War Spirit Rising in Washington Observations
Washington observations show a strong war spirit, with Pershing's force shaping an expected decisive strike. Drafts, regulars, and volunteers unite nationwide, while U S naval efforts curb the submarine menace and boost confidence in ultimate victory. Many predict the war to end within the winter or soon after Pershing joins the fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris
Washington
Observer
Germany
France
North Carolina
Pershing
War Department
Union
England
Lusitania
United States
Daniele
Weehbinglon
Drink Hot Water With Limestone Phosphate Each Morning
A health advice item urges drinking a glass of hot water with a teaspoon of limestone phosphate before breakfast to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It promotes this routine as a universal remedy to flush poisons and toxins and improve general well being.
Jad Salts Kidney Cure Claim
An old health ad touts Jad Salts as a simple remedy to cleanse kidneys, ease back pain, and neutralize urinary acids. It promises renewed kidney function by taking a glass daily with water, plus ample water intake.
Mud Turtles Active and Hogwallow Happenings Collide
Local column by Dunk Botts surveys Hogwallow gossip. Tobe Moseley cites war name jargon and a head swap notion while Slim Pickens flaunts a too large derby. Miss Fritzie Allsop reads romance as a visitor laughs at a doorstep scene. Debates at Wild Onion pose marriage questions amid town chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slim Pickens
Hogwallow
Dunk Botts
Tobe Moseley
Dock Hoeks
Fritzie Allsop
van Sims
Wild Onion
Atlas Peck
Tobe Mosely
Luke Mathewson
Upper Gander Creek
Sam
Tickvile
Itiuch
Erick Hellwanger
Tickville
Beasley Named First Public Welfare Commissioner
R F Beasley of The Monroe Journal is named the first Commissioner for Public Welfare in the new post. He has long featured in public affairs and is praised as a capable editor and public figure for the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albemarle Enterprise
R. F. Beasley
Monroe Journal
Beasley
Candidates for 1920 President Wilson Mentioned for Third Term
War era gossip surrounds 1920 presidential speculation with Wilson eyed for a third term, McAdoo named as a Democratic possibility, and Republicans leaning toward military leaders including Wood. LaFollette, Pershing, Roosevelt hints surface amid party maneuvering and wartime debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
McAdoo
Washington
Treasury
Congress
Burleson
Edward N. Harley
Shipping Board
Unien
LaFollette
People's Council
Pershing
Leonard Wood
Wood
Theodore Roosevelt
White House
Republican Party
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Bserver
Webb
Kitchin
Cuspidore Brigade
Lansing
South
Russia
Max
R. H. Garren
Hamilton-Liles Co
J. Monroe
N, C
W. C. Lemmond
Old Library Room
Monroe, N
R. L. Payne
Monroe
Union Drug Co
B. C. Redfearn
Bruner
Marshville
Matthews
W. B. Houston
N.C
Fitegerald Building
Court House
Julia R, Price
East Windsor
Monrof Tron & Metal CO
Ness Comes
the Union Drug Co
Rexall
A. M. Secrest
T. P. Dillon
the Savings, Loan and Trust Co. I
H. Blair
Insurance Department
English Drug CO
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