Germans Turn at Bay North of Marne in Bold Retreat
North of the Marne the German invasion tide ebbs as retreat lines form from Soissons to Rheims. Allies press long the Oureq and Vesle fronts while German resistance crumbles south of the Vesle. Britons and Australians seize trenches near Amiens, with 100 prisoners taken.
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Marne
Soissons
Rheims
Oulehy la Chateau
Fere Pn
Vesle
Fismes
Ardre
Aisne
Bazoches
Foch
So’ssons
Oulchy la Ville
Ourchy le Chateau
Ourcq
Arde
Germany
Sedan
Amiens
Hamel
Avre River
Rich Pay The Bigger Part In War Taxes Near Jamestown
A car with a family group skidded on wet asphalt east of Jamestown en route to Greensboro, tipping onto its side but causing no serious injuries. This followed another similar crash earlier in the day between High Point and Greensboro. The piece then cites high war taxes paid by the rich, noting James B. Duke and John D. Rockefeller as examples and listing large daily tax figures for several entities and districts.
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Jamestown
Winston-Salem
Greensboro
Arch Hill
High Point
Ica
Financial World
James B. Duke
John D. Rockefeller
N. Carolina
North Carolina
American Steel Corporation
Wall Street
Pittsburg
Automobile thefts plague High Point area again
High Point reports another auto theft after H Tomlinson’s car vanished from in front of the Commercial club Saturday night. The car was found in Greensboro Sunday with a sighting of two boys driving it to the curb before fleeing. Similar thefts have occurred recently on Main Street near the railroad, within well lighted, patrolled districts.
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S. H. Tomlinson
Greensboro
H. Tomlinson
Commercial Club
Tomlinson
A. E. Tate
Baptist Church
666 Cures Malaria Fever and Other Ailments
A brief ad touts 666 as a fine tonic offering cures for malaria fever headaches biliousness loss of appetite and general fatigue attributed to malaria or colds. The claim emphasizes a broad healing scope with simple regimen.
Back on the Job Arti cle Preview and Next Week Topic
The note highlights Mr Dugdale delivering a strong weekly article this week titled Back on the Job with a fine piece. It also previews next week’s subject Reaching the Summit and urges reading both pieces for full context.
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Dugdale
Efirds and Beavans Promote Remnant and Clearance Sales
Advertisements note big reductions on shoes at Efirds Friday and Saturday with further promotions from The Atlantic Store. Beavans proclaims a July Remnant and Clearance sale with notable prices while local figures discuss war loans and a weary battle mood. Daisy Stamey and an Newton auto party sup at W L Stamey’s as 4th Liberty Loan launches September 28 for three weeks.
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Atlantic Store, Inc
Wachovia Bank and Trust Co
Daisy Stamey
Newton
Ocean View
W. L. Stamey
Eight Nations Take Oath as New U.S. Citizens
Judge K M Landis administers citizenship to eight men from eight nations amid Chicago ceremony. He tells them he hopes one may later lead the army to defeat the Kaiser's forces and kill the Kaiser himself.
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Chicago
Uncle Sam
K. M. Landis
United States
Thei
Landis
Pune
Kaiser
R. J. Reynolds Dies After Illness in Winston-Salem
Richard Reynolds head of R J Reynolds Tobacco, died at home Renalda at age 68 after a year of illness. A leading southern businessman, he left an estate valued at about $10,000,000. Survived by wife, four children, four brothers, and one sister. Funeral services scheduled Wednesday morning.
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Winston-Salem
Richard Y UN. Reynolds
R. WC. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Renalda
South
Fle
Chilren
Cilgers
French Generals Laud American Bravery On New Offensive
Paris reports French generals pay high tribute to American troops for their spirit and attack methods in a new offensive. General Degouette says he could not do better with his best troops as Americans push through fierce fire to seize villages. Yankee officers lead with discipline, gaining 17 kilometers on the Fere road in six days and taking thousands of prisoners.
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Paris
Degouette
Tured
Fere
Can We Forgive the Kaiser and His War Crimes
W H Dugdale argues against forgiving the Kaiser and Germany for war crimes. He cites biblical judgment and calls for accountability, noting German espionage, propaganda, and cruelty. The piece asserts no forgiveness while condemning Germany's leaders and urges vigilance by American public figures and citizens.
Americans Win Admiration in World War I Progress
The Allies show continued success as American forces advance through German lines despite heavy enemy resistance. The foe saved much of its forces from the pocket between Soissons and Rheims, but losses in men and equipment are heavy. A pause in heavy fighting is reported, with Americans advancing and the Kaiser’s defeat foretold as inevitable.
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Germany
Soissons
Rheims
Faith and Hope: Foundations of Human Happiness
A dear, reflective piece by W. A. Gattis Foster argues faith and hope are inseparable pillars of earthly happiness. It asserts faith in God and in good, promises sustaining trials, and enabling perseverance in secular work, farming, and business, ending with a call to seek God’s faith as essential.
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W. A. Gattis Foster
Earth
Organizing a Country Sunday School Effort
A historical note urges stronger Sunday school organization in North Carolina. It cites many former attendees now outside Sunday schools, links success to broad cooperation like the Red Cross drive, and argues for a well equipped, staffed, and organized church outreach to retain and recruit participants.
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North Carolina
Red Cross
Grading Sunday School Pupils by Age and Sex
An article outlines age based grouping for Sunday school, from Cradle Roll to Adults, with classroom setup tips, aimed at better teaching. It stresses separate rooms or corners for Primaries and Beginners, small classes for Juniors, Intermediates, and Seniors, and organized adult groups, plus recommended reference books.
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R. J. Reynolds
Bugdale
W. H. Dugdale
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Philadelphia
Washington
Rman
Sathy
Berlin
Frial
America
Europe
U.S. A
Daniels
Baker
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