Fire Eating Negroes and Washington Clash in 1915 Editorial
The Monroe Journal opines that black leaders denounce Washington not for social equality but for urging self improvement, while white Southerners echo similar guidance to work honestly. It notes President Wilson’s remark on prideful fighting and argues for a higher standard of justice.
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Progressive Farmer seen as dangerous to negro land rights
A critical editorial argues the Progressive Farmer inflames race tensions by pressuring whites and blacks alike during debates over land ownership and self reliance. It cites contrasting editorials, including Booker Washington’s call for independence, as it weighs the supposed white advantage and the danger of anti negro hysteria.
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America
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Washington
School board selects a new superintendent
The community urged unified support for Monroe Hick as superintendent. Voters urged to trust the school board, accept the decision, and welcome the new leader while avoiding gossip. Emphasis on community effort to build the best school in North Carolina and resist criticism.
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Mr. Allen
Monroe
North Carolina
Patent Telltale Device Aims To Detect Listeners
A motor driven telltale device for party line telephones will reveal the location of any subscriber listening in. The rising receiver hook starts a motor driven signal wheel that codes the station attempting to use the line, and the signal cannot be stopped until complete.
Haydn MSS and Maria Keller Ailing Marriage Story
The article recounts Haydn marrying Maria Keller, younger than him, amid a strained union lacking affection. Maria’s letters reveal witty, sharp humor and cold financial requests, including a plea for 2600 florins to secure a house. Haydn’s reply hints at planning his manuscripts as funeral funds if he dies.
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Bat Keller
Fove
Maria
Magda
Anta Maria
Rene Tetrocn
Restful sleep tips from an English physician
An English doctor explains how mental repose, controlled brain activity, muscular fatigue, body warmth, and ventilation aid sleep. A brisk half hour walk before bed, a hot bath, rubdown, warm milk, and a biscuit help, with focus on a pleasant topic to ensure rest for most people.
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Althorgh
Ife
Old scissors convert to fruit jar opener tip
A housewives helper suggests grinding old scissors ends to fit a jar top, drilling holes in the prongs, inserting wire to grip the lid, and squeezing to lift stubborn fruit jar tops. The contraption also aids in tightening lids during canning seasons.
Way of Transgressor topic at Christian Endeavor meeting
A church based Christian Endeavor gathering scheduled for Sunday evening at 7:30 features a reading by the pastor on the subject The Way of Transgressor. The notice invites attendees to the church venue for the event.
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Christian Endeavor
Doctor's Prescription for Cough and Elusive Cough Treatment
One-fourth to one teaspoonful of Dr. King's New Discoveries, taken as needed, will soothe and check Coughs, Colds and bronchial and lung ailments. Cheap and simple remedy available from your Druggist today. Start treatment at once for relief and cure. The hand that used to hurl the brick is going to rock the cradle. Mrs. Pankhurst has adopted fifty war babies.
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