Simonds on the Russian Riddle in wartime view
In this June 1917 essay Frank H. Simmonds analyzes the volatile Russian situation. He warns against final interpretations, predicts limited Russian military cooperation possibly prolonging the war, and examines factions favoring peace with or without indemnities. He notes potential German advantage and the chance of U.S. entry reshaping outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Russia
Bethmann-Holwee
Reichstag
Verdun
Alexieff
Brusiloff
Ruesky
France
Britain
United States
Frank H. Simmonds
American Review of Reviews
Hogwallow News Highlights Local Happenings
Yam Sinus visits Bounding Billows gallery while Hogwallow Improvement Society votes six dollars for advertising to aid the Excelsior Fiddling Band with no public concerts planned. Various local tales include sermons, love notes, a plan to shoot six men, and quirks of small town life in Hog Ford and Dog Hill areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yam Sinus
Bounding Billows
Hogwallow Improvement Society
Excelsior
Yam Sims
Hog Ford
Ellick Hellwanger
Bet Barlow
Tickville
Rosyola Moeeley
Dog Hill
Gander Creek
Tobe Moseley
Sim Flinders
Sim
Frdity Flinders
Isage Hellwanger
Ten Hocks
Wild Onion
The True Measure of Generosity in Life
A reflective piece defines generosity beyond gifts to include words and thoughts. It urges noble, magnanimous conduct, praising selfless acts, defense of the weak, and uplifting others on life’s journey. It emphasizes stepping aside for the less fortunate and sharing earthly and heavenly blessings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hossam
Hfe
Self direction and church life interweave in a small town tale
A shop owner praises a teen worker for thinking for himself and notes efficiency rises when guidance ends. Other items recount a Union Baptist Association meeting program, a mother-daughter discovery about faith, and reflections on religion's pull amid modern temptations. The State Insurance Dept promotes schoolhouse care, while car culture spurs Sabbath desecration concerns and domestic tensions.
Strictly Cash Store Promises Quick Savings and Full Refunds
An advertisement extols a Strictly Cash Store offering cash purchases with full refunds if not as represented. It boasts low prices via cash deals, a wide grocery stock, country produce, and feed items like corn, oats, rice meal, cotton seed meal, and hay, promising prompt service and customer satisfaction.
Monroe City Aldermen approve street improvements 1917
George Sikes Jr, Clerk of Monroe, records multiple resolutions adopting sheet asphalt street improvements under Chapter 56 1915 for Main Street Beasley Franklin Hayne and Church corridors with city paying 1-5 of private frontage 4-5 by abutting owners and all intersections, to begin as early as possible as of June 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George 8. Lee, Jr
Board of Aldermen
City of
Monroe
Main Street
Bryan Street
R. A. Morrow
Lancaster Avenue
Houston Street
Morrow Avenue
Hayne Street
J. B. McCary Company
Sikes
Lee, Jr
Beasley Street
Franklin Street
Jefferson Street
J. B. McCrary Company
J. C. Sikes
G. 8. Lee, Jr
George 5. Lee, Jr
Public Auction Scheduled on Vann Heights Lot in Monroe
A. M. Secrest as trustee will sell at the Monroe courthouse door on July 28 1917 at noon the Lot 2 in Block 2 of the Vann Heights property described as adjoining W M Niven Pusser and others to satisfy a note secured by a deed of trust executed July 14 1916 by Thomas V Miller. The sale price will be cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas V. Miller
A. A. Secrest
Monroe
N. C
W. M. Niven
M.D. Pusser
Boyte Street
Fairley Avenue
Vann Heights
A. M. Secrest
Notice of administration for Lester Privett estate
The undersigned appointed as administratrix of Lester Privett deceased warns all claims must be exhibited by May 20, 1918 or recovery will be pleaded. Debts owed to the estate should be paid promptly. This 20th day of May 1917. Flonnie Privett executrix of Lester Privett, deceased. fr 4 Lommond, At
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Privett
Flonnie Privett
Lommond
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English Drug CO
Constantinople
Straits
Poland
Finland
West
Italy
Thieste
Trentino
Appalachian Training School
Jess
D. D. Dougherty
Boone, N. C
N. D. Saleeby
Hogwallow News
Union Meeting of the
Union Baptist Asociation
Oak Grove
K. W. Hogan
Waxhaw
A. Marah
R. M. Haigler
E. Pe
A.C. Davis
Ni Bivens
A. Simpson
John A. Wray
R. F. Beasley
B.C. Ashcraft
J. G. Carroll
B. H. Griffin
C. J. Braswell
Baxter Gordon
C. J. Black
Little Western Church
State Insurance Department
Bret Clase
Medway
Young
Monroer Markets
The
Monroe Steam Laundry
Collins
J. C. Smith Co
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