hoover Street
Arthur Ross
Win
Franklinville
Ashebore
Cherry Street
Rush Street
A. A. Spencer
Office of the Register of Deeds
N.C
A. S. Foust
Hartwell Bird
Cedar Falls
Deep River
Cape Fear
the Register of Deeds
Greensboro Loan and Trust Co
First National Bank of
Thomasville
Dixie Fire Insurance Co
Bank of Randolph
J. M. Sechrest
Chippendale Road
Liberty Street
George T. Penny
Lierty Street
June A. Johnson
C. E
Office of Register of Deeds
Davidson County
Henry Rapp
Bard Lumler and Mig. Co
Hamby’s Creek
Southern Railway Co
Pickerstick
W. P. Pickett
High Point
N. Y
W. C. Hammer
J A. Spence
King and Kimball
Atorneys
Greensboro
Greensboro, Loan & Trust CO
J. W. Fry
Superior Court
Ramdolph Country
North Carolina
KR. Cox
Guilford County Sealed Bids For Courthouse Jail Work
Guilford County commissioners invite sealed bids for construction heating plumbing elevator and jail equipment for a new courthouse and jail at Keensboro North Carolina bids due August 21 1917 at 10 am. Each bid must include a certified check for the bid amount with drawings and specs available from architect Harry Barton Greensboro deposit of 25 required as good faith. Right to reject any or all bids reserved. July 20 1917 W C Boren chairman.
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Board of County Commissioners
Guilford County
N. C
Witding
Keensboro
Aod
Harry Barton
Greensboro
K. C
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Shelton
Oscar Paul
Rule
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Lee Street
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Frank M
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G. M. MacSwiney
20Th Hussars
Elizabeth Ward
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J. W. Jolly
W. S. Skeens
Cemetery Street
Phyllis Bald
Asheboro Land and Trust Co
High Point, Rancheman, Asheboro, and Southern Railroad Co
Bank of Randolph County
Brockett Ave
Tate Ave
Price Street
No. 14
J. M. Sechrest Division
Ficer
Southern Railway Company
Southern Railway
Bally
Chero-Cola
W. C. Boren
Board County Commissioners
Sisson Motor Supply Co