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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1917
Page
7
A vintage advertisement touts Mildredina Hair Remedy as a holy treatment to restore gray hair to its natural color and youthfulness. It claims to prevent hair loss, not stain skin, and not act as a dye, with samples offered by mail for readers sending their name and address.
Twenty one killed by a cyclone that struck Newcastle at about 3 PM. Dozens were injured and property damage reached a million dollars, with many estimating higher as the storm swept southeast, cutting off communication for hours and leaving a wide path of destruction.
The notice promotes Laxa tive Bromo Quinine as superior to ordinary quinine, noting reduced nervousness and head ringing. It urges readers to remember the full name and look for the signature of E W Grove.
Dr Heckscher member of the Reichstag and Reich foreign relations critic told the Associated Press today that President Wilson's war policies will likely split the world into two new power groups after the war. He argued Japan must align with Germany to counter Anglo American domination, and warned that American intervention would reshape global alliances.
A shoe clerk retorts that business hinges on big issues, not little irritations, in a wry exchange. The Houston Post frames the humor around small troubles versus large concerns in retail.
London reports General Maude announces the occupation of Bagdad, the chief Turkish city in Mesopotamia and former Caliphate capital. The dramatic capture ends a two year campaign and marks a turning point in the war, ending German hopes for a Berlin Bagdad corridor.
Cleveland march 10 forecast settlement of the railroad clock hour controversy irrespective of Supreme Court ruling. Four unions plan a compromise to be discussed with railroad officials in New York next Thursday. Brotherhood leaders informed President Wilson that a strike would not be allowed if war came.
Washington March 9 Thirty nine prominent business and professional men in Washington are at work endeavoring to raise funds to prepare for the 27th annual reunion of the Confederate Veterans here during the week of June 4.
J L Rallings of Monroe, a grocer, reports relief from backache and kidney issues after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He later says no further kidney trouble since using them, praising the product. Price is 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
A mix of verse about March and spring’s coming, then a rail construction anecdote where Mike ignores safety orders and is hit by a train but survives, followed by a joke exchange between a teacher and Johnny about hypocrisy. The piece shows old-fashioned humor and cautionary anecdote.
Hogwallow items report the Excelsior Fiddling Band starting practice and walking to Tickville for tunes. Washington Hocks heads for parts unknown with a side of meat, while a Hog Ford revival is planned in Calf Ribs. Various locals, dances, and curiosities dot the week with mixed humor and small mishaps.
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