Anti-fly campaign memoir and Burke County murder trial notes
Markus Phifer leads a county anti fly effort catching thousands of pests in a small room. A separate Burke Superior Court verdict convicts Chas Mace of second degree murder in the shooting death of his wife, amid a drunken frenzy and contested defenses.
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Marshville
Markus Phifer
Mies
Markus
Mace
Chas
Burke Superior Court
South Carolina
Sentiment for Peace in Germany and Austria
New York dispatch notes a peace sentiment only in Germany and Austria where people seek commercial reasons to resume relations with other nations. Other belligerents remain confident and vow to fight to the end. Also reports a Walnut Cove scam where a tailor fleeced locals, leaving $100. Easter humor about a sheep and shepherd. telegraph operators on a sound basis.
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New York Dispatch
Samuel
McClure
Copenhagen
Oscar II
Germany
Austria
Mr. McClure
Faker
Walnut Cove
Danbury
Velvet Beans Boost Soil and Feed Value for Farmers
Extension Farm News urges planting velvet beans as a soil renovator and nitrogen source. Data from trials show corn yields rise from 20.6 to 30.5 bushels after velvet beans, with a high of 40 in one case. oats and milk production also improve. Beans grow with cotton and other crops, serve as winter cover, and feed cattle and hogs.
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C. R.hudson
Florida
Hull
North Carolina
Soy Beans Boost Soil Fertility Value and Nitrogen Content
Soy beans, returned green to soil, add nitrogen and humus comparable to other legumes. Green matter yield 5 to 10 tons per acre implies value near $2.50 per ton. 3.2 lb nitrogen, 1.1 lb phosphorus, 1.2 lb potash per bushel. in wartime prices this feed would be worth about 78 cents per bushel.
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Advertises Health Boost
An old advertisement promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a remedy to strengthen the elderly and weak during summer heat. It claims to purify and enrich the blood and build up the whole system.
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Grove
Soc
Dad and I Show Big Gains from Small Farm
In Union County a final Monroe Journal story recounts E. G. Yarborough and his son Heath turning a run-down farm into a productive unit through intensive farming. They cultivate 35 acres with potatoes and orchard work, run a hog operation, and use rotating crops and legumes to boost yields. They sold pork and plan higher sales next season, investing in pastures and feed while maintaining a five-yard hog system. The piece highlights their partnership and practical methods as a model for farmers.
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Charlotte Observer
Union
County Farm
Observer
Monroe Journal
E. G. Yarborough
Heath
Union County
Dad
The
Yarborough and Son
Democratic Primary Notice for Union County 1916
Notice announces a Democratic Primary for Union County and township officers and state representatives to be held June 1916 with polls open sunrise to sunset. If needed a second primary will occur July 1 1916 with same hours. Appointed polling place chairmen listed for numerous precincts with names and locations. VANN is Chairman of the County Democratic Executive Committee.
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Union County
General Assembly
Nocth Montes
W. L. Howls
Frank Paley South Monroe Duncan Huntley
P. B. Blakeney
Richardson
Wingate
H. Kemp Helms
W. Griffin
Thos, Evans
Marshville
T. ©. Griffin
Aor Edwards
B. H Griffin
Olive Branch
A . A. Gaddy
M C. Austin
G. W. Simpson
Euto
W. W. Pusser
Pieo
P. W. Smith
N. Goose Creek
H. M. Farr
C. J. Clonts
G. A. Long
Goose Creek
Lonnie Tucker
M. B. Baucom
J. M
York Unionville
Boyd Griffin
Jem Litte
T. L.A. Helms
Vance
J. Harvey Starnes
W. W. Norwood
Irby's
A. M. Eubanks
Peter Weis
Marvin Starnes
Armfield’s
W. T. Chears
W. T Osborne
Bunyan Graves
Lanes Creek
G. C. Smith
M. L. Baker
BE. Belk
J. C. M. Vann
County Dem
Exec
Local officials seek Democratic primary bids in Union County
A flood of candidacy notices appears for Union County offices including County Commissioner Sheriff Recorder and representative positions. Names such as W L Hemby L R Helms J C Steele M L Flow and L ee D Robinson lead declarations with Monroe and Marshville venues and the June 3 1916 primary date referenced in multiple postings.
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L. R. Helms
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Wentz
Tabitha McLendon
William B. McLendon
Ansonville Township
Mr. McLendon
New England
Jonesville
Chris- Han Register
the Farmers Store
Co-Operative Mercantile CO
Roland Williams
Michelin
Nha
Henderson Garage and Machine Company
Monroe, N. C
Dad and
Saleeby
Kte
N. D.saleeby
Por
W. L. Hemby
Monroe
Bishop L. Clark
Geo
Lee, JR
G. B. Caldwell
J. C. Steele
G. W. Davis
Recorder
M. L. Flow
Congress
House of Representatives
Seventh
Lee D. Robinson
John Thomas Helms
Surveyor
R. W. Elliott
R. B. Cuthbertson
H. T. Baucom
Henry M. Presson
Laney
Luther Williams
J.D. M'Bar
W. 0. Lemmond
J. H. Boyte
Democratc
C.D. Barden
JY. Griffith
Register of Deeds
M.C. Long
W. G. Long
P. P. Ross
G. W. Smith
J.C. Morgan
T. B. Davis
Legislata
W. A. Eubanks
T. B. Finley Wilkesboro
N. C
Recorders Court
AOL, Stevens
Recorder's Court
J.C. Brooks
R. BE. Helms
Plyler
Monroe Township
F. M. Sutton
W. D. Bivens
C. C. Sikes
Philip Whitley
Sandy Ridge Township
M. J. Harrry
J Prick
Rosser Wolpr
S. B. Bivens
Marshvill N.C
Carolina Bark Building
B. C. Redfearn
Bruner
Montor
Matthews
R. L. Payne
N.C
Old Postoffice
Union Drug Co
W. B. Houston
Monroe, N
Fitzgerald Building
Court House
Austin & Correll
W. B. Love
Law Building
G. M. Smith
Monroe, N.C
Union Drug Store
W. C. Lemmond
Old Library Room
I. A. Helms
Buford Township
Delia Helm
J. A. Helma
Stack & Parker, Attys
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