Germany stripped of military strength and defenses
Washington analysis concludes terms imposed on Germany are harsher than on Austria Bulgaria and Turkey. Surrender includes 5 000 cannons 2 000 aircraft and naval assets with 160 submarines six battle cruisers ten battleships and 50 modern destroyers removed. Heligoland may be occupied as base and Rhine defenses locked behind a 40 kilometer neutral zone.
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Washington
Germany
Austria
Bulgaria
Turkey
Marshal Foch
Heligoland
Rhine
Great River
Features in connection with Armistice terms
Immediate retirement of German military forces from France Belgium and Alsace Lorraine disarming and demobilization of German armies. Allied and American occupation of strategic German areas to prevent renewed hostilities. Seizure of parts of the German fleet and submarines by Allied navies. Disarmament of warships under allied supervision. Occupation of German naval bases by victorious powers. Release of Allied personnel held prisoners in Germany without reciprocal action.
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France
Belgium
Alsace-Lorraine
Germany
Germer Hidens
CANCELLATION OF ALL DRAFT CALLS ORDERED
Washington November 11 The War Department halted all army draft calls after the armistice with Germany delaying entries for over 300 000 men. Telegrams directed boards to stop entrainments and return men already en route where possible. Secretary Baker announced no further draft inductions for the present and a cautious move toward civil life for those already on the way. November 11 1918 will be remembered as a milestone of peace after four years of war.
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Washington
War Department
Germany
Baker
Yank Soldier Letters Reveal Battle Wounds and Capture
Mrs. W. H. Idol of Howell street receives a letter from Corporal Guy E. Idol of Company E, 118th regiment, 30th division, recounting a great battle with the Old Hickory Division. He says he killed two enemy soldiers, wounded seven, was captured after being wounded, then treated well in a German hospital and hopes to return home soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Idol
Howell Street
Guy E. Idol
Co. E
Jerry
Funeral notices from Highland Mills and Springfield
The death notices list Hudson-Miss Addie, Strayham DeLacy, and Smith Willard with funeral and burial details at Good Hope and Springfield. A Christmas advertisement touts The Youths Companion as a durable family gift. subscriber offers, prices, and dates are noted. An administratrix notes claims on Troy M. Lewallen estate with deadline and payment instructions.
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Hudson
Notice to creditors in estate of W P Ragan
The Estate of W P Ragan of Guilford County North Carolina informs creditors to exhibit their claims to Elizabeth G Ragan Administratrix at High Point NC on or before November 12 1919 or be barred. Dated November 11 1918.
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Troy M. Lewallen
Guilford County
North Carolina
High Point
Mary E. Lewallen
W. P. Ragan
Elizabeth G. Ragan
High Point Celebrates Victory Over Germans in Joyful Parade
High Point woke to news of peace at 4 am Monday and spent the day and night in raucous celebration. Horns, whistles, firecrackers, and improvised noise makers filled the streets as thousands gathered. A grand nighttime parade featured fraternal orders and civic groups with short patriotic speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Beloved Mrs Sechrest Dies After Short Illness
Friends and family mourn the death of Mrs J W Sechrest of East Washington who passed away after a brief illness. Born 1855, she married Joseph W Sechrest in 1880 and left four surviving children and three brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were held at her home led by Reverends Rowe and Billiard.
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J. W. Sechrest
East
Washington
Edw. Gurley
David W. Hoskins
R. H. Sechrest
A. W. Bagley
Greensboro
J. C
M. C
F. W. Welch
W. W.guyer
H. M. Sechrest
Gilbert T. Rowe
J. Mi. Billiard
Valient Work of Volunteer Nurses During Influenza Epidemic
The article credits nurses who served through the influenza epidemic, noting many worked without pay and others received small wages. It lists numerous named white and Black nurses and helpers, and praises the neighborly spirit shown by all who aided those suffering from influenza or pneumonia.
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Clara Cox
Dora Braswell
Grace Bedford
C. S. Carroll
J. H. Neuschafer
M. J. Curlley
Florence Evers
Haithcock
Bell McCalloway
A. E. Frazier
Lucy McConnell
Odessa Robinson
Lizzie McCormick
Anna Saunders
Lelia Corbett
D. L. Kaney
H. T. Cox
J. W. Allred
Route 4 News Notes Health and Local Happenings
The Route 4 column reports a cooling trend reducing flu cases and hopes for continued decline after churches closed during peak need. Local farm trade includes Co C Smith buying a Jersey heifer from Lafayette McGhee. A Mechanicsville groom, J L Hine, marries Aliie Willard of Deep River and plans to live on the bride’s farm. The writer mentions soldier family hopes, wartime memories, and upcoming Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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Mary A. Clodfelter
Clodfelter
Co. C. Smith
Lafayette McGhee
R. M. Clodfelter
J. L. Hine
Mechanicsville
Aliie Williard
Deep River
Gant Leads Ticket in Guilford County Vote Totals
Guilford County board tabulated 34 precinct results showing M. W. Gant leading the ticket with 3788 votes, R. C. Chandley 2365, and a county majority around 1400. Local races list senators, representatives, clerks, and commissioners with vote tallies and amendments for a six month term and a homestead exemption.
