Local paper notes farmers' pleas amid war disruptions
The issue discusses Southern politicians and farmer protests urging Congress to act, condemns reliance on government aid, and praises industrious youths in Patrick South Carolina who picked a bale of cotton. It critiques demagogues and highlights the global impact of Europe’s war on trade and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
New York
Paul Leroy-Beau- Hen
India
Europe
China
Wadesboro
Ansonian
James Baker
Patrick
8. C
Eugene
Carl
Hester
Boyce
Richmond
Man Glass
House Bar 2 Care Committee
Meriing Baykure’ Association
Webesetts
Missis
Virginia
California
Banking and Currency Committee
House
Cotton politics split among North Carolina Democrats
A letter to the Charlotte Observer notes North Carolina Democrats are divided over how to handle cotton policy. Some seek quick truth, others favor delay. Representative Doulton urges frank statements to the people and an adjournment to let Congressmen explain to districts. Senator Overman and Congressman Glass voice resistance to dangerous schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. C. Bryant
Charlotte Observer
Toth
North Carolina
Doulton
Congress
Hoke Smith
Senate
House
Senator Overman
Smith
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury Department
Secretary of Agriculture
Fresh Cotton Statistics Show War Impact on Exports
Census Bureau data reveal exports for the first two months of the cotton year fell by over one million bales versus the prior year while domestic consumption dropped by more than 75 000 bales. Imports rose slightly with Egypt supplying 13 241 bales. September consumption totaled 415 194 bales and two month totals reached 793 874. Spindles active numbered 96 562 185 and linters exports stood at 1 808 bales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Census Bureau
Egypt
Linters
Monroe City Ordinance Regulates Dynamite Storage
The Monroe Board of Aldermen enacts strict limits on dynamite in city limits restricting keep to 100 pounds for immediate use or sale, stored in a metal box with a tight lid. Keepers must file box description and location with the Fire Chief, marked for easy identification, and allow access for firemen. Violations carry misdemeanor charges with a 50 dollar fine or up to 30 days in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Aldermen of
City of
Monroe
Fire Department
D. McRae
GEO
Lee Jr
Local Market Prices and Straw Hat Umbrellas Strike Hint
The Local Markets column lists prices for produce such as hens young chickens guineas eggs butter beeswax pork beef cattle and mutton with a note that prices vary daily. A separate item reports fifty thousand umbrella workers in New York threatening to strike if rain arrives, citing the Manchester Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umbrella World
New York
Manchester Union
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RF. Beasley
the Journal
Jefferson and
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Priday
Ocober
Raleigh Times
Howe Banka
Overman
Worhington
Qet
Nator Overman
Glass
Washington Dispatch
Indianapolis News
Sioux City Journal
Fresh Cotton Statistics
Paris
London
Germany
Hartford
Times
IAL Music Program
Shubert
Garden of Violets
Rex Theatre
Ivanhoe
Wright
Chambray
W.H. Belk & Bro
Monroe, N.C
Gordon
Thenr CO
Opera House
Raymond C. Griffin & Brother
Shepherd Grocery Company
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