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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1913
Page
8
Road Fund records show receipts and disbursements by treasurer W Laney for Monroe Township. Entries include salaries, supplies, meat expenses, convict labor, machinery, and commission payments with periods in October and November.
A 1912 statewide brief mentions New York City’s rumored 30000 windowless rooms, the Raleigh State Building slated for February 25, and a January 2 anniversary for Elder and Mrs. P. D. Gold. It cites North Carolina debt and investments, California fruit losses from a recent freeze, and orange price increases. It notes Hillsville gunmen Floyd and Claude Alle being reprieved, a Philadelphia two week city employee vacation plan, an infirmary for dumb animals raising 15000 dollars, and party composition in the General Assembly. It also lists population and money in circulation estimates for January 1912, possible Presbyterian Church leadership, and the large district of Internal Revenue Agent R. B. Sams. A Norfolk Southern work train accident near Rocky River Springs and a dynamite incident injure J. H. Lowe.
Fragmentary OCR lists students and staff of Pleasant Hill School two room class with names such as Virgie Braswell Fulton Helmas Lee Simpson and principal Mulls aboard a partial roster.
A small, old fashioned note expresses gratitude to customers for their Uberal patronage during the past year. The writer pledges to continue good groceries and honest dealings, hoping for continued support and better service in the year ahead.
Fine collection of Tennessee horses mares and mules from middle Tennessee breeding farms. Includes matched teams single drivers roadsters farm animals and livery teams. Auction Thursday January 30 1913 at 10 A.M. horses sold to highest bidder with private sales possible before sale. Don’t miss this opportunity for farmers and dealers.
J L Burgess of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture advises deep plowing and furrow planting with loose soil between seed and subsoil to cope with midsummer drought. He endorses theLister for deep furrow planting and notes the need to prepare land now to store moisture, warning that water is critical for a 40 bushel acre crop.
Miss Marie Gerber of Sawtell California describes contracting a cold that settled on her lungs causing soreness and coughing. After using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy she reports relief the first night and complete recovery within a week. Advertisement note mentions male name spellings for Smith Smythe.
A New York physician asserts that thin stockings and shoes worn by women would bankrupt doctors if not for those garments. The text touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective for coughs and colds, noting its safety and pleasant taste. Available through advertisers.
Dr. H. Smith, Eye-Sight Specialist, will be at his Monroe North Carolina office regularly for several weeks. If you suffer headaches or eye pain when reading, call and have your eyes examined and glasses fitted. Free examination promoted with emphasis on children’s eye care and latest optical offerings.
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