The Most Wonderful Man in America and His Work
Ford shares views on war, peace, and industry, arguing against preparedness and moneyed privilege. He champions disarmament, urges workers to stand for right, and discusses independence via farming, roads, and self-sufficiency while critiquing trusts, banks, and monopolies.
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America
France
Germany
Henry Ford
Nin
Europe
Gibbons
God
Colon Roosevelt
Henry A. Wise Wood
Ford
Wood
Aimerica
Oth Lians
Dearborn
Stockholm
Stockhokt
Brotherhood of Mant
Uncle Eben
Linney Campaign Tour Highlights State Education Plan
Republican gubernatorial candidate Frank A. Linney spoke in Boone and Charlotte outlining a state controlled education system with tax funds allocated to the State Treasurer and pro rata to districts. He criticized the Democratic machine, called for pension reform and workers compensation, and pledged to bring a railroad to Wautauga County if elected. Linney planned further appearances in Raleigh, Graham, Salisbury, and club meetings in the eastern and central districts.
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Hican
Boone Dispatch
Sept
F. A. Linney
North Carolina
Wautanga County
Con Commel
Eressman Doughton
North Cerelina
Democraticessen
Raleleh
Raleigh
Linney
Charlotte
Frank A. Linney
Court House
J.D. Albright
Mecklenburg County
Mr. Linney
Republi
Graham
Salisbury
Von Hindenburg’s West Front Campaign Prospects
Dispatches from Paris suggest General von Hindenburg began the western campaign with a mixed start. French and British offensives toward the Somme have advanced steadily, capturing territory and prisoners while posing questions about German strategy and the new commander’s plans for Calais and Verdun. The front remains pivotal as eastern pressure persists and observers weigh potential actions near Petrograd and Calais.
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Paris
von Hindenburg
Conon
Sund
Monmuhe
Somme Front
Riga
Petrograd
Calais
Verdun
Channel
Will von Hindenburg
Somme
Victor in Aerial Battle Drops Roses for Vietin
Prof Siebert, once an exchange professor in the United States, was killed recently in an aerial action over the western front. The Belgian victor dropped a bouquet of roses for the funeral the next day with the inscription A Belgian aviator's homage to a foe defeated in aerial battle.
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Vietin
Berlin
Prof
Siebert
United States
Western Front
Railroads Face S Hour Day Clash With Wilson Plan
A Greensboro dispatch reports that Congress approved an eight hour day for interstate rail workers, extending to engineers, firemen, conductors, and train crews. A. B. Garreston says unions expect no immediate strikes and will pursue federal court action if not obeyed, while railroads anticipate costs of $60,000,000 to $80,000,000 and possible pay increases for 400,000 workers.
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Garteston
Greensboro
Congress
Wilson
Posenger
A. B. Garreston
Labor
Ehief
Nwas
Gatterson
Breiterhood
Germany Restricts Tobacco Imports Amid War Embargo
The German government bans import of tobacco products, excluding Oriental varieties, affecting American tobacco growers and manufacturers. Exemptions may apply to consignments for August shipment with proper certificates and transit consents. The State Department seeks concessions for American tobacco. war era trade routes via Dutch and Scandinavian sources are noted.
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Germany
State Department
Wail
Ral Ptier
Auegusta
Firme Realding
Tran
Ehipit
Two Trainmen Killed in Runaway Wreck Near Biltmore
Asheville dispatch reports engineer Ben Enloe and flagman Irvin Pitts were instantly killed at Fairview crossing when their work train backing toward Biltmore was struck by a runaway coal car train that broke loose on Buena Vista hill three and a half miles away. Two other men were slightly injured.
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Asheville
Ben Enloe
Irvin Pitts
Fairview Crossing
Biltmore Station
Biltmore
Buena Vista Hill
Endoe
Pitts
Grove’s Taster’s Chill Tonic for Heat and Strength
A vintage ad notes Grove’s Taster’s Chill Tonic strengthens the elderly and the young against summer heat. It claims blood purification and system-building benefits. The piece also advertises Lax-Fos as a mild laxative and liver tonic containing cascara, promising gentle action and health restoration. It closes with a quip about overthinking work leading to more worry and less rest.
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Grove
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the Union Drug Co
Rexall” Store
Vader
Monroe
Henderson Roller Mill
Gordon Investment CO
Philadelphia Life Ins. Co
Farmers and Merchants’ Bank Bldg
Monroe, N. C
Pinaud
Parfumerie
Dept
Pinaud Bldg
New York
Edison
Nations
Congres
Navy League
Fils
Linneys Spreach
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