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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1915
Page
6
Major Graham, North Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture, proclaims the state has the greatest Christmas and corn crop in history with 65 000 000 bushels. He notes rising land ownership, flour supply, and overall prosperity while praising agricultural progress and rural life.
Congressman Britt of the tenth district believes President Wilson's preparedness measures will pass Congress though possibly in altered form. He cites expected support from a Democratic majority and a large Republican majority, arguing the core principles will endure. He questions Roosevelt's stance amid world peace considerations.
An editorial explains the upcoming safety match law effective January 1. Merchants are alerted that single dip white phosphorous matches are banned and only non poisonous types may be sold. Limits include one box per brand per store and stacking limits to prevent ignition with penalties up to 25 dollars for violations.
A 1915 North Carolina act ratified March 6 imposes a fifty cent delinquent tax fee on all persons firms or corporations in Robeson Bladen and Union counties failing to pay taxes by February 1 each year. Rural police are exempt. The act takes effect March 1 1915.
Frederick D. Eller an Asheville youth who sailed to England and joined the British navy has been released through the efforts of Consul General Skinner's London office. He enlisted as Frederick D. Moore and, at his relatives' request, the state department sought his discharge.
An elderly German couple, prone to frequent quarrels, argue after a bitter scene. The wife sighs she wishes to be in a beer garden, provoking a terse rejoinder from her husband as the scene ends with a comic undertone.
A youth rushes in to report a fight with Percy Raymond and the father confirms Raymond came to discuss it. The scene frames a cautionary tale of a loud mouth bully and the social dynamics around early conflict.
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