German Chancellor Refuses Peace Program Demand
Berlin dispatch reports Dr. von Bethmann Hollweg addressing the Reichstag. He rejects presenting a specific war aims plan now, saying formulation is premature and not practically useful. He pledges restraint until a more opportune moment, confident the nation will stand with the emperor.
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Acces
Berlin
London
Reichstag
Germany
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Relehstas
Judge Carter seen as strong NC judge in Asheville race
Asheville reports say Judee Carter, appointed 1911 by Gov. Kitchin, is a leading figure in the Democratic field for attorney general and is considered the best known jurist on the North Carolina Superior court bench. His strong local ties and reform stance boost his candidacy amid a packed district slate.
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Asheville
Greensborne
Judee
Jude Carter
Epown
Superior Court
North Carolina
Hquer
North
Caroline
S. Manning
Neman
Parisian Sage Promises Hair Loss Cure
A Parisian physician linked dandruff to a scalp germ and touted Parisian Sage as a quick, inexpensive remedy. In three days the product allegedly reduces dandruff and prevents further hair loss, with claims of hair growth and fullness. Sold by English Drag Co and druggists nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
War Time Prosperity Predicted By Armour
Chicago May 15 continuation of the country prosperity despite the war will persist through a business as usual program, asserts J Ogden Armour, Chicago meat packer and member of the Illinois State council of defense and of the advisory committee for the national defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armour
Chicago
J. Ogden Armour
Tl-inois State Council of Defense
Council For National Defense
Sloan's Ointment Relief For Sprains And Strains
An old advertisement touts Sloan's ointment for strains sprains bruises and body pains with quick penetration and no skin staining. It claims relief for rheumatic aches neuralgia gout lumbago and grippe after hard work. Available at all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloan
Flag of France to Wave at City Hall in Monroe
A French flag sent by Mrs Nan Carlile will be raised beside the city hall flagpole in Monroe accompanied by a letter urging residents to aid in the war effort. The poem and verses by Nan Curtily and Leasle Plyler honor Monroe and mark memorial sentiments for local figures.
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France
T. L. Crowell
City Hall
Nan Carille
City
Monroe
Ray Ee
America
Nan Carlile
Yaet
Ctern
Nan
Rheumatism Remedy Claim Ad Amid War News
An advertisement touts Rheuma as harmless and powerful, urging wear of rubbers in damp weather and lemonade intake, with a half teaspoonful claimed to relieve rheumatism and sciatica in days. The notice also reports war losses, noting 45,579 Germans captured by French and British forces between April 9 and May 12, including officers and equipment.
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Rheumatiz
France
Associated Press
Best Remedy for Whooping Cough Promoted by Mother
Mrs J B Roberts of East St Louis Illinois says last winter her little boy had whooping cough and Chamberlains Cough Remedy kept his cough loose and relieved the coughing spells. She trusts it completely and says it is the only cough medicine she keeps in the house. The remedy also helps colds and croup.
Eighteenth Series Opens at Monroe Building and Loan
The Peo ples Building and Loan Association of Monroe announces its eighteenth series with shares available dated May 5. Shares cost twenty five cents per week, offering an easy savings method. President E C Carpenter and secretary treasurer R F Beasley urge everyone to acquire a few shares.
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The
Peoples Building and Loan Association of
Monroe
E. C. Carpenter
R. F. Beasley
Proper Food for Weak Stomachs
The piece advises a diet tailored to age and occupation, cautioning the weak stomachs to eat slowly and chew thoroughly. It suggests Chamberlain's Tablets to strengthen the stomach and move the bowels when constipated or dull after meals, noting ease of use and pleasant effects.
Marshville firms establish temp HQ after fire
Marshville Home and Marsh-Lee Co. secure temporary offices in the Marshville Furniture Co. space. Harredt Bros. & Co. store saved goods in the old M. K. Lee hardware room while McBride-Hallman Co. will move into the Griffin-Simpson space. Insurance adjustments pending. last two plan reopening. Marsh-Lee to handle heavy groceries from brick stable. Firms hope to resume full business soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshville
Marsh-Lee Co
Marshville Furniture Co
Harredt Bros. & Co
M. K. Lee
McBride-Hallman Co
Griffin-Simpson Company
Marsh-Lee Company
Notice of administration for Silas Richardson estate
Eliza Richardson is named administratrix of Silas Richardson deceased. Creditors must present claims by April 6, 1918, or be barred. Anyone indebted to the estate should pay promptly. Signed in April 1917, with attorney W. O. Lemmond.
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Silas Richardson
Eliza Richardson
Admx
W. O. Lemmond
Atty
Land Sale Under Will of Jacob Thomas Exposed May 26 1917
Public sale to the highest bidder of Union County land in New Salem township adjoining Thomas Brewer and Charles Turner. Two tracts totaling about 186 acres, measuring boundaries from old surveys with detailed courses and distances. Terms: 60 percent cash with balance January 1 1918, secured by note and retained title. Executed by Hosea Thomas as Executor, with Stack and Parker attorneys.
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Jacob Thomas
New Salem Township
Thomas Brewer
Charles Turner
County of Union
Little Water Branch
Jacob
County of
Union
N. C
Davis Gurley Corner
John
John Beesley
David Gurley
Thos. Brewer
Oliver Sinclair
Hosea Thomas
Dee'd
Stack & Parker
Attys
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Monroe Drug Company
Sikes
Reagir
the Sikes Co
N. D
Saleeby
the Savings, Loan and Trust Co
R. B. Redwine
H. B. Clark
Graham Flour
Henderson Roller Mill
Carter Whl
P Oglethorpe
Congress
Parker Anderson
Greensboro
War Department
Fort Oglethorpe
Northina
Tenne
Hoy
Raymond Shute
Portle Tendenelva
Bim
Neas
Andy Jackson
Cornwallis
Barnie Lathan
Ewell
Mim
Death
Jesus
Barate
Porto Rico
Plyler-Punderburk Co
Elling
Plyler-Funderburk Co
L. G. Helms
H. Wakefield
Gloucester Hotel
Poland
E. Roch, Jr
Hanover
Porrent
C. D. Roberts
Watt Ashcraft
R. Ceed
Franklin Street
Kefield
Springdale Farm
Medlin Bros
Victor Victrolas
W. J. Rudge Co
J. C. Maynor
Dixie Myer and Empire
E. G. Fletcher
J. D. Calder
Globe-Wernicke
Sikes-Sanders Co
Ston
Fred M. Prestton
Orlando
Fla
Guernsey
B. L. May
Wingate
Pric
Henry Lily
E. Copple
Waterman’s Fountain Pens
Old Libri Room
N. Y
R. L. Payne
Union Drug Co
B. C. Redfearn
Bruner
Matthews
Julia R. Price
East Windsor
R. H. Garren
Hamilton-Liles Co
G. M. Smith
Union Srey
W. B. Houston
Monroe, N. C
Fitzgerald Building
Court House
Monroe Iron & Metal CO
Waterman
Monroe, N
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