Third year of war sees Allied position greatly improve
The article surveys three years of global conflict, noting Germany’s worsened plight while the Entente powers gain on multiple fronts. It highlights Allied advances in the Somme and Verdun, Italian and Balkan successes, Russian offensives near Stanislaus, and British gains in Mesopotamia and Palestine, with American entry looming on the western front.
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Germany
W York
Roumania
Transylvania
Hermannstadt
Kronstadt
Kaiser
von Falkenhayn
von Hindenburg
von Mackensen
Ary
Bucharest
Walachia
Sereth
Danube
Somme
The
Douglas Haig
Verdun
Teutons Trig
Messines Ridge
Mesopotamia
Kut-el-Amara
Bagdad
Erzerum
Trebizond
Mush
Armenia
Dog Rescuer Collie Fluff Fails to Save Boy
Westfield Massachusetts reports a drowning after seven year old Joseph Wrogow slipped into the Westfield River at Red Rock. His collie Fluff twice entered the water and gripped the boy's collar in an earnest bid to reach shore but could not pull him to safety. The scene left brothers Joseph and William on the riverbank as responders tried to assist.
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Gorizia
Isonzo
Corso
Trieste
Italy
Balkans
Westfield, Mass
Joseph Wrogowsky
Westfield
Red Rock
Joseph
William
Tragic Rescue: Fluff Dives For Master Amid Fatal Depths
In a tragic incident Fluff the dog repeatedly plunged into the water to reach his master as cries for help echoed. Arthur Bazata then dived to recover Joseph’s body, pulling him to shore while Fluff kept searching beneath the waves. Bazata later surfaced with the master’s form, bringing it to land.
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Arthur Bazata
Joseph
Fluff
Bazata
Hearty breakfast urged for France by Doctor Bergonie
In Bordeaux Doctor Bergonie of the local medical faculty proposes a hearty American style breakfast as a reform to relieve Europe’s economic strain. He argues the day should start with a substantial meal to fuel early effort, contrasting with Europe where the main meal arrives mid day, hindering digestion.
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Bordeaux
France
Doctor Bergonie
Bordeaux Medical Faculty
Bergonie
Europe
How to Write to Soldiers in France
Washington issued wartime guidelines for messages to American Expeditionary Force soldiers noting that letters and cablegrams must list only the soldier name, unit, and American Expeditionary Force, with no unit location disclosed. Envelopes should include sender details. Parcel post is not yet arranged, but postal money orders are allowed.
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Washington
France
War Department
United States
Dr B B Flowe leaves NC to serve as U S veterinary in France
Raleigh notes state veterinarian Dr B B Flowe resigns to join the U S forces and sail within two weeks. His departure follows long running disputes with the state chemist. Mrs Flowe will accompany him. The article also covers war draft policy for state employees, field artillery strength and recent appointments, new enterprises, and plans for winter gardens and the state fair.
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Raleigh
B. B. Flowe
France
United States
Flowe
B. W. Kilgore
National Department
Cabarrus County
Doctor Flowe
Change In Draft Quota Made And Pardons Granted
Governor Bickett issued a directive to county exemption boards noting an error in the gross draft quota figures for North Carolina. Revised net quotas will be published soon with only minor county changes. Bladen, Iredell, Pasquotank, Pitt, and others show small shifts while Mecklenburg and Forsyth see no change. The Greensboro W C A incorporates as The Young Women's Christian Association of Greensboro. Governor Bickett granted a full pardon to Robert Redditt of Beaufort County for second degree murder without condition. Farm schools report securing agriculture and home economics teachers for the coming session. Vanceboro and Red Oak lead in numbers.
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Bickett
North Carolina
J. J. Mackey
Adjutant General's Department
Bladen
Iredell
Pasquotank
Pitt
Mecklenburg
Charlotte
Buncombe County
Forsyth
Winston-Salem
Durham
Bickett Gra
Robert Redditt
Beaufort County
Farm
North Carolina Farmers and Farm Women Convene at State College
Arrangements for the fifteenth annual Farmers and Farm Women's State Convention at the State College of Agriculture and Engineering run August 28 to August 30. The event expects at least 1,000 farmers and farm women, with last year's attendance over 700, featuring lectures, demonstrations, and sessions on food production and conservation.
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Red Cross
Col. J. C. L. Harris
Raleigh
Farmers’ and Farm Women
State College of Agriculture and Engineering
Blue Ridge
North Carolina
Pou Urges War Insurance for Soldiers and Sailors
Representative Pou urges urgent legislation in Congress to provide life and accident insurance for soldiers and sailors who may be killed or injured in the war. He notes Secretary McAdoo has had it under consideration for weeks and says Congress should not adjourn without enacting such legislation. He will push to secure its passage.
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Council of State
Executive Department
Washington, D. C
Pou
McAdoo
Congress
Mitchell Named Federal Disbursing Officer in North Carolina
Mitchell is appointed as Federal disbursing officer for the selective draft in North Carolina after vacancies created by Fletcher leaving to command the Supply Company, Field Artillery, and Joe Mackey declining the post. Mitchell, a Norfolk Southern passenger agent, brings broad railroad experience and is expected to apply strong abilities in the role.
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First Field Artillery
A. L. Fletcher
New Bern
Washington
Durham
Wadesboro
Lenoir
Mooresville
Raleigh
Mitchell
J. Frank Mitchell
Norfolk Southern
North Carolina
Field Artillery
Joe Mackey
Premium lists released for Senior Caldwell County Fair
The Senior Caldwell County Fair association has mailed premium lists with many substantial prizes across exhibit classes. The fair runs October 3 4 and 5 this year after last year’s flood caused a hiatus. The first fair in 1915 was a notable success.
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Caldwell County's Fair Association
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