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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1918
Page
2
World Happenings Roundup From War Fronts and Crises
A condensed report cites German propaganda claims against the Red Cross and Nazi-tinged disputes in Boston. Mexican bandit activity near Marfa and Candelaria. U S railroad policies under war flour rules. a Toledo to Cleveland transit of surgical shipments. Guatemala City earthquake devastation and Red Cross relief efforts. sugar price controls and Cuban purchase talks. Wood and Navy deployment updates. and a flurry of Allied offensives, railway unification, and peace talks with Bolshevik prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Becagan
United States Army
France
Boston
James Jackson
New England
Manila
Texas
Michael Welch
LC Brite
Candelaria
Ti Ta
Marfa
Stephens
California
Oakland
Minneapolis
Minn
Wall Street
Wilaun
Securities Market Industria
Winstro
Inter
Polk
Reid
United States
Cleveland
Ohio
Department of Justice
Toledo
Army
Camp Puneton
Kansir
Leonard Wood
Aleh Hoi
Funston
Gener Wood
Stat
Prest Roosevelt
Air Ral
Camp Funston
Unite States Navy Department
Aage
Guatemala City
Press Wilson
Washington
Teutonic
Raymond Ji. Stevens
Shipping Board
Omtimere
Germany
Holsheviki
Tasker H. Bilas
Sbi
Baker
Paris
M. Klotz
John F. Stevens
United States Airway
Russia
Nagasaki
Vladivostok
Short Courses for Farmers of State Department of Agronomy
The State Department of Agronomy announces three channels of study for farmers. Courses cover essential agronomy practices, soil management, and crop production techniques aimed at improving yields and efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department OF Agronomy
North Carolina state college to offer three farm courses
The Department of Agronomy at North Carolina State College of Agriculture and Engineering in West Raleigh will offer three courses for farmers from January 3 to March 1, 1918, covering small grains cotton and tobacco as well as farm equipment corn and forage crops. The program aims to boost yields, fertility, and efficiency amid rising prices and demand, with instruction by experienced staff on soil prep fertilizing cultivation harvesting and preservation. The report also covers income tax guidance, Smith Hughes vocational education, and local charter news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agronomy
North Carolina State College of Agriculture and Engineering
West Raleigh
North Carolina
Baileys Rncome
Te Basten
Janny and Mheunty
Railey
N.C
Washington
Federal Board For Vocational Education
Board For Vocational Education
United States
Virginia
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Tennessee
Miastasiapl
Alabama
Arkansas
Lousiana
Texas
Atlanta
State College of Agriculture and Engineering
J. Cotton
Kipling
Jane McKimmon
Home Economic Division
State Department of Agriculture
Herald's Review Of North Carolina Events At The Capitol
A concise overview of notable happenings in North Carolina, detailing important events at the capitol and across the state as reported for Herald readers. The summary highlights political developments, public notices, and key local occurrences shaping state affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald’s Review of
North Carolina
Capitol
Herald
Christmas at Raleigh State Prison Celebrates With Prayers and Gifts
Governor Bickett presided over a Christmas program at the Raleigh State Prison, with prisoners, Raleigh entertainers, and charity. The event included a charity pardon of John Was, $3,000 in prisoner earnings sent to families, and gifts distributed as names were called amid songs and prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
State Prison
Rickett
Bickett
John Was
Guilford
J. R. Collie
Halifax
Coble
R. L. Gray
Ralleh Times
Mr. Gray
T . Hinerlyon
Governor Hickett
North Carolina
Tam
Col
Fred A. Olds
Col Olds
Tate
Fatal Auto Crash Near Bladenboro on Christmas Day
An automobile crashed into the Seaboard cotton platform at Richardson four miles west of Bladenboro after Christmas Jand. Nine occupants were injured. two babies survived. Colonel Hester, a lumberman, died from spinal injuries. Colonel He, owner of the Chevrolet, was driving the vehicle. Additional deaths were expected as the party’s condition worsened.
