Will the Fleets Go for Germany In War Talks
The Monroe Journal reports on Winston Churchill and British naval policy, noting opposition to aggressive moves against German harbors, and discusses U S and Russian roles, German leadership, and the impact of the war on neutral trade. The piece also reflects on religious themes, politics, and local church life amid World War I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston Churchill
Churchill
Dardenells
Germany
England
United States Navy
William
Corman
Jerowde
Farrington
J. J. Parker
Monroe
Parker
Little Bethel
McRaven
Charlotte
Pabtie
Crady Yaudle
Northis Cousin
Surday
Rute Pres
Conla
H . Stindasthi
Meul
W. Heth
Cain
Kaach Helin
Everal
Gen. Green
I Am Your Avatar The Red Cross Poem by John Finley
A plain man named John Finley, Commissioner of Education for New York and Red Cross county chair, wrote a poem praising humanitarian aid. The verse vows to aid soldiers and civilians alike, joining care across battlefronts and disasters, and frames the Red Cross as a symbol of sacrifice and solace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Finley
State of
New York
Red Cross
The Swimming Hole Memoir by O. McIntosh Remembered
A nostalgic poem recalls a rural swimming hole and boyhood escapades. vivid memories unfold of rope swings, log rides, splashing dives, and the risk and joy of summer with friends, chalking up a long-ago scene of rural youth and a final promise to stay away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shored
Oak
Baloonk
O. McIntosh
Hurry Is Deadly A Case For Slowing Down Living
A reflective essay condemns hurry as America s chief scourge linking it to education excess and social strain. It argues modern schooling pushes rapid consumption of text books and rewards diplomas while degrading manners patience and true thinking. The piece urges a return to calmness steady growth and timeless virtues to resist the harms of haste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurry
America
Todys
Nature
Weikenine
Bank of Union Monroe NC Report of Condition June 20 1917
Bank of Union Monroe North Carolina files a statement of resources and liabilities as of June 20 1917 showing loans and discounts 401818.10 furniture and fixtures 6041.25 real estate owned 5000.00 demand loans 2239.99 cash items 5161.50 gold coin 735.00 silver coin 4046.50 subscriptions to Liberty Bonds 100000.00 liabilities include capital stock 56000.00 surplus 70000.00 undivided profits 1947.02 dividends unpaid 807.50 deposits 334549.53 total 477637.20. Official affidavit by cashier R G Laney dated June 27 1917 with directors K C Winchester and C Collins and notary Hargrove Bowles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Bks
Bkrs
National Bank
U. S
North Carolina
Union
RG. Laney
R. GO. Laney
Cushier
K. C. Winchester
C. Collins
Also Mentioned on This Page
THE
Monroe Journal
Women Owners and Publishers
G. M
R. F. Beasley
RE. P. Beasley
Journal Building
Jerson and
Beasley Streets
Priday
Tutt
United States
Ater
Naval Service
France
Greece
Spain
Russia
Virginia
Fritz
Pierre
Jack
Haldorn
Hospitaller Knights
Solferina
Bank OF Union
Monroe, N.C
Hargrove Bowles
N. P
W. H. Belk & Bro
Babcock
Franklin Summers
Hackney
Taylor and Canady Parry Emmerson
Monroe Hardware CO
Hayne Street
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