Revenue raids seize two stills and eighty nine gallons liquor
In Randolph county near High Point officers nabbed one man at a still and recovered 89 gallons of liquor plus two stills and apparatus. A second raid at Oscar Olivers yielded four more gallons and a small setup. both suspects await court action. Authorities from Reidsville High Point and local police coordinated the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph
High Point
Hoover Hill
Randolph County
Reidsville
Blackwelder
Noah
Dad” Neal
Poplin
Mountain Valley
Jonah Hill
Hill
Commissioner Brown
Oscar Oliver
Kivett
Oliver
Dad
L. Wagner
J. M. Brindle
Ed Allen
Messrs
Neil and
Liberty column delayed by ad rush
The newspaper notes that next week W. H. Dugdale will write an article titled Liberty and the following week Why Don't You Try. This week's piece was omitted due to an advertising rush and lack of time to set it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Dugdale
Liberty
Insurance ad promotes A. E. Futrell with Northwestern Mutual
A local agent of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co, A. E. Futrell, offers low cost insurance for corporations and partnerships. He highlights advantages and invites inquiries for tailored coverage.
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A. E. Futrell
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co
Futrell
Dee Ad
Adam and thrift stamps as savings lesson in Monroe Enquirer
The Monroe Enquirer urges readers to save with Liberty Bonds or Thrift stamps after a humorous reflection on Adam the first man and his heirs. Levi Hayworth recovers from a bad spell and shows signs of improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Adam
Adam
Eve
Proclamation by the Mayor Calls May 30 Prayer Day
Mayor W. P. Ragan of High Point urges all residents to gather in churches on May 30 1918 from 11 to 12 for worship and prayer to Almighty God during a national day of thanksgiving.
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United States
I. W. P. Ragan
High Point
God
W. P. Racan
Trials and Tribulations of an Editor
A veteran editor laments wartime newspaper pressures and the flood of requests for free advertising space from government groups, charities, and individuals. He notes the strain on printers and the lack of authority to curb price rises, ending with a wry dig at a cheerful start to the day.
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Mike
Tredgury
McAdoo
Liberty Loan
Davison
Morgan
Red Cross
Herbert C. Hoover
National Liquor Dealers’ Association
Commission On Public Safety
United States
Tom
Harry
Federal Trade Commission
O. M. Levang
American Press
Webster Brand of Patriotism Delegates Named for Wilmington Meeting
Gilbert W. Clark and John C. Shelton are named as delegates to the State Merchants' Association, which convenes in Wilmington on June 19 and 20. The excerpt quotes Daniel Webster on American duties and constitutional loyalty.
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Daniel Webster
Gilbert W. Clark
John C. Sheloff
State Merchants’ Association
Wilmington
Third Liberty Loan Surpasses Target by Thirty Nine Percent
The Third Liberty Loan reached 4.17 billion dollars with a 39 percent oversubscription. About 17 million subscribers participated across all Federal Reserve districts, New York at 124 percent being the lowest. Secretary McAdoo hailed it as the most successful U S loan in subscribers and amount realized.
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Federal Reserve
New York
United States
McAdoo
Atlanta
Treasury
Red Cross Drive Rally Planned for County Churches
Red Cross Rural Solicitation Chairman J E Latham announces a rally in every church and schoolhouse next Sunday with about fifty speakers including Frand Ogburn J J Farriss C E Mendenhall W P Ragan Dr Dred Peacock and others. High Point will contribute part of the program and country residents are urged to attend in force. W A Idol and M C Crowson attend the State Bankers Association at Raleigh.
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J. E. Latham
Red Cross Rural Solicitation Committee
High Point
Frand Ogburn
J. J. Farriss
C. E. Mendenhall
W. P. Ragan
Dr Dred Peacock
W. S. Royals
Trinity
Red Grass Movement
Dred Peacock
Ragan
Frank Ogburn
Fred Suits
Osborne Street
Wm. C. McIntire
Lisease
Re. Tate
Merchants to Observe Prayer Day
City merchants will close their doors next Thursday morning at H o clock to observe the day of prayer designated by President Wilson and will remain closed until after dinner.
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Wilson
Dads Meet Dr Dred Peacock Declines Candidacy
City council discusses several motions with no action taken. Dr Dred Peacock declined to run for city school superintendent and Mr Hayworth of Statesville had his petition considered. The Ministerial Association seeks Sunday closing for drug stores and soft drink stands but no action follows. McIntire meat market inquiry referred and addressed with testimonials. no action. Council cites lack of funds to lower the East Russell Street hill.
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Dred Peacock
Hayworth
Statesville
Ministerial Association
McIntire
Russell St
New Commercial Club Elects Thos J Gold President
Thomas J Gold chosen as president of the Commercial Club with A M Caldwell named vice president. R B Terry retires after a noted term, having made a fine record for the club.
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Thos. J. Gold
Commercial Club
A. 3. Caldwell
R. B. Terry
Your Red Cross donation powers war relief reach
Your donation provides 100 cents of aid for every dollar given, funding war relief across wounded care and retraining, famine relief, prisoner aid, and refugee support. No admin costs consume funds, with overhead covered by interest, while normal dues support nonwar relief. The mission spans France Russia Romania Serbia Italy Armenia and more.
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Red Cross
Red Cross Administration
War Fund Administration
Germany
France
Russia
Roumania
Serbia
Italy
Armenia
War bonds and home front letters echo long struggle ahead
Greensboro letter from Lieut. W S Edwards of the 61st Infantry urges Americans to understand the war's severity and that 1918 and 1919 will not end the conflict. He laments pacifists, praises France, and calls for readiness to endure years of battle alongside allies.
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W.S. Edwards
61St Infantry
Greensboro
United States
Lieut
Edwards
France
America
Farm auctions and big sales advertised this week
The notice promotes an auction sale of the J Elwood Cox farm on May 29 at 10 am by American Realty and Auction Co with Thomas Bros as auctioneers. It also advertises a May 28 sale of the J Matt Gordon farm by Penny Bros of American LandCo, with a large crowd expected and a big dinner for attendees. Additional ads announce crop hail insurance via Wachovia Bank, deep discounts at Atlantic Store Inc, Efird’s ten day May sale, and Gilmer Bros Co May white sale.
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W.M. Marr
Bryson City
Jack Benedict
John Black
J. Matt Gordon
High Point
Penny Bros
The
American Land Co
New England
Fritz
Picardy-Flanders Drive
Geo. T. Penny
Willowbrook
Wachovia Bank & Trust Co
Ad. Atlantic Store, Inc
Efird
Gilmer Bros. Co
J. Elwood Cox
American Realty and Auction Co
Thomas Bros
American LandCo
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Levi Hayworth
Webster
Minneapolis
Kansas City
St. Louis
Philadel
San Fransco
Cleveland
S. Treasury
W.A. J. Idol and
M. C Crowson
State Bankers’ Association
Raleigh
War Fund
Mickie
Guilford County
Court House
W. C. Jones
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