Why Cotton Is Low Amid World War Strain
The article argues that cotton prices fall not from lack of money but from collapsed markets due to World War I. It notes a huge wartime shift of trade, European mills idle, and ten million bales withheld from exports, harming the Southern market. It cites policy and currency steps but stresses the need for a revived market rather than cash alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News & Observer
Girard
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Alan
America
Europe
Woodrow Wilson
South
Wealth, Privilege, and Jobs in a Divided Economy
The piece argues that wealth hoarding and government favoritism deny women and children basic needs. It contends broken monopolies and redistributed resources would curb useless jobs and create genuine employment, urging breakup of privileged grips on resources to prevent waste.
Cotton Price Panic and War Threats Across the South
The article argues that a prolonged tie up of cotton and delayed harvests threaten supply shortages in Europe, warning that a massive 1925 crop could devastate Southern finances. It defends Wilson's administration, contrasts grain yields in the Midwest, and rebuts Democratic blame for low cotton prices amid wartime demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson
South
Mr.Wilson
Europe
Middle West
Democratic Party
Grove's Old Standard General Tonic Claims Wellness
An advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless chill tonic as a valued general tonic. It states the product acts on the liver drives out malaria enriches the blood and strengthens the entire system. The text echoes early 20th century medical marketing language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Seaboard Air Line Railways Timetable and War Era Outlook
Monroes schedule lists arrivals and departures for trains between Charlotte Wilmington Birmingham New York and ports with multiple local and through services. The article also discusses cotton markets and critique of political figures, praising President Wilson for steering the nation through wartime diplomacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
N. C
Seaboard Air Line
Charlotte
Wilmington
New York
Birmingham
Portsman
Birmingham Atlante
Ports
Rutherfordton
Raleigh
Atlanta
Hutherfordton
Cumington
Nw York
Diemingham
J. Brigman
Ticket Agt
John T. West
C. B. Ryan
G.P.A
Norfolk
Lemmond Attorney At Law Seeks Estate And Claim Work
W C Lemmond attorney at law offers services in Monroe North Carolina with a practice in all state and federal courts. Specializes in collection of claims and settlement of estates by administrators and executors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
atorney-At-Law
Old Library Room
Monroe
N. C
Dr R L Payne Physician and Surgeon Monroe NC Ad
Dr R L Payne physician and surgeon of Monroe North Carolina lists office in Post Office Building over Union Drug Co with office hours 11 am to 2 4 pm and residence phone 273 R indicating practice details from a historical newspaper segment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Payne
Monroe
N. OC
Union Drug Co
Local Markets Cotton Produce and Poultry Prices
The local market report lists best short staple seed and cotton figures as paid by merchants today with a note that prices can vary tomorrow. It also gives poultry prices for hens and young chickens and a brief jab about grain and a cold remedy advertised as Grove Cures Cold In One Day.
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THE
Monroe Journal
G. M
KR. F. Beasley
Thy Journal Building
Jefferson and
Bussley Streets
Hert
O. Max Gardner
Cleveland Star
France
Dapan
Alexander the Great
Caesar
Hannibal
Napoleon
England
Germany
Belgium
Japan
Burt
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Wilson
United States
W. C. Lemmond
W. B. Houston
Fitzgerald Building
Courthouse
W.H. Belk & Bro
Monroe, N. C
BROM
J. C. Smith CO
the Quality Grocers
Raymond C. Griffin & Brother
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