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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1915
Page
1
North Carolina marks a seed corn day urging farmers and Corn Club members to inspect fields and select the heaviest, most mature ears for next year. Proponents warn that careful seed selection boosts 1916 yields, while scrub seed and ignorance risk lower returns and wage gains.
Community notes from Union County include church visits by Rev. Vestal and Mrs. Yandie, local greetings to Scrapegoat, and remarks on new member reception. Residents J B Haywood and Buny an Helms plan City Point work, while Doos family and D J George travel, with sorrow as Selma Lou Hargett dies at seven and Kate Dees interred beside her.
New York reports President Vail of AT&T used a Bell transmitter in his office to call John J. Carty in San Francisco via 2500 mile wireless link, confirming transcontinental wireless telephony as an assured advance and a Pacific Coast arrival soon. The exchange showed voices clear to Mare Island despite wire relays, marking a milestone in modern science.
Details from unofficial sources describe a heavy bombardment that preceded Saturday attacks. German lines were said to be smothered in dust as shells rained, parapets melted, and barbed wire disappeared. The onslaught was so loud that people 30 to 40 miles away were awakened, and retreating German troops mingled with infantry near field pieces.
London dispatch reports Anglo French troops in Artois and Champagne pressing the German second line, gaining footing but stalled by reserves. German losses include hill 194 near Maxsiges. French advance may ease pressure on Russia and avert large Austro German force against Serbia. Greece prepares for eventualities as Bulgaria's actions drift.
Five people are dead and many injured as an eighty six mile per hour gale tears through the city at six tonight. The storm causes millions in property loss, demolishing buildings, stripping roofs, and leaving streets littered with debris and broken glass. In unrelated market news, the Cotton Market fell earlier but recovered slightly, with January futures fluctuating and ending around 12.51 as investors weighed crop prospects against south storm impacts.
The Waxhaw Journal item notes visits, health updates, and local changes. Families such as the Grahams, Rodmans, Byrums, and Masseys are mentioned. the fourth quarterly conference at Mineral Springs is scheduled. a reno of C. S. Massey’s residence is praised. street work and bird reports highlight community life as readers are invited to send items to Box 177 Waxhaw.
Washington report notes Count von Bernstol, German Ambassador, argues Turkish atrocities against Armenians were exaggerated and partly provoked by Armenian rebels. He acknowledges harsh penalties but portrays actions as wartime measures. U.S. likely to avoid formal protest unless Americans are drawn in.
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