Monroe chamber of commerce founded in Union County
The Monroe Journal reports the formation of a Monroe chamber of commerce with support from leading local business figures. The piece urges citizens to back the initiative, notes it will benefit Union County, and calls for cross town cooperation to boost trade and prosperity. It praises leadership and predicts tangible results with patient support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Union County
Waxhaw Notes On Social Life And Local Developments
Waxhaw reports a busy scene with visits from Monroe and Rock Hill, a large Charlotte celebration, and many townsfolk attending events. Local improvements include a planned two story brick building near the old M C Donald lot, sparking talk of a new bank, while a terrapin inscription marks 1904 legacy and a wave of community gatherings and youth activities around Beatrice Phifer and Bea Locke events.
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Ie Sen Sanonghar
Washaw
Waxhaw
W. R. McCain
Monroe
Mesure
W. P. Harris
J. 8
Pister
Charlotte
Mr. Baldwin
Sanford
Mesers
Fred Plyler
Essie Garrigan
Wadesboro
McCain
High Point
O. E. Cunningham
Ben Massey
Rock Hill
T. N. Massey
R. L. Davis
Birmingham
J. L. Rodman Jr
Bond's Grove
Beatrice Phifer
Lanes Creek
Claude Helms
L. W. Helms
Rehoboth
Bea Locke
Sallie Wolfe
Oscelon
Cowpens
S. C
Kendrick
Rehobeth
Wingate
Leslie
5. C
Marie
Bessie Black
Bessie Weir
Minnie
Lee Helms
Maude
Lou Hudson
M. C. Donald
Mexico Faces Deepening Crisis As Railways Halted
Mexico's economy faces severe strain with money scarcity, food shortages in Mexico City, and widespread railway strikes crippling transport. Consuls report a grim domestic outlook as the Carranza government seeks foreign note replies while the Yaqui valley situation remains unsettled.
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Washington Dispatch
Mexico
State Department
Mexico City
Leteler
Chihuahua City
Washington
Rodgers
Carranza
United States
Scott
Obregon
Americas
Big Bend
Texas
Baker
Wilson Negro Has Piled Up Fortune
A North Carolina resident, H. Vick of Wilson, long-time postmaster, stands as possibly the wealthiest Black person in the state. His taxes this week list 98 town lots with houses, a 42-acre farm valued at 966475, plus eleven houses and a 60-acre farm owned as estate admin. He owns property in Raleigh worth 3000 and holdings in Whitesboro totaling 15000 in houses and lots and a 60000 interest in the George White Land and Improvement venture.
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Wilson
Wilson Dispatch
North Carolina
Y H. Vick
Sam
Raleigh
Whitesboro
N. C
George White
Bargain Glassware Sale Delights Local Customers
Local store rolls out weekly seasonable bargains with a dainty line of glasses. Prices start at 10 cents for plain tea glasses and rise to 60 cents per set for various ice teas, coasters, spoons, and glass pitchers. Majority are under one dollar, aiming to fit any sideboard or table.
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THE
Monroe Journal
G. M. and
R. F. Beasley
BF. Beasley
Baster
the Journal Balding
Jefferson and
Beasley Streets
Alexander
Mexander
Eternal Maes
Kirkpatrick
Funston
Texas National Guard
Congress
War Department
Ing
Cherry Pie
Billie Boy
General Punston
Yaqui
Vicam
Yaqui River
Department
Austin & Clontz
Five and Ten Cents Store
University of North Carolina
Ladies Home Journal
Palm Beach
W. H. Belk & Bro
Monroe Hardware Co
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