Reflections on slavery war and pro prohibition debate
An essayish letter recalls antebellum slave trade, emancipation debates, and Confederate pride, contrasting Lincoln’s terms with a 1865 path to Union restoration. It links historic figures, kings, Naboth, and European events to modern temperance rally notes and a prohibition endorsement.
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Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Hampton Roads
Vaton
Alexander Stevens
Georgia
Con
Lincoln
United Kingdom
Union
Ahab
Israel
Naboth
Ata
Seteal
Jezabel
Europe
Belgium
Austria
Servia
Turkey
Switzerland
William Tell
Oliver
New Countries May Enter War Rumors on Roumania
Readers are told Roumania may join the war with an army near 400000, creating a southeastern front from Russia to the Adriatic. Reports discuss battles around Alsace, Beausejour, and Bukowina while Turkish plans shift and Russian moves remain mixed. Also noted is the death of B W Baker in Tucson, a longtime Buford township native.
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Roumania
Italy
Europe
Germany
Austria
Turkey
Hungary
Bukovna
Austriae Hungary
Russia
Adriatic
Waly
France
England
Alsace
Rhine
Psace
Soisvons
Hombardmonte
Klett
Perthes
Beausejour
Rolssone
Verthes
Pethes
Mmintain
Beause-jour
East Prussia
Poland
Bukowina
Hukowina
London
Bucharrest
Roumanian
Vienne
Ritish
Caucasus
Russ
Asia Minor
Egypt
B. W. Baker
Tucson
Arizona
The
Royal Arcanum
Baker
Buford Township
Wellington Baker
A. C. Baker
Columbia
Frank Moore
Snyder
Bor
Social Notes and Club Events in Monroe
Local society reports show Mrs. H. C. Barrett visit in Carthage and Miss Louise Brittain returning home from Salisbury. The Study Club meets on Jefferson Street with antebellum and Reconstruction talks, music, and a piano recital. Community notices include a progressive rock party at Miss Mabel Lane’s and several dinners and lectures, plus free classified ads for jobs and livestock.
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Wingate
Journal
C. J. Black
Meadow Branch
Rock Rest
Black
FW. Biggers
Bakers
Diggers
Mes
Billy Stewart
HA. Redfearn
Art
Oudy
Big Lick
Starly County
Jodie Sewart
Chesley Gaddy
Heine & Setlons Weeld
Caddy
James Rollins
Jose Williams
Waxhaw
L. Womble
Braxton Gaddy
Annie Perry
J. W. Little
Marshville
Orphie May
McEwin
R. M. Hagler
Hagler
Edgar William
South Main Street
Wingait
Williaamout
Jesus
W. J. Boger
Jefferson Street
W. B. Houston
South
A. M. Secrest
JL. Mayne
Roscoe Phifer
John Charles McNeill
Niki
TJ Payne
C. N. Simpson, Jr. Bricht Pore
Henry Faire
Mabel Lane
Washington Street
Monror Society
Miss Lane
Mee WA
Austin
Mises Lane
Bere Atetin
Hallie
Anna Tayne
Myrtle
Annie Saunders
Alice Stack
Mary Bethel
Marie Fletcher
May Covington
Sadie Belk
Lara Head
Mary Hadson
Mary Stewart
Isabel
Velma Horn
Not Complaining Conductor Joke Echoes Travel Frustration
A humorous exchange shows a passenger asking about the train to Pittsburgh. The conductor notes a three hour delay and the man quips that four hours late would be preferable, reflecting commuter frustration in a light moment.
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Pittsburgh
Cats Morose Tale of Urban Nightingales and Lost Luck
The text depicts cats as urban nightingales singing off key and sorrowful. It suggests their music is minor due to neglect by a harsh house key and hereditary sorrows guiding them toward milk and hardship. Fate renders them flexible yet unbroken, likening them to hash and actors with nine lives.
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Ely Whitney
Adam Ivey
Adam
John Blounts
Cate
Hash
Nautical Speed Terms and the Origin of the Knot
Explanation of nautical mile definitions and how knot speed is measured. It notes that a nautical mile equals a minute of latitude, varies with position, and that ten cables equal one knot. It also mentions the log line method and the historical origin of the term knot.
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United States
Sloan's Liniment for neuralgia relief and home use
Many suffer neuralgia from nerve pain and seek quick relief. Apply Sloan's Liniment topically to soothe the irritated nerve, avoiding rubbing. A bottle costs 25 cents and is sold by druggists for household use against cold joints and sore muscles.
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Sloan
Stern
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Speculator
Presbyterian, Methodists and Baptists
Central Methodist Church
Abernathy
Central Church
Guerney
Mr. White
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North Carolina
B.C. Ashcraft
Moore
Tennessee
Redwine
Gladys Laney
J. F. Laney
Methodist Choir
Greene
Baptist
J T. Griffith
Presbyterian
Raleigh
Congman Hobson
White
Gurney
Abernethy
Mc~ Kwaine
Presbyterian Church
Doctor Morton
Rocky Mount
Eternal Order of Eagles
Helms
W. P.R. W. Lemmond
W. P
J.C. Smith
W. Chi
J. H. Mills
Lee
H. T. Pa Treas
W. EB. Wallace
C. A. Shuman
C. KE. Schaehner
C. BE. Sell
West Monroe Township
Iefant
Virgie Helms
Thomas Helms
Oak Grove
Marvin Gordson
Mexico
Uncle Sam
O. P. Timist
Rowe
Rex
Monroe
Mary
Roumanu
London Dispaten
Jani
Social
Mrs
5. A. Robertson
Carthage
H.C. Barrett
Louise Brittain
Salisbury
Henry Fairley
Sarah Boxer
Unionville
Littleton
Lynn Howland
Presbyterian Manse
Charlotte
Mosdanes
M. Griff
NM "Stedfearn
J. W. Yates
Mires
Marty Stewart
Oli Rispey
Phantale
Maud Adams
Woh. Phifer
D. A. Covington
Tts
Gainsville, Ga
Ruth Russell
Beatrice Dillon
Cora Lee Montgomery
Ona Long
Ola Bruner
Bertha
Mabel
Grace Smith
Maud Nixon
Stella Monday
Flowers
Thomas
Mason
Posey
Britain
Grant and
Moffit
Wilmington
Mra. C. N. Simpson, Jr
Dhamer Jef Sewell
Gaston Meares
Misses Payne
Alice Stach
W “S. Baskerville
Mixe
Mary Hadison
J. Frank Laney
Vann Punderhurk
Loris
Murr
Elgium
Netherlands
J. M. Blair
Anna Blair
Aix
Ghent
Frank Laney
Mollle Teeman
Mary Douglass
Mesdainies
O. W. Kochiitcky
W . Heath
Cecil Menehany
Mra T. W. Huey
Youne Dawes Club
East Windsor Street
Dr. O. Abernathy
Ittle
Tonlaht
A.M. Henderson
Futher
Tourhal Te Atiberty
WOFK
Monica
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