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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1914
Page
4
The Monroe Journal established in 1894 by G. M. and R. P. Beasley publishes weekly Tuesday and Friday editions. Annual subscription is 1.00. Offices are in The Journal Building at the corner of Jefferson and Heasley Streets.
Washington dispatch reports the Agriculture Department says the country’s cotton crop on May 25 is only 3 percent of normal, seven percent below the ten year average. Conditions are poor in Texas and Oklahoma, while Mississippi and Louisiana show pockets of strength. Replanting and cool weather hinder growth across several states.
Story fragment praising local catbirds in a strawberry patch and a humorous note on their mischief. Also an old advertisement for Dr Potter's Antiseptic Healing Oil and Nota liniment promising cures and pain relief with prices listed in a late 19th or early 20th century style.
Brand Whitlock settles at the new Brussels legation on Rue Bel March and is recognized as a prominent former Toledo mayor and author. Hugh S. Gibson begins his duties as secretary of legation in Brussels after prior roles in Cuba London and Honduras. Col. John S. Parke departs for Washington after completing his term as military attaché, noted for his and his wife’s hospitality.
Charles Johnstone Badger born in Rockville Maryland August 6 1833 led a diverse naval career from Annapolis appointment in 1861 through World War II era assignments. He served on the Gulf of California coast survey ships and Asiatic station, took part in Behring relief efforts for Greely, led the water front in San Francisco after the earthquake, and contributed to naval logistics and research missions.
Senator Thomas J. Walsh of Montana extols his state as it becomes more agricultural while noting fierce tribes on reservations including the Cheyennes and Rosebud. He tells of Jim Jones, a loafer who lives off others until a smile from the senator accompanies news of his brother securing a new job.
Mrs John Lind wife of President Wilsons envoy to Mexico accompanied her husband on the mission spending months in the city. Born Alice Sheperd in Waconia she traces Pilgrim roots and early American forebears. Athletic and outdoors loving, she is mother of four.
A reflection on Eugene Field and the power of a kind word to comfort downcast people in daily life. It urges appreciation for workers behind counters and on trains, and shares a Quaker maxim about doing good now. Also advertises Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment with a testimonial from Mrs C A Einfeldt.
A dubious remedy advertisement promises a one day cure for colds claiming active ingredients like laxative bromo quinine. It cites a money back guarantee and a signature on the product box, urging purchase despite unclear authenticity.
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