Red Cross War Prisoner Mail Guidelines Issued
The Bureau of Prisoners Relief at American Red Cross Washington outlines how to send money and letters to allied POWs in Germany, Austria. It covers payments to be sent as cash or via relief societies, monthly amounts, clothing details, and proper envelope labeling. It notes restrictions on direct transfers, letter length, and how to address prisoners. It also calls for extra aid to Italian prisoners in Austria and clarifies mailing procedures.
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Red Cross
Botheat National
Division
Germany
Austria
Bureau of Prisoners Relief
American Red Cross
Washington, D. C
Aender
Europe
New York
Red Crosse
Mrs Burne's Letter Prompts Local Interest in Remedy
A Savannah Missouri letter dated October 12 recalls the curative effect of Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy on dysentery. The writer notes a nine year-old cure and a later attack treated successfully, claiming to have recommended the remedy to many neighbors.
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Savannah
Chamberlain
Bret
Cade Factory to Build Typesetting Plant in Greensboro
The Cade Manufacturing Company plans a $1.5 million Greensboro plant to produce a North Carolina inventor Baylus Cade’s typesetting device. The firm aims 1,000 machines yearly, with North Carolina officers and directors led by E. B. Hamrick and J. C. Smith, and D. P. Phillips to head sales. Construction to begin after building and machinery timelines are set. Wilmington Star.
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Greensboro
North Carolina
Cade Manufacturing Company
Baylus Cade
Philadelphia
E. B. Hamrick
Shelby
Shelby Cotton Mills
J. C. Smith
Shelby Cotton Mill
J. H. Quinn
James T. Bowman
Shelby National Bank
E. B Capps
Wilson
R. V. Brawley
Statesville
John F. Schenck
Lawndale Cotton Mills
Lands
J. C. Powler
Wallace Brothers
M. A. Turner
Bank of Gastonia
D. P. Phillips
Wilmington Star. I
Little American Knocks Out German In Gallant Marne Duel
A small American, described as a shrimp, outwits a much larger German on the Marne battlefield. He seizes a grenade from his belt, frees the safety, and thrusts it into the German's pocket. The explosion destroys the German’s gear, leaving no souvenir for the foe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marne
Reuter
Chamberlains Tablets for Stomach Trouble and Constipation
Advertises Chamberlains Tablets as effective relief for stomach trouble biliousness and constipation warning readers to try them to discover what first class medicine can do and noting their price as a quarter.
Governor Proclaims Jewish Relief Day for August 19 1918
North Carolina Governor Thomas Walter Bickett calls on all citizens to observe Jewish Relief Day on August 19 1918 to aid starving Jews across Europe and Asia Minor. He urges newspapers to promote the day and churches to announce it on August 18. The proclamation urges unity of Christians and Jews in relief efforts and notes the date is set in Raleigh.
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Jerusalem
Holy
Turkey
Palestine
Luthania
Russia
Poland
Galicia
Abraham
Rachel
North Carolina
Thomas Walter Bickett
Pepple
Letten
Gentile
Raleigh
Walter Bickett
Hall's Catarrh Remedy Cure Offer
Readers learn of a cure for catarrh through constitutional treatment with Hall's Catarrh Remedy taken internally. Proponents offer 100 dollars to any case it fails to cure, urging testimonials and appointments to Toledo, Ohio manufacturers F. J. Cheney & Co. Sold by all druggists for 75 cents.
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Ali
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Drus Gists
Lloyd George Urges Hold Fast to Victory Message
Premier Lloyd George calls the British empire to hold fast on the war's fourth anniversary. He says victory prospects are bright and warns that stopping short would imperil mankind, urging continued resolve against German aggression and to secure a just settlement. He praises allied bravery and the need to finish the conflict.
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Lloyd George
British Empire
Great Britain
Germany
Russia
Romania
Prussia
Joy of Living Through Health and Digestion
The ad argues real life pleasure comes from good health and proper digestion. It promotes Chamberlain's Tablets to move the bowels, strengthen digestion, and reduce toxins absorbed into the body, promising renewed vitality and joy of living.
Tar Heels Will Get Higher Wheat Price
Raleigh reports NC wheat growers will receive a higher price for the new crop with No 1 red at about 2.45 per bushel, No 2 red four cents less, and No 1 red seven cents under the basic price. Grain Corporation sets fair price floors for mills and feeds while allowing market conditions to set wheat payments.
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North Carolina
Grain Corporation
Raleigh
St. Louis
Newport News
Lanterns for roads and cane patch notes from Watauga
George L Story writes from Watauga County urging road improvements and noting overgrown lanes since the Blue Ridge Road Law repeal. He complains of two years without road work, asks about a ten percent tax and bond funds, and sends 25 cents to publish his letter verbatim. He hopes the next legislator will enforce a workable road law.
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Watauga Democrat
Penley
Blue Ridge
W. A. Hattens
Wilker County
Watauga
Watauga County
Fourth Liberty Loan Campaign Details Revealed
Secretary McAdoo announced the September 28 start for the Fourth Liberty Loan campaign. It will run three weeks through October 19 to accelerate bond sales and enlist workers. The loan is likely $6 billion with 4.5 percent rate, and may adjust if June market certificates are issued. President Wilson has not committed to speeches. Campaign officials plan a special appeal to farmers who subscribed heavily to the prior loan.
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McAdoo
Treasury
Wilson
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Low
Cade Factory
Santford Martin
Fletcher
Tar Heels
George L. Story
Liberty
E. Glenn Salmons
Critcker Hotel
Edit and Jones
Lenoir, N
Wateuga
L. D. Lowe
T. A
Sanner Elk
C. Love & Love
Attorneys
Avery
F. A. Linney
Boone, N.C
G. H. Hayes
Vilas
N.C
B.lovill
W.r.lovil
Lovill
Law
Boone, N. C
T.ze. Bingham, Lawyer
F. A. Lin
Ney
Oly. Pd
R. D. Jennings
Baysers Exk. N.C
Boone
Blackburn
John L. Brown
Lovill & Lovill
Batise
Eve Reepest
Ofies
Watuoga Oo. Bank
J.w.ti
N. U
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