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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1915
Page
7
A wartime correspondent recalls reaching Ha gerstown Maryland in rain and danger after Gettysburg. Soldiers huddle by fires, eat smoked beef on bayonets, and improvise beds from split wood as a brutal march continues. Young narrator notes being 15 and a half, praised as hard and ready for further orders.
The Surgeon General of the U.S. Army states that proper eating could extend average life by thirteen years. He emphasizes consuming adequate amounts of the right kinds of foods as key to longevity.
A stark notice urges vigilance as fire risk rises and tornado season arrives. Officials warn fires can start quickly and tornadoes may occur with little warning, prompting readers to review safety plans and emergency contacts.
A July 24 article analyzes staggering WWI losses and costs. It cites 22 million soldiers in armies, 25 billion dollars spent, and daily casualties around 41,300 with Allies bearing most of the toll. It reviews total forces, reserves, and possible future mobilization for Germany, France, Britain, Austria-Hungary, Italy, and others.
An analysis contrasts urban and rural living costs for a tenant farmer family in Gaston County. It notes average annual shelter and essentials rise to about 420 on the farm versus 76 cash in town, with town spending higher yet savings and ownership typically lower by year’s end. The piece urges practical arithmetic in farm education and criticizes neglect of fertilizer economics and livestock ration planning. It also advertises Sloan's Liniment for common ailments.
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