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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1914
Page
6
An ad extols the Bank of Union for safeguarding hard earned dollars with a guaranty and constant inducement. It invites depositors to experience service and accommodation, urging readers to visit the bank in sympathy with their needs, to become customers and friends.
A Wilmington N C advertisement from Einstein Bros Wholesale Dry Goods promotes selling best goods at low prices and invites merchants to add their name to the books. It touts W W Horn of Monroe NC as regional representative and urges sending a postal card to arrange viewing.
President Wilson ordered the withdrawal of American troops from Vera Cruz after the siege, with General Funston’s forces to embark home as transports permit. The move ends the second armed clash with Mexico, following heavy casualties on both sides and strong pressure from General Carranza and other Mexican leaders who argued the occupancy harmed relations.
Thousands buy a bale of cotton as patriotic duty and investment. The piece argues a cotton market at ten cents a pound offers safety and profit, urging immediate purchase and gifting a bale with a receipt to avoid later regret. It cites President Wilson’s purchase and notes prominent supporters.
The World’s Greatest Show arrives in Charlotte on October 5 with two performances. The Solomon and the Queen of Sheba spectacle features a 50‑member cast a ballet of 300 dancers 725 horses 32 camels and extensive scenery and costumes on the world’s largest stage. A robust program of foreign and American acts follows as the 1 003‑animal menagerie including 41 elephants five giraffes and a baby too travels on 89 double‑length rail cars. Special railroad arrangements aim to ease crowd movement from Charlotte and surrounding areas.
The Journal reports the annual reunion at Mr Wilson Rowell s home near Monroe drew relatives from far and near with Rev R J Mclwaine sermon and a dinner followed by remarks from May Uncle Wilson s event. The piece also previews the Sparks Circus elephant act including Big Mary and a baseball spoof, noting favorable press in New York and upcoming show on Oct 1. Frances L Bushness signs off on the item.
A wartime appeals note from Joseph W. Humphries of Atlanta urging readers to buy cotton to support workers and farms. The letter stresses urgency, asks to spread the word, and promises personal profit and national benefit from purchasing the crop.
Judgment creditor sale of one third undivided interest of Ossian Cameron in a NC land tract. Sheriff John Griffin will offer the interest for cash at Monroe courthouse on October 19, 1914 to satisfy the plaintiff’s judgment, costs, and accrued interest. Descriptions reference deeds in Union County Register of Deeds records.
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