Democracy versus Prussianism in the world war debate
A wartime sermon argues that Germany’s Prussian doctrine seeks global conquest and urges breaking autocracy to free civilization. It claims the war’s aim is to save the Union’s ideals, insisting terms now would empower autocracy and that only a fully democratic world can endure. A Holland mission arrives seeking food embargo relief despite accusations of aiding Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dida M. Tarbell
Vigilantes
Lincoln
Union
United States
Germany
Zeriea
Dutert
Holland
Morning hot water cleanse touted for health
A reprinted health note urges all to drink a glass of hot water with a teaspoon of a laxative compound each morning before breakfast. It claims this daily internal washing clears indigestible waste from liver and bowels, preventing toxins and improving appearance and mood.
Monroe Woman Credits Doan's Kidney Pills
Mrs. T. J. Price of Monroe says a four year health decline including back pain and kidney trouble improved after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She reports relief from dizziness and languor after the first box and continued use completed her recovery. Price 60c at local dealers. claim attributed to Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
T. J. Price
N. Main St
Doan
Union Drug Co
Dean
Sweden Entangled in German Plot Against Argentina
Washington reports reveal German diplomacy aimed at Argentina through Sweden. Dispatches from Count Laxburg at Buenos Aires, relayed via the Swedish legation, urged nonconcessions in submarine disputes and proposed sinking Argentine ships covertly. Officials debate Sweden's knowledge and potential recall while Argentina weighs possible German ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huenos Ayres
Doormany
Washington
State Department
Argentina
Berlin
Count Laxburg
Buenos Ayres
South Amercan
United States
Baron Arkheilm
Axv
Robert Nordvall
Baron Lowen
Nordvall
Sweden
Germany
Four I W Wages Hold Up on Freight Train Ends in Fatal Shootings
In Glencoe Minnesota, three farm hands aboard a Milwaukee and St Paul freight train were attacked by four Industrial Workers of the World. Two men were killed and one wounded after being thrown from the moving cars. Sheriff says the shooting was no more than ordinary gun play and three IWW members were arrested. The incident occurred near town as the injured man, Frank Klaue of McLoocoun, was alerted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glencoe
Minn
Quinine Claim Illustrates Headache Relief Debate
A fragmented notice discusses Laxa Yia Bromo Quinine, claiming stronger tonic and nerve relief than ordinary quinine. The wording is garbled, but mentions affecting the head and nervousness, with a signature line hinting at formal approval or endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gove
Back Pain Hinting Kidney Flush Health Guide
A vintage ad-like note urges keeping kidneys active with a simple remedy. It claims backache and various ailments signal kidney strain and recommends four ounces of a fizzy preparation mixed with water, taken daily to flush and neutralize urine acidity, promoting “harmless” kidney cleansing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wali Jann
Births in Monroe and Union County Noted
Birth announcements list a daughter for Halden Staunton of North Monroe on July 31. Frank Fowler and spouse in Union County welcome their son William Robert on August Ith. Kirby Helms and spouse of Monroe RFD 6 have a daughter on August 6. William McGlunis and spouse of North Monroe greet a daughter Hwiltle C. on August 9. William Heros Saucon and spouse of Monroe RFD 2 have a child on August 26. T C Horton and spouse of Monroe welcome a son T C Jr on August 16. T I Crowell, Registrar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halden Staunton
North Monroe
Frank Fowler
Union County
William Robert Aug
Ith
Kirby Helms
Monroe
R. Fld
William C. MecGlunis
Hwiltle C. Aus
William Heros
Saucon
T. C. Horton
T. C. Jr
Sage and Sulphur Hair Darkening Compound Ad
A vintage advertisement touts Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound as a simple at home fix to restore natural hair color. It claims the product darkens gray hair evenly, adds sheen, and makes the user look younger, with a note it is a toilet preparation not a disease cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyeth
Notice of Sale of Lots in Union County 1917 Auction
Public auction set for September 15 1917 at noon in Union County North Carolina. Commissioner J J Parker will sell multiple tracts of land including Second Third and Fourth Tracts adjoining Twelve Mile Creek and Waxhaw with details linking to deeds and names such as Steve Williams Wesley Bailey J W Price Nat McCain Junius Gregg and D S Davis. Terms provide one third cash and balance in six months with title retained until payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court of
Union County
Josephine Gregg
Maurice A. J. Gregg
I. J. J. Parker
Court House
Monroe
N. C
Twelve Mile Creek
Steve Williams
Wesley Bailey
G. C. & N. Railroad
L. G. McGill
Joseph Adai
Joseph Adams
J. W. Price
M. M. Pric
B. R. McCain
Mary Jane McCain
N.C
Junius Gregg
A. D
Office of Register of Deeds
Nat McCain
N. Mallway
McCrin
McCain
Stephen Williaia
H. M. Broom
Office of the Register of Deeds
Waxhaw
Davis
J. J. Parker
Istack & Parker, Attys
Administrator's Notice for J Walter Rallings estate
D B Snyder administrator invites all creditors in Union county North Carolina to present claims by August 15 1918 or be barred. Debtors are urged to pay promptly. This notice dated August 9 1917 signed by Redwine and Sikes attorneys for the administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Walter Rallings
Union County
North Carolina
Monroe
N.C
D. B. Snyder
Admi
Redwine & Sikes
Attys
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Ferdinand King
New York
Ain ‘Hare
Ferdinand Ing
Co-operative Mercantile Co
The
Bivens Bros. Everthing
Grove
Fr. A
W. P. Plyler
MT. Prospect
R. H. Garren
Hamilton-Liles Co
Monroe, N
W. O. Lemmond
Old Library Room
R. L. Payne
Monroe, N. Y
B. C. Redfearn
Bruner
Marshville
Matthews
W. B. Houston
Fitzgerald Butlding
Julia R. Price
East Windsor
Philadelphia Life Insurance Company
Gordon Insurance & Investment CO
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