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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1912
Page
2
I J W Bivens, cashier, swears the statement is true to the best of knowledge and belief. Correct-Attest:
Court-ordered auction of part of William Conder estate lands to settle a partition. Land lies in Wisnip in Union County near David Orrie and heirs of Martha Ann Conder, about 84 acres. Bidding starts at 1400.85 dollars with one third cash and six month balance, 6 percent interest, sale on September 28, 1912 at 12 M. at the courthouse floor Union County. J J Parker, Commissioner. Stack & Packet attorneys. Town e
A Greensboro News piece explores Armageddon themes from Revelations chapter 16 18, noting the power of Bible phrases in public discourse. It discusses how biblical expressions are used in political rhetoric, citing Roosevelt and other leaders and reflecting on the Bible as a carload of cultural influence rather than a literal guide.
In a midsize Southern county a runaway couple sparks a rural drama. Therrell, Lilly Baker and their companions clash with Mrs Moley and her brother Elle Baker as authorities intervene. The scene ends with threats and a late-night exit, leaving questions about the marriage plans and community tensions.
In Newton Enterprise readers learn Martha Washingtons pear preservation method as pears overflow Ca tawba County. Wash fresh pears, soak briefly in bottling lye, rinse in cold water, prepare a sugar syrup, combine with fruit, cook briefly, cool, and seal with hot brandy into jars for winter use.
Major James G. Baird recounts Chang and Eng, the Siamese twins, from their Surry County upbringing to marriage with the Yates family. The piece traces their dual households on Fish River, their shared life, children, and ultimate deaths, ending with their burial in Surry after body parts were briefly taken to Philadelphia.
Judge Peebles recalled a past case in another county where he was about to sentence four youths to the roads of Union county. The youngster spoke up asking to be sent to the Anson roads, claiming they feed better there than in Union.
A historical note mentions relief from headaches caused by excitement using a medical patent medicine promoted by Dr Miles. The text reads as a vintage advertisement claiming quick, effective headache relief. Contains product name Ant-Pat-O and reference to Dr Miles.
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