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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1916
Page
2
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The Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America urged a five day industrial week at its quadrennial meeting in St. Louis. The report argues two days should be set aside for rest and meaningful life activities, urging measures toward one day of rest in seven for brain and hand laborers and a broader culture through recreation and worship. It stresses Sabbath observance as essential to better Christian life beyond mere weekly rest.
A Asheville cafe serves a new dish called glorified corn bread made from corn meal and cheese. It reportedly costs about 16 1 2 cents and yields 1003.5 calories with 48.6 grams of protein, claimed to be as nutritious as six chops or a pound of beefsteak. The dish resembles corn pone in appearance and aroma, with pepper and salt, baked briefly. A cautious nod to safety accompanies the novelty. Congress plans a holiday recess from late December to January 2 with few major actions expected beyond a few appropriation bills and the District of Columbia Sheppard bill likely in the Senate.
London reports new Prime Minister Lloyd George rejected a Central Powers peace conference. He said Germany must accept allied terms before talks and warned of Belgians enslaved. Asquith endorsed the stance, Curzon demanded guaranteed European independence, and Crewe supported the late government. National service and timing dominated the day with voting in North Carolina notices and election outcomes described.
A brief aphorism notes that while a girl may prefer the son, she may have no need for the father, contrasting lineage with individual choice in a light, humorous line.
A warning cough is likened to a fire bell and should be treated, not silenced. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is praised for stopping persistent coughs after colds or grip attacks. Mrs. Beeching of Andrews Indiana reports its effectiveness for her husband’s recurrent colds, and it is stated to be obtainable everywhere.
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