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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1917
Page
6
Correspondence from Whiteville and Indian Trail reports cold weather and a lively local scene. Writers discuss work, town conditions, schooling families and a blend of personal notes including neighbors, students and church events.
Correspondence from The Journal Bethlehem reports on local illness including Mrs J H Richardson and Britt Belk and Paul Fincher in serious condition. J H Richardson and J W Starnes move their saw mill. W S Starnes shown improving and active in church life. Reminiscences include relics from Boston Ark visitor Henry McCain.
A vintage advertisement claims Mildredina hair remedy restores natural color, adds shine, and rinses clean without staining the scalp. Testimonials from Moyer in Taunton, Eddy in Hartford, and Mason in Lincoln praise results, with samples offered by mail order and local drug firms.
A sensational patent medicine ad claims constipation causes pimples and dull skin. It promises a full movement each morning, easing overloaded intestines and sluggish liver with a bed time dose. Available at druggists for 25 cents.
New York papers recount Hiram Masonic Lodge ending a 62 year interruption after April events. Col. John Nichols led as worshipful master on April 17 1863 when Lincoln was assassinated reaching Raleigh and spurring war. Captain Whitten asked questions then signaled and the lodge fled. Masons from across the state gathered for Grand Lodge opening while Nichols disbanded the lodge. Visitors later attended and joined in a proper closing.
Washington reports sovereignty over the Danish West Indies will pass to the United States with ratifications of the purchase treaty. The $25 million price will be paid, the flag raised, and a Danish governor will remain during a transitional period. A joint commission will set transfer details, with military administration likely shared by army and navy during the changeover.
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