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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1912
Page
4
The Monroe Journal established 1894 by G. M. and R. F P Beasley publishes weekly on Tuesdays. Located in The Journal Building at the Jefferson and Streets corner with contact number 19.
August 13 1912 report discusses Woodrow Wilson campaign funding notes through subscriptions and newspapers The piece notes Republican and Prohibition party positions including local option and moral questions It mentions Taft Knox appointment and gossip on graft arrests in Detroit and national political maneuvering
The party lines split with Taft Republicans restricting participation while Roosevelt supporters plan a separate ticket Yet both factions appear to back the same state and county slates The North Carolina scene also features a deadly infernal device explosion in High Point two victims and a suspected sender in Thomasville with a rejected admirer The case promises further details.
Washington report on W H Lowi the new attorney general tainted by protes ts from influential white voters across regions. The piece notes Taft backing de fers work plans while discussing political maneuvers and partisan reactions shaping the administration.
A notice invites Colored People to an August 17 gathering at Antioh Baptist church, miles below Alonroe. Music by the Clarksville band and a children’s day program are included. Flag Raising and Red Branch will also be present. Rev. J. Witherspoon, Pastor.
A anecdote recalls Carlyle smoking despite doctors warning it worsened his dyspepsia. He quit once and felt miserable, then resumed smoking, again miserable but choosing smoke over abstinence.
Observer notes the ongoing South Carolina political campaign ahead of the August primary. It highlights Governor Blease facing strong opposition from reformers, national critics, and figures like Felder and Burns, while his supporters defend his integrity and anticipate a sweeping victory.
The piece notes most artificial eyes are made in Thuringia where many houses are factories. Four men sit at a table with Agis Jotte forelimb, eyes blown from plates and molded by hand. Coloring lacks standard rules and each eye varies. a man’s face appears as a portrait in the text.
A fragmentary 19th century prophecy praises two irresistible forces, the fraternity of men and the power of God, as they extend fellowship across oceans and develop land with exchange of produce, arts, and industry. The passage includes a Victor Hugo quote and an unrelated children's dialogue about an opera voice.
Summer health guidance advises mothers to monitor for unusual looseness of the bowels in young children. Early care can prevent serious issues and Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is recommended as a dependable remedy, available from all dealers.
A Sanitary clothes pressing service announces its capability with a French dry cleaning course completed. The operator offers alterations and repairs for all garments and provides contact by phone 263 to arrange pickup and service.
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