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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1917
Page
7
The Waxhaw Enterprise reports a sudden cold snap Sunday across Waxhaw and surrounding areas. Early sprouting wheat and oats suffered in the frost with many woodpiles depleted. Farmers note rare early winter cold not seen in years before Christmas.
An advertisement extols Chamberlain's Tablets for stomach trouble and constipation noting they regulate bowels stimulate the liver and promote health. A hostile rhetorical quote about fear and a varied political remark follow, referencing Gov. Bickett and wartime assertions.
Chamberlain's Tablets are promoted as effective for stomach troubles biliousness and constipation. They claim permanent relief for chronic cases when directions are followed. The notice warns explosives dealers to obtain licenses under an 1917 act and to keep purchase records. Also included are tax delinquency notices and a quip about reform.
Reuters reports a German assault between Bullecourt and Queant west of Cambrai was halted after limited gains. British staunchness kept the front largely intact as dawn bombardment gave way to a protracted artillery duel and possible counterattack. Weather remained fine and dry, enabling open warfare for the period.
A tale from Pageland Journal reports Mr. John Blakeney driving an oil truck after Mr. M. J. Sweat’s army was dislocated by a train engine. Poor steering caused the vehicle to veer into a ditch and wire fence before he returned for help. A sign reading Park Here was found on the truck’s rear.
A dawn execution occurred at a San Antonio clearing on the government reservation for thirteen Negro soldiers of the Twenty fourth Infantry convicted over the Houston riots. Guards and engineers prepared the scaffolds by firelight. the men were hanged one minute before sunrise after a vigil and stoic prayers. Burial followed the site’s swift clearing, and further court-martials may follow as investigations continue.
Sam Brown a Black convict escaped from the county gang while inmates were locked Friday night. He sought aid to cut his shackles at Joe Brewers but failed. He pressed on to Pageland and Jefferson seeking directions and stole pants from Mr J D Watts home. He was pursued and captured near Jefferson. the man is a deserter awaiting government action after his short sentence.
An ad claims Parisian Sage from the English Drug Co will stop hair loss promote new growth banish dandruff and itching scalp with a guarantee refunds if results are not seen Thousands testify to hair regrowth and cleaner scalp after a few days Use is easy and the product does not color hair Sold and guaranteed by pharmacists.
Under North Carolina law as administrator of J Walter Rallings deceased I will offer for sale at public auction on Saturday December 15 1917 at ten o clock at the late J W Rallings residence in Indian Trail Union county N G all described personal property including seven horses three colts corn farming implements two cows lumber cedar posts fodder hay plow stocks gears harrows cultivator reapers mowing machines and three and a half shares in Percheron stallion at $100 per share. D R B Snyder Administrator. Redwine and Sikes Attorneys.
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