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Newspaper

The Monroe Journal

Location

Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1915

Page

2

The Ladies Cant Party and Tor Rollins Tale

A humorous piece contrasts women at parties with men and a carnival of games. It then shifts to The Champion Eater Tor Rollins, recounting his legendary appetite, daily meals, and a trickster oyster prank that ends with a punchline about a put up joke.

Shere Tor Rollins Peple Tony Jaime Giate Tor Tom Juan Boul

Aerial Torpedo Boat Patents Revealed By Navy Records

A report outlines protected aerial torpedo boat concepts tested for Rear Admiral Bradley Fiske and Admiral Fiske, including a torpedo craft dropping a weapon into water from air. The plan envisions a plane carrying a Whitehead torpedo to attack harbor ships, with radio controlled guidance possibly used. The article cites patents from 1900 by Admiral Fiske as precedent.

Bradley A. Flate Jury Daniel Ie Admira Fiske Russia Fiske

Meek and Aggressive Sisters Debate Providence and Jury

In a humorous exchange, Meek Sister complains of four husbands while Aggressive Sister retorts the Lord had no part in it. A child asks about a jury and Tommy’s father explains it as twelve men chosen to judge whose contestant has the best lawyer.

Providence Hetty Tommy Pop

No Cotton Panic Claims South Ready to Trust Markets

The Journal argues against panic over cotton, noting improvements in the South's crop, financing, warehousing, and banking. It cites four reserve banks and the Federal Reserve Board coordinating to support cotton trade, with warehousing and government standards aiding borrowing at 60 percent of cotton value. The piece calls for initiative to activate the surplus financial machinery, expecting renewed confidence this season.

Hal Lathy Anandal Federal Reserve Board Federal Reserve Hone Journal

Ohio Governor urged charity as coal mines idle

The piece argues that Ohio's coal mines sit unused while miners and buyers suffer high prices. It criticizes Governor Willis for asking charity rather than addressing policy and railroad discrimination. The author calls for a governor who would push laws to utilize natural resources and reduce unemployment. The tone is critical and political.

Ohio, Ohio Willis Ohio

Civil Court Calendar August Term Union Superior Court

August term civil docket lists judges Hon Frank Carter and various parties, including Bullen Rk, Bertie McCall A A Península Naval Store, L Mears, R H Sinclair, S A Benton, Charles Hunter, Randolph Me, McIntyre Lonnie Howle, Jas W Powell, V Turner, Pagelund Mer Co, Griffin Bros, R W Elliott, W O L Bessie Marsh, Marshal Strawn Marion Helms, W Smith Co, W Harris, Wellman, John W Helms, Mrs MJ Plyler, W Hasty.

Union Superior Court Frank ¢Arter

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