Guilford County War Savings Drive Praised By Officials
County education chief Thomas R Foust heads the Guilford war savings effort praising progress despite harsh December weather. Leaders from Republican and Democratic parties urged precinct committee men to mobilize communities in Jamestown Oak Ridge High Point Greensboro and other townships to buy stamps.
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Foust
High Point Township
Ood
Jamestown
Oak Ridge
Pleasant Garden
Monticello
High Point
Deep River
State Normal and Industrial College
Morehead
Sumner
Friendship
Alamance County
J. H. Joyner
F. P. Hobgood
Greensboro
Hobgood
United States
Guilford County
Guilford Vonmty
America
Evers
Germany
Tihos R. Foust
War Savings Committee
Fp Eandley
Republican Party
Chas, A. Hines
Democratic Party
Government to Launch 10 Million Scheme for Flax in Ireland
Belfast report states the British government plans a ten million program to boost flax cultivation in Ireland to support airplane wing production. Experts warn current flax output will fall short of needs. Farmers may receive subsidies while the state seeks land in mid Ireland and south for cultivation and seed shortages prompt use of Canadian seed.
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Belfast
Ireland
American Black List Reaches Into Mexico
Mexico City on February 11 reports that the American black list has shaken certain businesses in Mexico like a commercial tornado. A French businessman with six relatives in the trenches appeared on the first list but errors are quickly corrected through the capital's regations.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Kansas
Denbigh Labels Peace Factions in War Aims Debate
Lord Denbigh criticizes pacifists as class Z and divides them into Z1 ignorants Z2 petty profiteers and Z3 enemy agents in pay of Germany while commenting on pre mature peace dangers. The Enterprise distributed to nearly every city family as reported by Mr. Merchant.
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London
Germany
Lord Denbigh
Mr. Merchant
Marshal Joffre Seeks Seat on French Academy
Paris reports Marshal Joffre has officially announced his candidacy for the seat of the late Jules Claretie at the French Academy. Friends note his military fame may overshadow his literary works though a 1895 Paris volume and a Madagascar study exist. successors may urge him to publish reminiscences.
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Paris
Med
Marshal Joffre
Jules Clarette
Marne
Jules Clartie
Joffere
Marshal Jofre
France
Vilars
d’Estrees
Duke
Richelieu
Belle-Isle
Beauvau
Joffre
Timbouctou
Madagascar
Gulls Save Steamer From Floating Mine
The steamer’s captain recounted near an English port how five gulls perched on a dark object ahead indicated a floating mine. A gull sat on each of the mine’s five prongs, prompting the crew to alter course just in time and avert catastrophe.
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London
Great Bell Tolls Funeral in Amsterdam
The great bell of Sologne Cathedral Maria Joriosa was rung for the last time on New Year’s Eve. Its multiton metal will be used for war purposes. The bell’s first ringing occurred on William J’s birthday March 22 1977. It was cast from French guns captured in 1870 71.
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Amsterdam
Sologne
Maria (Joriosa
William J
Catastrophe Strikes Waterford Sea Coast Fifty Saints of Loss
Waterford mourns after the greatest disaster in thirty years. Seventy men were lost at sea from two steamers that sailed from an English port and vanished. Four hundred women and children face destitution, prompting nationwide relief funds.
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Waterford
Waerford
Skirts Drive Demand for Silks Stripes and Plaids
Separated skirts are popular along with staple numbers says the dry goods economist. Silks and satins show vogue with strong demand for stripes checks and plaids. Foulard and crepe de Chine skirts favored moderately while medium priced skirts appear in poplins serges gabardines and tricotines. Checked and striped worsteds and woolens sell readily.
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Dry Goods
Far Reaching Food Order Bans Wheat Flour Substitutes
Government order limits flour sales to 70 percent of normal by forcing use of cereal substitutes. Corn meal, oats, rice, barley, milo, and other named substitutes may be sold with flour only if edible and for human use. Retailers urged good faith and to avoid profiteering while substitutions remain plentiful.
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Raleigh
Order of the
Food Administration
Wilson
Fuel Administration
The
God
Flour Sale Rule Upsets Farmers With Home Ground Corn
A Raleigh complaint objects to the Food Administration order restricting flour sales to only be made with cereal substitutes. Farmers who grind their own corn into meal must still buy equal amounts of corn meal or substitute when purchasing flour. Retailers must buy cereal substitutes from a single source for every pound of flour, with no exceptions possible.
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Raleigh
Order of the Food Administration
Last Day To Get Government Insurance For Camp Men
An NC Council of Defense notice urges men in training camps to secure government insurance by February 12 1918. It highlights a $10 000 policy costing about $6 50 monthly with 57 50 monthly disability payment and 20 years of benefits to dependents upon death. The government backs every policy and the call stresses immediate action.
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W.S. Wilson
North Carolina Council of Defense
Husb
High Point Housewife Recovered After Remedy Trial
A High Point housewife credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for curing her severe stomach and intestinal ailments after a cousin in California sent information. The simple preparation is said to remove mucus and reduce inflammation, with a one dose guarantee or money back from Tart Drug Co.
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California
Mayr
Tart Drug Co
Feeling All Run Down Prompts Foley Pills Testimonial
Somerset Virginia resident Louis Buckner writes of relief from backache rheumatic pains and sleep disturbance after using Foley Kidney Fills and Moley's Honey and Tar Compound. The ad touts fast Mann Drug Co. service and a mail order trial offer from Foley and Co. Chicago.
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Louis Buckner
Somerset
Foley
Mann Drug Co
Foley and Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Moley
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Zinzendorf Hotel
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Edwards’ Business College
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