Russian Mission At White House War Dinner
Washington June 21. The Russian mission led by Special Ambassador Bakhmetief was hosted by President Wilson at a state dinner with cabinet members congressional leaders and high army and navy officials present. Bakhmetiev plans to address the Senate next Tuesday after a visit from William J Bryan and Secretary Baker. The ambassador outlined Russia’s commitment to a total war against German autocracy and the need to secure a stable peace through victory. Field reports from North Carolina towns and local notices follow, including crimes and minor incidents, plus community updates.
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Optimist takes a day off over toothache
A local optimist requests a day off after experiencing dental pain. The motive appears to be relief from a toothache and the day’s activities are paused to seek treatment or rest.
Dogs in French trenches receive gas masks for rescue work
Dogs employed by the French to carry messages and tend the wounded in the trenches display remarkable intelligence. Some dogs near the firing line have been equipped with gas masks for protection during dangerous work.
Wit clarifies sacred concerts by Sunday rule
The One Difference notes Bishop Sanford Olmsted of Denver answering a lady at luncheon who asked how a sacred concert differed from a primnary concert. The bishop, in a shocked tone, explains there is a single distinction that a sacred concert is always given on Sunday.
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Denver
Bishop Olmsted
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Grove's The Old Standard General Tonic Patent Claim
An OCR fragment touts Grove's Tasteless Tonic as a universal health aid. It claims liver effects, malaria drive, blood enrichment, and system-wide toning for adults children and invalids, with pricing listed as zero cents. The text is garbled but centers on tonic benefits and family use.
Enrollment Machinery Ready for July 1 Draft Plans
Washington June 21 Machinery for enrolling an army of 626000 men by selective draft will be complete by July 1. Exemption board procedures will be announced soon. Brigadier General Crowder says the system for registration and selection should face no more complications. Secretary Baker pledges the process will be fair with no bias due to politics or relations. Subdivided districts will aid local knowledge of workers and dependents to target who can be spared. In Asheville a 30 year old man, Jake Ingle, was killed in a car accident while Hall Merril was the driver. A girl with teeth is not dumb, the pearls she wears shine.
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Balfour Returns to Commons After U S Mission
Arthur J. Balfour, secretary for foreign affairs, made his first Commons appearance since returning from the United States at the head of a special British mission. His entrance drew cheers from the chamber as he answered questions for the foreign office.
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Red Cross War Fund Growing
Incomplete reports to American Red Cross headquarters show more than $25,000,000 subscribed in the first two days of the week long campaign toward a $100,000,000 war relief total. Hundreds of communities had not reported yet but incoming returns poured in faster than tabulations could keep pace.
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American Red Cross
Arrests in Keet Baby Case in Midwest Record
Springfield dispatch reports Dick Carter arrested in Hutchinson Kansas. Authorities hold all three suspects tied to the murder of Baby Lloyd Keet. The baby’s body was found in a well on the Crenshaw farm ten days after abduction. Piersot and Adams were moved from Kansas City jail to St. Louis.
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Cletus Adams
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Preserved Honey Prom Pire and Bee Heat Mystery
A Bee Culture writer recalls bees fanning honey to save it from fire in the hive as flames burn through the structure, creating a heat mystery how the bees survived. R. & Taylor of Warsaw, deaf mute and editor of the Duplin Record, faces indictment for allegedly enticing a 17 year old girl to a house of repute, claiming conspiracy to ruin him.
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News From Stouts Correspondence of The Journal
Local notes from Stouts dated June 20 recount visits by residents and friends from Charlotte Pageland and nearby towns. Families including Conder Hargett Watkins Helms and Thompson are mentioned along with crops in Steel Creek and an upcoming all day children's service with dinner on the grounds.
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Owl Attacks Dexter Man For Hat In Forest Scene
While walking along a country road H Fish of Dexter Maine was attacked by a large owl that snatched his hat and flew into a tree. He borrowed a gun and shot the bird wounding it with twelve holes in the hat.
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Things You Can Do For Your Country Poem Echoes Patriotism
A short patriotic verse from the New York Sun exhorts diverse citizens to serve the nation. It lists roles from fighting and aviating to cooking and farming, asserting that all can contribute and endure for the country. The cadence underscores collective duty and national resolve.
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A Flying Start In Business由文中人物下决心创业
A young man, encouraged by his father and a young woman, declares he will turn over a new leaf and pursue business seriously. He tells Molly he has already begun, planning to have his tailor make him a new suit as a sign of his commitment.
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