Revision of Figure on California Giants in Iredell Trees
The Monroe Journal discusses Judge Clark of The Statesville Landmark and investigates tree sizes. Duncan Huntley reports California giants with the Grizzly Giant at 104 feet in circumference and 34 feet in diameter, plus figures for the Andy Johnson and other sequoia trees, noting a hollow stump once used as shelter and a dancing pavilion.
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Judge Clark
Statesville
Iredell
California
Duncan Huntley
Monroe
Bond
Huntley
Calfornia
Duncan
Short Poems of News and Miscellany Items
Virginia and North Carolina postesters will aid a jobst convention in Norfolk on September 26 and 27. West Point admitted 18 cadets from LAs after entry exams. Marvin F. law was appointed chief of the Weather Bureau. Ohio sources estimate Southern cotton mills’ July disbursements exceed prior records, hitting high totals. A $60,000 pearl rope was stolen from C. C. Romney’s Narragansett Pier home while absent. Oklahoma Supreme Court eliminates grandfather clause disenfranchising blacks. Supreme Court appeal notice filed. Mobile workers strike in Alabama demanding eight hours, union recognition, higher wages. iron works largely idle. Former Gov Paterson of Tennessee implicated in a Nashville raid. cases dismissed. House banking panel to debate currency reform. Democratic caucus set for next week. WV legislator S. A. G. Rhodes found guilty of bribery in senatorial contest.
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Virginia
North, Carolina
Norfolk
Las
United States Military Academy
West Point
David Clark
Southern Textile Bulleti
Southern Cotton Mills
C. C. Romney
Narragansett Pier
R. 1
Supreme Court of Oklahoma
United States Supreme Court
Morbile
Ala
House Banking and Currency Committee
Democratic House Caucus
A. G. Rhodes
West Virginia
United States Senate
Winchester Family Celebrates Eighty Second Birthday
A celebration honors Esq. John H. Winchester on his eighty second birthday. The piece traces the Winchester lineage from England to America, noting Thomas Winchester born 1807 and John H. Winchester’s ancestry, marriages, and eleven children. The narrative praises family longevity, church involvement, and the heritage of the English Winchester line.
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Winchester
England
Hampshire
London
Castle Hill
Royal Palace
Henry the Third
St Cross
St. Mary's
Enya
Christ
Moses
Tom Paine
Old England
America
Lam
United States
John H. Wincehester
Esq
John H. Winchester
William Or
Doug‘Juss Winchester
Daniel
Pleasant Grove Campground
Rachael Finney
Geo. D. Wolfe
Thomas Winchester
William
John
Polly
Lover
Thomas Duymas
G. Allison
Thomas Ditymas Winchester
Nancy Houston
Johnie Houston
John JH. Winchester
Elizabeth J. Winchester
George Pinkney Winchester
Thos. McCombs Winchester
Nancy Catherine Winchester
James McKee Winchester
Mary M. Winchester
Susan E. Winchester
George Pinkney
Elizabeth J
James McKee
I Storyland
Understanding Chalk The Atlantic Floor Reveals Tiny Fossil Creatures
A lecture describes chalk as vast Atlantic bed formed from countless microscopic jelly-like organisms. The chalk is carbonate of lime, created by life fossils globigerinae, whose skeletal remains solidified into white cliffs like Europe’s Dover.
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Europe
Asia
Africa
Dover
England
Albion
Paris
Osly
Atlantic
Married Man Confuses Juror In Courtroom Exchange
A satirical courtroom exchange unfolds as a lawyer questions a witness about marriage while a six year old girl in St Louis is described as learning to raise her hand for help. The scene blends legal bravado with a child learning a simple signal at home.
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Wousin
Elmet
Louis Republic
Kate
Littleton College Promises Education and Jobs for Women
For over 30 years Littleton College trains girls and young women for teaching and usefulness in life. The school provides scholarships to aspiring teachers and waives tuition for students in Practice and Observation School. It guarantees teaching positions to graduates who finish the program. Catalogs available upon request.
Monroe Shoes Stock Sale From B F Houston Buyout
We have bought the bankrupt stock of shoes of B F Houston in Monroe. The stock is new ladies, gents, and children's shoes in up-to-date styles. Purchase at net factory price with no freight or extra charges. Come see for yourself.
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B. F. Houston
Monroe
Millions to be sent to aid movement of crops in the South
Secretary McAdoo announces plans to deposit 25 to 50 million dollars in southern banks to back crop movement and prevent money stringency. Bonds and prime commercial paper will be accepted as security, with 2 percent interest. Banks must use at least 40 percent of authorized circulation. First time government accepts prime commercial paper as security for deposits. Graham reports North Carolina crops are strong and yields promising.
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Washington
McAdoo
Seciecy
United States
Ional
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THE
Monroe Journal
G. M
R. F P. Beasley
Journal Building
Jefferson and
Beasley Streets
Uhas
F. Marvin Law
Wilia B. Moors
Marvin
Buren
Hiets
Ohio
Nashville
Tormer
Paterson
Tennessee
Justter
Patterson
4. N. Price
Esq. J. H. Winchester
Cient Name
Via
Margarette EB. Phife
Matthew Phiffer
W. H. Phifer
Dora EB. Winchester
Wolfe
Stilving
Mr. Wineter
Addie KR. Timmons
Col King Timmons
Ton Tere
Margaret L. Winchester
Benjamin T. Winchester
James C. Winchester
Ed. J. Winchester
Hugh H. Winchester
Chas. T. Winchester
Henry L. Winchester
Ren. T. Winchester
E. J. Winchester
J. H. Winchester
M. E B. Crowell
Frank Crowell
Amanda R. Winchester
May Winchester
Mareh Coun
Chilldren
Mr. Winchester
Hush H. Winchester
Kentucky
North Carolina
J. Winchester
Jay
Merican Bay
the Globe Tailoring Co
Cicinnati
Jos. P. Allen
W. H. Belk & Bro
Monroe, N, C
Littleton College
Sur
M. Waller
Ceer Proprietors
Graham
Greensboro
W. A. Graham
Major Graham
Porter
Palm
Henle
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