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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1917
Page
6
The government imposes a special revenue tax on theatres and amusements, forcing price hikes on regular run pictures to 10 and 15 cents. The notice, from Earl Shute of Pastime Theatre and C N Bruner of Brune Theatre, states the change takes effect Monday November 5.
Report from London via Mulletini describes Emperor Charles and Field Marshal von Mackensen leading a major Austro German advance. Italian armies retreat with 100,000 prisoners and 700 guns seized. cities such as Gorizia and Civitate fall as Austro German forces push toward the Adriatic. Rome acknowledges Italian retreat with depots destroyed and hopes to regroup on the plains.
A health department release compares weekly wholesome dietary costs for a five person family. Chicago lists $9.98, New York $9.76, New Orleans $9.25, Boston $9.14, San Francisco $9.12, with national average $9.43. The menus are not highly tempting, and a tastier diet may cost about 25 percent more.
LAX FOS is described as an improved cascara based digestive liquid laxative with cathartic effects. It mentions bark, root, and leaves as ingredients and notes a non griping formula. The text presents a product claim and purported benefits rather than a narrative.
Widow and children of Hosea P Meiggs announce a public auction on November 25 1917 at 12 noon for the home place in Union County near Wingate North Carolina. The remaining 50 acres of a 100 acre tract will be sold with terms one third cash, one third in six months and one third in twelve months, secured by mortgage or endorsement. A separate notice states dissolution of Lake Land & Lumber Company in Monroe and a sale under deed of trust in Union County on November 24 1917, with property described as lots 10 11 12 in Block 9, Monroe Annex, to satisfy indebtedness.
A brief health note claims a method to cure two colds in a single day. The text reads as an advertisement hype without verifiable medical backing and offers no scientific citation or authority.
The Savings Loan Trust Co. qualified as administrator of Mrs. E. B. Carraway's estate in Union County North Carolina. Creditors must present claims by October 24 1918 and all debts should be paid promptly. Redwine and Sikes attorneys note the notice dated October 19 1917.
The administrator R. Mullis of the estate of M. H. Mullis, deceased, calls all creditors to present verified claims to the residence in Goose Creek township Union County North Carolina by September 25 1918. Claims not presented in time may be barred from recovery. September 26 1917. R Mullis Administrator. G Vous Attorney.
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