Food and War Strain in North Carolina Daily Press
The Wilmingon Post views wartime issues from Dec 10 1917, urging naturalization for aliens, urging restraint in deer hunting, praising American marksmanship, and noting fears of German submarines. It highlights food production urgency, wheat import limits, rail transport strains, and the need for home farming to feed Allies and sustain wartime supply.
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South
West
Northwest
Europe
North Carolina
Page
Government Bulletin Harshly Questioned By Editor
The Gaffney Ledger mocks the Official Bulletin published by the committee on public information chaired by George Creel. It calls the publication dull and questions government spending, while noting the Congressional Record is more engaging.
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Committee On Public Information
George Creel
Gaffney Ledger
Congressional
Kilgo Resigns as Trinity College President Emeritus
The Abbieville Times reports Bishop John C Kilgo has resigned as president emeritus after a dissenting vote. Trustees apparently agreed, since they did not ask him to sign diplomas or remain in the role.
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John’ C. Kilgo
Trinity College
Kilgo
Abbieville
Visionary European Air Routes Across Continents
The text discusses two proposed intercontinental air routes: a northern sea crossing from England to Sweden and then the Baltic, and a southern route via France and the Alps. It notes such feats would precede a broader era of transcontinental and transatlantic air travel, reflecting a visionary outlook on aviation development.
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Europe
Will
Austria
Enly
Tehiet
England
Sweden
Baltic
France
Alps
Editors Debate Meatless Days Policy In News Papers
Greensboro News and High Point Enterprise discuss whether meatless days should be revived amid public opinion. Editors note possible renewed restrictions and warn the belief in pork scarcity could shape minds.
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Greensboro
Roosevelt Urges Americans to Back War Effort
An editorial by Colonel Roosevelt calls on all Americans to support the government in the war against the Prussian autocrats. He affirms long held views and urges translating President Wilson's words into action.
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Hickory Record
Roosevelt
Wilson
Red Cross seals aid tuberculosis sufferers this Christmas
The Greensboro Record urges buying Red Cross seals for letters and packages to support tuberculosis relief. Each penny to the seal fund helps an afflicted person, and the plea highlights the holiday spirit as a reason to contribute.
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Greensboro
Red Cross
Birthday birthdays of notable figures marked by ages today
Brig. Gen. Edward M. Lewis of Camp Shelby born in Indiana 54 years ago today. Capt Herman O. Stickney of the U S Army Navy born in Massachusetts 50 years ago today. Thomas P. Gore US Senator from Oklahoma born in Webster county Mississippi 47 years ago today. Francis E. Nipher physicist born Port Byron New York 76 years ago today. Ashe J. Gronna US Senator from North Dakota born Elkador Iowa 59 years ago today. Jouett Shouse Congressman born Woodford county Kentucky 38 years ago today. James H. Johnster Brooklyn National League outfielder born Cleveland Tennessee 24 years ago today.
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Edward M. Lewis
U. A
Camp Shelby
Indiana
Herman O. Stickney
U. 5S. N
Vermont
Massachusetts
Thomas P. Gore
United States
Oklahoma
Webster County
Miss
Francis E. Nipher
Port Byron
N. Y
Ashe J. Gronna
North Dakota
Elkador
Iowa
Jouett Shouse
Woodford County
James H. Johnster
Brooklyn
Cleveland, Tenn
Shadow Hun or True American Identity in Wartime Reflections
A column divides Americans into three types during wartime: those loyal to tradition and honor, those who yet may learn to defend rights, and those who claim American status but fearfully capitulate to foreign influence. It ends by challenging readers to consider which group they belong to.
Supreme Court Reconvenes For Draft Law Test Case
The Supreme Court of the United States resumes after a Thanksgiving recess. Seven suits challenge the Selective Draft Law with Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkmen among those facing penalties for urging avoidance of registration.
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Supreme Court
Washington, D. C
Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme Tribunal
Emma Goldman
Alexander Berkmen
Relief of War Horses Campaign Starts in New York
The American Red Star Animal Relief launches a ten day drive to raise a quarter of a million dollars for war horse relief starting today in New York.
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New York
American Red Star Animal Relief
One Hundred Years Ago Today and Other Briefs
A column recounts anniversaries: 1817 Mississippi statehood as the twentieth state. 1842 death of Viscount Hill, former army commander. 1867 orders for Victor Emmanuel II’s troops to evacuate Papal dominions. 1892 Reform Club banquet in New York for Mr. Cleveland and the Democratic victory. Also notes a December 10 1916 royal government announcement and a German submarine voyage completion.
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Congress
Mississippi
Viscount Hill
Victor Emmanuel
Papal Dominions
Reform Club of
New York
Cleveland
Theodore Bilbo and Mississippi Statehood Centenary
The article outlines Theodore G Bilbo rising from Pear River County farm boy to Governor of Mississippi. It notes his early career, naval academy selection at 20, shift to law, and teaching, then law studies at Vanderbilt. Bilbo began public service in 1907 as a Mississippi senator, became lieutenant governor in 1911, and won the governorship four years later.
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Theodore G. Bilbo
Mississippi
Pear River County
Annapolis Naval Academy
Tthe University of Nashville
Vanderbilt University
Mississippi Senate
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