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Newspaper

The Monroe Journal

Location

Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1913

Page

8

Union Drug Co offers new syringes and cleaners

The Union Drug Co advertises a line of fountain syringes and rubber goods just arrived from the factory plus chattel mortgages and crop pens at The Journal office. Also promotes Cameo clothes cleaner and hat cleaner for ten cents. Henry Lilly offers hack work and services. Monroe Manufacturing Co advertises house materials. obituary notes Reuben Barbee, a Durham resident, a frequent court figure, died recently after involvement in murder cases. a humorous old tale about a patient and a doctor appears.

the Union Drug Co Reuben Barbee Durham Fie

Take Your Wife's Advice From the Chattanooga Times

A letter extols wife insight as superior to male logic, urging men to rely on their wives for counsel. It cites Victoria Colonna and a historical temptation to betray a friend, arguing that discussing decisions with a wife prevents mistakes and yields practical solutions. Two heads are better than one when one is a woman’s.

Cameo Victoria Colonna Charles V Naples Charles Chattanooga Times

Squirrels Help Each Other Carry Bread Up Glen Slope

An outdoor party in New England witnessed a cooperative effort by several squirrels at a grove camp. A bold individual seized bread from a table and, after reaching a steep ramp, signaled others to join. The group coordinated their tugging to lift the loaf to the hilltop and retreat into the woods with the prize.

New England Tatle

All the Same to Him and the Alaska Guide

Gifford Pinchot and Miles Poindexter share a rough Alaska tale about a guide who eats constantly. The guide favors large portions of grouse, while Poindexter shoots two gulls to keep up. When asked what happened to the gulls the guide admits he ate them, too.

Gifford Pinchot Miles Poindexter Alaska Pinchot Poindexter

Postmaster Delivers News Of Martha's Visit Next Tuesday

Mrs Brown visits the village post office seeking letters from her daughter Martha. The postmaster’s wife confirms a postcard arriving indicating Martha will come next Tuesday.

Icemorice Picnic Brings Mill Gifts and Joy

Saturday Sunday schools at Icemorice enjoyed a large picnic in mill park with abundant food including ice cream and lemonade. Pastor Rev Snider and Rev Kennington received $150 checks from the mill as a gesture of support. The event featured recitations by young ladies and a speech by Mr. Ashcraft, with music from the Marshallville band.

Icemorice Mill Park Leeman BC. Snider R. HM. Kennington Keemerlee Everett Wills B.C. Ashcraft Alarshville, Band

City approves sewer work and Shute system bid

Friday night the aldermen heard a report from J. Le Ludlow of Winston, civil engineer for the State Board of Health, on sewer work and received approval to proceed. He also said parts of the Shute system could be used and the town offered $2,500. The council re elected Henry A. Bauer fire chief and named Dr. R. L. Payne city physician.

J. le Ludlow Winston State Board of Health State Board Ludlow Shute Henry Austin Ehler Fire Department R. L. Payne

Association for Charities Organized by Town Ladies

Ladies of the town plan an Associated Charities Society with meetings already held and a call for a Cen turch meeting tomorrow at five o'clock. The group aims to coordinate charity work, employ an agent, and fund relief while preventing humbug, with broad church support behind the effort.

Associated Charities Associated Charities Society Cent Church

What He Drank and When and Where in Cattle Country and Abroad

The narrative catalogs the subject’s reported beverages across locations and times, noting few drinks during campaigns and African travel. It includes statements about water, milk punches, mint juleps at the White House, champagne at dinners, brandy for medicinal use, tea, coffee, and abstinence from highballs, beer, and most spirits. Also mentions a long habit of sobriety and a recent pardon of Charles Huntley.

White House Joe Cannon Africa Deutcher Club

Mr Plows Crop Report from Monroe 1912

In Monroe North Carolina on June 4 1912 The Commercial Appeal notes good stands yet seasonable weather delays cultivation leaving fields foul. If this continues a short period will cause a material reduction in acreage due to abandonment. Soil preparation lagged as drought persisted with crops about two weeks late and condition around 80 percent based on consensus.

Six Weeks Bride Seeks Divorce Citing Impatience

A courtroom exchange reveals a bride seeking a divorce from her husband after six weeks of marriage. The lawyer asks if she is tired of him, and she replies she will be tired by the time the divorce is granted, prompting the judge to intervene.

Craig Asheville

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