President Wilson Keeps Low Profile Amid War Demands
Washington reports show President Wilson working quietly and intensely, rarely entertaining guests, spending afternoons in the library studying international affairs, and relying on Dr. Cary Grayson for health oversight. He receives few visitors, and his public image remains steady as the nation labors.
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Herbert Corey
Washington
Mr. Wilson
White House
Mr Wilson
Cary Grayson
Wilson
Bogie
Grayson
Legislative Branch
Herbert C. Hoover
American Peeress in War Work
London reports Lady Maidstone, born Margaretta Drexel of Philadelphia, as a leading American peeress engaged in war work. She married Viscount Maidstone in 1910, their family ties link to the Earl of Winchilsea, and her husband serves with the Royal East Kent Yeomanry at the front.
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London
Lady Maidstone
Viscount Maidstone
Margaretta Drexel
Philadelphia
England
Royal East Kent Yeomanry
Earl of
Waterloo
Duke of Wellington
Completing the survey for proposed railroad
Goldsboro June 13 The Virginia Box and Lumber company has nearly finished surveying a railroad from Goldsboro to Swansboro near the Atlantic coast to connect with valuable farming and timber areas. The Roper Lumber company with a line from New Bern to Burgaw will cross Virginia Box and Lumber near Seven Springs. A prior report spoke of a line between Goldsboro and Seven Springs, drawing local interest.
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Goldsboro
Virginia Box and Lumber Company
Swainsboro
Atlantic Coast
Roper Lumber Company
New Bern
War Burgaw
Seven Springs
Submarine Sinks Harold Without Warning, Survivors Say
Survivors testified before a magistrate that a German submarine shelled the Swedish steamer Harold in the North Sea on May 6 without warning and continued firing as lifeboats were launched in heavy seas. The captain and four crew members drowned as the vessel sank.
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Gothenburg
Sweden
London
Harold
North Sea
Property Changes Hands At Newton Building Horses
Newton June 13 Dr J A Young bought the house and lot occupied by R P Michael and family from the A A Shuford heirs and Mrs T R Abernethy for 2050 He now owns the entire block He also notes Ralph Corpening finished home on Ninth street next to J Y Killian’s C M Rowe erecting two neat bungalows on the vacant lot above his store to be finished soon
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Newton
J. A. Young
R. P. Michael
A. A. Shutford
T. R. Abernethy
Poets Decorated for Bravery Highlighted in Europe
In Europe a poet has been decorated for bravery while in this country readers following poets should be honored. The Wilmington Journal Dispatch quotes a sentiment praising poetic bravery and public recognition.
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Europe
Wilmington J Dispatch
Tax Listing Notice From City Manager Warns of Penalties
R L Pickett notified residents of a forthcoming tax listing period. The notice warns that failure to list could result in penalties and charges. City Manager Murphy emphasizes the need to comply and avoid enforcement actions.
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R. L. Pickett
Cotton Brings Record High Prices on Fayetteville Market
Fayetteville June 13 The highest price since Civil War days was paid for cotton on the Fayetteville market yesterday with good staple bringing 23 cents. It stands out from 1904 levels when 16 cents was rumored and is nearly four times the 30 month ago price. Little cotton is being marketed at this high price as a well known buyer offered 22 cents with little success.
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Fayetteville
Cotter
New York Soldiers to Begin Belvoir Engineering Course
Plattsburg June 13 One hundred seventy four members of the New York regiment including 12 reserve officers were chosen by Lieut Colonel Wolf to attend a Belvoir Virginia engineering course. They will depart Friday morning by special train with a similarly sized New England regiment group.
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Plattsburg
N. Y
New York Regiment
Wolf
Belvoir
New England Regiment
Ruth Law Flies 110 Miles in 80 Minutes
Miss Ruth Law flew from Bartlesville Oklahoma to Joplin Missouri covering 110 miles in 80 minutes. She dropped liberty bond literature over intervening counties.
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Joplin, Mo
Tune 13
Ruth Law
Bartlesville
Okla
Joplin
Doan's Kidney Pills Cited By A Point Resident
A Point resident testifies Doan's Kidney Pills cured kidney distress and back weakness after dizziness and fatigue. The ad notes the pills cost 50 cents and were sold by local dealers, with poster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY listed as the product maker.
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Doan
Poole
Poster-Milburn Co., Props
Buffalo, N.Y
Acid Iron Mineral advert claims health boost and warns against alcohol
An advertisement promotes Acid Iron Mineral as a natural iron supplement for vitality and energy, claiming better meals and stamina while arguing alcohol harms kidneys. It urges readers to buy a dollar bottle sent prepaid, vowing iron value and blood cleansing benefits.
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Ferrodine Chemical Corp
Roanoke
Paving Resolution for Louise Avenue High Point 1917
City Council of High Point NC approves paving of Louise Avenue between North Hamilton Street and an alley adjacent to Wheeler Park. Property owners signers total four with three signatures constituting a majority. Resolution creates an improvement district with R G Lassiter and Co. contracted to pave 150 feet with sheet asphalt and curb, cost shared by abutting owners via water sewer assessments and installments through 1927.
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High Point
N.C
Louise Avenue
Hamilton Street
Wheeler Park
General Assembly of
North Carolina
R. O. Lindsay
D. A. Stanton
City of
N. C
PLA
Hicks
R. H. Wheeler
Elizabeth D. Poure
Ck Optoes
W. G. Burnett
Jevise Avenue
R. G. Lassiter and Company
S-Net
Crete
Ce It Council
Third Point
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