War talk and local notices from Asheboro Courier anniversary
War language and civic notices from Asheboro Courier reflect wartime mood in Randolph County North Carolina. Mentions German aliens feared in High Point and local store closings blue Monday. Quotation mentions Senator Overman plan for train use and Julian S Carr paying workers lost time. Roosevelt labeled enemy to country by a senator and political tensions are noted.
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Asheboro
Randolph
Randolph County
McAdoo Says Free Short Lines Not Essential for War
Director General McAdoo states that all short lines not needed for war will be released with no compensation for roads not taken over. He notes canals may be taken if found necessary for war purposes, and those affected will have to accept the ruling despite opposition.
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McAdoo
Mississippi River
Mississippi
Local Factory Defies Government Shutdown Order
The editor reports a nearby factory refused to close under government orders, its proprietor declaring the government cannot tell him how to run his business. The piece urges public disapproval and boycotts of any business remaining open, urging patriotism over greed.
Teddy the terrible stirs wind-jamming at the present administration
The piece portrays Teddy as a disruptive figure whose attempts at bold action with the big stick are criticized. It suggests he laments failures he could not avert and holds a dismissive view of his own small role in broader events.
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Teddy
Consolidated views on leaders and public acts in Lexington
The article reflects on Governor Bickett's patriotism and vocal support for unity, praising his stance and pardon of six boy convicts. It notes a local bank baby program, a Smileage Book campaign raising funds for soldiers, and new car demurrage rates aimed at easing freight delays east of the Mississippi.
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Bickett
North Carolina
United States
New York
First National Bank of
Lexington
Davidson
Mississippi
War time fuel order closes many factories
The Fuel Administrator orders all factories and business houses closed from January 18 to 22 and every Monday thereafter until March 25, except drug and feed stores. About 100 enterprises closed Friday, rising to 200 idle by Monday, with 5,000 workers temporarily unemployed. If workers compact hours, the impact may lessen. weather and train speeds could shorten the order.
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Garfield
Will 1918 Decide War And Peace In Europe
War era forecast argues 1918 could determine victory or defeat. Germany shifts 1.5 million troops from Russia to the western front, threatening to overwhelm Allied forces before a strong American arrival. Allies exhausted, America mobilizes railways and fuel, aiming to hasten the end and save itself and its allies.
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Germany
Italy
America
Garfield
Ardent Call to Action as War Nears Home Front
The piece urges readers to conserve coal for ships, contribute to patriotic efforts, and support democracy against Kaiserism. It challenges individuals to unite, perform their civic duty, and not wait for others to take action as the war draws nearer.
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Mr. Reader
The War Game and secrecy in wartime reporting
A column argues that wartime news secrecy protects the United States and its soldiers. It contends open publicity aids enemies, cites how arrests reveal methods, and contrasts American openness with France and England where spies are rarely detailed. The piece condemns overly transparent reporting as dangerous.
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Army
Navy
United States
France
England
Criticism versus fault finding in wartime leadership
Opinion argues honest critique of public servants is valid but political tricksters misuse criticism as fault finding. It lauds Secretary Baker and Secretary Daniels for wartime feats, noting the American people judge fairly and praise constructive work by scholars and editors over politicians.
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Baker
Anydie
Mr. Baker
Navy
Daniels
Josephus
Daviels
Delinquent Subscribers Urged to Pay Outstanding Year-Old Balances
The Review appeals to subscribers who owe a year or more to remit promptly. It notes newspapers are hard pressed to cover costs and asks readers to mail payment today to avoid extra expenses and disappointment. Several statements remain unpaid and are yet to be mailed.
Rev A H Evers Dies After Short Illness
The Reverend A H Evers, president of the North Carolina Conference of the Seventh Day Adventists, who preached Saturday morning in Asheville, died there the following Wednesday after a brief illness.
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A. H. Evers
N. C
Seventh Day Adventists
Asheville
Fire gutted Van Spencer livery stables on Thursday
A Thursday night fire destroyed Van Spencer’s livery stables, store, and photograph gallery in Randleman, causing an estimated loss of $10,000. Firefighters battled the blaze, with the cause under investigation and limited surrounding damage reported.
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Randleman
van Spencer
Sale of Real Property in Guilford County February 2 1918
Under a Guilford Superior Court order in Elsa Adams et al. vs Julia Taylor et al. a sale of land in Deep River township Guilford County NC will occur February 2 1918 at 10 a.m. The sale includes two tracts totaling about 11 4 acres with specific boundaries and references to prior deeds. a portion was assigned to Julia Shucraft Taylor on November 24 1917. Commissioner S H Mendenhall and attorney D H Parsons announce the sale.
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Superior Court
Guilford County
Elsa Adams
Julia Taylor
Deep River Township
County of Guilford
North Carolina
Branch
Harriet Morgan
Simeon Shucraft
Office of Register of Deeds
N. C
Benbo
N. W
Shucraft
Mary J. Morgan
Register of Deeds
Julia Shucraft Taylor
J.J. Frazier
Theodore Sugg
J. J. Frazier
S. H. Mendenhall
R. D H. Parsons
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Senate
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W. P. Pickett
R. R. Ragan
D. A. Stanton
H. W. Fraser
C. M.hauser
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J.B. Hayworth
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