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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1917
Page
4
The Monroe Journal urges gratitude for President Woodrow Wilson as the nation prepares for war and argues for a just conflict to defend liberty. It lauds Wilson’s cautious entry, the fight against autocracy, and a future League of Democracies with Russia as a partner for lasting peace.
Copenhagen April 1 Germany, per information from Berlin, is gathering every available man for a supreme military push this year. Field Marshal von Hindenburg and advisers see a possible victory, extending service beyond 45 and keeping older troops in front line or behind lines in etape. Authorities have not yet raised the age limit to 65 as Austria-Hungary did, though older men are being used where needed.
From Amsterdam dated April 1 the Norddeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung reports that Frederick C. Penfield, the American ambassador, will travel to Washington with no change in Austria Hungary United States relations. Diplomatic intercourse remains handled by the respective charges d affaires and Penfield is expected to return to Vienna in about three months.
A pretty girl graduate of science declares kissing an insane practice, while a watching-suit male skeptic retorts that he has never heard of anyone kissing for health. The exchange captures a playful clash of views on a human behavior.
John Beasley notes a correction over an obituary misnaming Deacon Doster's dog Swatsy later Swatsy the terrier. The item shifts to Capt W L Howle's dream of fine tobacco and Lyn Moore's box of Bun's tobacco, then Maury's revolutions dream and a failed auction of show circulars misjudged as wrapping paper, bought for a quarter.
Cap Clontz and Judge Waritck clash with H C S in a public dispute about war and preparedness. The piece mocks pacifists who advocated readiness, notes Secretary Scott’s worry about volunteers, and humorously recalls a German submarine sighting near Bear Skin creek. It reflects local sentiment shifting from intervention to isolationism as war looms.
Ex Sheriff John Griffith warns Anson County residents that July first liquor cutoff will bring hard sailing though he doubts city politics will heat up. He quips the period will be dry sailing and contrasts wool salts with Palm Beach style, noting no imminent political shakeups.
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