Wherein to God and Country Our Boys Are Somewhere in France
In a Sunday sermon at First Baptist Church Rev. James A. Clarke spoke to Company M of the First North Carolina regiment and city residents. He linked Psalm 137 to wartime sacrifice, praised the soldiers, urged home front support such as liberty bonds and Red Cross aid, and framed World War I as a battle between democracy and autocracy with America defending liberty.
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James A. Clarke
First Baptist Church
First
North Carolina
France
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Zion
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Jerusalem
Austria
Servia
Europe
Germany
Wilson
Congress
Oklahoma
America
Red Cross Society
Hell
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Nero
Jesus Christ
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Valley Forge
Concord
Cornwallis
Yorktown
Sumter
Petersburg
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King Signs Every Commission
London says King George personally signs every commission for navy and army. The task has occupied him since the war began with officers of over six months’ service still awaiting their commissions after lengthy workload and impact on royal duties.
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London
England
King George
Maryland Draft Law Pushes All Men 18 to 50 Into Work
Maryland moves toward a sweeping draft law to take effect next Monday with a general registration of all able bodied males 18 to 50. Exemptions vanish as those not serving must work for the state counties or cities in industrial or agricultural roles. The aim is to end idling and require everyone to contribute to the common good.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Falworth Girl Fire Fighter Steams Local Engine
In Falworth an English village a girl fire fighter drives the steam fire engine with remarkable skill rivaling veteran colleagues. Her display highlights rising talent in the local fire service.
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Falworth
Hundreds Try to Evade Draft in Philadelphia
Indications that hundreds of industrial workers will file draft exemptions emerged as District Appeal Board No 2 reported at least 600 claims. Officials said many exemptions may be denied without evidence that industry is vital. The final week of physical exams for the national army begins, with district boards ready to certify lists and issue discharge or allow 10 day appeals. Howard Clifton McCall, son of Joseph B. McCall of Philadelphia Electric, is among registrants summoned for examination.
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Philadelphia
Wlnter Willard
District Appeal Board No. 2
Schuylkill
Frankford
Delaware
Willard
Focal
United States
General Crowder
Washington
John Cadwalader
Maine
Joseph T. Batley
National Army
Twenty-third Division
Thirtysecond Street
Woodland Avenue
West Philadelphia
Thirty-eighth Street
Forty-fifth
Market
Pine
Howard Clifton McCall
Joseph B. McCall
Philadelphia Electric Company
Maryland Prohibition Fight Set for Annapolis Next Winter
Baltimore activists report renewed battle plans for prohibition in Maryland with candidates being gathered for the general assembly. The Anti-Saloon League aims for state-wide prohibition by legislation or, failing that, to seal dry counties by banning liquor shipments into them.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Annapolis
Anti-Saloon League
General Assembly
Armed Rural Guards Proposed in Minnesota Plan
Minnesota moves toward an armed rural guard to replace the national guard now in federal service. Sheriff delegates from all 86 counties meet in St Paul to discuss forming automobile squads and minute men ready to assist sheriffs in suppressing disorders.
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St. Paul
Minn
Minnesota
Minnesota Public Safety Commission
Vermont Bar Association holds midsummer meeting in Rutland
Leaders of Vermont legal profession gather in Rutland for a two day session. George B. Young of Montpelier delivers the presidential address and Henry D. Estabrook of New York gives the annual address.
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Rutland
Green Mountain State
Vermont Bar Association
George B. Young
Montpelier
Henry D. Estabrook
New York
Arkansas ginners organize state association in Little Rock
Leading cotton ginners of Arkansas have gathered in Little Rock to perfect a mutual protection organization. The meeting opened today and will conclude its business tomorrow.
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Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas
Wartime Ad Sexes Kidney Ailment Cure Claim
An advertisement from the period promotes Foley Kidney Pills claiming relief from nephritis kidney and adder trouble dizziness and back pain. The note describes sore joints fatigue and languor and urges purchase through Mann Drug.
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A. M
Mann
Local merchants urged to advertise to attract customers
Community leaders warn that neglecting publicity harms business as billions flow to marketing. Merchants who skip advertising may shrink their own shares by reducing legitimate publicity spending and losing customers to rivals. Public messaging emphasizes the link between visibility and growth.
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