Democracy Versus Caste Snobbery in War Time Debate
In a 1917 stance the Monroe Journal condemns officer snobbery toward privates at Camp Greene, argues for democratic equality in the army, cites Senator Overman and public protests, laments lost wartime solidarity, and calls for real democracy among soldiers and civilians alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Lee
Od Hickory
Camp Greene
West Point
Charlotte
Columbia
Ben Tillman
Overman
North Carolina
Ominous German Circular Foreshadows Peace Conditions
A secret German pamphlet circulated in wartime now translated warns that peace will come only when Germany accepts the war’s lessons and shames militarism. It urges the people to rebuke Kaiser Wilhelm and recall the sacrifices they endured under his regime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cain
America
Gerard
Germany
Europe
Napoleon
Price plans for cotton vs wheat debated by Congress
The piece argues northern congressmen push for cotton price supports while opposing wheat pricing. It notes cotton demand strong, supply limited except Civil War era, and warns a 20 cent cotton price would discourage southern acreage. It cites Wilson's hands off policy and a New York paper's doubt on government price controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Charlotte Observer
Wilson
New York Journal of Commerce
Washington
Editor H B Varner Leads Fight Against Paper Barons
The Lexington Dispatch editor Henry Branson Varner filed a complaint with the Attorney General on December 11 1916 accusing leading newsprint manufacturers of questionable practices. His action sparked a national push for price controls as a federal court later moved to regulate pricing. Varner, a country paper editor, earned wide publisher praise.
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North Carolina
H. B. Varner
Lexington Dispatch
Henry Branson Varner
Lexington DN. C
Dispatch
Gregory
New York
Warner
Government ownership of railroads and freight control debated
The piece argues government loans to railroads should come with a governance voice and hints at possible embargoes to ease food scarcity. It also critiques a Turko prisoner speech report in the Pageland Journal and airs skepticism about Capt Laurent and coal conservation commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucker
Pageland Journal
Laurenc
War savings drive aims to raise $800000 in twelve months
Union county war savings chair R A Morrow pledges to reach nearly $800,000 within a year. He calls the effort an almost superhuman task but a challenge to achievement and urges all residents to participate, including children buying thrift stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Morrow
Union County War Savings Committee
Navy recruiting party offers diverse positions at post office
Chief electrician B P Best and boat swain's mate H L Belles head a two day Navy recruiting drive at the post office seeking electicians wireless operators machinists firemen seamen and mess attendants. The aviation corps opens for enlistments with pay from 37 to 72 dollars and there is a special path for ambitious negro mess attendants. A Bru Nel Theatre film Life and Training in the Navy screens tonight for families to see care and treatment of sailors. Drafted men may enlist before December 15 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. P. Best
Navy
H. L. Belles
Naval Service
Aviation Corps
Quartermaster’s Aviation
Carpenter's
Post Office
Bru-Nel
Jean
Sam
Personal News From Local Residents
Mrs W T Sellers hosts Mrs T B Meachem of South Carolina guest. Mrs L D Andrews returns home from Tennessee. Mr and Mrs J F Wood back from Norfolk visit. Miss Inez Flow returns from Rutherfordton. Clinton Williams returns home after Norfolk and Newport News work. Leola Ellie Belk Castle Mary Griffin Edna Nisbet from Buford township arrive from Salisbury after Normal school. Fuel shortage trims school holiday. Bru Nel mission event postponed due to weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
L. D. Andrews
J. F. Wood
Norfolk
Inez Flow
Rutherfordton
Clinton Williams
Newport News
Leola
Ellie Belk
Caslile
Mary Griffin
Edna Nisbet
Buford Township
Salisbury
Redwine Plyler ad claims low prices for groceries and bulk sugar
Mt. Prospect merchant W. P. Plyler and partner T. P. Redwine promote cut prices on sugar 3 pounds for 33 cents and promise future 10 cent per pound sugar. They boast fresh stock of apples cheese candy raisins gun shells and household goods with cash discounts and free freight, urging customers to shop early and bring family.
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T. P. Redwine
Florida
Arm & Hammer Soda
W. P. Plyler
Mt. Prospect
Mineral Springs
N. C
Route 1
P. S
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Monroe Journal
G. M. and &. FP. Beasley
John Beasley
Journal Building
Jeferson and
Beasley Streets
Cotton
Varner
W. T. Sellers
T. B. Meachem
South Carolina
Missionary Society
Belk Brothers
G & J Automobile Tires
Monroe Hardware Co
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