Cotton market hopes rise on higher prices in fall
Local buyers report spot cotton at 15 cents with forecasts of 20 to 26 cents if conditions stay favorable. Experts predict Union county may yield around 25 000 bales, while army worm risks and unfinished old crop sales loom. Orvis Brothers note prices justified despite crop dangers and predict a strong fall market amid limited supplies and high demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iien
J. EB. Stack
Cty
Union County
John Blair
George Hart
George Edward Flow
United States Department of Agriculture
Maryland
Virginia
Monroe
Obrietraay, Walchild & Co
New York
Ral
Deirious
Conte
Orvis
Orvis Brothers
Agricultural Bureau
America
Liverpool
Windsor Street Paving Contract Awarded to McRary & Company
Atlanta firm J. B. McRary & Company awarded the Windsor Street paving contract after city aldermen debated engineers. Gilbert White sought a higher fee. McRary to supply the specifications within a week and begin work, aiming for a six week completion.
Honesty and hardship in early domestic life in June issue
A June Woman's Home Companion columnist notes women who discreetly pay bills by cheating husbands' dressmakers for spending money, while contrasting country wives unable to persuade husbands to install running water or upgrade kitchens. The piece highlights lack of appliances and conveniences like vacuums, dishwashers, and washing machines, and mentions limited access to egg and butter money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June Woman's Home Companion
Tam
Frisky News from Bethlehem Section reports fine school state
Correspondence from Monroe Route 4 dated August 28 notes visits by Miss Sadie Eubanks and Miss Annie Eubanks to Miss Eunice Broom, and others attending singing school. It mentions Cleve Nanen from Charlotte visiting relatives, a diphtheria illness easing for James Richardson, Mrs Eugene Secrest visiting with Mr TE Starnes, and transport for Mrs Walkup to Charlotte for treatment. The piece praises a thriving Sunday school led by J S Broom with about 150 enrolled and good attendance, highlighting trained teachers and ongoing Christ-centered work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frisky
Bethlehem
Journal
Monroe
Sadie
Annie Eubanks
Trinity
Eunice Broom
Connie
Chilo Gritin
Matthews
J.C. Turner
Cleve Nanen
Charlotte
Powerpany
J. S. Broom
le iv & Tive Wire
Death notes and social visits in Waxhaw region
Aug 28 Waxhaw reports Dr. Nisbet visiting Badin and Albemarle. Henry Nisbet on vacation. Fred Myler covering mail. Local residents and visitors include Olin Hemby, Massey and Snider Co, A B Joseph of Monroe, J B Willie, Lottie Steele, Joe and Janiet Stoeke, Catpe bell Kline, Master Campbell Aline, and others. Several trips to Concord, Raleigh, Baltimore, and New York noted. social calls at Wingate, Monroe, Unionville. Belk's in New York and Baltimore and upcoming funeral of Hazel Gamble referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waxhaw
Nisbet
Badin
Albemarle
Henry C. Nisbet
Route Three
Fred Myler
Olin Hemby
William
Massey and Snider Co
Butlin
A. B. Joseph
Monroe
Jill B. Willie
Lottie Steele
Joe
Janiet Stoeke
Concord
Catpebell Kline
Campbell Aline
Jin
Willian
Alice Broom
Dauhter
Fab
Brown
Raleigh
Baltimore
Washington
Philadelphia
New York
Mra
Ben My
Toei Hirlix
Max Any
Week of Services At Local Presbyterian Church
Rev Shankle of Indian Trail assists Rev Watson as two sermons daily begin Monday. A Presbyterian meeting will start Thursday night with Rev Win Black to preside. Rev Sellst is arriving Saturday to take charge thereafter. Hazel Gamble, 13, son of Mr and Mrs RLS Gamble of Tirzah community, died Saturday morning after a four week malaria illness and a stroke. He was beloved by all who knew him.
