President greets Belgians mission
The president greeted a Belgian mission in a formal welcome. The meeting emphasized diplomatic ties and cooperation between the two nations, highlighting shared interests and ongoing dialogue.
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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1917
Page
1
Belgium Seeks Restoration as Moncheur Delivers King Albert Letter
President Wilson receives Baron Moncheur at the White House with a letter from King Albert expressing Belgium’s gratitude for American aid. Belgium vows to resume progress once freed from German occupation, relying on US support and the nation’s resilient spirit. The Belgian mission meets Secretary Lansing and lauds America’s symbolism of liberty and strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Belgium
Wilson
America
Lansing
White House
Baron Moncheur
Albert
United States
Han
Administration Food Bill Faces Senate Opposition
Washington reports the administration food bill to establish government control of foodstuffs encounters resistance in the Senate. Leaders in the House expect passage within a week, but Senators threaten a protracted debate and possible filibuster that could delay enacting the measure before harvest. The administration presses for swift action to mobilize food power for the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Wilson
House
Senate
Food Administration
Administration
America
Beat Remedy For Whooping Cough
Mrs J B Roberto of East St Louis touts Chamberlaina Cough Medicine as a reliable remedy for whooping cough and a relief for asthma golds and croup. She recalls its use last winter to loosen a persistent cough in her child and asserts it is the only cough medicine kept in her home due to strong confidence in its effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Roberto
East St. Louis
Thrift Guidance Warns Against Wasteful Habits
A wartime style appeal urges practical living and saving, urging plant seeds, cook only what is needed, and avoid waste. It condemns overfilling dishes and discarding leftovers while advising prudent spending to stimulate better times. The message contrasts wasteful excess with measured consumption and continued economic activity.
Cat adopts orphan rabbits in Boone tale shocks readers
The Watauga Democrat reports a Boone cat mothering two baby rabbits found in her den after bringing in small items for her litter. The story is vouched for by credible locals, prompting discussion and a request for verification from Ex horticulturist T B Moore in advance of Congress adjournment.
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Statesville Bentinel
Watauga Democrat
Boone
Missouri
T. B. Moore
Congress
Russel Gragg
Foscoe
German Casualties For May Are Reported
London reports the German official casualty lists for May: killed and died of wounds or sickness 1 068 127, prisoners and missing 567 419, wounded 2 781 223, total 4 356 760. May totals add to 110 956 new casualties, including killed and died of wounds or stolenees 22 000 and prisoners and missing 26 562, wounded 62 394.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Amendment to Bank Act Sent to White House
Amendments to the Federal Reserve Act aim to strengthen the financial system by consolidating gold reserves in Federal Reserve banks and opening the system to state banks and trust companies. The Senate finally accepted a conference report, sending the measure to the president for signature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Washington
Federal Reserve System
Senate
Liberty Loan Oversubscribed Across Nation in War Bond Drive
Washington reports a massive oversubscription to the two billion dollar Liberty loan as millions of small investors flock to banks. Officials note totals are still untabulated with Treasury and 12 Federal Reserve regions cautious about unofficial district estimates while 3,000,000 Americans have bought bonds in the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
Federal Reserve Banks
Reginal
Government to take over merchant shipping
Washington reports a government takeover of about 3,000,000 tons of steel merchant shipping under construction in American yards. The move comes under wartime powers granted by the war budget bill signed by President Wilson, announced at a conference with the Shipping Board and the Emergency Fleet Corporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Shipping Board
Emergency Fleet Corporation
The Completed List of the Boys Who Registered
A long roll call style record listing numerous names across towns and townships including Stony Fork, Watauga Township, and Linville Aldridge. Names such as Bowles, Green, Watson, Coffey, Townsend, and Hardin appear repeatedly along with various spellings and OCR errors. The list reads as a compiled registry of individuals registered, featuring many common surnames and scattered first names, with places and affiliations implied by surrounding fragments.
Spain on Verge of Revolt Faces New Cabinet Dilemma
A Petit Parisien correspondent reports Spain teeters as Catalonia pushes for independence while strikes loom in Asturias and coal shortages bite. Submarine warfare cripples exports, German influence aggravates tensions, but the new premier is hoped to craft a solution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paria
Spain
Petit Parisien
Catalonia
Barcelona
Cataloniana
Asturias
Bay of Biscay
Belgium Mission Arrives in Washington to Seek Gratitude and Reparations
Belgium’s diplomatic mission arrived in Washington to thank the United States for wartime relief efforts and to discuss reparations Germany should face. King Albert’s representative and Baron Linovic Moncheur met with Secretary Lansing and others before moving to Larz Anderson’s home as headquarters. The U S has already borne monthly relief costs totaling $7.5 million since entry into the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Washington
Belgium
United States
Germany
Albert
Lansing
Polk
Phillips
State Department
Larz Anderson
Baron Linovic Moncheur
Belgian Foreign Office
Min Ater
Mipmion
Treasury Department
Exorbitant steel price rejected for naval fleet
Washington reports that Chairman Denman of the Wing heard remarks stating the government will not pay $95 per ton for steel used in merchant vessel construction. He vowed to avoid any contracts at that figure, labeling it absurd since the navy is obtaining steel at about $30 a ton, risking losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ates Mills
Denman
Th Ip- Wing
Mr. Denman
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