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Newspaper

The Monroe Journal

Location

Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1917

Page

1

Food Administrator Seeks Doubling North Carolina Wheat

Henry A Page North Carolina Food Administrator urges doubling wheat acreage to feed a starving world, citing $2.20 fob Chicago price for 1917 grain and not less than $2.20 in North Carolina for 1918, urging ministers to promote wheat production and saving. The piece notes exemptions and a wartime exemption board, with many examined but a portion exempted. It also includes a light anecdote about an Irishman and a station waiting room.

G. W. Simpson Ransom Helms John Fred Lowery D. Will Hudson Bunyan Carnes Curtis Boyd John Calvin Perry John Rorie Henry Funderburk James S. Rogers Wiley' Carter Joseph Ray Newsome Wir Fetterson Brady Steel Albertus Cates Henry Wilson Presson Blan' Chard Williams Frank Weaver Walker Zeb Belk James Alex Hough William C. Robinson Walter Edwin’ Jones Bun Hood Wm. L. Carter W. Robert Medlin Ellison Y. Rogers Frank Price Helms Clarence H. Helms John A. Drake Isaac Rushing J. B. Winchester Ben Medlin BE. M. McCorkie Thomas Ashcraft W. I. Snead James Eli Orman W. T. Starnes Robert McManus Herbert Coffee W. W. Morris Verge Hailey Kenny Morrison Will Frank Ross Ben Stockton Thomas Garland John Raymond Pigg W. M. Pope H. B. Simpson Asa Pettie Reuben Perry A. B. Secrest John McMillan Alex Chaffin Falas C. Efird L. A. Tomberlin W. ©. Griffin W. H. Cox Willie Crawford M. C A. Austin 3. R. Gaddy B. Frank Harris Zeb D. Bailey Areh West Joseph Deese Alexander McCormick J. N. Carter A. Alsobrooks D. A. Helms H. W. Simpson W. L. Garman David Clyburne M. Craig Edward Hammond J. B. Parker J. W. Knight E. H. Smith FP. L. Griffin Joe E. Mullis EK. F. Newsom G. W. Funderburk John A. Crook A. W. McCall Murray Clark Ed Alsebrooks T. B. Simpson Calvin Laney Jesse Law Fred Pope Ellis Griffin H. EB. Davis Wm. L. Hallman H. Leonard H. G Love Tom Murphy J. H. Funderburk Catnon Mitchell Kemp Hamilton Grady V. Williams Jas A. Medlin W. J. Whitley B. Doster Frank Helms A. Moore J. Robert Harrison J. T. McCain Helms Albert A. Hartsell A. A. Scales C. B. Riker J. C. Ross Luther Griffin A. J. Haigler Robert Vann Griffin J. M. Pope Ed Helms Charlie McGuirt W. M. Taylor R. EB. Robingon W. B. Simpson J. B. Spencer Marion Blakeney James Adam Price H. B. Baucom R. R. Gay DeWitt Rape C. D. Baker J. C. Holt C. J. Tarleton C. M. Halgler W. F. Funderburk H. W. Gladden Jonah Harrell Andrew Gaither Clifford Alexander J D. Stegall Frank Cavelock H. W. Baucom Fay Watts J. N. Philemon Bb. P. Warren Willie Fincher Pau Livergood Liney Grier Elma D. V. Keziah J. V. Limerick F. L. Fowler J. L. Griffin Robert Beatty Albert Barrett Brooks Jerome J. H. Price Fred Beaver John H. Barrino H. C. Smith A. P. Freeman Rouse Mangum John Roberson F. O. Smith C. B. Shelly Sam Allen Herbert McCalin James Trull Doss Chambers Will Paxton Walter Starnes W. J. Blythe Vance Little George Laney C. P. Griffin Rowland Cauthen C. E. Lowery John Redfearn James Hamilton Raymond Medlin Edward Helms T. H. Simpson T. A. King L. T. Winchester Martin McGill W. ©. Helms F. Blakeney Sam Henry Culp G. W. Yarbrough W. D. Rowell Sam Hood Haywood McKeithen C. C. Braswell Dillon Massey J. W. Meigs Jack Threatt W. C. Griffin M. McCorkle James £. Liles Faten Aaron Really D. Hough Oscar Crook L. A. Russell S. F. Rich Will Massey J. B. McMurray J. B. Wolfe R. P. Laney W. L. Hasty J. Wentz W. M. Melton B. A. Helms R. K. Baker C. W. Moser A. C. Hargett R. A North Carolina United States Food Administration Chicago

Marshville News Highlights Local Deaths and Community Notes

Marshville correspondent reports the death of Mrs. Griffin at 47 after long stomach trouble and lists numerous local obituaries, family changes, and school openings. The Marshville high school starts with full attendance, with notes on staff illness and recoveries as well as various visits, moves, and a hospital operation for Tristan Stegall.

