15 Dec 1916
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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1916
Page
1
W J Bryan rode into Monroe from Birmingham and spoke at the Methodist church in a soft, steady address on The Larger Life. His remarks urged spiritual growth for young men, contrasting the Christian life with secular doubt and urging lasting faith.
Notes from Washington report German Austro-Hungarian peace proposals received and to be shared with Entente powers while Britain and France await responses. Front actions are bombardments and advances in Romania. Meuse region sees French moves. Prohibition and suffrage bills face uncertain fate. Community notes cover local clubs, school events, and a mascot presentation at Wingate High School.
A speaker reflects on conditions of the next world and contrasts spiritual life with earthly pleasures. He credits Jesus Christ with spiritual joy and argues individual happiness rests on personal keeping, noting focus on the Prince of Peace over politics.
The Journal reports visits and social events across Monroe area families. Mr and Mrs Bunyan Helms hosted in Ebenezer while Rich Biggers of Matthews stayed with W M Birmingham’s family. Charlie Polk visited Frank Helms near Bakers. Vera Helms joined Miss Ethel Yandle. Rose Bud visited A B Yandle. Mrs R P Price of Unionville will lead prayer at Sardis Sunday night. Born to Jen Fincher a son. The Presley infant has pneumonia. W M Wentz family reports scarlet fever in children. Correction: Rev M D L Preslar preached from Genesis rather than Isaiah. A box supper for Hemby school house is planned next Friday night the 22nd. Esq and Mrs J D A Secrest spent Friday with S M Wentz Rowe Bud.
The column reports on visits by Mr. Will Thompson and Grady Kenny, a Presbyterian meeting led by Rev. B B Shankel, plus helpers. It notes an ill child, measles cases rising to about eighty five, and residents like Miss Lottie Robinson visiting from Oklahoma and Rance Plyler with the battleship Louisiana.
The Waxhaw Enterprise notes a champion hog weighing 473 pounds net and a 400 pound hog, withkept records and family ties to The Journals. details on a 65% marshville hog and a union church service follow, including sermon topics and a morning message.
The Union school in San ldy Ridge township will stage an evening program on Thursday night December twenty first with songs recitations and a tableau by primary grades and two plays The Trials of Christmas Shopping and A Strike in Santa Claus Land by higher grades A Living Christmas will be presented The Woman's Betterment Association runs a lunch table starting at six o'clock with proceeds to paint the new building The school reports strong attendance and loyalty with most pupils enrolled and several earning perfect attendance praises Birth notices list six newborns in Monroe Township and nearby areas from late November to December 6 191X
A note from Germany and allies proposes immediate peace negotiations despite ongoing war. The message asserts the allied nations seek a lasting peace with guarantees for existence honor and liberty, while warning that continued fighting would proceed to a victorious end, though they deny responsibility to humanity and history.
A 57 year old resident recalls a December 10 1916 birthday marked by neighbors bringing filled baskets to share until Sunday school. He praises Union County neighbors and urges giving flowers to the living, then invites all to a Sabbath school at 2 pm. He closes with a season of gratitude and a civic blessing.
The readable text shows a garbled plea involving a parent seeking outcomes for their daughter after marriage. The fragment hints at terms and a home situation but lacks clear facts, names, dates, or places.
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