Draft draft: draft methods to change for selective service
Secretary Baker urged prompt enactment of a broader Selective Service Act as the War Department considers new draft rules. He said registrants would answer questions and a fixed set of classification rules would determine deferments, inclining toward marriage as a basis. The Senate committee discussed ages eighteen to forty five and the quick need for manpower to win the war.
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Washington
War Department
Baker
Senate Military Committee
War Secretary
Letter from France from Edgar Stanton in service
Mrs Anna Stanton receives a letter from her son Edgar with Gen Perebing's forces in France. He writes of warm sweaters and overcoats at home yet to war, cheerful soldiers, days at sea with no land in sight, confidence the war will end soon, pride in serving, plans to return home with stories, and requests letters.
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Anna Stanton
Edgar
Gen. Perebing
France
God
Navy Stops Enlistments As Draft Law Review Continues
The Navy Department and War Department suspend all naval recruitments for now amid the draft bill for ages 18 to 45 under congressional review. Enlistments total about 480,000, with Admiral Palmer saying changes to the draft may be needed and that volunteers could sustain navy needs until orders change. Citizens will be informed by newspapers if enlistments resume or further actions occur.
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Navy Department
War Department
Congress
Naval
Navy
Palmer
Bureau of Navigaion
Senate Military Committee
Epworth League Social Meeting Planned at Bethea Home
The Epworth League will hold its monthly social meeting this evening at 8 46 at the residence of Mrs. M G Bethea. Young people anticipate a delightful evening.
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Epworth League
M. G. Bethea
Gas attack by German submarine off Atlantic coast
Washington reports gas released on the water by a German submarine off the Mid Atlantic coast near Smith's Island North Carolina. Six Coast Guard and lighthouse men were overcome for over half an hour but suffered no lasting injuries. Officials consider the act a deliberate terror tactic possibly unseen on American shores.
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Washington
Middle Atlantic
Coast Guardation
Smith's Teland
N. C
Navy Department
Sixth Naval District
Coast Guard
Atlantic
Virginia
Rmider
Penistone
Sydland
New England
Smith's Island
Cade Typanett- Ing Machine Co selects Greenboro NC plant
New Southern Industry announces Cade Typanett-Ing Machine Co purchase of a Greenboro site to manufacture typesetting machines. The venture, led by North Carolina backers including Rev J A Hursay, launches with 1,500,000 capital and aims to challenge Morganthaler and International Machines as a lower price rival. Dr Cade, the preacher inventor, died just before operations began.
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Cade ‘Typanett- Ing Machine Co
Greenaboro
N.C
North Carolina
Cade
Morganthaler
Brooklyn
N. Y
Morganthaler Typesetting Machine Co
Internaonal Typesetting Machine Co
International
Greensboro
J. A. Hursay
Tribute to Thomas R. Cottingham in wartime valor
A community tribute honors Thomas R. Cottingham who died in France while defending the United States. The letter recalls his early service at sixteen, his sacrifice for freedom, and the enduring example he sets for citizens supporting liberty bonds and aid to the war effort.
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France
Sotesiaus
America
Tommie Cottingham
Atlantc
Tle
Dillon County
Teunile Cottingham
Red Cross
Arma
Olr
Thomas R. Cottingham
A Card From Mr Lane Corrects Paper Error
A Dillon Heald letter from Mr Lane requests space to correct printing mistakes in a recent speech report. He explains his remarks on withdrawing from a senatorial race and defends his strong language while apologizing for any offense caused. He emphasizes honor, justice, sincerity, and principle behind his actions.
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Lane
Dillon Heald
Fark
Hitle
J. H. David
David
Candidacy Announced for House Seat by P. Late
P Late announces his candidacy for the House of Representatives under Democratic Primary rules. The announcement signals his entry into the upcoming primary contest, outlining intent to seek the seat and comply with party guidelines.
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P. Late
House of Representatives
Homicide Near Fork Over Wage Settlement
A Farm Hand, Jy Shaw, killed Sam Godbold, a black worker, after a wage dispute at the Jenry Mullies place near Fork on Saturday afternoon. Inquest testimony cites a confrontation over deductions for fines. Shaw fired after peppered threats and an axe attempt, injuring Godbold fatally. Sheriff Lane later detained Shaw. bond set at $1000.
