Pont-a-Mousson under constant bombardment in WWI report
Edward B Clark describes Pont-a-Mousson on the Moselle as repeatedly bombarded by German forces since September. He notes selective destruction, civilian casualties from neglecting bomb shelters, and the broader aerial struggle showing how difficult it is for artillery and aviators to hit moving targets. He recounts battles near Nancy and Paris, the Eiffel Tower duel as a German air raid, and the bravery of combatants upholding morale amid constant shelling.
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Edward B. Clark
Union
Paris
Pont-a-Mousson
Moselle
Pont -a-Mousson
Pont-a-Moussant
France
Hfe
Nancy
Bois-le-Pretre
Tuileries Garden
Eiffel Tower
Bruges
Belgium
German Chancellor Attends Simplified Wedding of His Daughter
The wedding of Fraetilin Isa von Bethmann-Hollweg to Count von Zech-Burkersroda proceeds simply due to wartime duties. A photo shows Chancellor Bethmann-Hollweg walking beside his daughter along a flower strewn path, emotion overcoming him amid national concerns.
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Fraetilin
Isa von Bethmann-Hollweg
Count von Zech-Burkersroda
Monkey gets a monument in Morris avenue grounds
A Vermont granite monument was installed in the Humphreys home grounds in East Summit Morris avenue to honor Snookie a Brazilian marmoset that died on September 29 1914 The stone bears an inscription and the pet was buried in a coffin with a jeweled collar around its neck
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East Summit
N. J
Humphreys
Morris Avenue
Snookie
Frank E. Humphreys
Vermont
Sampan Life in Hongkong and Canton Draws a Harsh Portrait
A Dundee Courier Hongkong correspondent recalls sampan dwelling in Hongkong and Canton where thousands live on boats. Girls are undervalued and some infants fall overboard. Boats contain multi generations plus animals as families trade goods across the river. Old women command, while men smoke through typhoons.
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Hongkong
Canton
Shanghai
Dundee Courier
Far East
U. S
China
Asa's Reform and Covenant Renewal in Chronicles Teaching
A Moody Bible Institute lesson analyzes Asa's response to catastrophe as a call to seek Jehovah. It cites Azariah's counsel, emphasizes repentance, and details the people's vow to serve God, remove abominations, and restore worship, linking to modern apostasy concerns.
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Xerxes
Abijah
Rehoboam
Jeroboam
Asa
Zerah
Azariah
Jehovah
Israel
Europe
Solomon
Jerusalem
God
Christ
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Quai ‘d' Orsay
East Summit, N. J
Dardanelles
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Implacable
Aia
C. B. Sellers
Ng’ Dirsetor
Sunday School
G Astae
The
Moody Bible Institute
James
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