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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1918
Page
2
Mount Airy News editor B Johnson lists subscription prices dated June 15 1918 with rates for single copy three months and one year totaling $1.00 for a year and a one copy three months price unknown in the provided text.
The piece argues that World War I pits ruling kings against the rising spirit of popular governance led by socialists. It claims monarchs prioritize their power, worship of sovereignty, and military glory, while the people seek democratic reforms and social advancement. It predicts Germany would have become democratic absent war and labels the conflict a global campaign by monarchs against popular rule.
A local editorial urges decisive leadership in city schools to curb unruly students and lessen friction between the School Board and teachers. It supports empowering educators, retaining homegrown talent, and considering J. D. Minick as high school principal.
The Mount Airy News marks fourteen years under its current editor praising progress, community support, and loyal readers. The piece emphasizes modern equipment, a dedicated staff, cooperation from locals, and the paper’s role as a force for good and education in the region.
German planes bombed a large American hospital aiming at the main Red Cross marked building. Doctors and nurses moved wounded soldiers to prepared trenches as the attack unfolded. National War Savings Day calls for public registration of pledges to end such acts.
The county sold 100000 dollars of bonds at 6 percent to run long terms. Buyers from distant cities bid at a premium of 7970, with New York Banking house purchasing and paying 107970 dollars. Bond buyers cited the new court house boosting county credit and willingness to pay more.
Raleigh announces a new sugar ruling limiting town consumers to two pounds and canning and preserving needs to twenty five pounds with certificates. Purchases over twenty five pounds require approval from the County Food Administrator Henry A Page directs dealers to log every sale accurately and comply.
Lieutenant Joe Allred reports from France to his father. He notes safety from artillery fire and describes a beautiful yet tree-less landscape with ancient stone farms and long-walled fields. He mentions learning French, friendly locals who misjudge Americans wealth, living in a hotel with cheap rates, and asks his family to write often.
Brief wartime note urges thrift and national saving as Luxuries as usual means a victorious Germany. Citizens are encouraged to buy War Savings Stamps to support the war effort.
Survivors of the American freighter Pinar Del Rio arrive in Norfolk from Manteo N C saying a German submarine sank their ship 110 miles northeast of Cape Henry after a long chase. They claimed a large steamer served as a mother ship and that two American sailing vessels were sunk.
A wartime appeal argues that buyers should act now rather than wait for persuasion. It compares civilians to soldiers in the trenches, stressing urgency and personal duty to support the war effort through War Savings Stamps.
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