This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1917
Page
4
The Monroe Journal calls for honoring soldiers from the county including volunteers and draftees, urges governors to set dedicated hours for tribute, and stresses supporting troops now. It urges local law enforcement to enforce state automobile laws to prevent accidents and nuisances.
Sketches by John Beasley notes Judge Bunk Lemmond ruling that town drunks differ from country drunks, with the countryman considered inebriated until unconscious in a ditch. Also mentions NG Russell hotelman facing cashing checks and loan issues. Supports a reader letter beginning Dear John criticizing the Sketches column.
In Hopkinsville a parish rector, Rev. George C. Abbitt, answered a prank call about the Dickel Liquor Company saying it was his own voice. The caller, a parishioner, sought clarification with quick alternation and a stern rebuke followed.
A vintage advertisement touts garden sage tea with sulphur to darken gray or faded hair. It claims minor applications produce noticeable results, touting Wyeths Sulphur Compound as the ready-made option and promising natural, even coverage.
A nationwide move to reinstate a practical course in schools with equipment on hand. If enough students enroll and pay a monthly fee, a systematic program will launch, credit will mirror present science, and the rate drops with more joining. Six enrolled. mothers urged to contact Miss Lara Heath before opening on Sept 3. Wray at Louisburg. The revival at the Baptist church led by Rev. John A. Wray of Monroe draws broad interest for his forceful sermons.
Anita Stewart headlines as Clover Dean in Clover's Rebellion a Bright entertaining melodrama with Dr Billy Dunn and Duke Doris amid money society drama. The plot revolves around a murder mystery as Duke Doris is killed and Clover and the doctor face police suspicion.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.