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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1911
Page
2
A rugged woodman, a trapper, journeys across cold wastes to a mountain cave seeking shelter from a storm. A wary wolf tracks him, but the man survives through grit and a tense night in the dark, ending with the dawn and the trek onward.
An aging insurance notice urges cotton growers to insure their crop through the Savings, Loan and Trust Company. The fragment mentions N C English as manager and hints at rates or terms, urging protection for cotton yields amid uncertain conditions.
An excerpted New York Press piece recounts Civil War era tensions with Native Americans and a vivid scene where black troops charged at Sioux and were loudly booed by dust and war cries. The narrative notes the chiefs’ later confession that the braves were terrified by the howling of the black soldiers as they rode into battle.
A fragment advertising Chamberlain's Liniment for sprains and soreness. It urges quiet use to ease injury and restore health, claiming quick relief and urging dealers to stock the remedy. The language reflects period tone and advice style.
Local notes report BR 4 Demater buying a Buford township farm from Me LF Plyler and planning moves in after renovations. John Maire shifts from Buford to Manassas Ga. following a September 6 savage incident. he is about 60 with a wife and several children. Ruehely Mills and wife of Lanes Creek township note three sets of twins among their children. Mills is 45 with a younger wife. A fire at Will Presss New Salem place destroys a house, leaving furnishing losses and no insurance. suspected arson. Marshville Home notes Henry Fairley at The Dixie tonight.
The City of Monroe will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder on Monday November 6 1911 at 22 oclock at the courthouse door in Monroe Wood County La Fayette main street area and adjoining properties including the old county home tract rock quarry near the railroad and a lot on Regan Avenue site of artesian wells with one third cash one third in six months and one third in twelve months with interest on deferred payments notes secured by approved sureties or deeds of trust separate bids will be allowed and approved by the board of aldermen Crow mayor Johnson city clerk
A sales pitch urges customers to visit for tailored suits using distinctive fabrics and a perfect fit guarantee. It touts stylish, durable footwear and questions why anyone would settle for less, appealing to good dressers to invest in quality apparel.
The Best That Is Made offers fine white linen and colored shirts with perfect fit and lasting durability. A complete stock of men’s furnishings includes neckwear underwear gloves umbrellas shoes and hats for business or dress wear.
By virtue of a mortgage deed executed to me by WE Williams and Elzie Williams on May 11 1909 and registered in Union County North Carolina I will on October 19 1911 sell at the courthouse door Monroe four room and lot in Monroe City began at Boyte street corner lot 18 Block 6 Monroe Realty Co purchase from Mrs A M Vann now J W Privett's lot. Sold to satisfy bonds secured by mortgage deed. Also an advertisement for Dr Kings New Life Pills claim of curing liver and kidney discomfort.
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