Why Some Papers Are Cheap and Their Effects
The Monroe Journal discusses why cheap weekly and rural papers flood markets. It explains ad practices in rural and agricultural sheets, the role of cheap advertising including liquor and patent medicines, and how distribution and press costs inflate consumer prices. It notes the milk and butter trusts in New York and critiques speculation-driven price swings. It ends with a sermon-like tribute to Miss Beasley and a reflection on faith amid loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Agricultural
Liquor House
Jesus
God
Miss Beas
Mias Ress
Miss Bess
Hope
Paul
High Cost of Living Debate Echoes From Landmark Remarks
The Statesville Landmark report on rising prices notes human nature similarities but argues for cautious optimism about investigations' results. It criticizes intermediaries who reap profits, pointing to market manipulators in distribution and storage who curb supply to raise prices, citing Chicago egg hoarding as an example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statesville
Chicago
Clean Bill of Health for N B Ayers Slaughter House
Mr N B Ayers’s new Monroe slaughter house passed inspection by Charlotte inspector on Nov 23 1916. The report commended the well constructed lighted and well screened building with a cleanable cement floor and noted compliance with requirements. Meat inspection stamp number 36 to be sent separately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. B. Ayers
Charlotte
N. C
N. B
Monroe
Also Mentioned on This Page
THE
Monroe Journal
Piee and Publishers
G. M
F P. Beasley
R. P. Beasley
Baiter
Journal Building
Jefferson and
Beasley Streets
Telephone
New York
Jean Trust
Three Ten
Ebsin
Christ
North Carolina
Division of Markets
State Department of Agriculture
Rex
Theatre
Charlie Chaplin
Helen Holmes
Madame Petrova
METRO
W.H Belk & Bro
W.H. Belk & Bro
Monroe Hardware Co
Babcock
Hackney
Summers
Taylor & Canady’s
Tennessee
E. Nilson
Piedmont
Chattanooga
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