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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1918

Page

6

War News From The South And Europe In One Long Column

A digest covering Methodist conference actions in South Carolina extending laity rights to women, Senate finance committee revisions to a 1919 war revenue bill, new stamp and postage plans, war production shifts, crises in Peru Chile and Germany, troop movements, and postwar diplomacy with mentions of Wilson Lansing Bliss and Versailles talks.

Upper South Carolina Methodist Episengill Ehurch South Chester United States Senate Finance Committee Liberty War Department National Guard Philadelphia Thomas J. Mooney San Francisco WD. Stephens Hanoi Chattanooga Tenn Dan Jones Southern Road G. K. Lehinn Uvalde Texas Champ Clark

Herald's Review Of North Carolina Capitol Events

A concise record of significant happenings at the North Carolina state capitol and across the state, compiled for Herald readers, highlighting notable political, social, and civic developments with emphasis on key figures and locations.

Herald’s Review of North Carolina Capitol Herald

Raleich Dispatches on Camp Polk Abandonment and War Debates

Dispatches from Raleigh report Cabinet and military plans to abandon Camp Polk the Polk tank school and uproot war time facilities. Secretary of War and Navy statements aim to secure permanent bond of base property with lease or purchase terms. News covers tanning restrictions lifting and insurance policy adjustments postwar, with notable figures including Simmons and Secretary Haber.

Atoren Washington Newton D. Walter Hamtel Citigena Colta Waehingtan Simumons Navel Air Staion Navy Josephoe Tadele Thekett Manip Olen Morewood City Sears Estabilieh Permanent Poly Dipay Shercury Laniers Bik

Peace League to Meet in December Session

National headquarters announced the State Convention of the New Carolina branch of the Peace League will set December as the date and Greensbore as the place. Governor Dickett and Clarence Poe linked to the plan with James W. Gerard as principal speaker from outside the state. Attendees include Mrs Sickett, Mrs Pickett, and Mrs Gadhart among others.

Peace League New Carolina League Powe Dickett Clarence Poe Richest Ttea James W. Gerard Amibossa Jor Sickett Richtsond Sonthors YWCA Mra T. W. Pickett Raleigh Misa Mary Genam Peace Institute Ratorich Gadhart Atlanta

North Carolina Furniture Industry Sees Wage Rise In War Era

A forthcoming report by Commissioner M L Shipman shows steady wage growth across North Carolina furniture plants. Nine factories reported payrolls totaling 3,586,273 capital 4,052,000 plant value 4,240,000 payroll rising, with 10,604 employees including 6,005 women and 12 percent children. The report notes wage gains despite wartime conditions and expects quicker activity as restrictions ease and supplies and labor normalize.

Tialein North Carolina Commissioner of Labor and Printing M L. Shipman

Congress in Session As President Signals Abroad Trip

The congress reconvenes as the president formally notifies intent to travel abroad, outlining plans and dates. Officials discuss diplomatic aims, potential host nations, and scheduling within the legislative calendar.

Wilson reviews war deeds and announces peace trip

President Wilson in a joint session review of American war achievements and pay tribute to soldiers and home workers. He announced plans to attend the peace conference and outlined government roles in postwar reconstruction, urging woman suffrage and continued controls on trade and exports.

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Washington Prepares 1920 Army Budget Proposes Pay For Reserve Officers

The United States plans a regular army of about half a million for fiscal 1920 starting July 1. The Army pay portion totals 1.92 billion dollars, covering 21,260 officers and 125,000 line troops plus 126,000 noncombatant staff. Five pay items at 100 dollars each suggest peace strength remains unsettled and supplemental estimates may follow. The tentative measures include pay for reserve and national guard officers and men.

Washington Congress Sugnenston Reserve National Guard

Swias National Insurance Company License Cancelled

State Insurance Commissioner Jimes TR Young cancelled the license of the Swias National Insurance Company for violation of the Trading with the Enemy Act. The action followed a Treasury Department notice listing the firm as an enemy insurance company. The federal order became effective at noon November 18, with all American property and assets taken over by the government.

Jimes TR Young Swias National Insurance Company Congress United States Treasury Department Wers Amere Lean

Hunnter States Divisions Extend March into Germany

American Army report estimates three to four days needed for the four first line divisions to advance into German territory after the start, with initial progress soon followed by rain and hazy skies. The advance, though hindered by weather, seeks to erase German positions as troops move through ruined villages.

Germany Hecht Clonde

Famous Sixth Regiment 18 With Advancing Army

The American Army of Occupation advances into Treves as bands play and flags fly mirroring 1792 scenes. A division passed the city’s outskirts while the famed Sixth Regiment, longtime symbol since the Revolutionary era, led the entry.

Treves Germany French Republic

Budget of 7 443 415 838 for 1920 to Congress

Washington reports the federal outlay for the next fiscal year starting July 1 will total 7 448 415 838 dollars. Of this 5 212 600 000 goes to war and navy departments, 893 000 000 to interest on the war debt, and 579 000 000 to continuing merchant marine construction.

Washington War and Navy Departments Congress

California Syrup of Figs Ad Sparks Family Lessons

A dated advertisement extols California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for children and adults, claiming it cleanses the stomach liver and bowels without griping. It warns against counterfeits and urges asking druggists for the genuine product by the California Fig Strip Company. Also contains fragmented scenes of family discussions about dancing lessons and a brief misquoted dialogue.

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