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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1918
Page
4
The Greensboro News cites editorials by J Zeb Green noting Lawyer Bob Price and Zeb’s ride in a passenger car amid war bonds talk. It includes comments on War Savings News tips, Baker and Baker’s critics, and Wilson's stance on Tuscania, urging unity and full support for the war effort.
Mr. A M Price praises government notice to relatives when servicemen are wounded or missing in France. The War Department and Red Cross notify parents quickly, easing anxiety and enabling families to share in the fate of their sons abroad.
The note that Mr. Dallas McRorle was slightly wounded in France brings the war home to readers who had felt the trenches distant. The message underscores the sacrifices expected of local families and communities as the conflict continues abroad.
A humorously tart reminiscence on hogs and editorials in Monroe. The writer recalls the hog campaign, cites The Journal’s missteps on groundhog and road issues, and praises the home paper for mirroring community life. He muses on editors, patriotism, and the value of local reporting amid ongoing town concerns.
Moses Walters a longtime county resident died at his Buford Township home Wednesday at age 91 after a stroke in November. Born September 11, 1827, he served in the Civil War with North Carolina Artillery and left a large family including 16 children, 61 grandchildren, 48 great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild. Funeral held at Midway with Rev. LePressar and Rev. Osborne officiating.
Vital Statistician T. L. Crowell reports births in Monroe Township and city. The Williams couple J Baxter and wife had a son in November. Phillip O Whitaker and wife P O Jr welcomed a son on November 20. Sam H Hudson and wife had a son on December 9. Roy W Hams and wife on R F D No 2 welcomed a son on January 1. Artis C Johnson and wife welcomed a daughter Imogene on January 15.
Offer to exchange six and a half bushels of white milling corn for a sack of white flour and two sacks of corn meal, or to grind own corn for meal. Trade limited by Food Administration rulings. additional white flour and water ground meal sold at reasonable prices per law.
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