Foreign Representatives Ad Agency Listing and Sat Oct 13 1917
A brief clipping notes Lorenzen Green and Kohn at 225 Fifth Avenue New York Advertising Building Chicago as a member of the Audit Bureau of Circulations. It comments on Bol Pasha and a sequestrated sum, questions about the Board of Health, LaFollette, and Mr Bryan with a tone of editorial speculation.
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Lorenzen
Green & Kohn
Fifth Avenue
New York
Advertising Building
Chicago
Tar Heel soldiers near Camp Jackson headed for France
Four success indications suggest some Tar Heel soldiers at Camp Jackson will soon depart for France in what readers interpret as a significant bond subscription effort.
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Camp Jackson
France
Wilmington urged to meet Liberty bond quota
The notice calls on Wilmington residents to contribute to the national Liberty bond drive regardless of the outcome, stressing that the city must not fall short of its assigned quota.
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Wilmington
Sweden Seeks Food Independence From United States
The article notes Sweden claims independence in food, asserting sugar grain and potatoes can come from Germany, while it questions American resolve to end the war via Liberty Bond subscriptions.
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Sweden
United States
Germany
North Carolina Described As Great State
A sketch highlights North Carolina as a great state and notes a trucker in the central region picking strawberries by the gallon in mid October. The passage mixes state pride with a rural agrarian image.
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North Carolina
Reichstag Debates on Alsace Lorraine Mundane
The Reichstag members waste breath debating Alsace Lorriane policy while the Allies plan to settle the question without consulting the parliament.
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Reichstag
Alsace-Lorraine
British Tactics Promise Severe Open Field Treatment
The remark notes that if British forces can dominate German troops under current conditions when they tackle them, the expectation is even harsher punishment for Germany once battles occur on open ground and in favorable terrain.
Picket Banner Motives Cited by Miss Younger
In defending the White House gate pickets Miss Younger omits some motives shown on banners while noting others as harmless. The remark underscores tensions over protest messaging at the presidential fence.
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Younger
White House
Trial in Wake County Court Sparks Calls for Lynch Mob
A Wake County Superior Court trial closes prompting critics to urge lynching as a reaction. The remark reflects enduring public anger and highlights dangers of mob mentality in justice debates.
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Superior Court
Wake County
Birthday Gifts Do Not Console World War I Leader
Von Hindenburg, marking his seventieth birthday, received the keys to several German cities, but the gesture does not ease his disappointment over failing to win Paris three years earlier.
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von Hindenburg
Paris
Bernstorff Kept from U S by Kaiser's Grudge
Former ambassador Bernstorff is viewed as persona non grata by the Kaiser. He is blamed for failing to shield his compromising schemes from Washington authorities, prompting renewed scrutiny of his conduct abroad.
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Bernstorff
Kaiser
United States
Washington
Price Rise Sparks Tax-Tied Tobacco Debate
Authorities probe why manufactured tobacco prices rose fifteen to twenty percent after a government tax increase of two to three percent. The inquiry focuses on the effect of tax policy on consumer costs and market behavior.
President Wilson Should Not Travel Abroad Says Opinion
The public voices opposition to a proposed visit by President Wilson to Allied nations overseas. They argue it is too dangerous and that his time is crucial for managing U S affairs at home.
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President Wilson
Wilson
Cardinal Gibbons Letter to Wilson Urges National Unity
A public letter from Cardinal Gibbons to President Wilson dated October 6 urges Americans to support lawful authority and unite behind national aims. He stresses loyalty, obedience to government, and charitable conduct, warning against harsh criticism while acknowledging the government’s view in wartime policy.
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Cardinal Gibbons
Wilson
League For National Unity
Big Sum For Roads In North Carolina
The U S Bureau of Roads reports North Carolina spent over 5 1/2 million dollars on public road improvements last year. The total likely includes bond issue proceeds and in kind work, not just actual cash outlays for road building. The figure suggests the state may not reflect true road conditions if much of the amount was not spent as cash on the roads.
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United States Bureau of Roads
North Carolina
Patriot soldiers boost Liberty Loan toward two million
The article lauds drafted soldiers for patriotic support of the Liberty loan, noting they have already raised two million dollars in bonds. It rebuts claims they feel forced into service and asserts conscription would be an insult to their duty and patriotism.
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National Army
Liberty Loan
Charlotte Captain of Industry’s Wife Provides Ride to Camp Greene
Sunday afternoon a Charlotte leading industrialist’s wife gave a private soldier a ride in her high powered car en route to Camp Greene. She invited him aboard after confirming he was headed to the camp and the soldier, upon arriving, asked politely what the charge would be. This reflects a local belief that soldiers in Charlotte are expected to pay for goods and services.
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Charlotte Observer
Charlotte
Camp Greene
British Soldiers Fight Valiantly on Fregeh and Flanders Front
At war’s start critics claimed British troops failed on the front but now acknowledge soldiers maintain valiant defense on Fregeh and Flanders lines.
Boy at Bal four Hurts in Railroad Accident
Mr. T A Norment left Tuesday for Hendersonville after a message informing that his nine year old son Richard, a Balfour school pupil two miles from Hendersonville, suffered serious injuries in a railroad accident Saturday evening. He lost his right arm near the shoulder and his right foot above the ankle. The mother lives in Gastonia.
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T. A. Norment
Hendersonville
Richard
Balfour
Gastonia
The
Robesonian
Four Biddle Alumni Complete Des Moines Camp Commissions
A telegram from Charlotte reports four former Biddle University students who joined the colored officers training camp at Des Moines Iowa have completed training and received commissions. Ramsey and Hilton were commissioned first lieutenants while Crigsby and Wood became second lieutenants. The men were juniors at the university when they entered the camps.
