British Road Building and Desert Defenses in Suez Zone
Correspondent reports on Sir Archibald Murray’s desert fortifications along the Suez Canal. British, Australian, Indian, West Indian and Egyptian workers build 100 miles of pipe lines and rock ballast roads with rail links. High wages attract thousands of natives while heat and sand pose harsh conditions.
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Sir Archibald Murrey
Egypt
Canal
Sumer
Murray
Port Said
Ismailia
Ceatre
Mirea
Camele
West Indies
Europe
Howver
Carmel
Italian Army Uniform Said to Be Ugliest in Europe
Sept 30 report from Headquarters of the Italian Army notes the gray green uniform is said to be the ugliest and least visible in Europe. Visitors to Ambassador Page describe it as nearly shadowless. designed for mountain fighting and desert campaigns alongside sand colored yellow.
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Europe
Thomas Nelson Page
Tripoli
Mexican General Executed After Capture
Mexico City reports General Emelio Orozco of the Zapata forces was captured in nearby hills with 12 men and all were shot. The execution follows persistent trouble in the state of Mexico.
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Mexico City
Emelio Orozco
Zapata
Mexico
Gardner Likely NC Democratic Nominee as Young Supporters Rally
Raleigh reports that Max Gardner is seen as the rising Democratic candidate in North Carolina, with young activists targeting colleges and farmers to secure an early win. Governor Craig, hoarse but active, backs party strategy while Col. F. B. Arendell dies after a paralysis stroke, a noted journalist and author once connected with Aycock era politics.
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Raleigh
Cam Morrison
Max Gardner
Gardner
North Carolina
Bickett
Craig
High Point
Frank A. Linney
Linney
Col
F. B. Arendell
Arendell
Alness
Bok
Aycock
Avenell
Bcock
Stockholders Meeting Notice for 1916 High Point Perpetual
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the High Point Perpetual Building and Loan association will be held in the directors' room of the Commercial National Bank on Monday night October 30 1916. Secretary V A J Idol. 1930 0 1916 3 Sept.
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High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association
Commercial National Bank
Gentle But Sure Cathartic Tablets Ad
A health ad claims biliousness headaches and other distress from undigested food are avoided by regular bowels. Foley Cathartic Tablets are pitched as first aid to cool health and do not gripe, available per Mann Drug Co.
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Mann Drug Co
Re sale of land in Mason W Gant proceeding
Pursuant to an order of resale of land in the Minnie Worth et al case the bidding begins at 3300 for lots 1 23 and 4 on Green street and 25025 for lot 72 in the McLewallen plot and lot 21 in E A Bencini block A on October 20 1916 at 2 pm on the premises. Ed L Ragan commissioner and W P Ragan attorney announce a cash sale to the highest bidder.
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Suez
Ismaila
Suez Caas
Toarke
Young Democracy
Garner
Col. Arende
W. T. Bost
Stockholders' Meeting
V. A. J. Idol
Wachovia Bank & Trust CO
Mason W. Gant, C. S.C
L. Ragan
W. P. Ragan
Pert and Safety
Ment
The
Bank of Commerce
J. H. Adams, V.pres
A. M. Rankin
G. A. Pollock
Asst. Cashier
H. A. Millis
York River
Carolina & Yadkin River
R. R. Co
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Ingram
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Thomasville
Berdontown
Denton Jr
High Rock
High Reek Denton Jordontown
Homanville
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Clinchfield
Pennsylvania
Arctic Ice & Coal Co
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