News Briefs and Quips From The City Memoranda
A collage of misc items and sly witticisms on topics from Santa letters to postage stamps. Comments touch on duty in spending, curiosity about automotive speed, the Russian situation, mail order practices, and inflated ego. The column closes with a humorous jab about Germany and postage taxes.
Allied Council of War and War Strategy in Focus
The piece argues for pooling Allied resources to defeat Germany first, warning the westward focus may waste strengths. It cites Belgium Serbia Romania Russia and Italy as consequences of isolated policy and urges unified effort to smash the strongest foe.
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Belgium
Serbia
Roumania
Russia
Italy
Washington
Great Britain
France
Germany
Marne
Teutonic General Staff
Central Powers Strategic Priorities in WWI
The leaders of the Central Empire favor first eliminating smaller foes such as Bulgaria, Turkey, or Austria to free German energy for the western front. They argue that attacking Germany first would be harder, so a reversed order is presented as a good policy.
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France
Great Britain
Bulgaria
Turkey
Austria
Germany
Roxboro Courier
the Courier
Iredell
Statesville
United States
Greensboro
North Carolina
Guilford County
Superior Court
Fred C. White
Lottie Brown White
Court House
N. C
M. W. Gant
D. H. Parsons
Support Your Town Campaign Urges Local Patronage Over Mail Orders
A local call to residents stresses buying from town merchants to keep payrolls and services in High Point. It warns that mail order buying drains money to distant states, risks store closures, and harms the community’s economy. It contrasts distrust of government bonds with patriotism and notes local attitudes toward Liberty loans and democracy.
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High Point
Opinion Piece on Patriotism and Violence
A harsh biased opinion letter describes a man vilifying patriotism and proposes extreme responses. It claims a public figure is too patriotic and laments savagery in sinking passenger ships. The fragment hints at information access and moral judgments without full context.
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Charon
River Styx
A Nation's Hope and Gratitude Amidstrife
The article denounces war crimes and calls for national unity and patriotism. It contrasts brutal actions with gratitude for blessings and resources, urging readers to pause and give thanks for the past year. It mentions Belgium Poland and Armenia as victims and stresses justice and virtue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
Poland
Armenia
Cardus described as relief for nervous weakness and poor circulation
Kathleen Florida woman Mrs Dallas Prine reports relief from numb hands and limbs after using Cardus. She says five bottles restored strength, reduced sleepless nervousness, and allowed her to resume housework and caring for six children. Thousands of women endorse Cardus with no habit forming drugs.
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Florida
Cardus
Kathleen
Fla
Dallas Prine
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the Review
Broad Street
V. UL. Stamey
Betas
Erara
Secretary Lane
Santa Claus
Detroit Journal
Missouri
Cntral
Allied Council OF War
Assines
H. Gordon & Sons
E. Commerce St
Tomlinson and Russell Sts
U.S. A
H. Goron & Sons
Atlanta Barber College
E. Mitchell St
Edwards Business College
Junk Dealers
N.C
Stamney Printing House
THE
Saturday Evening Post
Paul A. Stamey
Chic
Hester Spielse
Chester’s
Loflin's
North Main Street
P. Welch Jeweler and Optometrist
High Point, N. C
Allen
People’s House Furnishing Co
Rhet Leach Comstock
C. W. Comstock
Vail
Gurley Street
Gurley St
J.W. Kearns
Mary T. Kearns
D. B. Stafford
J. E. Wagner
D. S
State of
E D Steele
M M Richardson
O N Richardson
Annie Leslie Richardson
Cornelia Richardson
Elizabeth Macon Richardson
M M_ Richardson
Guilford
M V Gant
Frank M. Wright
Randolph County
J. S. Guyer
Carson Guyer
Lena Guyer
Mattie Ritchie
Robert Ritchie
John Huffines
Guardian
Als
Randolph
Trinity Township
Elwood Mendenhall
J. ©. Bower
Mendenhall’s
Mendenhall’s Corner
Mendenhall
J. C. Bower
Gal Stara
N.S
Bell
Matton Drug Co
Eastman
Matton Drug Company
Wachovia Bank & Trust Company
Wachovia Bank & Trust Co
Wescott Roberson
W.C. Idol
Bank of Commerce
O. E. Kearns
J. H. Adams
H. A. Mus
A. M. Rana
G. A. Pottock
Asst
Cashier
J. Elwood Cox
C. M. Hauser
W.A. J. Idol
J. W. Harriss
C. H. Marriner