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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1911
Page
4
A sentimental Christmas note from Henry Van Dyke reflecting on the season and a promise to wish happiness throughout the year despite distance or busy lives. It expresses goodwill, fairness, and a desire to share joy and success with the recipient.
An extended meditation on the text If any man have not the spirit of Christ he is none of his arguing that the spirit defines Christianity and that true life transcends ceremonies creeds and church structures citing Lyman Abbott and Jesus Christ as models for a universal life. The piece defends personal conviction over ritual and stresses service self denial and sacrificial love as core Christian realities beyond baptism denomination or worship form.
In Reidsville the jail sermon by Rev. Lo H L Tate urged freedom before God as prisoners faced baptism in a large tub. Some inmates refused to accept freedom, others questioned the minister, and restraint remained as chants of protest rose. No further meetings were planned in the jail, and tensions lingered.
Canary birds aided five men who were trapped in Mericeville Tennessee. The birds alerted rescuers, enabling safety despite difficult conditions. Volunteers prepared to continue efforts as canaries in mines have historically signaled danger and helped save lives.
Med A Polke relates a winter snowball fight between five regiments including the Immoral 26th North Carolina. The day began with heavy snow as the two regiments clashed, officers mounted as for battle, and after a long struggle the 26th reportedly captured the opposing regiment.
A Monroe man recalls buying a Christmas turkey years ago for a quarter, then notes today a 31 pound gobbler sold for $4.65 at 15 cents a pound to Mr. W. R. Oaten, via Mr. W. D. Cuthbertson of Sandy Ridge.
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