Bickett Battery Arrives at Camp Sevier Mired in Early Hardships
The Bickett Battery D arrives at Camp Sevier Greenville Sept 16. Soldiers struggle for shelter and rations, digging stumps and drilling as camp life begins. Units receive new men including Joe Russell from Monroe, and officials urge daily Liberty Bond subscriptions amid nationwide mobilization efforts.
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Bickett
Joe Mussel
Archie B. Fairley
Camp Sevier
Greenville
3. C
Monroe
Joe Russell
Tennessee
Liberty Loan Drive Opens Across Nation with Enthusiasm
Washington reports indicate nationwide tremors of support as tens of thousands participate in the first day. Subscriptions near the 3 billion minimum set for the four week campaign, with cities from Boston to Atlanta buzzing as posters rise and workers seek buyers.
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Reserve
St. Louis
San Francisco
Dallas
Kansas City
Treasury Department
Washington
Treasury
New England
California
Capital
Boston
Mitchel
New York
Philadelphia
McAdoo
Cleveland
Tris
Cleveland Baseball Club
Liberty Bell
St. John's Church
Richmond
Ick Henry
Atlanta
Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs
Liberty Loan Executive Committee
London Air Raid Strikes Coast Areas. City Foiled
London dispatch reports the strongest German air raid yet on the coast and London, with four groups crossing the coast. Bombs hit the southwestern district. heavy anti-aircraft fire and long-range guns rang out for two and a half hours as streets emptied and theatres pressed on with performances.
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London
Trials and Tribulations of a Fourth Estate Member
A column from Whiteville recalls the editor’s busy tobacco season and newsroom trials. It recounts meals, social visits by teachers, colleagues moving to Raleigh, and the shift in leadership at The Journal. The author notes local farming vigor, bank growth, and a push to expand readership while sharing humorous anecdotes and reflections on North Carolina’s tobacco belt.
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Capegoat
Whiteville
Jobn
Pourth
Thad
South Carolina
Chester
Anderson
D. C
Winthrop College
Rock Hill
Raleigh
John
KR. F
Clarkton
Monroe
Tts
Wilmington
Clawson
The
R. F P
Mr. Beasley
Union
Henry Gore
Union County
Beasley
Horace Greely
Piedmont
Carolina
Alluington Morning Star
Star
North Carolina
Piedmont Carolina
Jackson
Atlantic Coast Line
Upper South Carolina
Eldorado
Columbus County
Chadbourn
Fair Bluff
Clarendon
Columbus
Japs Emphasize Far East Monroe Doctrine At New York Dinner
Viscount Ishii head of the Japanese mission to the United States declares the policy of Japan toward China. He says Japan will not seek territory or domination but will defend China’s sovereignty and maintain open trade. He appeals for friendly relations, cites the Gentlemens Agreement as a seal, and stresses unity with America in the wartime alliance.
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China
New York
Far East
Vincount Fehit
Japaneae
United States
Japan
Yoshihito
Jehil
Republic of the Far East
Ishii
Commercce
Viscount Ishii
Germain
America
Elihu Root
Takahira
Fairley Joins Journal as Bickett Battery Reporter
Archie B Fairley a member of the Bickett Battery becomes Journal correspondent for his company. His first story appears this issue with more to come. He vows to keep Journal readers informed about the Union county boys and to send news fit to print.
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Bethel
Wingate
Union Baptist Association
Austin Grove Baptist Church
Consid
Ellis Godwin
Glenalpine
Bethel Baptist Church
Marshville
A. Marsh
M.D. L. Preslar
E. C. Snyder
C. J. Black
J. A. Bivens
H.C. Snyder
M. D. L. Preslar
Black
John A. Wray
Shane
Me. Fairley
Bickett Boys
Archie B. Fairley
Bickett Battery
Fairley
Journal
Union County Boys
For Sale Two Filly Colts Near Monroe
Two fine filly colts offered by A L Parker of Monroe route and.
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A. L. Parker
Monroe, Route
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Berty
RUSH
Chicago
English
National Army
Mexico
Juan
Jesus Martinez
Burns
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Leslie Futch
Minneapolis
Tough
Etta William
Gladys Hefner
Claude Gaddy
Paul Bennette
Thelma Carroll
Alma Smith
Rupert Trull
Lester Smith
Marashville
Zack Traywick
Allie Melga
Rosa MelIntyre
O. D. Mahone
Frank Greene
Pourth Estate
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