16 Jul 1915
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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1915
Page
1
Wingate columns describe summer heat with 70s and 90s, social visits from Indian Trail to Wingate families, a lively Spit and Argy Club, glee club, and local church happenings. The piece blends humor about Beanine debates, local crop outlooks, and community events including a farmers institute planned for August 14.
A humorous scene unfolds as Mr Redfearn extols his dog’s feats eating fee and other items while crowds gather at a post office. The tale includes a jab at politicians and a wandering reference to Llewellyn the wetter king, ending with Wille Love selling stamps nearby.
Squire Sam Helms recalls two men divided by a long quarrel who settle it by a sudden fight then choose to become friends instead. He notes such quick resolutions could ease wars if leaders paused to think.
In South Wales only two small collieries were active as about 800 miners stayed idle. Despite government munitions of war measures, labor leaders urged no continuous work. Delegates voted for the strike by 88 450 to 41 600 against. The conference plans to meet Walter Runciman, president of the Board of Trade, to discuss the situation.
German forces reportedly abandon a southern flanking attempt and renew the assault on Warsaw from the north. Field Marshal von Hindenburg is cited as having vowed to astonish the world.
Count von Bernstoff seeks a conference with Secretary Lansing after the German note suggested possible negotiations with the United States and Britain on contraband and submarine rights. Lansing plans to discuss the German reply after a careful examination, with tomorrow’s meeting set to review the offer to work with the Americas Government toward freedom of the seas.
Tens of thousands of natives are believed drowned as floods sweep Kwantung Kwangsi and Kiungsi while fires devastate a one mile area. Rescue work is handicapped by darkness in Canton where the electric light plant is snudated. Missionaries seek assistance from the US gunboat Callao to aid relief efforts.
Hon John C Sikes and wife tren Mr W Sanders Miss Annie of Monroe spent Sunday night and Monday morning in Lexington on a week's vacation. They are traveling by automobile from town to town and from one summer resort to another and say it is a very delightful way to spend a vacation.
Viest Baptist Church invites all to regular services next Sunday. Sunday school begins at 9 45 with morning sermon The Soul's Interpreter Evening sermon The Philosa Good music and a cordial welcome deacons asked to meet after the morning service.
A German admission of submarine attack and expression of regret on the Nebraskan pleases U S officials. Officials feel legal points raised require a dated dispatch to preserve American rights in the war zone. A memorandum of Germany's position reached the State Department via Ambassador Gerard in Berlin.
A Basel report says a large strike may hit the Krupp Works at Essen, with the union of metallurgical workers and the mechanics’ association demanding higher wages, shorter hours, and relief from rising living costs amid strenuous work conditions.
An old advertisement promotes Sloan's Liniment as a versatile remedy priced at a quarter. It claims quick aid for toothache bruises sprains neck backache neuraglia rheumatism and other emergencies caused by congestion and inflammation. It urges readers to try a 25 cent bottle and compare results with other users.
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