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J. L. Shaw
Jenry Mullies
Fork
Sam Godbold
Mternoon
Gaague
Godbold
Sellers
Shaw
Lane Sunday
Pond
Fellow Democrat Seeks Legislature Amid War and Fertilizer Reform
A farmer and fertilizer dealer running for the Legislature explains his hearing loss from two operations, suspends campaign meetings due to wartime duties, and pledges to push a bill to ban fillers in fertilizer and require exact ingredient labeling. He urges support on August 27, emphasizing aid to farmers and county wealth.
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Sam
Dillon County
General Assembly
Lamp Explodes Damaging Clothes At Garner Home
Monday night around 1 o clock a lamp exploded in a clothes lane at J. D. Garner's home and burned about thirty dollars worth of men and women’s clothing. Mrs. Garner saved the scene by dashing water on the garments and throwing it over them, preventing worse destruction. Subscribing to The Dillon Herald costs two dollars per year in advance.
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J. D. Garner
Mrs. Garner
Allies Press German Lines Amid Shrinking Pocket
Allied forces pounded German positions from the Somme pocket toward Roye and Noyon with French and American units advancing toward Chaulnes and Hoye. German counterattacks and heavy shelling continued as Allied pressure tightened on key towns, while northern actions near Ypres and Albert involved British and French forces bombarding German holds and targeting transport and supply lines.
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Pleardy Nave
Otee
Matz
Lassigny
Noyon
Noyon-Roye-Chaulnes
Soissona
Veale
Bray
Chaulnes
Hoye
Somme
Oise
Roye
Amiens
Theorth
Lasigny
U. Ukely
Soissons
Rheime
Ypres
Albert
Fismette
Mortancourt T
Achens-Nesle Road
Beuween
Ancré
Brivieh
Peroune
Ham-Newle
I. Ia
Talinas
No Peace Without Victory Dr. William B. Smith Explains
In a strong warning against peace negotiations with Germany, the article argues that any settlement granting Germany victory or domination would destroy civilization. It cites German propaganda and urges readers to study Smith’s piece and Dr. Herron’s parallel analysis, underscoring the global stakes and dangers to America, England, France, and Italy.
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Germany
William B. Smith
America
Tuslane University of Louisiana
Manufacturers Record
Nation
New York Evening Post
Smith
France
Upies
England
Russia
Congress
Enya
George D. Herron
Herron
Europe
Italy
Presbyterian Church Service Times and Welcome
The Presbyterian church invites worship with Sabbath school at 10 a.m. led by N. H. Sprunt, preaching at 11 a.m. by Pastor Wm. B. Chandler, and 8:45 p.m. by Rev. F. Ray, middle of Monticello. Midweek program and Christian Endeavor at 8:30 p.m. A cordial welcome awaits.
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the Presbyterian Church
Wm. B
Chandler
N. H. Sprunt
Pasior
F. Ray
Monticello
Wis
Christian Endeavor
Methodist Church Services on Main Street
Sunday school at 10 with W Barry Muller as superintendent. Preaching at 11 a.m. and 8:45 p.m. by Pastor Dr Watson B Duncan. Morning topic The Healing of the Nations. Evening topic Jesus The Guest of the Soul. Twenty minute song service and twenty minute sermon. Epworth League at 7 p.m. led by Mfr L C Braddy Jr. Prayer service Wednesday at 8:45 p.m. Public cordially invited to all services.
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Main Street Methodist Church
Watson B. Duncan
W. Barry Muller
Pantor
Jesus
Epworth League At & P. m
Mfr
L. C. Braddy, Jr
Purman Training Corps Unit Authorized in Eighteen Schools
Washington August 13 Eighteen additional schools were notified of their qualifications for the establishment of student army training corps units They include Wake Forest College N C Purman University Southern University and Henry College org and Richmond College Richmond Va
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Washington
Studenta Army Trebine Corpe Unista
Wake Forest College
N.C
Par Man University
SoutheenTory
Henry College
Org
Richmond College
Bighmond
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Lamp
Dillon Herald
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