Unseasoned shipbuilding plan backed by nation’s experts
A chaotic editorial argues for a large scale shipbuilding push to support the war effort. It cites General Goethals and past Canal experience as proof the United States can mobilize a fleet, urging Congress to authorize $1,000,000 and widespread requisitions. It criticizes delays and praises decisive, centralized leadership. The piece contrasts New York’s wartime stance with other cities and calls for unity in defense of liberty.
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Panama 'Canal
General Goethals
Dendars
von Tirpits
New York
W York
Newark
H.wever
Bebhi
Ali
Everiberty
Foundation
York
Boston
Nathan L. Strong At The Capitol Letter to Citizens
Congressman Nathan L. Strong issues an open letter to district residents outlining duties and responsibilities while urging public engagement and framing broad civic concerns at the Capitol.
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Nathan L. Strong
Capitol
Appointment of assistants and reforms in congressional office
The speaker outlines creating resident assistants in four county towns to relay constituent requests and improve service. He confirms appointing J. Nelph as secretary in Washington and designates John S. Porter Samuel Wilson Harry White and Edward A. Carmack as local aides to streamline communications and reduce delays from misaddressed messages.
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Nolph
Washingston
Interior Department
Warttmant
John S. Porter
Alloimenia
Tostheail
di Portis
Noah
Marriage Strife and Domestic Manners Cited in Confessional Essay
A dated reflection laments gender clashes in a marriage with tales of nagging, duties, and routine friction. The narrator recalls a dinner scene where etiquette and frustration reveal tensions between husband and wife, suggesting patient restraint and mutual adaptation over time.
Auxiliary to Meet Friday at Local Church Chapel
The Auxiliary of the Rel Cross will form in the Chapel of the Church on Friday evening at 7:00. Members may join Moore County Auxiliary and work in groups. All families are urged to affiliate and participate in planned work and procedures. punctuality requested.
Odd Fellows to Hear Sermon at First Presbyterian
Members of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows will hear a sermon by Rev. Dr. Zohler at the First Presbyterian Church. The event will be announced to Lodge members who will assemble in the Lodge room and march in a body to the church for the service.
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Palladium Godeé
Drek Re Zohler
First Presbyterian
Eneh
Ty Ho
War and agriculture notes mix with public distribution plan
A long memo discusses government seed and book distributions to citizens, first come first served, with replies by postal request. It also covers wartime voting history, congressional actions on conscription, and a mention of mining and commerce committees, ending with a signature by Minton Strong.
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Anu
Agricultural Department
Serewe
Lima
Partha
Otis
Mber
Department of Commerce
Counles
House
Germany
Congress
Dunes
Shively Vaurs
Vmotan L. Strong
Gilles
Prominent Speakers Highlight French Mission Visit
During a gathering the French Mission members and Mrs. George Elgin with their son passed by, as several speakers addressed the audience. The event drew attention from notable figures though not all plans concluded.
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M. Vieisul
George Elgin
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