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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1913
Page
8
A reflective piece praising a loyal dog who follows his master through sorrow and joy. The speaker contrasts the dog’s unflagging devotion with human judgment, insisting the canine heart deserves a place in heaven. The portrait blends affection with a touch of humor about canine wisdom.
The article laments poor etiquette in telephone conversations and urges callers to identify themselves and state their business. It compares the courtesy to door introductions, notes that proper self-identification speeds matters, and warns against forcing unnecessary calls or misaddressed inquiries in business and newsrooms. It then includes a public mortgage sale notice referencing Robben L. Russell and The Bank of Union with sale details in Monroe.
A dream recounts a boy swinging under a lime tree as a sparrow harms him and his mother dies from a second stone. The storyteller notes the tale was imagined by the boy’s dream and records it as if it happened. The passage shifts to blame express companies for postal troubles, likening them to politicians who ignore change.
A Chicago Inter Ocean discussion notes that most stories and verse in women’s magazines are written by women and seem aimed at women readers. It questions whether women dominate short story writing or magazines cater to female tastes, suggesting women’s talent in fiction.
A historical note on John Ruskin as a child prodigy. It recalls at age four he corrected an aunt about a Waterloo bridge pillar, at five he was a bookworm, and at seven he began a four volume work with copper plates. Modern Painters appeared before 26, signaling notable early writing.
The Model tells Jones he can lend ten dollars but is broke after moving to the countryside. He reveals he bought a mowing machine, not a runabout or touring cart, as Jones asks about his purchase.
A puzzled exchange prompts a tongue in cheek remark about a ten dollar find during a summer. the brief dialogue from Toledo Biade resembles a light local humorous item.
Delicious hot cakes made with ROYAL Baking Powder. The advertisement highlights flavor and health benefits.
Waxhaw notes urge readers to be brief on business calls, respect busy offices, and cut long conversations during work hours. The Waxhaw Enterprise also reports local tales from Buford township including a near fire, a pastor’s resignation, a postmaster’s departure, a young man’s death, and several community updates and allotments.
Monroe residents often rely on plasters and liniments for backache but Doan’s Kidney Pills are praised as the effective kidney remedy. Mrs Berlind Brown reports irregular kidneys and back pain improved after using Doan’s from English Drug Co. at 60 cents, Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole agents. remember the name Doan’s.
Fragmentary recap of a sermon attributed to Paul the Preacher focusing on faith over works and belief in what is to come, with stylistic asides and textual noise. The passage mentions baptism by John and a call to believe in the coming one, plus a claim of personal labor and independence from others.
A quote from the New Orleans Times-Democrat describes an office boy’s tasks, noting he wakes the bookkeeper when the boss appears, illustrating early 20th century clerical routine and employer expectations.
A reader notes that after receiving a new engagement ring she experiences constant itching on her nose. Medical advice suggests possible metal allergy or contact dermatitis and recommends removing the ring and consulting a dermatologist if symptoms persist.
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