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P. Timist
Wingate
Arthur, Evans
Inca Evans
Lone Oak
Evans
Jane Trait
John L. James
Darlington
Beatrice Cagle
Misa
Bessie Trull
Mary
Mattie Jones
Oscar Mot Hamlet
Mra M
Eoll
May Messrs. Brooks Jerome
Zeb Jones
Cullowhee
Schoul
John H. Williame
Rock Rest
Marsh Nash
Charlotte
Thomas Evans
Della Evans
South Carolina
Judson Perry
Badin
Messrs
Thos
Stewart
Lem Wat
Lizzie
Allie Willams
Lois Worley
Clinton Williams
Monroe
Wingw I Etinet
John . Jerome
Morgan Academy
J. Re Jerome
Windsor Street
A& Men
Kineton
Gilbert White
Franklin Street
Court House
Charles Iceman
Monroe Township
Icemarler
Teemorlee
Leoman
Bire
Williams, Fairley
Henderson
Ely
Frank Gamble
Lute Harmon
Jesse A. Williams
Laura McCain
Belk's
New York
Baltimore
W. Pink Neely
Edgemore
Hurley McNee
Mr. Shankle
Indian Trail
Mr. Watson
Presbyterian
Win
Black
Evan Sellst
Hazel Gamble
Hazel
Pil
Ganble
Elite Jersey cattle headlines from New York breeder stock
The article notes breeders Henry Austin and Henry Shute owning top quality Jersey cattle of royal blood from American and Imported Jersey strains. Austin has a young bull and a heifer while Shute owns a bull and three heifers. Cattle originated from a famed New York breeder. one heifer came from Georgia. Pedigrees trace to royal Jersey lines. bulls are in high demand and orders are placed ahead.
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Legot
Henry Austin Hue
Henry Shute Ho
Mr. Austin
Mr. Shute
New York State
Mr Austin
Georgia
Shute
Jersey
Auerin
Austin
Elek'ness
How to Break a Church and Home Woes Parade
A Presbyterian Advance excerpt lists humorous and biting “rules” to avoid church involvement and support a pastor. It contrasts domestic duty with social temptations, urging attention to home life and urging readers to resist worldly claims. The Rex Theatre showcases a male quartet with Miss Billie Burke in Gloria's Romance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Theatre
Billie Burke
Gloria
Rumanians Enter War Move Alters World War I War Picture
The fourteenth nation to enter WWI Rumania declares war on Austria Hungary joining Italy England and Serbia in moving to mobilize nearly a million troops. The shift aids Russia and France against Bulgaria while prompting wheat market plummets amid updated war dynamics. President Wilson plans to push anti strike legislation as railroads resist eight hour day proposals. A series of unrelated local tragedies and accidents fill the rest of the page with brief notices.
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Rou
Buleara
Bulgari
Germany
Wilson
Congress
Cleveland
United States
Roosevelt
Bickett Speech Highlights Prosperity Amid National Policy Contrast
Randolph voters hear Governor Bickett rally on Democratic policies and a booming era of wages prices and prosperity. He contrasts Democratic control with Republican rule, urging viewers to focus on national issues while warning against past-history references. The article notes a theatre promotion offering free admission for children to see Billie Burke.
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Ashe
Pierre
Mr. Bickett
Mikeu - Ding
Blekett
Randolph
North Carolina
Billie Burke
Theatre Free
Mies Bue
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Hetting
MeRary & Company
Atanta
Pranklin Street
Pat Dewis
B. McKary & Company
Atlanna
Theelty Aldermen
J. B. Williams
W. A. Henderson
J. B. McRtary & Company
Atlanta, Ga
Durham
Anderson & Christie
Edwin ¢. Myres
Greensboro
McRary & Company
Gilbert Whit
McRary Co
White
4Sty & Company
Lawals
Pa Jng
Chicago
Charlie Chaplin
The
Rex
Jesus
James H. Williame
Leveburg
Fla
Makie Williams
John Hartsell
Gilboa
Rey
R. A. Willams
Norfolk
Meadow Branch
Mr Sh Gamble
Prom Waxhaw
Dorial
Pearl
Ethel Rodman
Harrell
Marshville
Mears
Howell
Home Guion
Unionville
Charlie Gamble
Wadesboro
Hazel Gamle
William A
Tlye
Rumania
Tentteenth
Bulgaria
Russia
Trobett A. Beattie
Tea Cocter
Siletary
Calloway Breilch
Dr. A
Peaedeh
Chassie Automobile
Cotoner
Terdiay
Werewek
Wally
Koto
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