Channel tunnel concept could link London to Paris and beyond
Sir Francis Fox spoke before the Royal Geographical Society on a Channel tunnel of two 78 foot diameter tubes running beneath the sea bed. Trains might travel between London and Paris in minutes and extend to France and further to India and China, with electricity power from Kent. The design includes a waterlock section and DoverCastle gunfire protection at entrances.
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Paris
Sir Francis Fox
Royal Geographical Society
Sir Francis
English Channel
England
France
Belgium
Holland
Spain
Italy
Germany
Austria
Hungary
Turkey
Constantinople
India
China
Kent
Dover Castle
Dover Forts
Newton Men Enlist With Lincoln Cavalry at Lincolnton
May 12 Newton reports a new group of recruits joining the Lincoln cavalry troop at Lincolnton. Named enlistees include John Caldwell George Powell Burdette Trott Coley Mundy E F Chapman Claude Sigman Onslow Bacon and Clyde Trollinger. Several passed Fort Oglethorpe exams but were rejected and chose Lincoln County service instead. All are local businessmen awaiting possible call to war.
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Newton
Uncle Sam
Cavalry
LincoLnton
John Caldwell
George Powell
Burdette Trott
Coley Mundy
E. F E. Chapman
Claude Sigman Onslow Bacon
Clyde Trollinger
Fort Oglethorpe
Charlotte
Charter Granted for Mason Lodge in Concord
Royal Arch Masons in Concord receive a charter from the Fayetteville convention for the John C. Drewry chapter, No. 2. Delegate J. B. Rector returned with the news. the local group now has 32 members with four more to take degrees after forming months ago.
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Concord
Royal Arch Masons of
Fayetteville
Concord Lodge
John C. Drewry
J. B. Rector
British Hold Then Drive Germans Back At Soucher Front
London May 12 The Germans returned to the attack south of the Soucher river and forced a British withdrawal from part of the line. In a counter attack the British recaptured all lost positions and inflicted heavy German casualties.
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London
Soucher River
Japanese opposition to China tariff increase voiced by Marquis Okuma
Tokio May 12 Marquis Okuma declares opposition to Japan ratifying China's tariff proposal. He cites Japanese business interests concern that higher duties would harm exports, especially cotton yarn and cloth, as China seeks entente support in the war talks.
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Marquis Okuma
Japan
China
Pourparlers
United States
Shakespeare Quotation Encourages Cheerful Disposition
A line from Shakespeare urges laying aside life harming heaviness and embracing a cheerful spirit. The timeless advice underscores resilience and hopeful outlooks in literature and daily life.
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Shakespeare
Cough remedy praised in Amberg letter
A reader from Amberg Wisconsin credits Foley's Honey and Tar with curing a severe winter cough after other medicines failed. The letter endorses Foley's product as effective for coughs colds croup and whooping cough. Mann Drug Co.
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Foley
DeKenster, Amberg
Wis
Mann Drug Co
Liberty Bond Drive Promoted by Morris Plan Banks
A Morris Plan Bank telegram to W R Morrow announces that Morris Plan banks will sell Liberty Bonds aggressively. Citizens can buy bonds via installments, with bonds held as collateral by the bank. Bonds range from 50 to 10000 dollars, with 6 percent interest and no handling fees.
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Liberty Loan
W. R. Morrow
High Point Morris Plan Company
New York Morris Plan Company
Morris Plan
Theovernment
Germany
Parriotic
Morris Plin
Baraca Philathea Meet Set in Asheville May 17
Preparations for North Carolina Baraca and Philathea convention in Asheville May 17 to 20 were completed. About 1,000 delegates are expected with speakers including Marshall A. Hudson Herbert Booth and Geo W Stewart. A special car will carry delegates, plus an Asheville city tour and Mt. Mitchell excursion after the event.
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Philathea
North Carolina
Asheville
Uenal
Marshall A. Hudson
Suranuse
N. Y
Herbert Booth
Salvation Army
Geo. WH. Stewart
Birmingham
Colonel Cohen
Mt. Mitchell
Mrs. M. P. McNeely Dies at Monroe Home
Mrs. M P McNeely aged 24 dies at her Monroe residence after a brief illness. A graduate of State Normal College of Virginia she served two years as high school principal at Pamp lin Virginia and was the youngest principal in the state. She leaves husband and parents plus several siblings. funeral held at Appomattox Virginia with remains transported via Charlotte.
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Appomattox
Charlotte
Good Roads Meet To Be Held At Asheville This Year
The North Carolina Good Roads Association announces its annual convention will meet in Asheville. Plans include a focus on road maintenance statewide, and possibly a War Department official to discuss military valued road building. The event aims for wide attendance with railroad rate accommodations. write Joseph Hyde Pratt in Chapel Hill for details.
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Asheville
War Department
North Carolina Good Roads’ Association
Association
Joseph Hyde Pratt
Chapel Hill
N. C
Hard Work for Women
A brief reflection on the demanding nature of housework and its toll on women. It notes overwork strains the kidneys and makes a person look and feel older.
Mrs A G Wells Praises Foley Kidney Pills
Mrs A G Wells of Rocky Mount North Carolina writes from R 5 praising Foley Kidney Pills for wonderful benefit. The note is identified with Mann Drug Co. as the source of the product.
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A. G. Wells
Rocky Mount
N. C
Mann Drug Co
High Point Marble and Granite Works Ad
D. R. Raper proprietor offers high grade monumental work with no salesmen commissions middlemen profits or dealer associations. The firm promotes lower prices and invites customers to see their work.
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High Point Marble and Granite Works
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