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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1914
Page
2
Representative Michael Donohoe of Philadelphia jokes he is green at the gate and a shining mark in politics. A voter boasting an Irish brogue and Kelly's ward mixup reveals the colorful, anticlimactic nature of his election night reception.
Representative Jerry Donovan of Connecticut, angered by absenteeism, refused to preside at a planned overnight session under antitrust rules. He objected to adjourning for five hours and withdrew his objection rather than lead the debate, leaving Speaker Clark to name another presiding officer.
Representative Otis Wingo of Arkansas narrates a self owning tale to an auditor about an elevator bypass. He recounts riding down with a visiting constituent when the elevator passed him with the remark a congressman was on board. The anecdote underscores his self fashioned image in Washington society.
Ninety-one year old Peter Daly recalls the capture of General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna after his Mexican War service under General Winfield Scott. Daly claims he took charge at the moment of surrender and guided the scene on the porch of a Bronx cottage, where he now resides.
Sufferers of eczema and itching skin find relief with Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment. The first application begins healing as cooling medicines soothe red rough and scaly skin. A Rock Island reader reports nine years free from the ailment after use. Guaranteed 50 cents at druggists.
Public auction notice for two separate re sale of land in Union County North Carolina. First tract 40 acres known as Sallie R Ghent home place with bid starting $550. Second tract four acres with residence and store building, starting bid $1700. Auctions set for July 11 and July 18 1914 at Monroe courthouse. Commissioners Redwine and Sikes oversee with terms: one third cash and balance in three months.
Sakah Allen executrix of J C Allen deceased asks all claimants against the Union county estate to present claims by May 25 1915 or be barred. Debts should be paid promptly. Dated May 26 1914.
The state industrial college offers strong programs in Agriculture Horticulture stock raising and dairy farming poultry veterinary medicine civil electrical and mechanical engineering chemistry and dyeing cotton manufacturing and agricultural teaching Four year courses two and one year options Faculty of 61 men 738 students 25 buildings and modern labs Catalog requests to K B Owen Registrar West Raleigh NC. July 5 entrance examinations by county superintendents at the college seat.
Patent old time remedy promises relief from rheumatism neuralgia headaches cramps colic sprains bruises cuts and burns with antiseptic anodyne for internal and external use. Priced at 25 cents.
An eye care practitioner with sixteen years of experience and state board registration advertises eye examinations and correctly fitted glasses to relieve headaches and improve vision, with work guaranteed.
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