University help in war extension work cited by UNC
The University of North Carolina organized war extension efforts with extension centers offering study courses from one to six courses, group lectures, correspondence courses, and reading courses. Alumni and faculty actively served in war, with twenty percent in active service. The plan includes education-focused war work and a prepared text American Ideals for students and community lending libraries to support learning during wartime.
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University of North Carolina
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Seecarnier
Europe
Extension Center
Blighty Corner Popular With Soldiers Off Duty
In Paris Blighty Corner or Foyer du Soldat Anglais serves American, Canadian, Australian and New Zealand troops on ten day leaves. English and American volunteers run a club like facility with tea, music and entertainment. Visitors include the Prince of Wales and Duke of Connaught who expressed pleasure. Twice weekly tours visit Jeanne d Arc church where medals are exchanged. a jovial priest notes Catholics and Protestants serve the same Master.
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Paris
Prince of Wales
Ditto
Duke of Connaught
Place Vendome
Jess
Messinies
Jeanne d’Arc
Joan of” Arc
Greek Revolution Sealed Into War Era History
Athens reports Greece’s upheaval is officially called the Greek Revolution of 1917. Venizelos frames aims as joining the Entente, restoring territory, and shaping a liberal peace. Mobilization lags but a Venizelist force at Saloniki and new conscripts push toward a total 300,000. Public life continues with martial law in effect.
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Athens
Associated Press
Greece
Venizelos
Constantine
France
England
Russia
Saloniki
M. Venizelos
Germany
Turkey
Bulgaria
Serbia
Congress of Peace
Rupal
M. Politis
Extension workers aid bond campaign in North Carolina
Extension workers from the college and department of agriculture urge farmers to buy Liberty Loan Bonds during a concluding campaign week. Director Kilgore cites D B Houston urging county agents to promote national effort and thrift, highlighting bonds as safe investments with good interest. A district-wide poster drive accompanies the push to help farmers invest wisely and reduce debt.
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Raleigh
Oet
College
Department of Agriculture
Kilgore
D. BF. Houston
Secretary of Agriculture
Houston
Vice
Bickett
Beme
Caralina
Negro State Fair Opens in Raleigh With War Support Emphasis
The thirty ninth annual Negro State Fair opens at the Exposition Grounds in Raleigh focusing on patriotic support for the U S war program. Gov Thomas W Bickett will address the crowd Thursday as exhibitors showcase improved farming and youth club displays.
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Raleigh
North Carolina Agricultural Society
United States
Thomas W. Bickett
Negro State Deaf and Blind Institution
Train Schedule for High Point Dispatches and Arrivals
The timetable lists multiple trains with departure and arrival times at High Point. It shows No. 30 44 36 46 12 32 38 departing fast lines and No. 141 leaving High Point at 8 15 a m, No. 143 at 8 00 p m, with Sunday exceptions and No. 107 130 134 142 services including 1 15 p m and 12 20 p m arrivals.
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High Point
Spain faces fuel shortage sparks Cuban wood export trade
Havana reports fuel scarcity in Spain due to coal export restrictions by the United States and allies. This has spurred a new wood fuel export industry from Cuba, with a small sailing vessel purchased and overhauled for service to the Spanish peninsula and plans to add more ships.
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Havana
Spain
United States
Hag
Distinctive ribbons approved for wounded soldiers
Washington October 23 distinct ribbons were authorized by an army general order for American soldiers wounded in action. If a man is wounded more than once on the same day he may wear only one ribbon but may receive a ribbon for each date on which wounds are inflicted.
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Washington
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