Georgia Sweet melon and cotton woes from Cottonwood Texas
The writer from Cottonwood Texas in August 1914 discusses a thriving crop outlook, noting an immense cotton crop despite army worms, and a need for rain. Protracted meetings persist, schools approach opening with pro rata funds, and market fears exist due to wartime demand and unreliable fruit baskets. J Taylor Respess signs off.
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Georgia
The
Herald
Texas
Cottonwood
J. Taylor Respess
Japan at War with Germany Sparks National Demands
Tokio proclaims war after Germany ignores Japan’s ultimatum over Kiao-Chow. Emperor’s rescript announces land and sea operations, with cheers at foreign affairs buildings while lantern parades roll through the capital.
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Tokio
Japan
Germany
Kiao-Chow
Far East
Great Britain
Department of Foreign Affairs
Navy
Russia
Servia
London
Reuter
St. Petersburg
Matschna
Drina
Rome
Prussia
Angerapp
East Prussia
Reuters Telegraph Company
Barkehmen
Mazar Lakes
Johannisburg
Ortelsburg
Wilenberg
Austria
Berlin
Landstrum
Austria-Hungary
Insects as Disease Carriers Warned
A public notice warns that mosquitoes flies and other insects breed in garbage, stagnant water and barns and can inject poison with every bite. It recommends Sloan's Liniment as an antiseptic to neutralize infection from bites cuts and sores, promising money back if not satisfied.
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Sloan’s
Sloan’s Liniment
Food Is Cheap in Paris Amid Market Abundance
Paris markets show low meat prices not seen in twenty years with vegetables plentiful despite some merchants raising prices risking boycott and prosecution. American ministers’ narrow escape reported from London as Clergymen Lord and Laidlaw arrive after experiences including four days in a German jail. Belgian commander General Leman is captured and sent toward Cologne, per official sources in London. England pledges aid to Belgium and dispatches noted by Havas.
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Paris
London
Central News
Lord and
Laidlaw
Constance
Leman
Liege
Cologne
England begs for food as ships sail light from New York
New York reports ships bound for England carry light cargoes while Britain needs food. The Celtic, Kroonland, Adriatic and others left with far less than capacity due to delays in payment assurances. British need for sugar rises as they import directly from New York. A Paris report notes French troops capture a German flag after a lengthy engagement. Washington says Britain may view Maztilan's coal voyage as a breach of U.S. neutrality.
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New York
England
Celtic
Kroonland
St. Paul
Philadelphia
International Mercantile Marine
Great Britain
Germany
Europe
Paris
Petit Troyon
Japanese envoy informs U S of war with Germany
Viscount Chinda, Japanese ambassador, formally notified the United States that Japan had declared war on Germany. The note asked the American government to safeguard Maya's interests in Germany as the two nations move toward broader conflict.
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U. S
Washington
Namur Under Fire as German Forces Press West
Paris issues a bulletin detailing Namur partially invested with heavy artillery, while German cavalry moved through Brussels and an army corps followed. Brussels levied a war tax of forty million dollars by the German general. Belgians retreat continues. French and Belgian forces advance in Lorraine as German counterattacks surge.
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Paris
Namur
Meuse
Brussels
Lorraine
Donan
Chateau Salins
Seille
Delme
Dieuze
Morhange
Nancy
Muelhausen
Thann
Dannnemarie
Dammerkirch
Paul Pau
Dennemarie
Demona London
Reuter
Ghent
Belgium
Aerschot
Liege
Gilsonal
Antwerp
Washington
London
Ills organ Prelude and hymn sequence at service
The text outlines a church service order with organ preludes hymns prayers and a sermon. It includes hymns No 1 No 186 and No 88 plus New Testament reading an offering and doxology. The sequence features congregational responses and a morning prayer.
In Memory of Mrs Mittie Rodgers
Obituary noting the death of Mittie Rodgers on August 10 1914 at age 92 born February 12 1822. Survived by four sons W R Rodgers Paschal Rodgers Jack Rodgers and Frank Rodgers with many grandchildren. Interment at Mount Olive Cemetery August 11 at 9 a.m. service led by Eld. A J Parker.
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Mittie Rodgers
W. R. Rodgers
Sister Rodgers
Potterville
Paschal Rodgers
Barnesville
Jack Rodgers
Tennessee
Frank Rodgers
Columbus
Mount Olive
Eld
A. J. Parker
A. J. Parkers
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Vancouver
British Columbia
Alvo von Alvensleben
Havas
France
Emperor OF
America
Maztilan
San Francisco
Leipzig
Colville Barclay
State Department
Department
Department of Justice
Ann
U. S&s
British Army
Andrew Streng
Tesla
Paria Paris
Reynolds Methodist Church
Jesus
God
Heaven
Jesus Christ
Our Lord
Mary
Pontius Pilate
Holy Ghost
Church of God
Communion of Saints
Jacob
A. M. Williams
D. D
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