Monro e Journal War Time Editorial Notes 1917
The Monroe Journal dated October 9 1917 discusses the State Council of Defense and fuel administration efforts from Greensboro Raleigh and Washington as well as wartime economic advice. It notes calls to expel Senator La Follette and comments on Allied progress on the western front. It also covers local infrastructure concerns Seaboard underpass Franklin Street and road conditions Mecklenberg Anson and Union counties roads plus a dramatic fire incident at Mrs Tom Longs home with heroic saving actions by the family and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Council of Defense
Raleigh
A. W. McAlister
Greensboro
North Carolina
LaFollette
Wisconsin
W. P. Bynum
James H. Poll
Wilson
J. A. Brown
Chadbourn
H. Q. Alexander
Farmers’ Union
Alkmen
Tom Long
Charlotte Hospital
Charlotte
Mrs Long
Her
Mrs. Long
Mrs. Lone
Walter Lockhart
Jin Baker
D. B. Snyder
J. C. Smith
Mr . Long
Woman's Club Organizes National Defense Council
The Woman's Club plans a 3:30 PM Wednesday meeting at city hall to organize a National Defense council under the Council of Defense guidance. Anna Shaw chairs with nine national figures to coordinate state efforts. roles include signing the food pledge volunteering for service and Liberty Bond drives for the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womans Club
Council of National Defense
Woman's Club
Organization of
National Defense
Council of Defense
Department
Anna Shaw
Washington
The Field of Honor Civil War Drama in Ohio
Brand Whitlock writes and Allen Holubar produces a Civil War era drama set in an Ohio town. Cast includes Wade Clayton Allen Hollubar Laura Sheldon Louise Lovely George Baring and others as a tale of war and love with dramatic battlefield scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brand—Butterfly
Allen Holabur
Louise Lovely
Ohio
Brand Whitlock
Belgium
Allen Holubar
Allen Hollubar
Wade Clayton
Laura Sheldon
George Baring
M. K. Wilson
Poole
Sidney Dean
Laura
Frankkike Lee
Sheldon
Helen Wright
Frank MacQuarrie
L. M. Wells
$50,000,000 Destroyer Project Authorized and Begun
Washington reports that the $50,000,000 destroyer program approved by Congress is ready for signing by Secretary Daniels. Contracts with ship, boiler, and engine builders set the 18 month completion target and plan to expand yards to double the U S destroyer fleet. Most funds will finance plant construction later used by the government or firms. There is a stray remark about too many ladies and gentlemen in the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Daniels
Journal to end subscriptions on expiration dates
Beginning January first The Journal will stop all subscriptions on their expiration date. Two weeks notice will be given to each subscriber to allow time for renewal. The change aims to curb losses from unpaid issues and avoid postage and printing costs by cash in advance.
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G. M. and
R. F. Beasley
Journal Building
Jefferson and
Beasley Streets
Roosevelt
Germany
Austria
Junkers
Georgia
Piedmont
Carolina
Journal
Seaboard
Ice Point
Franklin Street
Charlotte News
David F. Houston
Houston
Monroe
Andrew Jackson
Mecklenburg
Union
Anson County
Union County
Richmond County
Otime Eatre
W.H. Belk & Bro
Godman
Father
Lion Brand
Wright, Ralston and
Reynolds
Queen Quality
Sweet Sally Leen
Belk Bros
Airjet
Monroe Hardware Co
Maine, Hayne, Franklin and Morgan Streets
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