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.
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G. W. Simpson
Ransom Helms
John Fred Lowery
D. Will Hudson
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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
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James Alex Hough
William C. Robinson
Walter Edwin’ Jones
Bun Hood
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Ben Medlin
BE. M. McCorkie
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Robert McManus
Herbert Coffee
W. W. Morris
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W. M. Pope
H. B. Simpson
Asa Pettie
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A. B. Secrest
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Falas C. Efird
L. A. Tomberlin
W. ©. Griffin
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J. N. Carter
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Oscar Crook
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S. F. Rich
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J. B. McMurray
J. B. Wolfe
R. P. Laney
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R. K. Baker
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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.
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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.
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Petrogradt
Russia
Gulf of Rica
Dyina
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Waco
General Court Martia
Camp MacArthur Waco
Texas
United States
Leavenworth
Kan
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