Griffin Marshville News Marshville Blake Edwards Griffin Will H Baptist Church Gus Elton James Jessie Boyce Broadus Ruth Nellie Sallie A. R T. M. Edwards Rosa High Union S. C Ellen Edwards C. J. Black A. Marsh Minnie Davis Simpson Zeb Simpson New Salem Township Charlotte Sanatorium Olive Branch Simpson A. C. Davis Wm. M. Davis United Cash Store Co Jonah Simpson Lottie Harrill Wingate Annie Lee Plyler Monroe J. Claude Phifer Jesse Claudia Flossie Liles Pee Dee F. M. Edwards Josie Browning Will H. Griffin Guy Edwards Will Mills Wadesboro A. P. Edwards Merna Lee Lanes Creek Township Eunice Marsh Greensboro Thompson's Charlotte Katherine Price Barnum Springs J. C. Dean Wade Bivens Mary Davis J. T. Garland Ware Shoals 8. C Garland Howard Griffin W. D. McRae Mr. McRae Jennie Vaughn Morven Marshville High School Funderburk J. B. Bailey Triston Stegall W. T. Stegall Tristan J. E. Batley Lucile Fulton Marsh Mra J. C. Tin Pleasant Walk Farm W. A Ed Marsh Ausaday

Russians Lose Riga as Germans Seize Sea Port

Riga, Russia's lifeline on the Gulf of Riga, falls to German forces causing mass retreat to the east. The push breaches the Dvina river defenses, bridges are built, and civilians flee while Russian troops evacuate, burning villages in retreat. German advances threaten Petrograd and the Baltic approach, with Austro Italian fronts reporting heavy losses and Haig’s batteries continuing bombardment.

Riga Petrogradt Russia Gulf of Rica Dyina Uxhull Ae Dvina Dahlen Gulf of Riga Gulf of Finland Petrograds Bainsizza Brestovizza Washington Italy Haig Flanders Monehy le Preux Verdun England Korniloff Moscow Petrograd

Soldiers Loot Lunch Room at Southern Depot

Soldiers passing through Charlotte en route to Camp Sevier looted the Union News lunch room at the Southern depot taking cigars cigarettes food fruits salt cellars and sugar dishes. A crowd of about twenty rail cars followed for the last leg to Greenville where the men arrived yesterday. Police note the incident as a breach of military discipline and expect investigation by military officials.

Charlotte Observer Charlotte Camp Sevier Greenville Union News Company Southern Depot

Feed and Farm Conservation Boost Hog and Poultry Profits

The article argues farmers should sow rape for fall and winter hog feed, saving corn while boosting pork output. It notes rape is cheaper than corn, and turning crops into grazing reduces harvest needs. It also covers poultry feed, winter laying, and housing to maximize farm profits in Union county.

Union County T. J. W. Broom

President Wilson jurors call to duty for national army

President Wilson welcomed the first draftees to service urging unity and high standards. He asked the soldiers to stay fit, pure, and steadfast as the nation watches and the world eyes their actions in the great war. God keep and guide you.

National Army Wilson America White House Washington

Moon Township Robbery at Iceman Home Unsolved

Early Saturday a thief entered the Monroe mill superintendent Bob Iceman’s home while he slept drugging him and stealing about 900 dollars in small bills. The wallet with the money was discarded in the back yard. no other items were touched and no suspect has been found. The incident follows a pay day at the mill store and a larger local crime haul noted as one of the biggest in Monroe in years.

Septie Neatham Bob Iceman Joe Iceman Mr. Ieeman Mr. Iceman Charles Iceman Monroe Chamber of Commerce News United States Department of Agriculture Union County Chamber of Commerce

Negro Troopers Punished After Waco Clash

Six negro soldiers found guilty of violating the ninety third article of war by a general court martial at Camp MacArthur Waco Texas after clashing with civil police and troops on July 29. Five were sentenced to years at Leavenworth with dishonorable discharge and forfeiture of pay. the sixth receives 10 years. All lose pay while confined. Spike Tull quotes.

Waco General Court Martia Camp MacArthur Waco Texas United States Leavenworth Kan

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Autrey M. E. Thomas Oscar Mills Chas Patten L. E. Riner J. V. Kendall Lee Phillips Olin Niven Henry Rushing G. O. Clark Sam Crafford J. H. McCollum W. H. Griffin T. Welsh J. B. Hamilton L. Helms Columbus Joel S. Collins Clayton D. Collins Steve Welsh Waile Helms Clarence Wingate Columbia Collins Army Mr. Wilson Spike Tull Jim Spike Jude
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