War talk and Japan in the war debate
A skeptical wrap of wartime rhetoric questions journalism ethics and US policy toward Japan. The piece notes President Wilsons moral aims, calls for Japan to send troops to Europe, contrasts American troop deployment with Japans wartime mobilization, and warns of potential future tensions between the two nations. It cites Secretary Daniels and George Creel while critiquing Allied and editorial narratives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
France
Not Government Control in Newsprint Debate
A letter argues against government control of newsprint output in the United States. It warns price fixing should be used without government ownership to prevent censorship and protect smaller papers from crippling costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Censorship Urges Over Printing Burden Prompts Debate
Community editors discuss the burden on publisher to print content and seek policy changes. Officials weigh costs and standards while presses confront rising restrictions and balanced reporting.
Support for W C Jones on the county board
The county section praises W C Jones of High Point for securing 5000 funding to connect Centennial Avenue to the highway. It notes Jones refused to back the courthouse plans but urged an alternative, urging citizens to study the propositions and retain him on the board.
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Board of County Commissioners
W. C. Jones
High
Farmers Interest Draws City and County Readers
A large portion of the issue highlights farming topics with tips for gardeners. The content targets residents citywide and countywide, suggesting broad interest and practical pointers for both farmers and gardeners.
After War Ends the Kid Next Door Plays His Bugle
A lighthearted reflection on peace after Germany’s defeat. The speaker frets about the patriotic neighbor child and his bugle practice as tension eases and daily life returns to routine.
Beans as daily power food for athletes and civilians
Mabell S. C. Smith argues beans provide strong protein and lasting energy for athletes and everyday workers. She catalogs varieties from red kidney to black eyed peas and describes cooking methods that boost nutrition. Pat Haley, former Red Sox catcher, is noted for a fine game with the Athletics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Pat Haley
Red Sox
Athletics
Committee Organization of the Southern Commercial Congress
The executive committee chaired by Oscar S. Straus met July 6 at the Bankers' club. Reports on the Ninth congress were approved, with detailed subcommittee plans for agriculture finance education foreign relations and more. A White House letter favored continued commercial activity during wartime and invitations were issued to leaders and officials for the ninth Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York General Committee
Southern Commercial Congress
Oscar S. Straus
Bankers’ Club
Straus
Maesrs
Chas
H. Sherrill
R. B. van Cortlandt
Wm. Fellowes Morgan
Fred I. Kent
Mr. Strauss
Clarence J. Owens
Congress
Ben Altheimer
Vincent Astor
Geo. Gordon Battle
Wm. S. Bennett
Chas. L. Bernheimer
R. Bertron
Cleveland H. Dodge
W. C. Durant
John Hays Hammond
Arthur M. Harris
Henry W. Hodge
Herbert
Houston
Adolph Lewishon
S. Stanwood Menken
E. H. Center
Wm. R. Willcox
Chas. H. Sherrill
Willard Straight
McCombs
Frank A. Vanderlip
Fred J. Kent
Chas. B. Alexander
James W., Gerard
James A. Farrell
Frederick H. Allen
Fred L. Kent
James W. Gerard
Chas. H
Woodrow Wilson
Duncan U Fletcher
Ood Roads
Straws
United States
National Defence Council
State Defense Councils
Pershing Names Sammy as Soldiers Nickname in Paris
General Pershing favors the nickname Sammy for American soldiers after a July Fourth parade in Paris. He discussed the idea with Marshal Foch and noted Paris crowds showered flowers on the troops. Pershing also received messages from France and spoke of ongoing training and future movements. The piece also mentions the Cleveland Indians’ slump and Eddie Mahan serving with the Marines in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Indiana
Washington
Harrison
Paris
Pershing
Nick
Sammy
Marshall Joffre
France
High Point Meeting Schedule Fragment
The readable text shows a schedule with times 9:00 am 11:30 am and mentions High Point Greensoe Line Ly and High Point Elwood Hotel in Greensboro. C A Kirkman is listed as Secretary and Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Winston-Slem
Greensboro
Winston Salem
High Point Ly
Winston Elwood Zinzendorf
Winston
High Point Greensoe Line Ly
High Point Elwood Hotel
Ned Star
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Asa Biggs
C. M. Brown
Dp. Rawley
North State Southern Bell
N. C
Daniels
Colliers Weekly
New York
Ruth Cruger
Russia
Japan
Committee On Public Information
George Creel
Mr. Hearst
John D Rockefeller
Admiral Gleaves
Ed Britton
Raleigh
Fayetteville
Prise
Wilson
Germany
America
American State Department
Congress of
Giv
Federal Trade Commission
Enue
Jones
Hell
Mabell
S. C. Smith
Captain Jinks of the Horse
Southern Commercial Congress Makes
John Wanamaker
Mr. Wanamaker
Cleveland Indians
Fairlies
Eddie Mahan
Harvard
U. S. Marines
Marines
Max Bones
High Point, N. C
Elkin
Wilkesboro
Mt. Airy
Guilford
C. A. Kirkman
Sec. and
Treas
M. C. Crowson
Tris Speaker
Ty Cobb
Dime Department Store
Steno
F. O. B. Shannon
W. J. Council
Red Springs
Rres
Payne
High Point Motor Co
Russell Street
W. H. Davis
Climax Upholstering Co
Mobile Light and Railroad Co
Mobile
Ala
E. D. Steele
Little Rock Furniture Co
Little Rock
Ark
Western Union
J. AJ Hart Drug Co
Bow
Greenville
L Mater
S. Ltd St
Interprise
J. A. Hart Drug Co
R. E. Andrews
Morris
High Point Morris Plan Company
D. Hall
Masonie
Temple
Winston Salem, N.C
Rexall
Bell
North State
Miss Thomas’ Commercial School
South Main High School
Cates
Thomasville, N. C
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