Local Gazette Discusses War Finance and Public Readiness
The Monroe Journal cites debates on conscripting incomes for war funding and urges public advertising support. It notes Governor Bickett and federal guidance from the Chamber of Commerce and Bankers on using newspapers for education, while touching on psychology and national unity in wartime policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Coniiverre
United States
Wilson
FP. H. Staten
Guaranige ‘Trust Company of
New York
Clube of America
Government caps over subscription to liberty loan drive
Secretary McAdoo announced that no part of the over subscription to the liberty loan would be accepted. He reaffirmed the May 19 limit of 2 008 billion and indicated large subscriptions would be pared down to meet the total around 2 090 billion, with expectations ranging from 700 million to 900 million.
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McAdoo
Quarantine Funds Sought For Weevil Control In Mexico
An immediate appropriation of 500000 is requested for a Texas border quarantine against the pink bollworm cotton pest in Mexico to supplement the 350000 already allotted for the coming fiscal year. House Agriculture Day discussions note possible deficiency funding. A mink boll worm has gained only a slight foothold and a quarantine area to Texas is proposed amid reports of widespread damage and rapid spread.
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Washington
Mexico
Houston
German View of Wilson Note Sparks Debate
A German summary published in London comments on Wilson’s note to Russia. The dispatch, circulated by a national news agency, critiques Wilson’s attitude and suggests changes in policy. The piece frames the American stance as leading to broader war dynamics and potential intervention.
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Wilson
Londo
Cngatde
No -Offenml Noridautache
Ioe Meitune
Herlin
G Tin
Weh
Jeorthon
Antocr
Moore, noted religious writer, to lead Baptist board
Moore, former actor of Thy First Baptist church, has died at His home in Nashville Tennessee. He will become editor for the Baptist Sunday school board at Nashville, publisher of Magnetiterature. He earned a reputation as a top religious writer in the South.
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Washinem
Eluse
Lap
Ore Husigne
Moore
First Baptist
At & R
Haieieh
Dwehlof
Baptist Sunday Coyal Board
Nashville
Tenn
South
Sage and Sulphur Compound Restores Hair Color
An old time remedy Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound is advertised to restore natural hair color. A downtown pharmacist notes broad use as a cosmetic. application is via brush or comb, one strand at a time, with gray hair disappearing after a few uses.
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Wyeth
Druckst
Russia Eyes War as Inevitable Says Minister in Petrograd
June 15 dispatch from Petrograd reports M. Tereschtenko warning war remains likely as Russia and America pursue unity. President Kerensky, recently returned from the front, wears a khaki blouse at a meeting with U.S. envoy David Francis and Secretary Root’s delegation, underscoring allied resolve.
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Petrograd
London
America
Russia
Amorta
Lohn Root
M. Teresch
Tenko
Council of Aigistera
Root
David Francis
Marinsky
M. Kerensky
National Tuberculosis Care Demands Frontline War Prep
The article argues wartime preparedness must include expanded tuberculosis care for returning soldiers. It cites Dr. Baldwin of the National Tuberculosis Association noting only 460 beds nationally and calls for sanatorium expansion by states. Recommendations include routine exams in camps to detect incipient TB and barring recruits with family TB histories.
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Trent
Vietin
B. Ed. Baldwin
National Tuberculonia Association
United States
National Tuberculosis Aesociation
Notice of Administration for Mrs Bivens Estate
Administrators J. T. Bivens and Eb. O. Bivens notify all claimants to exhibit claims to the estate of Mrs. B E Bivens by May 30, 1918. Debts should be paid promptly. Filed May 29, 1917. J. O. Lemmond, Attorney.
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EB. E. Bivens
Ito
J. T. Bivens
Biven
Notice in Superior Court Division of Property Union County
The Superior Court of Union County presiding clerk R W Lemmond issues notice to defendant C A Hamilton and others. Proceeding seeks division of property between W E Smith and C A Hawkton families. Defendants must appear June 30, 1917, to answer or demur. otherwise petition relief will be applied for. Redwine and Sikes, attorneys.
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Superior Court
North Carolina
Union County
W. B. Smith
Plantiff
W. C. Harrell
C. A. Hamilton
R. W. Lemond
Puin
Linan
W. E. Smith
C. A. Hawkton
Monros
N.C
R. W. Lemmond
Redwine & Sikes
Attys
Land sale under Jacob Thomas estate in Union County NC
Executor W Hosea Thomas offers two parcels in New Salem and Union townships for sale by auction after a 5 percent raised bid. Tract one totals about 100 acres, tract two about 86 acres, together 186 acres, with boundaries tied to Gurley, Gutley, Brower, Sinclair. Start bid $2,126.20. Terms: 1/8 cash, balance Jan 1, 1918, note secured and title retained.
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Jacob Thomas
Jane
Union Monroe
N. C
New Salem Township
Thomas Brewer
Charles Turner
County of
Union
Port Oak
North Carolina
Drean
David Gutley
John R. Thomas
John Mocesley
David Gurley
Gurley
Thos. Brower
Oliver Sinclair
RR. B. Redtwine
W. Hosea Thomas
Stack
Parker
Attys
Public Auction Notice of Starnes Property in Monroe NC
Twill sell at public auction for cash at the court house door in Monroe North Carolina on July 2 1917 the real estate of John B Starnes lying in Union county described as lots No 11 and 12 in Block 17 of the I G Triplett lands conveyed by Lugenia Wormack to John B Starnes dated April 1917 and recorded in Book 83 page 293 Union County Register's office The sale follows levy by Constable W L Earnhardt on April 26 1917 under attachment for Polk Brow and is conducted to satisfy a cash execution in favor of M A L C J Polk against John B Starnes Griffith Sheriff June 2 1917
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Court House
Monroe
N. C
John B. Starnes
Union County
I. G. Triplett
Polk
Polk Brow
M. L. Flow
J. P
Superior Court
J. 3
John
B. Starnes
J. V. Griffith
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