Government directs railroads to move freight and coal
Washington orders to clear freight congestion, suspend prior regulations, and use direct routes for speed. A five member advisory cabinet is named, with former war board members returning to supervise lines. McAdoo hints at wage reviews later, while labor heads press for higher pay to retain workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Eastern
Rallrosda
McAdoo
Prac Ces
New York
New England
Mississippi
Railroad War Board
Inte Hollen
The
Burlington
War Board
United States
Presti Wilson
Railroads War Board
Treasury Department
Stention
Watt
Reaudi
New Year Front Outlook From Secretary Baker
Secretary Baker outlines the year's front lines noting British forces in Flanders drive a wedge against Germany at Cambrai and French lines hold Chemin des Dames to key Léon sector. Italy and allies stay firm as Russia shows German attempts to claim peace. American troops at the front remain limited but boost allied morale and faith in victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Baker
West
Flanders Plain
Cambrai
Leon
Chemin Des Dames
Italy
Russia
Kt Petrograd
Appeal to Red Cross for vaccines in Guatemala crisis
Relief workers in Guatemala City appealed to the American Red Cross for typhoid and smallpox vaccines to supplement food, disinfection, and shelter supplies prepared in New Orleans for shipment. Officials said no immediate danger of epidemics, but vaccines were needed for earthquake refugees made homeless by the disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Guatemala City
Red Crows
New Orleans
Republic
Seasago
Teutonic Peace Terms Provoke Mixed Global Reaction
British prime minister and foreign minister led by the Huntleh proletariat declare teutonic peace terms insufficient. President Wilson's stance on war end seeks a just peace, while Bolsheviks in Russia show cautious openness to future talks. At the same time the Entente allies press for a clear framework guiding negotiations and world opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herettone
Cambrai
Brivis
Camtrai
Lon
Germany
Kronstadt
Petrograd
Holy Father
Jerusitens
Aviatrkn
Tresixa
Talika
Hive Tallan
Stockholm
Risia
M. Borovsky
Stockholt
Patestine
Jerusalem
Holy City
Great Britain
France
Ottalia
Mannheim
Rhine
Belgium
Trotsky
Gregt Brititn Iit Pronen
Reapeet
Wole
Teutonic
Huntleh Proletariat
Hi Hy
National Labor Conference
Wilson
United States
Mohan
Russia
Duideser LO
Prohibition Discussed On Sale Of Intoxicants To US Army
Washington reports a discussion between General Pershing and French authorities over a ban on American Expeditionary Force members buying intoxicants. The War Department said Pershing cabled the order to clarify a misunderstanding, forbidding purchases beyond light wines or beer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
General Pershing
War Department
Parsing
Madoo Calls Upon the Merchants of Country
Washington merchants who offer to take Liberty hands at ear or at a premium were appealed to by Secretary McAdon to stop the practice. He said these merchants act with patriotic motives but have not considered the effect of their offers. He noted efforts to have bonds purchased for permanent investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McAdon
Aid
Coal car movement urged to speed war effort
Washington dispatches urge railroads shippers and consignees to accelerate coal car transportation and unloading. Fuel administration asks workers to put a war push into car movements and to operate nights Sundays and holidays if needed, ensuring no cars stay unloaded at end of day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Consignees
The
Fuel Administration
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George M. Rolph
Food Administration
Porto Reo
Federal
Ate
Sin Peanelsen
Mane Schulenberg
Hind
Aples
I Harvey Carroll, Jr
Venice
Walts
Bureau of Markets
Richland Lumber Company
Charlotte
W. H. Webster
I. C.triplett
J. H. McLain
Incorporators City Taxicab Company
Wilmington
H. J. McMillan
B. B. Cameron
J. W. Long
WS. Rankin
State Committee On National Defense
Governor Bickett
Prison Chapel
T. W. Rickett
Collie
ADCO
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Madoo OR
DERS
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John Skelton Willams
Henry Walters
Bord
Atlantic Coast Line
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New Haven
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Brotherhood
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