Evening Tide Daily 3 Months Offer and 1917 Roast
The notice lists subscription options by mail and carrier for Daily and Sunday editions, with prices for 3 months six months and one year. It notes post office registration and foreign representation details as standard newspaper boilerplate. It also includes a brief editorial note about Cheatham county rabbit, Turkey for Thanksgiving, school book disputes, and comment on the German Crown Prince's strategic line.
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Gupdar
Sugar Question Shows Fast Moving Shortage Worries
The report: refiners bought two hundred million pounds of raw sugar from Louisiana cane growers, raising refined wholesaler costs to eight and a half cents per pound with a plan to cut to seven and a half. New Orleans shipments begin soon as food officials warn of ongoing scarcity and urge frugality.
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Fed Isaia
Food Administration
Louisiana
New Orleans
Secretary McAdoo's brief Charlotte visit sparks grief
The Observer laments Secretary McAdoo spent only an hour in Charlotte, though he was expected to stay a day. It notes he is a very busy man these days and should be remembered for his tight schedule.
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McAdoo
Charlotte
Britain Frees Mortgages From Investments Abroad
The government swiftly amended its order to exempt investments in foreign countries from mortgage renewal restrictions. It argues the exemptions avert foreclosure of large local mortgages and would be ingratitude to force such foreclosures.
Germany foes Italy more than Austria in war
The article notes Germany showing greater military involvement against Italy than Austria, despite no declared war with either. It claims Germany does not acknowledge a state of war with the United States and seeks to sink American warships and transport ships, even offering rewards for captured U.S. soldiers.
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Germany
Italy
United States
German professor calls for brutal prep for next war
A Berlin professor writes to a local newspaper urging Germany to prepare intensely for a future conflict. The stance argues that only extreme pressure on Germany will deter another war, implying a punitive path to prevent future aggression.
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Berlin
Germany
Mayor Mitchell Faces Backlash Over Pro German Claim
Supporters of Mayor Mitchel faced criticism for arguing that his defeat would prove New York is pro German. Critics say the stance unfairly implicates the government and resembles acquiescence to disloyalty if Mitchel loses.
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Mitchel
New York
Two Negro Farmers Prosper From Crops In Laurinburg
The Laurinburg Exchange reports two Black farmers who came to town and sold crops for large sums. One bought a car for over nine hundred dollars after taxes. The other, after paying taxes, invested one hundred dollars in a Liberty bond. The piece notes a call for Governor Bickett to distribute a Thirst Month circular urging proper conduct.
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Laurinburg
Bickett
Governor urges all men to train in school for war effort
The governor in a State University address declares that avoiding work is cowardly and every man must prepare for future demands. He calls on youths to attend school and learn diligently, warning slackers meriting contempt while urging sacrifice and service in the coming days.
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Bickett
State University
Cracking Cold Training Lesson From Camp Greene Load
The Charlotte Observer recounts a motor truck delivering window sash to Camp Greene with two Black laborers atop the load nearly freezing while a soldier driver whistles with amusement. The piece claims the soldiers’ training makes them immune to cold and frames it as a lesson in camp benefits.
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Camp Greene Barracks
Marina sunk off Irish coast and aerial collision deaths
One year ago today in the war October 28, 1916 a British transport steamer Marina was sunk by a submarine off the Irish coast. Captain Boelke a celebrated German aviator died in an air collision. Roumanians rose against Austro Germans with viggeaperations along Transylvania.
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Marina
Irish
Boelke
Rman
Transylvania
Flings and Slings From a Humorous Year's Marks
A satirical column by L. G. catalogs wartime quips and slogans about inflation and censorship. It riffs on Liberty bonds, the war effort, and public morale with quips about Hoover, the Russian Bear, and Mars. It references front lines, rationing, and pestering shortages while keeping a light, ironic tone.
Woman ends engagement after front line message
A young lady receives a message from the front saying I am holding my own and promptly cancels her engagement.
Shrimp Catches Rise Here as Prices Stay Steady
Southport reports improved shrimp fishing with a boat harvest of 32 bushels and total around 150, aided by prices at 1.50 a bushel. Dosher St George factory plans shrimp canning, boosting local employment. Menhaden boats stay idle while steamers work below Old Brunswick drawing powery pogies for oil and fertilizer demand. Local markets offer sea bass trout roe mullet and pan fish for buyers.
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Southport
Old Brunswick
Cape Lear
High Point students vote to buy Liberty bond for school
The senior class of High Point school held a Wednesday meeting and voted to purchase a Liberty bond. The accrued interest will be deposited in a savings account and the bond’s total value upon expiration will go to the school principal for use in improving the school.
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High Point
High Point Enterprise
RINGING GROOVES GOF CHANGE
A reflection on historic quotes about defense and tribute and the idea of a future world federation. The piece links 18th century demands and 20th century defense to a broader, global vision. It envisions trillions for peace and a world reflecting humanity.
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Annals of America
Parliament of
Man
Federation of the World
Durham County Exceeds Liberty Loan Quota
Durham County has met and surpassed the second Liberty loan quota with likely excess over the allotment. The city has already passed the requested amount and projections indicate at least two hundred thousand dollars will be raised beyond the target.
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Durham County
Uncle Sam
Durham Herald
Local Woman Leads by Example in War Bond Support
Ellen Sturdivant of Wadesboro, a colored woman, donated clothes and funds for war work. She paid $5 on a Red Cross subscription, volunteered to launder shirts for the sewing room, and has subscribed to a $100 Liberty Bond, pledging to pay it as well.
