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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1918
Page
2
A compact survey of significant international developments over the past week highlighting diplomatic, economic, and security events across multiple regions with emphasis on key nations, leaders, and outcomes shaping global affairs.
The article details Allied forces on the Western Front advancing from Arras to Soissons with gains around Monchy le Preux and Guemappa, Haig praising American troops, and continued German retreat as French and British troops press across northern France amid heavy actions and new fronts north of Arras. It also notes political figures and war measures in the United States and abroad, including draft age considerations and farm plans for returning soldiers.
A compact survey of key happenings at the Capitol and across North Carolina as reported for Herald readers, highlighting political developments, legislative activity, and notable statewide occurrences in a concise record.
North Carolina farmers gathered around the star capital to discuss wartime farming needs and prices. Speakers from federal and state agencies described conservation, food control, and timber shipments while plans for a large government timber purchase and a naval patrol station at Camp Glenn were outlined.
Fragmented reports from Kinston New Bern and other eastern towns describe a severe storm causing widespread damage. Wires down, buildings damaged, and streets flooded as residents assess impact and recovery efforts continue. Authorities expect stabilization and repair work to begin with federal county and state coordination.
Fragmented wartime items from North Carolina report talks on ginning prices and state policy, farmer protests, and a push to sell War Savings Stamps. The Wake Franklin area and several counties discuss price changes while war savings drives expand to 69 counties with 4600 merchants selling stamps to meet a statewide quota of over 2.3 million dollars. Private and public soldiers are named, including Wake Franklin counties, Winston Salem, Charlotte, Salisbury, Goldsboro, Weldon, and more.
The Central Association meeting at Wake Potnat approved boosting the million dollar fund aim to over top. Delegates urged a $50,000 local raise toward $1,000,000 while reporting churches syncing with plans. They demanded War Department revoke the order removing camp pastors from army camps, calling it a religious liberty issue. Poole of Troy named to speakership prospects. Lutheran Society notes convention near Faith NC with budget hike and a field secretary. commissions discussed for North Carolinians in Washington. Legal training urged for Charlotte registrants to volunteer as stenographers in court martials.
Registration day marks a famed victory in wartime as President Wilson faces historic losses and a day of national mobilization.
Allied forces break the Drouvrourt Queant line along a ten mile front from the Scarpe to Queant. Thousands of German prisoners taken as the British and French push toward the Hindenburg line. Americans drive toward Voormeeteele near Peronne amid heavy fighting. Austrians repelled in fresh assaults. President Wilson urges nationwide registration for military service for ages 18 to 45, detailing updated draft plans and a call to duty.
Washington debuts the new revenue bill, called the largest levy in history, drafted by the Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kitchin. Leaders aim to send it to the Senate within ten days, with an estimated revenue of about 5.01 billion dollars, led by corporate profits and income taxes from individuals and corporations.
Washington reports Germany grows aware of Allied gains in France and Flanders as reflected in the Cologne Gazette. The piece quotes that the southern front battles intensify daily with formidable forces, and questions arise about German resolve and timing for future offensives.
Washington organized labor at celebrations nationwide pledged loyal support to the government to speed up war production. Speakers cheered as unions quoted the President's Labor Day message and urged swift, victorious conclusions through increased material output.
A British port reports the American steamship Onega torpedoed and founder, with 29 saved and 26 missing. Many bodies washed ashore. the captain drowned. Onega, 3636 tons gross, built Belfast 1880, owned by Harber & Co. of New York.
Nearly 100000 soldiers of Industry rededicated their services to win the war for freedom in three Labor Day parades in Greater New York. The largest march stretched along Fifth Avenue in Manhattan with miles of union men and women. The processions carried the American flag and shouted victory slogans as US soldiers and sailors escorted the crowds in the New York district.
Editor cautions against growing grain in orchards as crops compete with young trees. While cultivated crops may be feasible during early growth, once roots fill the space the trees must reign supreme.
Grapes thrive when grown on arbors fences or over windows and vineyards on hillside settings that suit them well. These versatile plants adapt to numerous structures and landscapes, allowing creative use in informal and decorative planting.
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