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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1912
Page
6
A bulbing sale notice reports a large shipment of bulbs arriving soon at Simpson's Drug Store, Maddy and Horne's, and Green House. Shoppers are urged to place orders early to secure varieties and prices.
In obedience to a superior court order, a tract of land in Union County near Negro Head creek will be sold at the Monroe court house door. The property, part of the Hamilton estate, totals about 79 acres with specified bounds and a payment schedule, to settle partitions among heirs. Also notices reference a trustees sale and bankruptcy meeting in North Carolina legal proceedings.
Notice to creditors having claims against Mrs Laura J Smith deceased and to those indebted to the estate. Present claims to administrator at home in Olive Branch Union County North Carolina by August 27 1913 or face recovery. Administratrix oath dated August 27 1912. Lemmond and Vann attorneys for administrator.
A Monroe citizen questions what proves a drug’s merit and cites a local endorsement. J L Railings of Nouroy recalls kidney pain and relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills bought via England Drug Co. The ads urge readers to trust home testimony over distant claims.
In a humorous domestic vignette, Sue and Norval clash over a lamp post blocking light and privacy. Sue demands painting the glass to ease the glare while Norval hesitates, fearing neighborly judgment yet eager to please. They descend to the basement to fetch painting gear amid mishaps.
A man climbs from a coal bin after an accident at a ladder, narrates his ordeal with bravado, then inadvertently hangs from a coat collar. A bystander laughs, an old man frees him, and the fallen lamp’s green paint is noted. The man strode away head high, ignoring farewells.
A tale from Malta describes soldiers marching home in extreme heat when a helmeted sergeant loses patience with mischievous youths racing through the ranks. He confronts and punishes one youngster, who retorts and threatens to report the tent theft to the war office.
A fragmented note describes two stenographers and a man in an office visit. It reveals tension as neither stenographer wants to yield to the other, with remarks about early explanations and a good-looking young man involved. The text is fragmented and noisy.
The article notes cradle references in Moses narrative and Gray tablets from Nineveh suggesting a 4000-year-old practice. It cites Mburooh’s daughter discovering a cradle in 1400 B.C. and claims cradles were used to protect infants from wild animals by hanging from trees.
A humorous fragment recalls an “Umprovident 3” remark about wasteful mercy and a nearby joke where a man spent half a dollar to advertise a lost umbrella. The tone mirrors a lighthearted, old newspaper aside.
A household advice fragment urges housewives to get into the air daily and maintain digestion with Chamberlain's Tablets to stay healthy and beautiful, claiming daily sun and exercise improve appearance, with a pushy sales tone aimed at dealers.
By order of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Union County a re sale of 40 plus acres in Vance Township is scheduled for September 28 at noon. The land ties to the William Conder estate dower and adjoins Orr, heirs of Martha Ann Conder, Robinson, Alexander and Horton. Terms: one third cash, remainder in six months with 6 percent interest. title retained until full payment. bid starts at 1400.85. Commissioner J. J. Parker announces the auction.
Those doing business with this bank ought to be satisfied by its good service and better connections. Those seeking a safe place to deposit money should consider The Bank of Union. The invitation to do business is cordial and aimed at mutual benefit.
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