Roanoke County War Savings Stamps Drive Formed
Joseph A. Turner chairman announces Roanoke County organizes regional committee to promote War Savings Stamps. Key officers include W. W. McClung Salem for publicity and J. M. Gish Roanoke for farmers. Executive group aims to reach every local organization with direct, in-person messaging and coordinated speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dos. A. “Purne
Thollas
Thos
B McAdams
Ricimivonth
Viv
Tibave
Ronanoke County
Rolo Tl E. Cook
Salem
Walter R. Stapes
Roanoke
Everett Patresk
Challes
Moss
Margaret Gravatt
Mira
J. D. Witter
Salou
Catawba Valley
A. Lambert Martin
Catawba
Town of
Vinton
S. M. Gomgin
Woonton
S. H. McVitty
Jos. A. Turner
Hollins
McVitty
S. M. Gope
Mirs. J. TW. Wihhittner
McGish
Rosarus I.cook
W. W. McClung
B.L. Stomechairman
Roanoke City
Dos. A. Turner
Roansoke County
Chamber of Commeores
Wmek
Messerg
Daibver
Roanoke Co
Biem Young Men In An Automobile Accident
An auto mishap Thursday afternoon near Romnoke involved John Whitton Douglas Bunting and Coach G A Sprahan en route to a football game. The vehicle overturned after a near-embankment pass, throwing occupants clear with minor injuries and one slight cash on ace noted as a wound. Authorities moved the car to Fort Park station for removal.
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Jin Romnoke
Hower
Mr. Bunting
Ace
MY & Pigue
Whitehield
Roanoke County Names Legal Advisory Board Members
Governor appoints A M Bownawa, Saulom, L B Alben to Roanoke County legal advisory board amid shifts in registrant handling. Downein resigns. board to advise on questionnaires, blanks, and conferral, easing local board duties. Drafts begin December 15 with staged mailouts to streamline the second Army draft.
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Stunet
Tellowine
Roanoke
Vbessrs
Bownawa
Saulom
L. B. Alben
Downein
Stuart Owone
Ag Chia
Adv
Sory
Nework
Last Saturday Fire Destroys Roanoke Laundry Building
A fire last Saturday morning destroyed the old laundry building on Colorado Street owned by J. P. Garrett of Roanoke. Firemen and bystanders prevented wider spread as flames threatened adjoining homes and a tabernacle. The structure, valued at about 1 000 dollars, housed machinery and two automobiles, with damages totaling roughly 1 000 dollars including owned by F R Damon and W. Dba likely.
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Colorado Street
J.P. Garrett
Roanoke
Salem Repair Works
F.R. Damon
W. Dba
Che Momaer
Wihiilo Mar
Dhohia
Heull
Mir
Hall
Luttrell
Burma
Trontitige
Allege
Yu Paris
J. E. Tyree
Parris Ands
Smead
Illewttrayed
November Marriages in the County Clerk’s Office
Eleven marriage licenses were issued in November by the county clerk. Denia Stump wed Carrie Jervell. Fred Pedoe to Ruth A. Noltinger. Ralph J. King to Ruth Long. Clarence Witt to Cressie M. Duncan. Iven Thompson to Alma Roxie Darvell. James Paul Garrett to Elizabeth Maria Craig. Robert L. Wertz to Beulah Wade. Robert Melvin Miller to Rachel Winslow St. Clair. Walter L. Harman to Maude Evelyn Emerson. Clarence E. Gray to Annile Brown Reynolds.
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Denia Stump
Carrie Jervell
Ruth A. Noltinger
Ralph J. King
Ruth Long
Clarence (. Witt
Cressie M. Duncan
Iven Thompson
Alhne Roxie Darvell
James Paul Garrett
Elizabeth Maria Craig
Robert L. Wertz
Beulah Wade Robert Melvin Miler
Rachel Winslow St.Clair
Walter
President Wilson Addresses Congress On War Aims
President Wilson speaks to Congress outlining the nation’s war aims and the need for unity and decisive action. He calls for crushing Germany’s power, argues for justice in peace terms, and urges declaration of war on Austria-Hungary as a step toward broader conflict with the Central Powers.
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Congress
Germany
Austria
Washington
Wilson
Gentlemen of the Congress
Tung
United States
Austria-Hungary
Austreia-Hungary
Butonue
Turkey
Dbuleadia
Christmas Charity Play At Salem Church Aims To Aid Armenian Syrian Relief
Salem Southern Methodist Church Sunday School plans "The Story of Bethlehem" at the Made auditorium December 21. Proceeds will aid Armenian and Syrian relief for destitute survivors across Palestine, Caucasus, and Persia, including orphans. United States aid exists but many Western Asian Christians lack legal relief, making this American charity essential.