Train Rang Injures Family in Towamo Wagon Crash
Intense collision between Intecam AC and Y.R pace caused a wagon owned by Thos West Green of Towamo to demolish the vehicle. A mule suffered a broken leg, Mr Lamb sustained three fractured ribs, and other family members were shaken up in the wagon.
Reidsville Sergeant Writes Home On WWI Front Feats
First Sergeant Robert Rascoe of the 120th Infantry sends a long letter from the trenches to his mother in Reidsville. He describes heavy casualties, the push to break the Hindenburg Line, and the brutal sights of war including prisoners, stretcher bearers, and German practices. He expresses faith in ultimate Allied victory and longing to return home.
Short Paragraphs Reflect Local News And Election Results
Lt Colonel Ely P Den son of the 28th division and High Point is proud of his record. Both branches of the national house went republican in the election last week. Col D H Milton of Ra is here for Mrs J W Sechrest funeral. The game law opens tomorrow. Editor and family and Miss Lelia Pell visited relatives near Pilot Mountain Sunday. You can now get 4 lbs of sugar per person monthly with no substitutes for flour. Mr and Mrs Percy Kirkman and children visiting Cincinnati. Sgt John Raper not killed. training in France. Route 1 letter crowded out but will appear next week. Mrs B E Moore chairs local Woman's Council of National Defense. bands for those who lost a relative in France. The bands are two inches wide with a gold star worn in mourning. Thos Albertson, formerly at Wilson Motor Co, killed in France last week. Herbert Wright recovering from wounds. Paul Gibson reported wounded in France. Dr S S Coe has recovered enough to practice. Weaver has a clear majority over Britt in the 10th district. North Carolina leaders will lose prestige as Republicans gain control. Prices: wheat fixed for Western farmers, cotton price not regulated for Southern planters influencing 1916 vote. War revenue bills and job distribution helped Republicans. voters weighed these items, not Wilson or the war. The Democrats had a chance to secure posts but were human. the vote reflected broader concerns.
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Senate
Congress
Wilson
Notice to Correspondents from the Editor
Correspondents please mail letters by Sunday morning and phone if news arrives after mailing. Send letters weekly or at least every other week. We have one 100 percent correspondent who never fails in her weekly letter. You know her name. Consider following her example.
Testimonial Endorsement for Doan's Kidney Pills
High Point resident F C Remfrey recalls kidney trouble ailments in a 1911 statement and again in 1918 praising Doan's Kidney Pills. He describes back pain and scanty colored secretions, says after three boxes he was cured and remains in fine health, recommending the remedy to others. Price noted as 60 cents at dealers.
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High Point
Doan
F. C. Remfrey
Hamilton St
Mr. Remfrey
Remfrey
Dean's
Foster-Milburn Co
Msgrs
Buffalo
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Commonwealth Ave
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Boston
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Cletis
H. F. Lapp
Victory News
Route 4
Fritz
AMER
Guilford
Gant
United States
John Kurfees
Solicpa
John C. Bower
Leonidas Herbin
A. M. Scales
Walter Royal
T. J. Gold
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C. G. Wright
C. R. Case
R. E. Hodgin
W. B. Trogdon
M. W. Gant
R. C. Chandley
W. H. Rankin
J. D. Koonce
J. R. Edmunds
Trogdon
G. L. Stamsbury
J. J. Hilton
D. B. Stafford
R. L. Dixon
G. H. McKinney
John O. Murrow
L. T. Barber
J. A. Rankin
W. C. Tucker
R. R. Ragan
W. BE. Bowman
M. C. Shaw
United War Work Fund
Chester Greer
Petire
Bill
P. T. Fry
Fayetteville
Hindenburg
Bellicourt
W. A. Fry
Fry
R. J. Lamb
119Th Inf
Lamb
119Th Infantry
John C. Nelson
Norfolk
Nelson
Fort Myer
13Th Division
Camp Lee
Virginia Military Institute
J. W. Tomlinson
Sergt
Hastwood Tomlinson
Tomlinson
Se. Lawrence & Go
Obicsgo
Mann Drug Co
J.a’hart Drug
Reidsville
Robert Rascoe
120Th Infantry
Ely P. Denson
28Th Division
U. S. Army
National House
Col
D. H. Milton
Lelia Pell
Pilot Mountain
Percy Kirkman
Cincinnati
John Raper
B. E. Moore
Woman's Council of National Defense
Thos. Albertson
Wilson Motor Co
Herbert Wright
Paul Gibson
8S. S. Coe
Weaver
Britt
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