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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1917
Page
8
A wartime appeal urges use of Southern Cotton Oil Company's Top Dressers as the way to support the nation and earn a handsome return. The message frames the product as essential for war effort and personal gain.
The Carolina Auto Sales Company, featuring Horace Necl and partners, is forming to distribute Interstate automobiles in North and South Carolina. Offices will be in the Main street building under construction, with a car load expected soon as the venture launches and secures a salesroom and offices.
The administration food control bill passed the House by a wide margin after prohibition provisions were added. The measure, authorizing President power over food feed and fuel for war, allocates 152.5 million for enforcement and administration. A Senate substitute is expected next week with aims for a conference by July 1.
A June 23 resolution by the pan Russian Congress of Councils of Deputation of Soldiers and Workmen declares the dissolution of the council of the empire and calls for the elimination of the Duma after a prolonged debate.
American imports in May totaled 281 million dollars, the highest monthly figure in U S history, while exports reached 551 million dollars, up 21.06 million from April. The twelve month totals also set new records with imports at 2.6 billion and exports at 6.182 billion. Burlap leads as scarce. buyers seek good second hand bags for next season.
Monroe Chapter of the Red Cross held an executive committee meeting on Saturday evening June 23 reporting a total membership of 215 with seven life members. Mrs W A Lane was named chairman of the supplies committee to oversee sending materials to headquarters for front line distribution. The group will focus on sheets pillowcases hospital garments and doctors and nurses aprons and seeks volunteers and materials or funds. Mrs F B Ashcraft and Mrs D B Snyder were named as materials committee members and Mrs A M Secrest was elected associate secretary for the summer. The Presbyterian Church notes church services and a session meeting to consider new members by letter or confession.
Executor W Hosea Thomas offers at public sale two tracts totaling 186 acres in Union County New Salem township. Sale July 14 1917 at 120 PM with bidding starting at 2274.25. Terms include one third cash balance January 1918 with title retention.
Dr. Stewart and the late Mr. Carl Curlee were early prohibitionists in the county who helped push dry laws in 1908. The piece recalls records of names signed for dispensary visits, a cotton speculation bet between New Orleans and New York, and reflections on aging, ambition, and the drive to accomplish more before life ends.
Advertisement for fruit jar supplies including seal round fruit jars quart size at 1.00 per dozen seal square glass jars quart size at 1.25 per dozen jar capacity 25 and 20 cents per dozen rubbers at 5 and 10 cents per dozen.
Local retail feature showcases the Five and Ten Cents Store known for affordable everyday goods. Shop window listings emphasize value and variety as residents browse household essentials and inexpensive toys.
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