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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1916
Page
2
Friends of M L Shipman ask voters to check his name on the ballot for commissioner positions on Saturday June 3. He is serving a second term and is the only editor entered as a Democratic candidate for any state post this year. Also notes demand for eggs and hams at top market price and signs as RB Doster.
Col John Mosby veteran Confederate raider dies in Washington after a long illness at 82. Mosby led the Mosby Rangers harassing Union lines and later served as consul to Hong Kong. Funeral planned in Warrenton Virginia.
A Wellsboro druggist touts Chamberlain's Tablets as the most satisfactory remedy for stomach troubles and constipation in thirty five years of service. The note is followed by local notes from Magnolia including rain, social visits, garden talk, oat harvesting, and preparations to begin the battle with General Green MAGNOLIA.
Mrs. C. E. Riley of Milon N. says after six months of use Chamberlain's Tablets gave great relief from indigestion and recommends the remedy. The advertisement notes the tablets are obtainable everywhere.
An English Drug Co backed ad promotes Parisian Sage as a remedy for dandruff and hair loss promising relief for both men and women. It touts reviving dull brittle hair to a luxurious shine, calling the product refreshing and harmless while guaranteeing satisfaction or money back.
Leigh News and Observer reports the death of Cotton in Graphiteville McDowell County while attempting to escape from a State convict camp. The 7th escape attempt ended with guards firing. Cotton died and another inmate was seriously wounded. His mother Mrs. Cotton lives at 509 South Salisbury Street and grieves beside his father. Warden Busbee learned the news via telephone from Graphiteville.
Ad copy promises wire fly traps at 150, glass fly traps at 260, to catch flies entering screened rooms. Daily fly killer 15 cents, two for a quarter, and swatters priced five and ten cents. Slogans claim every little bit counts.
Advertisement notes rough dry family work item 8c per pound with starch priced per pound in a compact market listing. The line emphasizes a basic laundry starch price point for household use.
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