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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1913
Page
11
Notices advertise Henderson Garage Co and various merchants offering bicycle and auto parts, seeds with high prices, pickle and pen stock ads, and a sale notice near Wolf Pond. Also reports tax collection urge and empty stocking fund contributions for Monroe community.
The Wingate School ended its fall term Friday night December 19 with a concert by primary and grammar grades. The event drew above average attendance and favorable remarks for the program. Medals were awarded to J Hy Hird for Philosophian Improvement, M J Dorten for Gladstone Improvement, and Miss Effie Smith won a $5 golf prize as best all around student. The spring term begins January 8. Christmas services at the Lutheran Church featured readings and songs including No Room in the Inn and Silent Night.
Rover Magel Winchester died at age four after brief illness. He was the son of John A. and Marty Whichester, born January 18, 1909, died December 1912. Funeral service conducted at Hebron church. The family expressed heartfelt sympathy and faith in a heavenly future. SEYMOUR TAYLOR reports on currency bill passage and political remarks in the Senate. The House approved a compromise currency bill, with the Senate to follow, signaling the Democratic reform. Senator Root of New York dismissed presidential aspirations, noting his age and unwillingness to seek the nomination.
A Mendota Illinois man Geo W Fitch reports lifelong eczema relief after one box of Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment. He praises its quick cure and guarantees satisfaction with a money refund. Available at druggists or by mail from Pfeiffer Chemical Co Philadelphia St Louis.
Sebe Polk and Mut Dargan lead a rundown of cases for liquor violations gambling and assault with sentences ranging from months in jail to costs and suspended judgments. Other entries include concealed weapon charges driving without license tax and assault and battery with small sums. The page ends with local theater listings and film notes.
An old health ad claims constipation poisons the body and promises relief with Dr. King’s New Life Pills. It mentions relief from constipation and headaches and encourages purchase from Bucklen & Co or by mail via The Journal office.
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