Romania Enters World War I as Rail Strike Looms
An old Akron weekly notes Romania joins the Allies in the great European war. It reports Russia may push through Austria Hungary via Romania, potentially hastening the war’s end. It covers labor unrest with the 400,000-strong railway workforce threatening a Labor Day strike, and President Wilson seeking congressional action to avert disruption. It mentions ongoing efforts to settle the trainsmen dispute before next Monday.
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Romania
Austria- Hungary
Han
Ashington
Wilson
Congress
Sunday Picture Show Threatens Church Life Says Volck
Frank E Volck argues Sunday film exhibitions harm religious life and urge church leaders to keep the Lord's Day free of entertainments. He cites comparatives from Canada and Washington, noting movies divert attendance from worship and education should not replace church functions. He cites 1916 attendance and film spending as evidence of the movement's impact.
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The
Register-Tribune
Akron
Washington
British Columbia
Canada
Vancouver
Westminster
Everett
Seattle
Courgia
Sunday Shows Opposed By Baptist Study Note
A Baptist study note from 1916 argues against Sunday performances and secular attractions, urging adherence to worship and Bible study. It condemns placing Sunday for profit, urging Christians to attend church and study God’s word instead. The item references a birth notice: a son born to Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Tis Jotaph west of town on August 24, 1016.
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Averaza American College
Christang
Christ
Andrew Tis Jotaph
West of Town
For Sale Tama Plums and House Near Shade Trees
For sale listing describes Tama plums offered by Ralph Rhodes and a four room house with two lots, chicken shed, garage, and fruit trees. August Metke notes a bargain on the property and contact phone 55 on 4.
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Akron
Knapp
Adm
Westfield
Bottom Road
W. J. Bennett
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