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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1916
Page
7
A long letters page piece presents Ellis Godwin urging reflection on societal evils across classes. It critiques tobacco, drinking, vulgar humor, greed, violence, and hypocrisy while invoking biblical language and a plea for reform. The author calls for wiser rulers, virtuous citizens, and better teachers and preachers.
A historical ad style notice describes Rheuma as a fast acting remedy for rheumatic pains, claiming it relieves joint and muscle soreness in days and offers a 50 cent bottle with money back guarantee. Also mentions constipation relief and Chamberlain's tablets as digestion aids with light dialogue and political commentary snippets.
A reader prompted publication of Griggby’s Station by James Whitcomb Riley. The piece recalls rural life, neighbors, and the old homeplace while contrasting with city life and memories from wartime letters. Also includes an ad for Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey and a brief moral remark on prejudice.
An act of the North Carolina General Assembly imposes a fifty cent delinquent tax fee in Robeson and Union counties paid to the tax collector as compensation for collecting overdue taxes. The measure covers Robeson and Union with a March 1, 1915 effective date and includes city tax in Robeson.
A local vendor advertises new citrus stock with oranges priced at 10, 15, 20 and 25 cents per dozen and a box deal for 2.25. Tangerines go for 10, 15 and 20 cents while grapefruit sell for 6 cents each. The fruit is described as bright and very sweet and hailed as the finest on the market.
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