Sketches and a comic tale from Monroe court and town
A column recounts a drunken town tale ending with Bill sent away, plus Alderman talk and local notes. Alderman Baxter Williams plans a cement walk on Morris Street. Shrine banquet on Thursday priced at $3 a plate. A jailyard joke, hunter chatter, and local notices round out the piece with ads and community chatter.
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Bin
Bill
Monroe
OK Bill
Bil
W. C. Lemmond
Benton Heights
Chain Gang
Paper and envelope sale ad says prices rising soon
An advertisement touts a 40 cent box of paper containing 24 envelopes and 24 sheets, with white blue stock, plus cheaper white-only options at 10 and 16 cents a box. Gilt edge cards, Tango notes, and executive linen fabrics are offered with matching envelopes at 25, 10 cents. Urges immediate purchase before prices climb.
Austin and Clontz Nine and Ten Cents Store
A local storefront ad proclaims "Where Every Little Bit Counts" at Austin and Clontz. The message highlights bargain pricing and value emphasis for shoppers seeking low-cost goods.
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Austin & Clontz
Chamber of Commerce promises to aid farmers and hosts meeting
Union County Chamber praises new ladies room and bed linen donation from Lee Lee Co. It promotes a farmer clearing board, a steam laundry future, and a countywide drive under the slogan We will feed ourselves and keep the cotton money at home. A January 27 meeting will outline work and boost community efforts.
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Chamber of Commerce
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Chamber
Union County
Greater Union County Association
Hom
Banner County
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