02 Apr 1912
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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1912
Page
1
A community contest to attract new yearly subscriptions drives a rush to enroll babies and win gold prizes. Miss Isabel Garrison and many families vie for top district and overall totals, with $160 prize to the highest vote getter and other cash awards across districts.
A local feature introduces Clyde Moore, the 93 year old daughter of Mrs Ruby Moore, praised as dear and sweet with many friends aiming to crown her queen. The report includes election-like standings for district residents and young contestants from Monroe and surrounding areas, highlighting names and votes as a popularity contest unfolds.
Readers are invited to visit any time to talk with the contest manager about the gold prize. The notice promises information on how to win and encourages participation with no reason to hesitate.
Readers are urged to keep voting on subscriptions with no change in price. Turn in subscriptions to start the paper and secure a special receipt for the purchase.
The notice explains premiums for paid in advance subscriptions tied to votes in the Baby Con test. It states premiums may be shifted where desired. It notes Ohio Progressive Democratic support for Gov Wilson and Indiana Republican stance for Mr Taft with an estimate of presidential delegate allocation.
A historical note on Theodore Roosevelt's wealth from book royalties and lectures, listing major income sources over fifteen years including books Memories of General Grant and African shooting trips. The piece also covers a Raleigh convention of the Y W A and Sunbeams with officer elections, budgets, and regional contributions.
Closing exercises under Principal Prof T J Huggins and assistants Miss Mabel Robinson and Miss Verdle Snyder featured student performances and a declamation and recital contest. Rev J S Snyder gave an address on Be good to yourself. Thos Shaw won the declamation medal and Miss Panthea Harkey won the recitation prize along with several students earning top averages and spelling prizes.
The Entertainment Committee expresses gratitude to the old residents of Monroe for hospitality shown to the Woman's Club meeting last week. They thank denominational sisters, pastors, especially Methodists, organist Mrs J F Laney and choir, local editors, the Mayor and aldermen, and all individuals who aided the event. Adj. General Leinster announced target practice dates for State troops with infantry and coast artillery at Gastonia April 22-24.
A severe early morning fire consumed a residence near St B., destroying the Morgan family belongings. Mr Steve Morgan and relatives fled with minimal possessions as flames engulfed the cottage. With no water connection nearby the fire department could not save the house. The family escaped unharmed but suffered total loss of valuables and shelter.
The marriage of Mise Haris to Ned Noah and Bertha Jemima Harris took place at Monroe Baptist Church after Wednesday service. Rev Craig officiated. the couple left for Charleston and other points. Best man was Mr Thomas Jenkins. bridesmaid Miss Wincey Harris. attendants Mr Robert Carnes and Miss Ada Foard. Mrs Annie Saunders played the wedding march.
The Journal announces a meeting in the courthouse next Saturday about noon to form a Kitchin club. The group aims to organize Governor's friends to back his candidacy for the United States Senate. The Governor has many supporters in the county, and large membership is expected.
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