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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1916
Page
4
The Journal notes a shift in global opinion as nations pledged to peace and justice gain strength even in war. It asserts that peaceful popular momentum, led by values, shapes the outcome of conflicts and that England’s course will be pivotal in determining the war.
Charles B. Hughes Republican nominee plans a southern campaign tour through North Carolina Virginia Tennessee West Virginia and Maryland with a formal nomination notification in New York possibly July 31. He may hold a national get together for Republicans and Progressives and deliver a long acceptance speech. He then tours the Pacific coast for four weeks with a Rocky Mountain vacation, before launching the Eastern stride in Maine with Roosevelt and Taft possibly joining.
The piece argues Germany seeks global conquest while Britain and France push for peace. It hails Lloyd George as the key wartime minister organizing munitions, and notes Russia and Japan forming a postwar pact to block German expansion. It contends Germany will be defeated and learn a peaceable path.
Report of the condition of the Bank of Union at Monroe NG as of June 20 1916 shows cash from state banks reserves and loans. The cashier C Stack signs the statement sworn before Notary Public Hargrove Bowles on July 10 1916 with commission expiring February 14 1918.
A brief catalog-style notice advertises household goods with prices. Princess Furniture Polish 5-02 per bottle, Klenzene for delicate fabrics, Hydrogen Peroxide at 10 cents, and sewing machine oil described as non-gumming.
In Monroe area news a Fourth of July reflection notes Uncle Scapegoat’s passing and hopes for his return next year. Measles hit Wild Rose, sympathy offered as she recovers, and a turkey on C. L. Richardson’s farm laid forty eggs and continues laying. A mule belonging to G. J. Richardson ran away injuring the boy. Jerve fields spent the weekend with Wingate friends. Atlanta Shriners concert drew crowds, with two pleasing addresses. A cloudburst caused heavy rain and minor damage. Roosevelt says he will not run for president. some lamently. Rev R. M. Haseler and Han nan Deese with Sosan Price’s family. Uncle Joe Jordan turned 60. his home celebration included dinner and ice cream, with a day of music by a band.
Waxhaw notes list visits by Miss Marrie May Broom to Concord and Mrs. McCain in Ches ter with Dr. McCain in Pryor Sanatorium. Several locals spend time in Monroe Rock Hill Charlotte Wingate and Gates. New retail venture opened by Jim Williams next to Waxhaw Millinery Co following remodeling. Various relatives and visitors from Newberry Mullins Rutherford College and Chadburn gather in town.
General Bell and General Gonzales met last night at the international bridge near Juarez. Bell admitted the meeting occurred but declined to disclose topics. Reports say Bell asked for prompt reports on bandit movements toward the Big Bend region, with rumors of Villastas planning an invasion across the desert.
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