Food Administration Credits North Carolina Roles in War Effort
North Carolina county and city food administrators met with State Food Administrator Henry A. Page for a two day session. Page cited dramatic wartime outcomes including export gains of wheat and meat, reduced price spreads, and elimination of middleman practices boosting morale and supporting Allied war effort.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Henry A. Page
Food Administration
Page
Wash
North Carolina West
Washington
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War proves too many public officials in postwar reform
Rome, June 22. Secretary of the Treasury Nits told parliament that the war shows there are too many public officials. He argued two-fifths have moved from civil positions to military service and that public work suffers as a result. He urged citizens to seek private sector jobs after the conflict to reduce taxes for idle public servants.
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Rome
Treasury
Nits
Man Writes Praise For Foley Kidney Pills
Paviter Calvert Alabama recommends Foley Kidney Pills to restore kidney and bladder action. He says the remedies he tried before gave no relief and attributes his relief to Foley’s for backache rheumatic pains and sore muscles. Mana Drug Co.
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Paviter. Calvert
Ala
Foley
Mana Drug Co
British Celebrate Wedding on July 6 Amid War Sentiment
London reports plans to mark the twenty-fifth wedding anniversary of King George V and Queen Mary on July 6 with royal and city ceremonies. The King and Queen will accept a silver gift from London and proceeds may aid a charity of their choice.
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London
George III
George
Mary
St. Paul's Cathedral
Guldhall
Kime Edward
Queen Alexandra
Prince
Wales
Cobra Intervenes in Wolf Game Killing Its Own
A seven foot king cobra interrupted a game of wolf between two officers at Nongaladon Pantoon India. Major Williams of the Rangoon military police suffered a leg wound as the snake struck his trousers. Lieutenant-Colonel Obbard, Commissioner of Pegu, killed the reptile with his mashe to prevent another bite.
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Pantoon
India
Nongaladon
Here
Williams
Rangoon
Obbard
Pegu
Buenos Aires Stock Exchange Shows Revival in Confidence
In Buenos Aires on June 21 reports cite rising prices and greater volume in stock trades, signaling renewed confidence as funds freed from banks move into industrial and government bonds. A property market revival is also noted. The piece urges public sacrifice and savings for the war effort.
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Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires Stock Exchange
Argentinian Aviators Cross Andes in Air Flight
Buenos Aires reports Lieutenant Avis Candelaria of the Argentine army completed the first crossing of the Andes by airplane, flying from Zapata to Cuneo about 112 miles in a 50 horsepower craft amid strict war department conditions and high altitudes. The feat marks a historic aviation achievement for Argentina. In Tokyo, June 22, Japan will establish a legation in Argentina with Gi Nakamura as first minister, signaling greater South American engagement.
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George Newberry
Avis Candelaria
War Department
Mendoza
Candelaria
Zapata
Argentina
Cuneo
Chile
Buenos Aires
Tokio
Argentine
Gi Nakamura
New York
Bureau of Political Affairs
Foreign Office
South Americ
Grave German bombardment signals new front attack
Paris reports grave events on the British front as military experts warn that heavy German cannonading at several points indicates a preliminary German assault. A British MP proposes banning smoking by girls under 21.
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Paris
Foley Kidney Pills End Rheumatic and Kidney Ailments
A Maine reader from Morrill reports relief from rheumatic and kidney ailments after using Foley Kidney Pills. Mrs. Frank P. Wood and her husband also benefited, with the husband recovering mobility and reduced pain after starting the treatment.
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Frank P. Wood
Morrill
Maine
Foley
Mann Drug Co
C. & Y. Railway Schedule in Effect November 28 1917
The timetable lists expected train arrival and departure times at listed stations but notes that actual times are not guaranteed and may vary.
Subject to Change Without Notice Southbound
Southbound lane status listed as subject to change without notice with no further detail on location or timing.
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