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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1917
Page
6
H Wakefield MD of Charlotte will be at the Blue Ridge Inn in J Airy on Saturday June 30 for one day. He limits practice to medical and surgical treatment of the eye ear nose throat and fitting glasses.
Clarence Poe discusses Treitschke and other German philosophers arguing war voids morality. He cites their claim that the State may disregard treaties and that force justifies actions, noting Germany’s invasion of Belgium to reach France and its rejection of solemn treaties as mere scraps of paper.
The article compares starch sources rice wheat corn and potatoes noting similar energy values per pound for staple grains and breads. It analyzes cost per pound, energy yield, and the role of potatoes as both fuel and mineral source, highlighting variables like preparation, packaging, and price changes.
Beekeepers must add storage room as honey flows peak to avoid losses. In rapid flows, add supers every few days and monitor progress to prevent constraining the crop. The bulletin No. 503 Comb Honey from USDA offers a fuller discussion.
All delinquent taxes must be paid before July 15 1917 or they will be advertised and collected according to law. Local authorities warn that enforcement actions will follow for nonpayment.
The American destroyer, while convoying a food ship in British waters, sped to aid a merchant vessel under attack 30 miles away. She arrived just as a torpedo struck, witnessed a huge water column, but found no enemy. The crew were rescued, and the destroyer returned to the food ship.
American naval gunners on an for an American liner off the Irish coast repelled a German submarine. A torpedo missed by under 20 feet as the liner zigzagged through heavy seas. The gun crews fired from forward and stern positions while passengers braced for emergency. The sub disappeared after briefly reappearing, and the ship escaped the danger zone.
Raleigh announces June 25 1917 recruitment for the Surry Rifles Company I 1st N C Infantry N G to reach full war strength. 41 men needed by June 30 18 to 45 year olds without dependents encouraged to enlist now at Haynes & Company Insurance office.
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