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Newspaper

The Monroe Journal

Location

Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1917

Page

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Walls On Farmers To Keep Level Heads Now

North Carolina governor calls on farmers to observe November as Thrift Month. He urges debt payoffs, farm purchases, bank savings, livestock, water and lighting upgrades, orchard planting, and home improvements to capitalize this year’s profits and secure lasting gains for families. The message emphasizes prudent spending and lasting investments amid wartime prosperity.

Bickett Tarheeldom North Carolina Jupiter Egypt General Assembly Agricultural Department Joint Committee On Agricultural Work State Department of Education W. Bickett

Proposed Chesterfield artillery range rouses county debate

The Journal reports a government decision due by September 30 on a proposed Chesterfield County artillery training camp spanning 150000 acres. Landowners including Bonsal and Duval offer options while many residents fear relocation. The plan envisions a major US Army camp with light artillery and trench training amid hills and Black Creek water access.

The Journal Chesterfield County Page Land Joural Chesterfield United States Cheraw G. W. Duvall Duvall Charleston War Department France Black Creek Monroe Charlotte Bonsal Duval McBee Seaboard Patrick Shiloh Church Ruby Guess Pageland Jefferson County

Vance Township Items and Local News

Vance Township notes from Stouts report visits by A A Rodden of Rock Hill and Miss Jesse Curran with Miss Annie Blanchard, weak condition of Mrs E H Helms, J W Helms returning from Morganton improved, Stinsons and Ballentines visiting, Mary Yandle staying with son F M Yandle, Bliss Conder visiting T G Kealah, hint of winter, possum hunters seen, Bethe protracted meeting starts next Sunday at four with School Girl as the informant.

R. Bb. Redwine W. C. Heath Leslie Futeh West Point T. W. Bickett H. EB Icemorlee Band William Jacob Griffin Marshville Edgar Green Thomas Chas. V. McGuirt Waxhaw Wm. Mack Starnes Joseph Columbus Hill Vernon Gurley Monroe Marcus J. Harkey Matthews Sanford Louie Forbis H. Grady Nash Lloyd W. Helms Edwin Wilson Baucom Marshvile Zebulon M. Hill Thos Ervin Blythe John Fred Stegall Jason Love Jas Arthur Mullis Marcus Bennett Price Roy L. Blair Baxter Smith LeRoy Trull R. M. James Unionville Joel 5. Deese Wm. C. Austin Indian Trail Leander M. Clonta Vernon F. Webb Richard Charlie Gaddy Walter Delcie Davis Adam Mills Geo. Franklin West J. Covington Richardson Homer Alonzo Riggers Unionvilel Harrison F. Mangum Lawrence Floy Phifer Stephen H. Strawn J. W Das C. Kiser Arthur W. Thomas Charlie O. Belk Henry Hancock John L. Garland Eustace Collins N. A. Criscoe Chester Boone J. A. Baucom Julian F. Davis Bundy Baker Robert Benton Leonard D. Griffin James M. Glenn Richard B. Yarborough Clayton Parker Clyde Richardson T. C. Long Harvey W. Conder Whiteford Tomberlin Presley Jerome Williams Wingate Charlie F. Clontz Robt. H. Crane Rock Hill D. C F. H. Fairley W. R. Dyson Joel Hargett Robert D. Hinson Davis Carl Griffin Fred Bryan Helms Frank James Fowler Fred L. Brooks P. H. Johnson Faddool Nassiff Jake Wantz Newton B. Gordon Eddie M. Carnes John Calvin Terry John Rorle James 8. Rogers Henry Wilson David Andrew Helms Malcom P. Hoover David Phillips Crawford River Monroe Jesse Bright Parker John Vertie Knight BE. F. Newsome Thos. Baxter Simpson Lancaster Robt Lee Shinn Robert Vann Griffin Ed Helms Raymond E. Robinson James Adam Price Vance Township Stouts A. A. Rodden W. A. Rodden Jesse Curran Annie Blanchard E. H. Helms J. W. Helms Morganton State Hospital T. W. Stinson Center Grove W. T. Ballentine Mary Yandle F. M. Yandle Stout Bethe

Authorities may exhume Mrs. Bingham body for autopsy

A health department permit appears to authorize exhumation of Mrs. Robert Bingham of Wilmington to determine the exact cause of death and address rumors tied to her will codicil leaving Judge Bingham $5.6 million. Autopsy to be conducted by celebrated physicians. guards posted at Oakdale Cemetery. family silent on details. Also notes Red Cross activities and junior members aiding soldiers with bed shirts and comfort kits.

York Dig 1Triet Swata Maude A. King Swann Captain Jones Police Department Concord N. C New York Roanus King Dooling King Party Secret Service Gaston Germany Department of Justice United States Secret Service North Carolina Wilmington Health Department Robert Bingham Henry M. Plager Oakdale Cemetery Louisville Ky Judge Bingham Red Cross Atlanta R. Redfearn C. M. Redfearn Elmirman Mary Elizabeth Monroe Red Cross No. A Celeste Armfield Ella Houston Ellie Hudson Rachel Armfield Sarah Ashcraft Margaret D. Sikes Louie Sikes Mary Norwood Mary Siles Mary Love Mra. W. A. Lane

British Drive Breaks German Defense East of Ypres

British forces under Field Marshal Haig launched a dawn assault along an eight mile front between the Ypres Comines and Ypres Staden railways. By nightfall they reported capturing an important position, taking over 2,000 prisoners, and inflicting heavy German losses. Heavy artillery and extensive raids preceded the attack as troops advanced through decimated wire and marshy ground, penetrating German lines and reaching depths greater than before. Weather favored continued operations with improved visibility for air observation and support.

Douglas Haig Ypres Ypres-Comines Haig Associated Press

American Guns Boom In France Training Camp Report

An Associated Press dispatch from the American Training Camp in France describes booming artillery training under observation balloons and aircraft. It notes plans to train gunners at the front with French infantry, the close cooperation of artillery and infantry, and the move to prepare batteries for spring campaigns. The piece also discusses modern artillery technique, calibers like the 75mm, and reports from Charlotte about French 6 inch howitzers and local moral concerns amid troop arrivals.

France Associated Press Iason Sas Lkely Washington Charlotte News Charlotte Camp Greene

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