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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1916
Page
2
The Monroe Journal notes it will publish a half size issue for the Christmas week. It has never missed an issue in twenty two years under current management. The note explains high paper costs compel smaller format this week and possibly next.
The piece discusses President Wilsons peace note and reactions in Europe with Switzerland backing a response. It argues German hunger for peace ties to crop shortfalls and critiques old world laws hindering production. It envisions universal land access and full employment as wartime excuses fade. It ends with an ad for Grove s tonic.
The piece argues prosperity should be constant as production continues and humans seek new technologies. It cites the New York World estimate that 400 million dollars in bonuses and gifts were distributed, noting hardship remains but urging ongoing abundance through human genius and future projects while questioning current limits.
A public notice praises women gaining voting weight and rails at male governance. The writer urges The Journal to join the bandwagon conceding women’s suffrage, arguing men have mishandled affairs harming children and society.
Notice of sale by a commissioner in a Superior Court proceeding names Martha Ann Taylor and Paul Funderburk. On January 26, 1917 at noon at the Monroe courthouse door the lands described as the John D. Taylor home place will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder subject to Martha Ann Taylor’s dower. The description covers two tracts totaling about 65 acres with a caveat excluding 29.7 acres and noting the dower right.
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