08 Oct 1915
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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1915
Page
1
Letter writers argue over national defense amid Bryan opposition. A Nebraskan calls for readiness with naval support and mentions Edison led inventions while noting officer shortages and global tension. Regional notes from Waxhaw and Monroe follow with community events and personal notices.
Local notes discuss cotton prices and farming cautions. Editor laments arguments blaming policy for cotton lows, urges prudent farming, saving for 1916, and delaying overextension. O P Timist signs off with advice urging prosperity through self-sufficiency and steadiness.
Oct. 6 note from Unionville reports Mrs C W Bigsers and Miss Maude Williams back from Florida while rain kept Rev J A rp from lecturing on fraternalism. Mr Sharp spoke last Tuesday on the topic and the audience enjoyed it. Trele Sam Stevens’ old horse died last week and he cannot bury it due to finances.
Pageland area mourns two deaths. Alma Plyler, 30, daughter of John Plyler of Buford township, died suddenly after chronic illness. funeral at Wolf Pond church. Mrs Glennie Plyler, wife of Wil Plyler, died from blood poisoning after a hand cut and a yellow jacket sting. burial at Liberty Hill, witnessed by a grieving husband and seven children.
Monroe receives its market updates by wireless while Rockingham uses freight to convey prices. The Charlotte News notes Rockingham is slow to rise but sturdy when prices fall, and questions why some towns pay more on the same day though top markets seem built on more business.
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