07 Nov 1918
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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1918
Page
1
Allied powers have accepted Wilson's terms and Germany speeds emissaries to Foch to learn armistice details. Germany seeks cessation of hostilities as its armies face continued pressure, with winding up the crisis to begin under Foch for a lasting world peace.
Mrs. Dora Mills of Reidsville reports a letter from her son Corporal Julius C Mills of the Reidsville company 6 120th infantry 30th division in France noting heavy casualties in a recent battle near St Quentin The company is nicknamed the orphans and members from Spray Leaksville Draper and surrounding areas contributed to the unit Many officers from the county are listed as removed or reassigned from the unit due to injuries or examinations
A WWI correspondent writes from France about letters received and sent, church visits, a piano brought by comrades, and morale rises. He notes that German fronts advance could mean a move into Germany, but hopes to be home for Easter. He mentions Greenville friends and Edith Moore's address.
A Raleigh woman receives a letter from Madame H Dimez of Aubepierre Haute Marne describing a French family’s affection for an American officer. The note, dated August 30, praises the soldier’s character, hopes for future leave, and offers France as his second family greeting the mother with deep gratitude and shared sacrifice.
Early returns indicate Democrats win large majorities in the Senate while Republicans claim a working House majority. Michigan contest tight between Henry Ford and Thurman Newberry. North Carolina returns favor Democrats with broad victories in county and local offices. High Point Township votes favor Republicans in some races.
The report notes Private Bennett Cornelius of Company L, Thomasville, killed in action by the Germans. He was the sixth from his company to make the supreme sacrifice. he was previously reported missing on August 31. Washington also reports Hoover increasing the household sugar allowance from two to three pounds monthly and permitting purchase of the full month’s supply at once due to beet and cane crop progress and conservation.
Lt. Moore recalls front line duties in France with pioneer troops. He describes rugged trench duty, gas and shell bombardment, crossing No Man's Land to link with infantry, capturing prisoners including a major, and entering a town evacuated by Germans. He highlights civilian joy and harsh conditions.
The list records multiple obituaries and war casualties including Carroll Sargeant John R. killed in France on Sept. 29, the first from Co. M., High Point to die in action. Others mourned: Mrs. Russell Sage dies at 90, Emma J. Garland, Rosa Belle Pitts, Mary J. Shore, and William Williams killed in action. Also noted are Emma Moser, Emma Emma, Rachel Bryant, and Fred B. Coe among the deceased with funeral plans and interments across local and distant cities.
Deputies Wagner Crutchfield Johnson and Gaffney with Charles Smith seized a 125 gallon moonshine still on Dan Smith's farm 13 miles from the city. The operation included two good mules a wagon five bushels of meal and three 50 gallon molasses barrels. Smith waives preliminary and posts $1000 bail for December term in Greensboro federal court.
A correspondent recalls nearby explosions and air attacks as troops build road beds behind advancing forces. He describes sighting six German planes, a wounded French observer, and a bloodstained road, noting the crew’s mixed desire for peace and resolve to continue until Germany is whipped.
Local notes include Murphy Dairy run by J M Hoover and property once owned by J Elwood Cox, Col D H Milton visiting, and draft board exams for twenty seven men. Reports mention illnesses, WSC pledge drives, a fatal railway incident, and various community events and advertisements.
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