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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1917
Page
2
A brief advertisement promising satisfaction if a trial is requested, with a contact phone number 129 for follow up. The copy emphasizes confidence in service and invites potential customers to call for proof.
Captain Rice of the American smamship Mongolia told the Associated Press that the ship fired the first gun of the war for the United States, sinking a German submarine after a near-miss encounter. The gunners hit the periscope, the submarine disappeared, and the ship sped away at full speed. The officer praised the gunners and noted Theodore Roosevelt was the name given to the winning shot.
Letter from Whiteville dated April 22 reports strawberry shipments from Chadbourn reaching thirteen carloads with crates valued at 7.75 to 8.10 dollars for thirty two quarts, implying strong earnings for growers. The writer notes local gossip, a fishing-ground loss for Monroe men at Blewett Falls, and plans to visit Chadbourn for further news.
The Inter-State Commerce Commission grants tentative approval for supplementary tariffs raising freight rates about 15 percent, effective June 1. Hearings start Friday as railroads and shippers present views, with a full investigation likely before a final ruling.
Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey promises to end lingering January coughs with soothing balsams loosening phlegm and glycerine easing tender membranes. It’s antiseptic and pleasant, suitable for young and old, available at your druggist with the formula on the bottle. 26
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