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Salem
United States
Cnikdiven
Jovance
Bel- Sum
Wester Asia
Drafted Men Get Court Preference In War Time
Mount Vernon New York Saturday Justice Morschauser of the Supreme Court holds that drafted National Army men with damage suits should receive court preference over other cases. He declared he would issue a new ruling if needed to meet wartime exigencies, arguing a serviceman should have his case heard before deployment to war.
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Mount Vernon
N. Y
Morschauser
Supreme Court
Thanksgiving With the Boys in Camp at McClellan
A Salem National Guard member writes from Camp McClellan Alabama describing Thanksgiving day rites a decorated mess hall and a grand supper with turkey dressing cranberries cream potatoes and pies. Officers and privates shared the meal grace was given by a Radford officer and a furloughing sailor learned his father was ill. The tone recalls home while rain threatened and many longed for family time.
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DO Webber
Salem G
Field Elospta Corps No
F. G. Webber
Us Phoce
Camp McClellan
Alabama
U.S
Red Cross
Turkey
Wain
Gallieiver
National Army
Tow
Lueutemants Dent
Poindexter
James Goodwin
Baim
Local Soldier Aid Appeal for Christmas Package Shipments
Vers T Cooper reports a shortage of Christmas packages for soldiers in the Potomac Division at Washington. Mrs Cooper urges public help to assemble twenty five more packages by tomorrow morning. Calls to assist and arrange shipments are requested via phone for details.
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T. Cooper
Potomac Divisioon
Washnetoon
Cooper
Brazil to Send Navy Units to British Waters
The Brazilian cabinet met and decided to deploy the six strongest naval units to British waters. Admiral Mttos will command the squadron, enhancing cooperation with Britain amid current tensions.
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Rio de Janeiro
Admiral Mttos
Salem High Declares State Football Champions
Salem High School defeated Maury Leh of Norfolk 40 0 to win the state title in a decisive football game. Maury had earlier beaten several top state opponents, but Salem’s 40 0 victory sealed the championship. a key injury occurred when Maury back Shapiro fractured his leg and was hospitalized in Roanoke, with plans for transfer to Norfolk.
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Roanoke Coltrowe Athetieeld
Maury Leh
Norfolk
Salem High School
Salem
Satom Tettas
Thas
Itoennecke Mivelvine Guru Co
Christiansburg High School
Linchbure
Teanee
Chatham Travia School
Dublin Institute
Hampton
Lynchburg
Balem
Maury Waseone
Wickklent
Lee
Menury
Shapiro
Jefferson Hospitil
Mer. S
Maury Bays
Sabem
State
Governor Stuart Warns Registrants to Update Addresses
Governor Henry C. Stuart urges all Selective Draft Act registrants to report any address changes to their local boards immediately. Boards must publicize the notice and newspapers statewide should provide continuous publicity from now until the mailing of questionnaires on December 15. The warning emphasizes legal consequences for failing to stay informed or compliant.
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Stuart
Henry C. Stuart
Thought United States Imperti nent in World War I Debate
The passage argues that U S actions in sending a fleet to Cadty and later troops to France provoke German anger. It contends Americans face European interference fears, defends U S role in WWI as rightful and necessary, and criticizes Kaiser era language as claiming imperial guardianship of the West. The tone defends moral duty and denounces erosion of neutrality.
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Atlans
Wigoun
Britain
France
Spain
Philippines
Chii'stemdom
Anean
Substitute for gasoline tied up
New York reports inventor Louis Enricht who claimed a substitute gasoline under 2 cents a gallon, is sued by National Motor Power Company for allegedly striking an agreement with the German government to withhold the formula in wartime. The suit seeks an injunction to prevent release or transfer of the formula, with Enricht alleged to have conspired with German agents to conceal the secret.
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New York
Dec. K
Louis Enricht
Anceiver World
Minneola
United States
National Motor Power Company
B. P F. Yoakum
Enricht
First National Bank of Farmingdale
Martin W. Littleton
Germany
Germ
The Cheapest Fertilizer In the World
An analysis argues that fertilizer alone does not guarantee prosperity for farmers. It highlights the limits of chemical sources, urging legumes and clover as essential nitrogen providers for sustainable yields and lower costs. The piece contrasts rich and poor farming practices and stresses soil restoration through cover crops.
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Hic
Wien
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