Germans to Build New Real Roads Plan Gains Backing
Mass meeting in Morganton unites Burke McDowell Caldwell Yancey Catawba Lincoln Avery Watauga counties to urge federal use of German prisoners of war for road building in the Appalachian mountains and White Mountains. A permanent committee is formed and Washington detachment to press the plan.
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Morganton
Burke
McDowell
Caldwell
Yancey
Catawba
Lincoln
Avery
Watauga
North Carolina
Appalachian Park
Southern Railway
Blue Ridge
Atlantic
Georgia
Virginia
Atlantic Coast
J. E. Erwin
A.C. Kerley
W.C. Ervin
Mountain
Piedmont
Washington
Appalachian Mountains
White Mountains
New England
Not The War For Peace. Asheville Times Editorial
The editorial argues Allied powers reject any peace terms short of destroying German autocracy. It cites Paris statements on conquering the criminal aggression of the Central Powers and insists only total overthrow of autocratic rule ensures a lasting victory and democracy. It contrasts Wilson’s call to make the world safe for democracy with Berlin’s pursuit of peace without penalties.
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Asheville Times
Germany
Paris
Borah
United States Senate
Wilson
America
Berlin
See to It, Uphold Draft Law, Warn Against Resistance
The piece urges loyalty to the draft act, condemns resistance as futile and dangerous, compares opposition to internal revolution, and warns readers that desertion brings death and disgrace. It cites the Greensboro News as calling hostile elements hungry jackals watching for civil strife.
Summer Complaint Remedy Case From Scotaville
During hot weather diarrhea is common in families and prompt treatment is vital. F. F. Scott of Scotaville New York testifies that Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy relieved severe summer complaint in one dose and has helped other family members with similar results.
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F. F Scott
Scotaville
New York
Stat
Chamberlain
Reeulte
Cabinet Resigns Then Reforms Amid Government Shakeup
A cabinet in Russia resigned en masse and reassembled soon after, a move described by the Fayetteville Observer as a rebinding of leadership. The reshuffle aimed to stabilize policy and regain stronger command.
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Fayeteville
Muscle Soreness Relief Ad From Early Pharmacy Era
An old advertisement extols Sloan's Liniment for muscle soreness from unusual exertion. It claims quick relief, easy application, and deep penetration without rubbing. Describes a clear liquid formula that dries without staining or clogging pores and suits rheumatism gout lumbago grippe bruises and backache. Available at your druggist for 250.
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Sloan
Chronic Constipation Cure Advised by Using Chamberlain’s Tablets
A short ad-style notice recommends Chamberlain’s Tablets as a solution to chronic constipation. It asserts the condition is diverse but curable in most cases by following the printed directions included with each package.
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Chamberlain
Soldiers May Have Check Given Dependents
Provost Marshal General Crowder warns no soldier may receive less than 30 dollars per month with clothing food and other needfuls provided. A portion up to 25 dollars may be paid to a dependent while the soldier retains spending money. The section on dependency allows local boards to decide discharge cases, and boards should ensure dependents are supported after selection for service.
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Crowler
Selective Service Act
Stomach And Liver Troubles Warn Of Suffering End
A noted warning states that stomach and liver disorders cause misery and actual suffering but can be avoided by using Chamberlain's tablets which cost a quar ter. The text urges readers to consider this remedy as a preventive measure for digestive ailments.
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Chamberlain
No Need of Eden Talk in Eastern Carolina
An editorial in the Greenville Reflector rejects locating Eden and argues for making a moral right here in Eastern Carolina. The piece emphasizes practical reform and civic responsibility over speculative geography.
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Carolina
Greenville
Allies Map Final Peace Targets In Europe
The Allies outline a postwar plan breaking up empires and restoring national independence. Belgium, France, Italy, Poland, Greece, Croatia, Bohemia, Austria Hungary, and Turkey would gain or regain sovereign borders, with Constantinople internationalized. The speech warns Germany must relinquish territorial aims and abandon militarism to secure lasting peace.
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Prussia
Germany
Poland
Greece
Mediterranean
Crotia
Bohemia
Bosphorus
Constantinople
Europe
Ger
North Sea
Bagdad
America
Lexington Dispatch
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