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Ellen Sturdivant
Wadesboro
Red Cross
Wadesboro Ansonian
Birthday of Eimon Wolfe Noted Leader of American Jewry
Washington DC born leader Eimon Wolfe, a prominent figure in American Jewry, celebrates a birthday today. Wolfe was born in Rhenish Bavaria and has long been active in community affairs and advocacy.
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Eimon Wolfe
Washington, D. C
Rhenish
Bavaria
Greenville county leads in Liberty bond subscriptions
Greenville Reflector notes Pitt county residents subscribing to Liberty bonds at a higher rate, suggesting national bond sales could be largely over-subscribed if the rest matched this effort.
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Greenville
Greek Premier Alexander Zaimis Born Today
The report notes that Alexander Zaimis, Greece's premier during a pivotal period, was born 62 years ago today. The piece marks the anniversary with brief biographical reference.
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Alexander Zaimis
Greece
Notable Breach of Unity Stirs Public Condemnation
The Asheville Times condemns men who block national efforts by attacking allies and aiding the enemy. It calls for lawful restraint, noting such figures are few but harmful to the nation.
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Asheville
War Aims Bigger Than Democracy Says Sentinel
The Winston-Salem Sentinel argues that fighting Germany is not only about democracy but civilization itself. It says the United States fights for self-protection and humanity, and questions how any man could support staying out of the war.
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Winston-Salem Sentinel
Germany
United States
Government finds sugar warehouse amid famine to curb speculators
The Greensboro Record notes a government discovery of a warehouse holding 150 carloads of mislabeled sugar, accusing food speculators of defying law and calling for prompt action even as the sugar famine worsens. It urges severe measures against the schemer behind the leak.
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Greensboro
Uncle Sam
Statesville Landmark on Liberty Bonds and civic duty
In the drive to sell Liberty bonds, many well-to-do men with cash saved in investments refuse to buy, claiming lack of ready money. They are not slackers by intent but have not yet grasped the nationwide necessity and their obligation to the country. It is time to awaken them.
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Statesville
Folk born 48 years ago today in Brownsville Tennessee
Joseph W. Folk, once Missouri governor and now chief counsel of the Interstate Commerce Commission, is noted as having been born in Brownsville Tennessee exactly 48 years ago.
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Joseph W. Folk
Missouri
The
Interstate Commerce Commission
Brownsville
Tenn
Veterans Mark Birthdays of Parsons and Mason
Herbert Parsons former New York congressman now a major in military aviation service is celebrated in New York City on his 48th birthday. John Mason veteran actor born in Orange New Jersey is celebrated on his 60th birthday today.
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Herbert Parsons
New York
Military Aviation Service
New York City
Birth of Grover Cleveland's Son at Princeton
Richard Folsom Cleveland, the late president Grover Cleveland's only son, was born in Princeton New Jersey twenty years ago today.
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Richard Folsom Cleveland
Grover Cleveland
Princeton
N. J
Birth and death dates of Cornelius Mathews noted
One hundred years ago today the 1817 birth of Cornelius Mathews is recorded. Mathews, founder of the first successful comic paper in New York, was born in Port Chester, New York and died in New York City on March 25, 1889.
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Cornelius Mathews
New York
Port Chester
N. Y
New York City
Seventy-Five Years Ago Today 1842 Birth of Anna Dickinson
Anna Elizabeth Dickinson born in Philadelphia in 1842. She became a notable public speaker and writer later in life, with a career marked by her role as a female journalist and lecturer in a era of limited opportunities.
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Anna Elizabeth Dickinson
Philadelphia
French forces aid Pope as Garibaldian invasion looms
Fifty years ago today in 1867 the French army landed in Italy to help the Pope against Garibaldi's troops. Twenty-five years ago today in 1892 a Great Milwaukee fire burned 26 acres and destroyed property valued at 5 million dollars.
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Italy
Milwaukee
Football Upsets Shake Big Teams Across Country
Michigan crushed Nebraska 20 to 0 while Illinois and Ohio State won to stay in the conference title race. Chicago defeated Northwestern 7 to 0 as Penn State edged Pittsburgh 14 to 6 and Texas beat Texas A&M 27 to 0. Ohio State cruised 67 to 0 over Denison in heavy rain.
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Michigan
Nebraska
Iinois
Northwestern
Purdue
Ohio State
Minnesota
Illnois
Pittsburgh
Maroons
Ann Arbor
Mich
Michigan University
Nebraska Corn Huskers
Columbus
Ohio
Denison
Sewannee Wins on Speed and Pass Versus Kentucky
Sewanee defeated Kentucky 7 to 0 as Wortham delivered a key forward pass and strong speed in a Chattanooga game on October 27. The matchup showcased Sewanee's quick execution and pivotal scoring drive to secure the victory.
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Sewannee
Chattanooga
Tenn
Sewanee
Wortham
Fatally Burned by Hot Water
Wallace North Carolina Oct 27 The two year old son of Mr and Mrs La Mallard six miles east of Wallace died from burns received days earlier The child playing around a vessel of hot water toppled it and was badly scalded Parents and three physicians a nurse from Wilmington attended the ill fated boy.
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Wallace
N. C
Latt
Mrs. Jane Ruark of Southport Dies at 57
Mrs. Jane Ruark wife of Capt. Wade Ruark died suddenly at her son Sanford Ruark’s home in Southport after a brief illness. She was 57 and survived by her husband, two daughters, and four sons. Funeral services were held this afternoon by Rev. Mr. Bynum of the Episcopal church.
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Sanford Ruark
Jane Ruark
Wade Ruark
Rust
Bynum
Episcopl Church
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