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The Monroe Journal

Location

Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1917

Page

2

Beasley Called Right Man for North Carolina Welfare Lead

Editorials praise Roland F. Beasley of Monroe as commissioner of the new North Carolina Board of Public Welfare. The pieces credit his prison reform work, public service, Wake Forest background, and prohibitions advocacy, noting his strong local ties and statewide influence.

Easley Charity and Children Board of Welfare Workers Roland F. Beasley Monro Beasley Liu North Carolina Whiteville General Assembly of Board of Public Welfare Monroe Wake Forest College

So One Better Pitted

State Journal comments on the new Commissioner of Public Welfare and the State Board of Charities and Public Welfare. It notes the broad powers, duties, and potential impact on government operations, warning of slow changes and stressing the need for reform driven by good will and public spirit.

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Beasley Named Commissioner of Public Welfare

The passage lauds Mr. Roland F. Beasley as Commissioner, praising his vision, economic study, and candor. It argues reform must target root causes, not just palliatives, and hopes his work will foster class harmony and a fairer society based on rewards aligned with merit. The writer pledges to watch Beasley’s efforts with hopeful, earnest interest.

Roland F. Beasley Publc Welfare Beast

North Carolina urged to aid former prisoners

The governor decries neglect of long-term inmates released from the state penitentiary and calls for a coordinated effort by public welfare officials, churches, and charities to help ex-prisoners reintegrate. He notes cases of former youths jailed long ago and urges action to provide employment and support. The Sentinel endorses expanding humane rehabilitation across North Carolina.

Bickett North Carolina Sentinel R. F. Beas State Board of Charities and Public Welfare Wmly Heasley North Caroline

Volunteer Army Grows Beyond One Million in War Mobilization

The New York World notes on Sept 6 that 1,074,446 men served in U S military and naval forces as volunteers. No drafts yet, rapid enlistment across regions, minimal government prompting, and a quiet yet highly effective mobilization that expands Regular Army, National Guard, and other service branches.

United States Wilson Great Britain Kitchener United States Navy National Guard

Draft Appeals Rules and Tonic Quinine Note

The report outlines draft appeal pathways noting no direct appeal to the President except for discharge claims linked to agriculture or industry. It states boards may re open cases, governors may review mis interpretations, and guidance from the Provost Marshal General on processing claims. It also mentions Lt. Tive Brom Quin ine and a signature line for E W Grove in a tonic advertisement.

Good Road Work in Chesterfield

The Pageland Journal reports government engineers finished surveying the road from Pageland to the State line on Friday, following the old bed with only one partial deviation. Superintendent Knight plans to bring the county gang by October 1 to assist, while citizens canvass for private subscriptions with strong support, some at up to one hundred dollars, aiming to build a quality road.

Chesterfield Pageland Journal Pageland State Line Knight

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