Merchants League mobilizes NC retailers and theater owners
Raleigh reports Henry A. Page has recruited J. B. Ivey of Charlotte and H. B. Warner of Lexington to lead volunteer drives among North Carolina retailers and moving picture houses. Ivey will organize dry goods merchants for food propaganda, Warner will marshal theaters for nationwide window displays and progressive campaigns to urge economy and support Allied food needs. The plan includes a Food Will Win the War film effort and a nationwide publicity push through posters slides and lobby cards.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Moving Picture House
Henry A. Page
J. B. Ivey
Charlotte
H. B. Warner
Lyon Theatre
Lexington
Ivey
United States
Warner
The
Food Administration
Moving Picture Organization
Lands Returned to Government In Mexico
The department of Fomento reports 29,216,000 acres revert to the government due to contract defaults. Colonies have been placed on Guadalupe, Socorro, Cedros and Coronado islands. A commission will study conditions in northern Lower California and possible Colorado River water utilization by American canal builders.
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Mexico City
Department of Fomento
Guadalupe Socorro
Cedros
Coronado
Lower
California
Colorado River
Public Auto Company Offers Hire Service
Public Auto Company advertises automobiles for hire with careful drivers and good cars. Trips anywhere at any time and charges are described as very reasonable. Phone 508 and 25.
Navy League Cares for Thousand Men in Ambulance Camp
Washington reports 1000 Allentown ambulance camp volunteers sail for France in new uniforms with Navy League warm clothing. They receive sweaters helmets mufflers and wristlets made by women volunteers. Commander Devereux shares thanks for the gifts as distribution aids the front-line surgeons and drivers.
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Washington
Navy League Comforts Committee
Allentown
France
Navy League
J. R. Devereux
Devereaux
The
League
Big tobacco sale on Winston-Salem market sets high price
Winston-Salem reports August tobacco purchasing peaks with 1,080,000 pounds sold at an average $30.00. Monday sales reached 167,786 pounds at $30.04, with triple sales across warehouses. Growers rush to market as prices remain high, storing crop in cars and preparing primings for cutters and mills.
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Winston-Salem
Massacre of Paoli Observance Marks 140th Anniversary
West Chester today hosts Civil War era commemoration on monument grounds near Malvern for the 140th anniversary of the Paoli Massacre. General Anthony Wayne and his troops were surprised by British forces under General Gray on Sept 20 1777. The event inspired the rallying cry Remember Paoli during the Revolution.
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West Chester
Malvern
Paoli
Anthony Wayne
Battle of
Brandywine
Flintless
Giants face World Series without Herzog infield outfield
Although Smith shines in the Giants infield the McGraws must travel to cap the world series and will be without Herzog’s services.
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Smith
Giants
McGraws
Herzog
World Series veteran Iddie Collins remembered
Iddie Collins stands as the White Sox only player to reach the World Series. The former Athletics standout, known for his hitting and fielding, participated in four of the big showdowns.
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Iddie Collins
White Sox
Athletics
French wine growers fear war price controls in wine country
Beziers France Az 30 Corres pondence AP reports wine demand high and prices rising as war strains curb bottling casks and distribution. A minister proposes either requisitioning crops or setting maximum consumer prices, risking vine crops and future shortages. Growers favor state purchases for the army but seek market freedom later.
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Beziers
France
Associated Press
Gard
Wine Growers’ Association
Mud at Front Feels Like Flanders Deep
London report quotes Major General Frederick B. Maurice on the mud as the war’s defining feature. He recalls two rescued soldiers trapped for 30 hours in a shell hole, drawn out waist deep by mules, suffering hip and knee dislocations.
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London
Frederick B. Maurice
War Office
France
Associated Press
Flanders
No-Man’s Land
Cotton Mill Hand Struck In Fatal Spinning Room Incident
In King’s Mountain on Friday night W H Harvey a second hand allegedly struck Timanous Barnett a day employee in the eft temple with a hammer used in mill work. Barnett is stated to be in critical condition while Harvey remains jailed as the incident is investigated.
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King’s Mountain
Cora
W. H. Harvey
Timanous Barnett
Eft
Barnett
Harvey
Southern Railway Schedule Sept 25 1917 Era
timetable lists Birmingham New York routes and intermediate legs with departure and arrival times for eastbound and westbound trains. High Point station times shown for No 141 107 143 142 136 134 with noted Sunday exceptions and daily runs indicated.
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Birmingham
New York
Charlotte
Washington
High Point
New Orleans
Augusta
Richmond
Danville
Westminster
Atlanta
Mexico City Rail and Road Upgrades Underway
The Department of Communications and Public Works begins work on eleven main highways linking major regional centers. Roads from Mexico City to Toluca, to Tuxpan, to Querétaro, and to Puebla are included. Telegraphs reports 248 kilometers of new lines built and 22.588 kilometers repaired. Government wireless stations operate nationwide and more are planned. Fifty five newspapers have press rate access over national wires.
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Mexico City
Department of Communications and Public Works
Republic
Mexico
Toloua
Tuxpam
Queretaro
Puebla
Department of Telegraphs
Japan to Fall in Line
Tokio declares Japan cannot avoid the sweeping wartime changes. Koson Asada, noted publicist, notes the rise of political parties and press power since the Russo Japanese War, gradually eclipsing clan influence.
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Tokio
Vaive
Koson Asada
Japan
Pennant Scrambles Highlight Three Baseball Leagues
Pennant races in the American Association, the Southern League and the International League produced tight finishes this season with major contenders in contention until the end.
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Movies and the Merchants League
Istrator
Public Auto Company
Twin City
Maurice
Battefront
Southern Railway
Schcdule
Lillian Walker
Broadway
Hart Drug Co
Carolina Apartments
Mrs. Hicks
Cannon- Fetzer Co
Atlantic Store, Inc
Arctic Ice and Coal Company
COAL
Arctic
Coal Company
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