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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1912
Page
2
A collection of candidate declarations for Union County offices including Register of Deeds Sheriff Coroner and Cotton Weigher Monroe. Names include Frank A. Krauss M C Long T J W Broom W W Elliott Joan Griffith Charles B Barden and J S Plyler with filings under Democratic primary process.
A Mooresville tale reports Mr G Ed Brantley’s hen producing four eggs in 24 hours after a coop confinement. Neighbors including Parker observed the hen laying nightly then daily eggs, with Brantley praising the bird’s breeding prowess and suggesting exhibition at poultry shows.
Democrat BE Holston declares candidacy for Clerk of the Superior Court of Union County, subject to Democratic primary action. The statement affirms entry into the race and party backing.
A batch of candidate notices lists J D McRABE, R W LEMMOND, L R HELMS, J WALTER LA3, TH BL ADAMS Jr, and W EUBANKS as declaring for Democratic primary races. The notices include clerk of the superior court treasurer recorder and state representative positions in Union and Valon counties.
Union County voters are advised of candidates for the Democratic primary. H L Price and W G Long seek the General Assembly seat, with John C Sikes announcing reelection to the House. H T Baucom and A J Brooks run for County Commissioner, subject to primary action.
A candidate for reelection to Union County Commissioner faces the Democratic primary challenge. Names Jerr e Lane y and Ambrose A Secrest appear in the contested race, with details indicating party affiliations and the primary's impact on the office.
A fragmented 1912 notice discusses a ten percent contest commission and prize structure for subscribers, promising $5 to nonwinning entrants based on amounts turned in. It mentions agricultural reports, malaria cures with Electric Bitters, a probate notice in Union County, and a land sale under mortgage in Monroe with specifics on dates, parties, and boundaries.
The ad urges readers seeking a high grade piano to buy from Chas M Steff, promising that choosing this time honored firm ensures they will not regret purchasing an inferior instrument. It targets piano buyers by stressing quality and reputability of the seller.
A fragmented notice describes a multi day rally May 17 18 and a final greet effort on Monday to honor Charles B Aycock with broad civic energy. It cites funding and transport plans, meetings, and speakers from various states promoting the memorial campaign.
A patient describes long illness with acute digestion pain losing weight and distress, then reports improvement after using Mona stomach tablets. The testimonial claims quick relief from sour stomach heaviness heartburn belching and stomach distress, with purchase availability at English Drug Company and other outlets.
Dr R L Payne physician and Purge Monrow office hours 11 to 12 am and 2 to 4 pm realdence phone 278 R W C Lemmon Attorney at Law office in Law Building old Library room Monroe N C Will practice in all State and Federal Court with attention to collection of claims and settlement of estates by administrators and executors Dr B O Redfearn Dentist office one door south of C W Bruners store phone 232 Monroe N C At Marshville on 1st and 3rd Mondays each month and Mathews on 2nd and 4th Mondays
A fragment discusses a girl debating marriage for financial security and a man’s support, with the line I’ll make my will as a way to have a will of my own. The Pittburg Post presents the exchange as a social reflection.
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