This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1912
Page
7
Hookworm disease affects children more than adults as barefoot exposure eases infection. Larvae enter the skin, travel via blood to the intestines where they attach and feed for years, causing blood loss, impaired digestion, and secondary infections. The condition can also spread bacteria and may trigger eye problems.
Phillip Gibbs recounts two dramatic air actions near Adrianople. A Bulgarian aviator reconnoiters Turkish defenses, is shot down after a heroic fall. a Turkish airship battles shells above the city, survived, while observers praise courage amid a storm of artillery.
Advert says men and women can have luxurious hair free of dandruff with Parisian Sage. It touts a spotless scalp and radiant hair, selling a 60 cent bottle guaranteed by English Drug Company, urging readers to ask for PARISIAN Sage at Beaters everywhere.
A Farmers Guide to using the town newspaper to sell produce and attract customers. Print envelopes and letterhead, notify editors of upcoming markets, and publish frank ads for turnips, onions, radishes, strawberries, beef, eggs, and more. Build a routine of town marketing, with prices and delivery terms, to create steady customer demand. Electric Bitters recommended as a tonic in a separate testimonial.
A California woman, after a cold worsened to intense coughing, used Chamberlain Cough Remedy per a friend's advice. She reports immediate relief after the first night and complete recovery within a week, with the remedy sold by all dealers.
A guest remarks on a lively gathering, joking that the host hosts to celebrate his wife and mark their twelfth anniversary and his thirtieth birthday. The exchange echoes Harper's humor amid wartime reflections.
The Biblical Recorder argues child labor is harmful when used for profit by indolent parents or greedy employers. It cites Owen St. Lovejoy and notes laws in 34 states allow long hours for under sixteen. The piece calls for stricter North Carolina rules restricting under sixteen and night work for women, plus state inspection and legislative action.
An old advert promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills by alleging a harmful plot between liver and bowels. It claims the pills compel rightful body action and restore health, priced at 25 cents, sold by English Drug Company.
A testimonial fromea Smith of Point Blank Texas reports cure from a liver complaint after using a 25e box of Chamberlains Tablets. The ad claims complete recovery and recommends the product to everyone. Also notes dealers carry the tablets and adds a note about a young man in love.
Public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the courthouse door in Monroe North Carolina on Monday January 6 1913 at 12 o clock M. the interest of J A Gulledge in three tracts of land totaling 100 105 and 220 acres with 50 acres reserved along Brown creek and a 508 acre parcel described in Union County deeds. Levied to satisfy execution in Griffin Harrell Co Inc against J A Gulledge. Sheriff John Griffith signs. Also notice of Maxwell A Price estate administration with November 27 1913 deadline for claims.
In the Superior Court of Union County North Carolina January Term 1913. Cora L Kiser plaintiff vs John Kiger defendant. The defendant must appear at the term to be held on the 27th day of January 1913 at the courthouse to answer the complaint seeking dissolution of bonds of matrimony on grounds of fornication and adultery. This 26th day of Nov 1912. E Houston Clerk Superior Court.
A historical vignette describes Paul Jones paying debts of honor by burning a creditor’s claim. An artisan appeals for money, Jones notes a prior 50 pound payment, and the creditor responds by burning his own debt claim, prompting discussion of honor among debtors.
The copy extols Dr King’s New Discovery as a remedy for pneumonia and its precursors. Mrs George W Place of Rawsonville Michigan credits it with preventing pneumonia several times. The ad claims it treats coughs colds croup and bronchial ailments and notes prices of cents and 1 at the Enelihs Drug Company.
A Monroe resident testifies to relief from back pain and kidney trouble after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He recalls prior discomfort, praises the remedy, and notes that the pills are available at the English Drug Co. for 50 cents, with Foster Milburn Co. as national agents in New York.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.