Monore Travel Journal of Holy Land Tour and Egypt Ascent
A Monroe traveler recounts a Mediterranean to Europe tour visiting Jerusalem Bethlehem Jericho and Nazareth. The account details Holy Sepulchre Tomb of Joseph of Arimathea Via Dolorosa Mosque of Omar Dead Sea Jordan River and ascent of the Great Pyramid with family members and fellow travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Jerusalem
Europe
Christ
Earth
Palestine
Mediterranean
Tower of David
Helena
Constantine the Great
Joseph of
Armathea
Calvary
Via Dolorosa
Pilate
Mosque of
Omar
Mount Moriah
Abraham
Isaac
Mount of Olives
Bethpage
Bethany
Bethlehem
Church of the Nativity
Pool of
Gibron
Valley of Hirmon
Well of the
Rachel
Boaz
Herod the Great
Jericho
Jordan
Dead Sea
Jerscho
Mary
Martha
Lazarus
Larus
Japan Declares War on Germany in Early Proclamation
The Imperial rescript from Tokyo August 23 announces war against Germany. Japan orders its Army and Navy to wage conflict with all strength and seeks peaceful aims under the law of nations. Germany ignores a German advisory note and advances preparations in China. The Kaiser vows to defend territory to the last, while Japan seeks prompt action amid European hostilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Japan
China
Tokyo
Europe
Far East
Great Britain
Kiao-Chow
Asia
Wolf and Lamb Fable and Wingate News Ignites
A wolf tricks a lamb with false accusations then attacks. Wingate items report visiting friends, school openings, acetylene lighting, and a call to sustain zeal beyond August with focus on youth. Notable names include Rev J W Rowell Mrs S N Watson Prof H D B Jones and O P Timist.
Garter Snake Shock For Mooresville Official’s Wife
Mrs J W Bass wife of street commissioner Jordan Bass was jolted last Friday afternoon when a garter snake about 18 inches long appeared in a stocking she had just removed as she prepared a bath The incident left her shaken and not fully recovered her equilibrium into the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert N. Pare
Bis Party
Ada Allen
G. W. Allen
Troy
N.C
Pinerest
Grim Reaper
Joseph Reece Blair, Sr
Joseph Reece Blair, Jr
Mooresville
J. W. Bass
Jordan Bass
North Monroe School seeks to absorb overflow on opening day
A note from W. Be. Moore to patrons explains why an extra room was not built this year and urges all children to start the first day, promising to assess conditions after seeing them.
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North Monroe School
W. BE. Moore
Crops Improve Despite Dry Weather In Local Section
Farmers report the crops are good in the area despite dry weather. Late corn is expected to be strong and cotton prospects look favorable, with optimism about the harvest ahead. Local reports indicate resilience of staple crops amid drought conditions.
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Sanford Express
European War Turmoil and Frontline Shifts Reported
A London desk summarizes chaotic wartime reporting with claims of German advantages and Allied setbacks. The French War Office notes heavy losses as troops retreat to cover positions from Mons to the Luxembourg frontier. Detachments reach Roubaix and Alsace Lorraine regions, signaling renewed fighting in France. Reports also mention German actions in China with threats to bombard Teine-Tau, and claims of Austrian concerns as Emperor Francis Joseph's condition worsens.
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Euill
London
Lende
Lorraine
Alsace
Roubaix
Lille
Teine-Tau
Fiao Chow
China
Aviona
Nicholas
Russia
East
West
Prussia
Copenhagen
Auetria
Francis Joseph
State Line notes include meetings fairs and election dare
Correspondence from the State Line reports Miss Maggie Collins visiting Miss Nannie Lee DeLaney in York county and visitors from Fort Mill Dallas and Rehoboth. Rev R J Mellwaine and evangelist Leonard Gill conduct meetings at Reho while ginning outfits are installed. A tug of war betwixt Palmetto and Tar Heel boys precedes an Osceola Lancaster wheelbarrow ride. A Belair picnic features Harvey Foster and Congressman Finley as orators. The N C Association for the Deaf plans Charlotte meeting, Heath Memorial church plans advance, and Heath family deed grants arbour site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ark
Wingate
J W. Rowell
Wingate Academy
Cloge Austin
Indian Trail
D. F. Jones
N. Watson
Winton
N.C
H. DB. Jones
Cullowhee
N. C
D. FP. Jones
Frank Funderburk
C. J. Black
Big Lick
G. M. Stewart
Black
J. J. Perry
Baltimore
Percy
Annie
Catharine Williams
Monroe
T. L. Brewer
Sallie Stewart
William Stewart
Tennessee
Stewart
Perry Lee Wimberly
Hazel
Rock Hill
Vann Williams
Faily
Linecolnton
William
E. C. Meigs
Baden
Palmerville
The
Narrows
Europe
H. L. Brown
Hamlet
Brown
Seaboard
Osee Long
Mary Bogan
Miss Long
Wingate High School
Maggie Collins
York County
Nannie Lee DeLaney
O. C. Estridge
Fort Mill
J. M. Heath
Dallas
Texas
R. J. Mellwaine
Leonard Gill
Rehoboth
J. A. Ni
Belair
Harvey Foster
Enq
Lancaster
Finley
Tripple Alliance
N. C. Association For the Deaf
Charlotte
Virginia Haywood
Sandy Ridge Township
W. IB. Keziah
Jackson
Union County
Heath
J. A. Haywood
R. T. Niven
W. B. Keziah
J. Richardson
H. A. Slagle
Heath Memorial
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Holy Land
Joppa Gate
Sheekhem
Sehechem
Nazareth
Tiberias
Sea of Galilee
Capernaum
Damascus
Cairo
Pyramids
Sphinx
Sahara
Brindise
Naples
Mks
D. A. Covington
Joseph Reece Blair
Bradshaw
Greensboro
North Carolina Bar Association
Wrightsville Beach
South Carolina
I. H. Blair
Jefferson, D. C
Rutherford College
Supreme Court
Montgomery County
General Assembly
Montrose
Griffin
Harris
Mesers
T. M. Wiley
W. A Moore
G. R. Mullis
Lola Griffin
Clara Ashcraft
Durham Herald
PAS
Sirrah
Kingdom of Heaven
Kingdom of Christ
O. P. Timist
Bremhojo
Sitet Daghind
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