Soldiers’ Welcome
The 113th Artillery was accorded a welcome in
Raleigh Monday that surpassed any demonstration ever witnessed at the State
capital. It was worthy of the State and the occasion. A multitude, estimated at
200,000, gathered from surrounding counties and all parts of the State was
there to extend a home-coming welcome to the boys who had done battle for their
country. The 113th was composed almost exclusively of North
Carolinians and was commanded by a North Carolinian, Col. Cox, hence it was
fitting that honor should be accorded them by North Carolina especially.
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The soldiers are coming back to the home shores almost as
fast as they went over last year. The war is over and the soldier wants to go
to work again. It should be the aim of every employer to furnish as many of
them jobs as possible. They went forth to fight and risk everything for their
country. Now, that they are returning to the peaceful pursuits of life, every
possible effort should be made to find them places in which to earn a competent
livelihood. The best is none too good for them.
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Governor Bickett has named the State Highway Commission. The
board is composed of the following: Lieut. Frank Page of Aberdeen, just
returned from overseas service, is named as chairman and term is six years and
full time. J.E. Cameron of Kinston is named as minority party representative
and for four years. The other two members are James K. Norfleet of
Winston-Salem and James G. Stikeleather of Asheville, each for two years.
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