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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1916
Page
2
Advertisement extols the Butter-Krist system for air popping popcorn using first quality corn, unpopped grain removal, and even buttering with creamery butter for a tender crisp finish, all done by the Automatic Butter-Kist Machine.
A clash at the Everett City wharf between about 250 Industrial Workers of the World members and 150 local citizens ended with five dead and four wounded. Sheriff Don McRae was among the wounded as Verona steamer carried I W W members from Seattle. Shots totaled around a thousand as the Verona retreated toward Seattle. The violence stems from a long-running labor dispute and efforts to expel I W W members from Everett.
Nov 6 dispatch reports two steamers the Connemara and Retriever collided in Greenore harbor amid a storm. The Connemara sank quickly with 32 dead, the Retriever with 9. Survivor Jane Hoyle clung to a boat for 30 minutes. Boilers exploded, bodies washed ashore. lifebelts were not on board.
A man overhears Uncle Rasmus praying for relief from life’s troubles. At the door, a fellow asks to enter and is told by Rasmus’s servant that an angel has come to take Uncle Rasmus home. The servant declares, “Rasmus ain’t here.”
The advert describes Lax-Foa as a gentle laxative with cascara, claiming it does not gripe the stomach. It is promoted as aiding digestion, stimulating the liver and secretions, and restoring healthy bodily functions. The wording emphasizes mild action and stomach comfort.
W N Johnson describes the North Carolina Baptist movement as vast and growing, outlining 275 000 white Baptists and 200 000 African American Baptists, with numerous associations and churches. He notes significant institutions, schools, and missions, urging support and unity ahead of the December Baptist State Convention and upcoming fundraising targets.
The Birth of a Nation will be shown in Charlotte at the Academy of Music the week starting November 6 with matinees. The production uses 50 electrics and a 25 member New York orchestra, costs $500,000, and runs about four hours. Prices range from 75 cents to $1.50, with most night seats $1.00 or $1.50 and matinee best seats $1.00. Mail orders should be sent to John L. Grove, manager.
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