Rome Developments in February Show German Strength and U Boat Threat
February marked Germanys sharpest military gains since October with advances in East Prussia Bukovina and the Carpathians while Britain faced a worsening food blockade. Germany declared waters around Britain a war zone threatening neutral ships and a grain patrol. Admiral von Hipper outlined submarine warfare as Allies faced famine risk and disruption. The piece notes Neutrals critiquing torpedo actions though the war aims remained strategic and grim.
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Germany
Antwerp
Warsaw
Bukovina
East Prussia
Carpathians
Blucher
Berlin
England
Napoleon
Austeriitx
Jena
Europe
Milan
British Isles
Belsium
Poland
Gland
Britain
Admiral von Hirpita
Neutr
Frank H. Simonds
Bagdad's Charm Is Tinsel
In Bagdad at night the streets pulse with tomtoms and Arab flutes. Dancer women wear imported jewelry and travel from Port Said, while local shops glow with oil lamps and narghiles. The scene, a global blend, reflects changing cultural images in the city by the Tigris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bagdad
Austria
Port Said
America
la Danse du Ventre
Tigris
Trustus Mule Croquet Ball Daringly Hailed In Parodic Tale
A humorous line from Trustus asks why they call a mule Croquet Ball and answers that the name comes from hitting him hard to drive him. The text presents a rustic quip reflecting farm life and animal recall.
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Trustus
Odd Death of an Ibex in London Zoo Grounds
A male Crete ibex at the London zoological gardens killed itself during a struggle with a keeper. The animal’s horns became tangled in bars and wire. A desperate effort to free it ended with a wrench that exposed the brain. The creature died instantly, possibly from a fall.
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Jones
Mississippi
Ory
Londern Zoological Gardens
Itelf
Efort
Turon Ticket Mix Up at Rock Island Depot
A ticket agent at the Rock Island depot mistook a coin for two tickets and corrected the order after a tense exchange. The man struggled to pronounce Tu Tu Turon as Pratt adjusted the sale and returned one ticket to the case.
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Turon
I. L. Praty
Rock Island
Prats
Pratt
L Hutchinson News
Titanium from Rutile in Mineral Deposits
Rutile yields titanium, a reddish brown mineral rich in titanium dioxide. Though widespread in rocks, large ore bodies are rare. Titanium is more abundant in the crust than copper, lead, zinc, or most metals except iron, yet central deposits are scarce and separation is difficult. Major rutile deposits lie in Roseland Virginia, with smaller finds across the eastern U.S. and abroad.
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Roseland
Nelson County
Via
United States
Virginia
Wild wolves in England and Scarborough’s past
A clipped reminiscence contrasts Scarborough’s old wolf lore with its later quieter, fishing town image. It recalls a London Chronicle line about German witnesses, pennant’s tourism notes, and a bustling harbor of 300 ships, while musing on gossip and tall tales around inns and coast lore.
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Scarborough
Pennant
London Chronicle
How the Trouble Started in Vaudeville Row
A fake dentist sold a set of celluloid teeth to the man who eats fire in the vaudeville show, sparking a dispute over authenticity and payment. The incident centers on a deceptive dental prop used in performances and the resulting quarrel.
Animal Hunts Reported in Cities and Parks
Local chatter recalls a New York outing where escaped lions were chased and captured while other locales described lively hunts for elusive tigers. The remarks mix humor with sensational animal chase tales from recent past events.
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New York
Betty and Mr. Giddy Show Overbearing Self View
Betty remarks on Mr. Giddy's inflated ego while Tretty notes that no one can accuse him of being hard to please.
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Betty
Mr. Giddy
Tretty
The Right Thing Dirt Strike Ends In Pay Dirt
A brisk exchange centers on a shovel and pay dirt, suggesting a simple improvised task turning into a small payday. The dialogue hints at grit and practicality as Pat judges the shovel’s use and the digger acts. The tone feels like a local scene reflecting work ethic and humor.
Love Market Exchange Sparks Tender Challenge
In a playful exchange, Jack questions Betty about his worth and Betty reassures him with a loving response, expressing Genuine affection and commitment. Betty’s line hints at deeper mutual affection and a reciprocated interest.
