World War News Roundup From The Front and Home
A condensed report notes a fire at Cliff Haven near Plattsburg that killed Calvin Culpepper of Pelham Georgia, and headlines on Houston martial law ending, sugar price cuts, wartime draft issues, and major Allied offensives from Italy to the Meuse as Russia, Japan, and Britain react to the war's shifting tides.
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Catholic Summer School of America
Cliff Haven
Plattsburg
N. Y
Calvin Culpepper
Pelham
Plattsburg Barracks
Houston
Texas
Food Administration — Bureau
Hoover
James KB. Ferguson
House of Representatives
Senate
Twentyfourth
United States Infantry
J. W. Matters
Ilinois Field Artillery
Jefferson
Thomas E. Watson
Masses T
New York Socialist
Mané le
Liberty Loan
United States
Fort Oglethorpe
Col
Abner
Federal Trade Commission
Herald's Review Of North Carolina At The Capitol
The Herald presents a review compiling important events centered at the North Carolina Capitol and across the state. It outlines notable political developments, legislative actions, and key civic happenings reported for Herald readers.
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Herald’s Review of
North Carolina
Capitol
Herald
NC experiment station to develop range sheep husbandry in Mitchell
The North Carolina experiment station will use Mr. T Henry's 1950 acre Mitchell county farm for experimental sheep work led by W R Radford of Yancey county. The plan covers 150 to 200 head per corrals across seven to eight pens, with 50 breeding ewes bought this year and 10 lambs next spring, built to support a five year program and future farm-scale adaptation. The effort targets statewide sheep production and farm practicality for 30 to 40 sheep operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
T Henry
Spruce Pine
Mitchell County
North Carolina
Henry
Nominations for Seaman A. Knapp Rural Life Scholarship
State Superintendent J. Joyner will nominate a North Carolinian for the Montgomery Ward Seaman A. Knapp School of Country Life scholarship. The $160 award funds a rural teacher training course at the Peabody School of Country Life.
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State Superintendent of Public Instruction
J. ¥. Joyner
Montgomery-Ward
Peabody School of Country Life
Seaman A. Knapp
Country Life
No Vacant Land This Fall Proposed by Extension Service
Assistant Director Rubinow urges counties to plant cover crops this winter instead of sowing rye wheat or oats. He argues it saves fertilizer costs, boosts soil nitrogen with green manures, and supports patriotic, profit oriented farming amid high fertilizer prices and expected strong next season crop prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Rubinow
Agricultural Extension Service
Ammonnia
Postponed Hearing on Georgia Freight Rates
The railroad rate case before the corporation commission, involving Georgia freight tariffs and a move toward a uniform Southeast zone tariff with North Carolina, is indefinitely postponed. Analysts expect the delay may terminate the proceeding as commissions avoid major rate changes during wartime.
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Corporation Commission
Georgia
North Carolina
Wheat Growing in the Southeastern States Plan
Special from Washington reports the USDA issued the first practical emergency bulletin to boost a 4 million bushel wheat crop for next season. It targets Tennessee North Carolina Mississippi Alabama Georgia and South Carolina with yield and acreage expansion guidance. Also notes new business incorporations and local ventures in North Carolina and Stanly County.
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Washington
United States
United States Department of Agriculture
Tennessee
North Carolina
Mississippi
Alabama
Georgia
South Carolina
Moore County Council Drives Liquor From County
Raleigh memorials detail the Moore County Council of Defense pushing to drive liquor from the county while aiding exemption boards and business interests during the wartime drive. The folder lists committees on information and history, agriculture, food, and law enforcement and urges farmers to join a state agricultural convention at the A and E College on the 28th and 29th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Henry A. Page
Aberdeen
North Carolina Council of Defense
Moore County Council of Defense
Committee On Law Enforcement
Moore County Council
Sand Hills
W. 8. Wilson
State Council
Moore County
General Pershing
Board of Exemption
Business Aid Committee
Agriculture and Food
Council of Defense
T. W. Bickett
Farmers’ and Farm Women's
A. & E. College
Secretary Britton Named Private Secretary in Washington
Secretary to Mr. Daniels announced Edward E. Britton editor of the News and Observer for several years has been chosen as his private secretary. Britton replaces Frank Smith who goes to New York. Britton was called to Washington for a conference and will assume duties September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniele
Washington
Daniela
Edward E. Britton
News and Observer
Britton
Frank Smith
New York
Butt
Daniels
Treasury asks add two billion to war fund total
Treasury Department requests raising the war fund by two billion to reach a new total while discussion continues on wartime expenditures. A separate welfare note urges not forcing wives to work to support themselves and children.
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Treasury Department
Wilson Modifies Rules To Expand War Bond Funds
Washington reports President Wilson directed changes and Treasury estimates to increase war financing. The Ways and Means Committee will review a 21 billion dollar bond and certificate package to cover allied loans and domestic needs. New mobilization orders shift emphasis to experienced men, with staged drafts starting September 5 and adjustments to local boards to form a skeleton camp structure.
