The Journal's Great Annual Subscription Contest Opens Nomination Flood
The Journal announces a mass nomination drive for its Great Annual Subscription Contest in Monroe North Carolina. Readers are urged to nominate young ladies, begin work now, and watch weekly standing changes as districts and prizes unfold.
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Antwerp Falls to Germans After Eleven Day Siege
The strong fortress of Antwerp, deemed the strongest in the world, capitulated Saturday to German forces after an eleven day bombardment. The city endured heavy shelling. many buildings burned while Forts fell and the German army moved in. Refugees arrived in London with chaotic tales, and Belgian resistance ended as the German flag replaced the cathedral banner at 2:30 p.m. Local hospitals and public buildings suffered damage, with post siege reports noting casualties and heavy losses on both sides.
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War News From Europe Presses Westward Front
War reports indicate German forces push along the western front as the Austro German and Russian movements shift. Paris says left wing aims for the coast, Antwerp retreating British forces absorbed by Belgium. British fears rise as London prepares for possible German raids and air attacks.
St Louis plan to fund cotton farmers via 150 million loan
A push from St Louis merchants aims to raise 150 million dollars to lend cotton growers 6 cents a pound through local banks, spanning the South by October 21. Federal approval and bank participation are expected, with editorial backing from the St Louis Republic. The plan seeks to restore farmer credit, restart mills, and revive railcar demand amid distress.
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Bostonians Win Third Straight World Series Game
The daily papers split big headlines between war news and baseball as the Bostons defeat the Phillies for a third consecutive win in the world championship series.
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