Public Boards and Town Festive Popularity Question
A playful exchange cites public boards in town as popular, with a quip about the festive board as the most loved. The brief item hints at local civic or social gathering norms and light community chatter.
Nell-My Jack praised as salt of the earth remark
In a brief remark, Nell praises Jack as salt of the earth while Belle counters he is too fresh, sparking a light exchange about character and propriety. The exchange centers on honesty, modesty, and social conduct within a small circle.
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Nell
Jack
Belle
Footnotes Back Up the Story’s Core Claim
A sharp debate centers on whether the story has merit, with supporters citing footnotes as evidence. Critics argue the footnotes are insufficient, yet some backers insist the footnotes reinforce the narrative’s validity and context.
Sale of Monroe real estate under order of Union court
Notice of sale of two adjoining Monroe parcels in Union county under a Superior Court order. Commissioner will sell March 1 1915 at noon at the courthouse door to the highest bidder. Describes parcels from Elizabeth McLellan and John M Flow deeds. Terms: one-third cash, one-third in eight months, balance in twelve months with interest. Also administration notice for Annie Lee Houston estate with claims deadline March 4 1916 and debt payment request.
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Annie Lee Houston
Union County
N.C
W. O. Lemmond
Notice of Public Auction of Indian Trail Land 1915
Assignee of mortgage THOS J TUCKER directs a public sale at Monroe courthouse on a March Saturday 1915 to satisfy a mortgage deed from J W Roberts and wife to 4 F Ritch. The land lies along Matthews road in Indian Trail North Carolina and is described as a bordered 100 by 200 feet plot with Belk Bros and Roberts lines.
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J. W. Roberts
F. Ritch
Register's Ofee
Union County
Monroe
N. C
Belk Bros
Matthews Road
Roberts
Cora KE. Roberts
J. F. Ritch
Indian Trail
N.C
Thos. J. Tucker
Notice of Trustee Sale of Land in Union County North Carolina
By virtue of a deed of trust executed by J B Price and wife, the undersigned trustee will sell on Friday March 19 1915 at 12 o clock at the courthouse door Monroe NC the described lands adjoining T J Gordon W F Alexander J F Doster and others containing 29 1 2 acres more or less known as Lot No 3 in the Carson Helms land division registered Union County Book 35 page 28 and the same tract conveyed by Evan C Helms to J Brady Price March 9 1904 Terms cash This sale to satisfy the indebtedness secured by the deed of trust default in payment Resold because former purchaser failed to comply Also two black mare mules aged about 9 and 12 years This 16th day of Feb 1915 S A Richardson Trustee W B Love Attorney
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J.B. Price
Register of Deeds Office
Union County
A. S
Court House
Monroe
N. C
T. J. Gordon
W. F. Alexander
J. F. Doster
Rocky River Road
Igy
Carson A
Clarinda Helms
Register of Deeds
Evan C. Helms
J. Brady Price
Office of Register of Deeds
A. Richardson
W. B. Love
Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil touted for stubborn sores
An old newspaper line extols Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil as the cure for long standing sores. It dismisses other remedies as ineffective, claiming even the worst cases can be healed by the product.
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Rome
Leigh Hunt
Austin & Correll
W. B. Houston
Fitzgerald Building
Monroe, N. C
R. L. Payne
Union Drug Co
W. J. Trull & Son
W. C. Lemmond
Old Library Room
W. T. Waller
First National Bank
Tryon St
Charlotte
B. C. Redfearn
Bruner
N. Vu
Marshville
Matthews
Nautch’ Girls
Hall of America
Ratile
Wetternis
Pat
The
Bank of Union
Just
Monroe Motor Car CO
McCall
Mccal
Vitatta
March
LEE & Lee CO
Superior Court of
Willie L. Curlee
O. C
Elizabeth McLellan
R. McLellan
O. C. Curlee
Office of the Register of Deeds
John Fi
M.D. L. Biguers
Wadesboro
UC. Austin
Decca
J. Shute & Son
Cuthbertson Road
A. Hl
Crowell
Austin
W.d. Pratt
Vann & Pratt, Attys
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