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Washington
Kitehl
Treasury Department
McAdoo
Ways and Means
Bil
Wilson
Crowder
Baker
Fiel Daity
SENDING MAIL TO SOLDIERS IN NATIONAL ARMY CAMPS
Instructions on how to address letters to troops in cantonment camps. If unit known, use company and regiment. if not, address to the private and ship through state section. Mail will be delivered to each man through his company and regiment once organized.
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United States
John Jones
Flrst Infantry
Camp Dodge
Iowa
Minnesota
Imp Dodge
Washingtons
First Infantry
Dodge
ASK WITHDRAWAL OF ALL NEGRO TROOPS IN TEXAS
Washington reports a petition signed by Texas Congress members asks for withdrawal of all Negro troops from Texas and is presented to President Wilson by Senator Sheppard. White House officials gave no clear action. Houston situation described as normal. Aircraft costs drop by half as production scales up under the Air Craft Production Board.
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Washington
Texas
Congress
Wss
White House
Sheppard
Wilson
Baker
Houston
Aircraft Production Board
Italian Drive Slows Austrian Defense Near Monte Sano
Italian forces advance slowly against Austrian lines around Monte Sano north of Gorizia and push east toward upper Carniola. Austrians bring in many French troops to bolster defenses as heavy fighting continues with Italians reportedly overcoming Austrian resistance at several points.
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Monte Sano
Gorizia
Upper Carniola
Italy’s Offensive Rolls On As Monte Sano Seized
Italian forces under General Cadorna push their war effort along the Isonzo and south toward the Caraone, sealing Monte Sano and extending a river crossing north of Gorizia. Austrian counterattacks fail to regain earlier gains as French forces on Verdun front announce progress near Hill 304 and Fort Bothincourt.
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Iwonzo Nas
Cadorna
Gorizia
Monte Sano
Verdun
Paris
Bothincourt
Art Court
Meuse
Peary Expedition's Claim of Crockerland Challenged
Sydney Nova Scotia reports Donald B MacMillan’s Arctic expedition reached port after four years in polar regions. He confirms there is no Crockerland as Peary claimed, attributing the apparent land to a mirage that misled his party for four days.
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Donald A. MacMillan
Arctic Exploration Expedition
Sydney
N.S
Neptu
MacMillian
Peary
North Pole
MacMillan Arctic Exploration Party
Crockerland
MacMillan Party
Hardwick
War Department
South
Atlanta
Thomas &. Watson
Macon
Watson
Senator Bankhead
Alabama
Northwest
London
Senate
Johnson
California
Congress
South Carolina
N. S
Donald B. MacMillan
MacMillan
Hospitals Near Verdun Bombed by Germans
Paris reports a hospital near Verdun hit by incendiary bombs a week earlier at Vadelainecourt. Fire spread through the building, the glare revealing the red cross on the roof, as a second bomb demolished a pavilion housing three crews of surgeons performing operations.
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Paris
Verdun
Vadelainecourt
Russians face mortal danger says Kerensky at Moscow conference
Premier Kerensky told a national conference in Moscow that Russians are in mortal danger as the country considers its future government. He warned that any attempt to exploit the gathering to attack the nation would be opposed.
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Kerensky
Moscow
Gusala
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Pope Benedict
Campana
Miller
Russia
Japan
Perty Belmont
Suesis
Volga
Korea
Ttaly
Trieste
Italy
Avecourt Wood
Bola de Chaume
Alps
Isonso
Berlin Voa Siche Zeitung
Peru
Germany
Hamburg
Lorton
Spain
Vorsiche Zeitung
Berlin
Flanders
Matiana
Plava
Adriatic Sea
W. R. Bradfield
Hlizabeth
Alamance Sound
JW. Buchanan
Federal Department of Agriculture
Perquimans
Pasquotank
Camden
Currituck
James R. Young
Insurance Department
People's Store Company
Rosemary
Capital
G. M. Gurley
Star Market Company
Asheville
M. F. Hoffman
Fred Kent
David Hoffman
East Carolina Packing Company
New Bern
W. F. Aberly
W. L. Hand
D. W. Love
J. 8. Miller
L. J. Moore
C. L. Ives
William Dunn
Burke Bottling Company
Morganton
D. H. Hall
Salisbury
P. Kirksey
J. H. Mallis
Charlotte Lanch
Charlotte
W. M. O'Neill
L. E. O'Neill
J. T. Jackson
Landy Bowman Clothing Company
Mr. Alry
B. Landy
Wm. H. Bowman
J. D. Hitt
Stanly County Farmers Mutual
Pire
Tosurance Company
Stanty Jeounty
Commissioner
Stanly
State Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Moore Council
State
Wortengi
Kitchin
Shipping Board
National Army
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