Cost of Triumph and the Soldier Spirit in America
A stirring oration reflects on Civil War memory and World War I era patriotism. It honors Paul as a model of steadfast faith under persecution, lauds Lincoln and Lee, and stresses sacrifice for liberty. The speaker urges readers to grasp the true cost of democracy and to endure hardships as good soldiers of Jesus Christ.
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Andersonville
Angel of Death
Fort Sumter
Appomattox Court House
Gettysburg
Jesus
Chrisal
Paul
Jess Christ
Wales
Apostle Paul
Jesus Christ
Usly
Christ
God
Atlantic
Pacific
Dominion
Gulf
North Pole
United States
God Ias
Abraham Lincoln
Abraham
Lincoln
Robert E. Lee
Louisiana
Arlington Cemetery
Mather Eava Mo
Summer School Courses at Davis and Elkins College
Davis and Elkins College offers summer courses including Commercial General Preparatory and Special College of 6 opportunities. Credit is given for work satisfactorily done. James Kealeen, president, Elkins, West Virginia.
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Davis and Elkins College
James Ke.aleen
Elkins
Italy and Austria Hungary move toward war in 1915
A long opinion piece traces Italy's split with Austria Hung ary and the push for war. It recounts diplomacy from Rome to Berlin and the concern over Italian neutrality, praising Woodrow Wilson and American resolve while noting Italy's military mobilization and potential Adriatic actions against Austrian ports.
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Faatic
Woodrow Wilson
United States
Artman
Indiana
Fred
Blue
Christ
Europe
Salandra
Cou l Re
Iverty
Heatill-Est
England
Emil
Austria-Hungary
Mexico
Rome
Premier Giolitti
Dom
Cuba
Spain
Ministry of
Sélandra
Phiippines
Vienna
Italy
Austria
Maine
Austrian Alps
Adriatic
Duke of the
Abruzzi
Trieste
Pola
Fiume
Hungary
Dalmatian
Dardanelles
Italy's Irredenta Aims and War Strength Revealed
The piece outlines Italy's aims to gain territories including Trent and Istria near the Adriatic, tracing how the region of Italia irredenta would reshape control between Austria and Italy. It details Italy's armed forces, with 3.32 million land troops, 1.7 million mobilizable, aviation, navy assets including dreadnoughts, battleships, cruisers, torpedo boats, and submarines, plus compulsory service and population figures.
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Italy
Adriatic Sea
Trent
Trieste
Austria
Switzerland
Carnie Alps
Fiume
Lombard
Venetia
Garda
Istria
Julian Alps
Tagliamento
Save
Italia
Trentino
Tridentino
Tstria
Republic of Venice
Dalmatia
Th Republic
France
Tripoli
Ab- Tuzzi
Emmanuel
Stallion Service at Roe Livery and Woodyard Place
Advertises a heavy bay stallion for breeding at the old Roe livery stable on lower Latrobe street Grafton every Saturday during the season. On other days the stallion stands alone at Woodyard place near Grafton Park. Owner listed as Leroy Woodyard.
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Old Roe
Lower Latrobe Street
Grafton
Old Woodyard Place
Grafton Park
Notice to taxpayers and political quote amid sheriff notice
Taxpayers are notified that unpaid taxes must be paid by the last day of May to avoid delinquent list preparation in June. This final notice is directed to LEE BENNETT, 12th June sheriff. Col Roosevelt reportedly said the Republican party is not big enough to hold Mr Barnes and myself, and Barnes still belonged.
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Brefore
Lee Bennett
Col. Roosevelt
Republican Party
Mr.Barnes
Mr. Barnes
Sprayer Promises Six Years Experience at Gratton WV
Local advertisement from Gratton West Virginia invites buyers to purchase a spray pump with the seller’s six years of spraying experience in the county. The note mentions in town Saturdays and provides a rural route address R. F. D. 1.
Sunday School Attendance Report May 23 1916
St Pauls M E and Main St M E record Sunday attendance figures with year-over-year changes. Bible class and various church groups show fluctuating turnout, including King’s Daughters and Men’s Table class, with several entries unreadable or partial.
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OUR Sunday School Reports
St. Paul's M. E
Main St. M. E
Methodist Protestant
United Brethren
King’s Daughters
Rantiat
What will be done with St Mary street
City debates the fate of St Mary Street asking when repairs will occur. The Grattan Traction Company faces pressure to restore the street to usable condition as the government building changes and local traffic demand action. City notes past council minutes and hints at possible further steps if the company ignores orders.
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ST Mary Street
St. Mary Street
Postence
Gratton Traction Company
Grafton Traction Company
Latrobe Street
Gunpowder formed from cotton used in artillery grains
A reflection on powder made from cotton, its refinement with nitrase, and how grain shape and perforations affect burn rate. Describes German British French forms, from baton like sticks to flat gum shaped pieces, and explains surface burning dynamics in large guns.
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Jeandy
Panama
College Manquets Resignations at West Virginia Wesleyan
Edward Rolands, secretary of West Virginia Wesleyan College, resigned to join a Charleston coal company. John Brake has been named to fill his position at the Methodist Episcopal denomination.
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Edward Rolands
Tor Poars
West Virginia
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Lusitania
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the Lamb
California
Othess
Philippi
Macedonia
Etna E
Gale
Lee
Minda
Richard P. Hobson
William
Waly
Germany
Bosnia
Maly
Prince von Buelow
Clarksburg
Marina Pingel
W. P. Goff
Paris
Piaget
Dr. Goff
United State
Nathan Goff
Lake Mohonk
Stallion Service
Leroy Woodyard
Guy G
Gratton
W. Va
CIRES
College
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