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Charlotte
Biddle University
Des Moines
Iowa
Ramsey
Hilton
Crigsby
Wood
Charlotte Observer
Three Mules Fall Into Old Well Near Hamlet
In Wolf Pit township about six miles west of Hamlet three mules fell into a long covered well. A mule belonging to J F Diggs stepped near the rim and slipped in. Two other mules owned by Press Webb and T A Horn pulled on a rope and were dragged in with the first mule. All three animals died after being lowered to about twenty feet below. The Hamlet Messenger reports the incident.
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Wolf Pit
Hamlet
J. F. Diggs
Messrs
Press Webb
T. A. Horn
Government cotton grading praised by USDA official visit
Mr O J McConnell of the United States Department of Agriculture toured the local grading office with T W Trogdon. He praised the progress with 3500 Robeson county samples and 500 from Bladen county showing stronger activity than the prior year, signaling broad farmer and ginner interest and benefit from the program.
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O. J. McConnell
United States Department of Agriculture
T. W. Trogdon
McConnell
Roberson County
Bladen County
The
Robesonian
Longtime Calvary rector Hanff resigns to lead All Saints Cord
Rev S M Hanff, five years rector of Calvary Episcopal church in Wadesboro, announces resignation at Sunday service. He will become rector of All Saints church in Concord this month. The move surprises and saddens parishioners and county residents who praise him and his family.
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S. M. Hanff
Calvary Episcopal Church
All Saints Church
Concord
Wyadesboro
Arger
Wadesboronsonian
German American Loyalty and the Duty of War
A German born writer argues loyalty to the United States over Germany, urging immediate action against Prussian militarism. He argues Allied victory protects democratic ideas and warns that Prussia may threaten global liberty if unchecked. He emphasizes German Americans remain steadfast and calls for war against Germany to defend shared values.
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Kotzenabe
Germany
United States
Hongkong Centre
Manila Bay
At War Crisis Mixed Reactions Across Nations
The Bladen Journal notes pity for German masses and calls for two Civil War era strategies. It cites Abraham Lincoln on reunion policy and condemns German rulers' folly amid ongoing slaughter. The Charlotte Observer reports Secretary Daniels apologizing to Italy after an Italian submarine incident, deeming the firing justified due to failure to heed signals.
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Bladen Journal
Germany
Robert
Lee
Abraham Lincoln
Union
Charlotte
Home Front Call to Support War Effort in Lumberton
Lumberton urges strong support for the food conservation campaign as national peril mounts. Mothers with sons abroad and fathers facing sacrifice are asked to back the war effort, provide for troops, and hasten end to carnage through rationing and supplies.
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Lumberton
France
Flanders
Scotland
Atlantic
Former Chicago Police Chief Healey Trial Set Next Week
Chicago politicians and police officials await the start of former Chief Healey's trial in criminal court, docketed to begin Monday before Justice Sabath. He is among many officials indicted on charges of protecting criminals amid a tense political climate.
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Chicago
Ill
Healey
Justice Sabath
Criminal Court
Turks in United States Reach Estimated Hundred Thousand
A rough estimate places the Turkish population in the United States at about 100,000 people. The figure reflects longstanding immigration and community formation across major urban areas.
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United States
War Speech Denounces Germany and Calls for Peace
The speaker declares a total war stance against Germany, criticizing Junker rule, frightfulness, and arrogance. The message urges no peace until the imperial German government becomes sovereign by the German people.
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Germany
Don t Use A Tooth Brush Causes Gum Problems
An examining committee of New York dentists reports two thirds of people do not brush teeth. A brush should touch teeth only not gums to avoid Abrasion. Pyorigg, a new prescription for Riggs disease, acts as a medicated gum massage and is sold in original packages for one dollar at drug stores including Torman & FPutrelle in Wilmington.
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New York
N. Y
Price One Dolar
Best Drug
Torman & Fputrelle
Wilmington
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Wilmington, N. C
Member Audit Bureau of Circulations
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LaFollette
Mr. Bryan
Gibbons
State News
N. Jacobi Hardware CO
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Atlantic Goast
Standard Railroad of
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N.C
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N. C
Lake Toxaway
Brevard
K.C
Saluda
Tryon
Ermedia
T. C. White
Gen. Press
Agt
W. J. Craig
Pass
Winston-Salem-Morehead City-Beaufort
J.B. McCabe & CO
Certified Public Account
Murchison Bank Bldg
Wilmington,n
Orton
Wilmington, M. C
Wilmington’s
Wrightsville Beach
F. W. Armstrong
Pyorigg
Jarman & Futrelle
Princess Street
State OF
Superior Court of
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Wollars
Florence H. Foard
W. N. Harriss
Rebecca Johnson
Alex. Johnson
N. J
Atlanta
Augusta
Georgia Railroad
Ly Florence
Ly Sumter
Orangeburg
Centme
Union Depot
Cincinnati
St. Louis
WN. Co
Atlantic Coast Line
Ssandard Railroad
Chelsea
West Twenty-third St
Seventh Av
New York City
Bench Hotel
Pencastonnia
Jth Aventus
23Rd Street
Grand Central
4Th Avenue
Hackerbus
Erie
Reading
Baltimore & Ohio
Jersey Central
Lehich Valley R. BR
PEW York
Coast Line
North Front Street
sPhoper
Kreeiok
Gr. Vineberg
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Pullman Palot
Chai
Orton Hotel
Koonce
John T. West
Ay Ralelg
Charles Nixon
Martha Nixon
Office of the Register of Deeds
Mechanists Home Association
Court House
County
New Hanover
Twelf Street
Sll
Dawson Street
Twelfth Street
Dawson Str
W. B. McKay
Mechanics’ Home Ass
Lexis of Deeds
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Thiel Ardson
Martin O’brien
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Nort Carolina
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Mortaas
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