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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1917
Page
8
An advertisement touts the Strictly Cash Store as the best option during high prices. It pledges full refunds, prompt service, and fair profit for quick sales, while noting it is not always the cheapest but offers broad stock including groceries seeds and livestock feed. Customers are urged to phone orders.
An old remedy called Ironized Paw-Paw Tonic is promoted as the safest and most reliable treatment for stomach troubles nervousness and impure blood. The ad touts decades of use and claims the tonic brightens mood strengthens the body and lifts the system. Sold for $1.00 with formula on every bottle and mail orders handled by Inter state Drug Co New York with Monroe distribution by English Drug Co.
Many residents visit relatives and attend events across the region. Names include James Marsh Irene Marsh Eugene Lowery Vaughan sisters Carrie Belle Jennie Vaughan. Page mentions Ms. Griffin, Mr. Crane, Mr. Bowmon, and Lonnie Phifer. Trips include Sumner school at Winthrop College and visits to Monroe, Charlotte, and Chilkarton. Weather shows no rain. crops need showers.
Jacob, a German-born American, writes to Sioux City Journal praising American life, condemning the Kaiser, urging support for President Wilson, and arguing for English-only schooling and removal of foreign-language papers from the U.S. press. He recounts leaving Germany, finding work, sending for family, and pledging allegiance to Uncle Sam.
Lucius F. Brown of the Health Department said inspectors condemned 30,000 pounds of rotsoaked Florida potatoes held on railroad cars while awaiting higher prices. Arriving in fine condition they were halted after a commission man said the shipper kept them off the market as prices fell. Wholesale quotes ranged from 2.75 to 40 per barrel.
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