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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1917
Page
3
Washington reports more than ten million young Americans enrolled on registration day for the war effort. Officials note a smooth census with governors confirming quiet, widespread turnout, and urge prompt processing of state results to Crowder. Some absentees failed to provide current addresses, while a few arrests occurred for breaches of order.
A Statesville paper reports on the high danger faced by army surgeons in modern warfare and a Washington conference remark by Dr. Franklint H. Martin. It also covers the Woodmen of the World annual graveside services at Oakdale Cemetery and a long address praising fraternal charity, organization growth, and substantial insurance and benevolence provisions across the order and its Woodman Circle auxiliary.
An editorial argues in favor of selecting from marginalized youths for wartime service, suggesting many capable soldiers come from “trifling” individuals who lack direction. It contends these men, if disciplined by army life, could contribute significantly to the war effort and society, with minimal disruption to the nation.
In Racine on June 5 John Robush a foreigner at the J I Case Tin Company plant was compelled by about 300 coworkers to kiss the American flag after allegedly stating he would not register or fight for the United States. He was made to crawl on his knees to a floor flag and then salute. Police warned arrest if he did not register by booth closing.
A minister quotes 1st Timothy 6 8 to urge protecting dependents with life insurance and strong fraternal bonds. He unhesitatingly recommends the W O W as the best fraternal protection in the world.
Reports from across North Carolina show higher than expected selective service registrations. Both black and white registrants participated without incident, with some areas exhausting cards and issuing new ones. Registrars kept registration lines open past nine and sheriffs may allow registrations tomorrow.
Contracts awarded to an American firm for a two squadron aviation field in France. American army fliers will receive final preparation there before front deployment. Site selected and construction materials to be shipped from the United States to create an exact duplicate of current fields. Final training on French battle planes with French instructors. Until U S built aircraft reach required power and speed, foreign craft will be used for front battle work.
A Sick Woman from Enchant Pennsylvania describes crying spells and weakness. After trying doctors without relief she used Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and reports strong health regained, able to do all her work. She urges others to seek free confidential advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
Notice states stocks in Siloam Telephone Co Siloam N C will be sold Saturday June 9 1917 at 3 oclock P M for nonpayment of 1916 assessments. Names include S W Crisaman J M Ashburn J E Dodson Mrs J T Mathews Mrs T F Reeves N J Falk Giles Whitaker with amounts listed. W R Norman president T W Snow general manager B E Whitaker secretary treasurer.
Ohio woman praised Vinci saying it restored her strength and vigor after other remedies failed. The ad features Mrs. J. F. Lamborn endorsing Vinci and guarantees it for weak, run down, nervous conditions.
In Salisbury, Rowan County, registration reached a high level with very few failing to register. Officials estimated about 2,500 names would be added to the register, reflecting strong participation during wartime.
Ankara reverses prior plan to evacuate Jerusalem and now confirms defense of the city. Information from a trusted AP source says German influence prompted the change, with no battle expected unless menace to the city intensifies.
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