This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1914
Page
4
The Monroe Journal notes a bullring location at the corner of Jefferson and Deasivy streets in Monroe. Local residents consider the site a point of interest for visitors and commerce.
R Beasley expressed gratitude to Union County voters for backing him in last Saturday's congressional election. He denied organizing a campaign or spending money, urged better understanding, and condemned the vicious underhanded tactics seen. In separate reports, Dillard Hooker and Williams face shooting injuries after a dispute near the city. Williams claims self defense and remains jailed as the extent of Hooker’s injuries is assessed.
Fashion notes on capes and wraps for summer wear featuring Neapolitan capes, Breton capes, and long wrap styles. Describes fabrics such as taffeta moire crepe-de-Chine and chiffon with silk lining, trench-like garments for travel, and coordinating accessories like suede gloves and patent leather shoes. Also notes Directoire influence on materials and striped fabrics for tailored suits and skirts, with a forecast of changing hemlines and modesty shifts. Includes mentions of Fifth Avenue styles, gabardine coats, and contrast color stockings.
By order of the Union County Superior Court dated May 18, 1914, W J Gordon as administrator will offer for resale on June 4 1914 at the courthouse door in Monroe NC the land described by metes and bounds within the Mellwaine road area and including parts in the corporate limits of Waxhaw. The property will be sold in two lots and then as a whole with payments varying. cash for one portion and the remainder due Dec 1 1914, bearing interest from May 18 1914. Redwine and Sikes represent the seller W J Gordon commissioner.
Nashville May 14 The Southern Baptist convention backed national prohibition and authorized an agent to educate for the movement based on the temperance committee report from Dr A J Barton of Waco Texas. The action follows a formal adoption of the committee’s recommendation.
Fragmentary text mentions Thaw Layerwaneas and an event or person named Bon't a AT Ress. The readable fragment gives no clear date place organization or outcome to anchor a full news item. Further context from the source is needed for a definitive headline and summary.
Advert shows Electric Bitters as a spring tonic for liver kidney and stomach troubles claimed to cleanse the system and improve appetite. Cited tale of Mr T D Peebles and his stomach issues, price 60 cents and 1 dollar at druggists. Bucklen's Arnica Salve also offered for eczema.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.