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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1914
Page
4
The Monroe Journal traces its founding to 1894 under owners and publishers G. M and R. FP Beasley. It is issued every Tuesday and Friday from The Journal Building at the corner of Jefferson and Beasley Streets.
A satirical chronicling of rulers’ burdens and assassinations in Europe alongside local court actions in Union County. The piece notes Emperor Franz Joseph’s age, Austrian royal tragedies, and recent political shifts, paired with a church incident in Waverly and commentary on primary reform. It highlights Bishop Robert Strange’s death, Republican primary calls, and Union County’s hopeful political balance, while detailing a grim, analytic view of the European war’s early course and German military dominance.
In Monroe area a substantial barn by the Sikes Co. on a lot opposite the stable can house 10 horses and provide space for wagons and buggies. The free service is described as more of a pit than typical aid, with praise for the Likes brothers for their generosity and foresight amid local wartime sentiment.
H Grady Rick of Farmington Davie County harvested 469 bushels of wheat this season. His seven acre yield averaged 41 bushels and his total output covered 23 acres. John F Garwood of Mocksville R F D 4 raised 40 bushels from one half bushel sown with Garwood Prolific. Last year he sowed two bushels and reaped 114 1 2 bushels. some of his wheat produced 130 heads from one grain.
The Union Republican argues that Republican and Progressive unity alarms Democrats who fear a reunited party. It contends a Republican majority in the next Legislature would aid North Carolina by replacing the long‑serving Democratic state leadership and urges Republicans to work to remove the old regime.
A Schacht car driven by Everett Crofts of Winston-Salem crashed into a bridge over the Southbound four miles north of Lexington. Will Money and Tobe McGee were thrown from the rear seat onto the track 30 feet below. McGee suffered serious internal injuries, Money a broken wrist and other injuries. The rear wheel and a section of railing were damaged. Witnesses said the car was traveling about 20 miles an hour.
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