Wife and Children Gone in North Carolina Case
A North Carolina case reports a wife and two children disappearing with a Texas man Silas Wilson who posed as a Texan. The husband learned of the affair after his wife and children left June 27 for Texas. Wilson had corresponded with Miss Maggie Wellman near Connelly Springs for two years. He claimed to aim to take Miss Wellman as his wife. The article also notes an upcoming Union Baptist Association meeting at Oak Grove with a full schedule of sermons, reports, and discussions on revivals and missionary work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas Wilson
Texas
Mickor ‘Ka Azo
G. W. Buyars
Hensonville
J. Harvey Gibbs
Wilson
Maggie Wellman
Connelly Springs
Burke County
North Carolina
Miss Wellman
War duration question in 1917 Simonds commentary
In 1917 Frank H. Simonds argues the war could extend beyond 1918, with American aid crucial yet readiness uneven. He notes the Somme opened 23 months after WWI began and that Allied armies only learned their lessons after costly battles. He suggests 1919 extension is plausible.
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Europe
Park
London
Washington
Germany
America
France
The
Somme
Arras
Ypres
Frank H. Simonds
American Review of Reviews
Infantry Training Course Aims at Realistic War Prep
The first month covers drill, marksmanship, physical training, and saber practice with a focus on discipline and leadership. The second month advances to trench warfare, gas and grenade tactics, barbed wire, and machine gun drills, culminating in three days of war maneuvers aimed at producing capable officers and instructors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seem
Abo
Eare
Europe
Theen
Saust
Tiver
Ife
Cere
Willakel
Churches Unite to Promote Food Conservation Nationwide
A conference between food administration officials and church leaders from nearly every denomination launches a campaign. Committees from each denomination will assist with weekly church reports detailing family progress in conserving food and essentials. ML Reason For Pardon, joy. Hieckett pardons a 17 year old for seducing a 20 year old, arguing 18 months in prison is ample punishment. The governor notes solid ground in granting the pardon and provides no further comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Food Administration
United States
Joy
Hieckett
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Globe Nurseries
Bristol
Tennale
Tenn
G. W. Pullen
Graham Flour
Tts
Henderson Roller Mills
Monroe Insurance and Investment Company
G. B. Caldwell
Ferdinand King
New York
Emily
Ferdinand Son
Itickory M
Union [Baptist Asociation
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R. M. Haigler
E. C. Snyder
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J A. Biven
J. Simpson
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R. F. Beasley
M. D. L. Preslur
V. RM. Haigler
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EC. Snyder
B.C. Ashcraft
J. G. Carroll
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C. J. Braswell
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English Drug CO
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Gordon Insurance & Investment CO
Monroe
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