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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1917
Page
7
A hazing party of about ten men forced entry to a private Wake Forest dwelling at 1 30 Sunday morning. A shot was fired as they left. the resident escaped through a window and returned fire, with no injuries reported. The student senate has met daily for a week but has not announced its decision.
A. W. McLean of Lumberton discusses the move to place first and second class postmasters under Civil Service. He notes appointments will come from the President via Civil Service lists, with Senate confirmation. Examinations will test postmaster job relevance and general qualifications, with an age limit of 65. He opposes Civil Service placement but says the President acts on the Postmaster General’s recommendation.
This World article urges civilians to contribute through daily work and efficiency rather than rush into combat. It argues preparedness, mobilizing finances and industry, expanding munition output, food production, shipbuilding, and selective service, with emphasis on sustaining essential industries and national resources for a long war.
Fragmentary text describes a tonic and laxative product named TIVE BROMO QUININE as better than a competing imine and not causing nervousness. It mentions a signature I. W. GROVE and includes miscellaneous quotes about fall, optimism, and shuffling.
A fragmented advertisement extols a strictly cash store promising refunds if items fail to meet representations and quick profits. It emphasizes prompt service and customer satisfaction, urging shoppers to patronize the store for reliable, efficient purchases.
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