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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1912
Page
4
The Journal notes the road bonds election will occur soon and few expect a favorable vote. It argues for discussion and understanding, asserting the bond plan would benefit all parts of Union County without tax hardship. It urges readers to inform themselves and consider voting yes to a forward step.
The tala of late Thursday night and Friday across North Carolina and adjacent Southern States broke records. The Capehama river rose to historic highs washing away part of the Seaboard bridge. Floods peaked Saturday morning amid nearly three inches of rain in the county, disabling rail schedules and damaging bridges and roads.
Simple kit promises to banish catarrh with HYOMEL drops in an inhaler for five minutes and daily use. Outfit costs $1.00 with extra bottles 50 cents, sold nationwide. Also advertises two films at the Pastime: The Battle of Trafalgar and Her Little Poet.
A discussion argues the split log drag cuts road costs, citing Maine Minnesota Montana and Missouri examples. It projects Union county with 550 to 600 miles of road could be maintained for about 3600 dollars per year, and promotes land value increases from better roads while urging proper drag construction and public demonstrations.
A fragmented report notes split log drag usage across the county with varied shapes. It cites D Ward King and the Department of Agriculture, urging Farm Bulletin 321 for guidance, and mentions Dr J T Curtiss praising Electric Bitters for eczema and general health.
Mr. Baucom, a Confederate veteran aged 78, died after a long illness, followed by his wife who died earlier in the month. The couple, well regarded in New Sulen township, left seven children and a niece married.
At least thirty two men were killed and more than fifty injured yesterday when the boiler of locomotive No. 704 exploded in the shop yards of the Southern Pacific railroad in San Antonio Texas. The property damage is expected to run about two hundred thousand dollars.
Listing of price cuts: Corn 15¢ to 1¢ per can, Tongue 35¢ to 25¢, Apples 15¢ to 0¢, Tomato Catsup 20¢ to 15¢ per bottle, Canned Tripe 20¢ to 15¢, Tomato Soup 10¢ to 8¢, Cream of Wheat 20¢ to MM¢, Evaporated Milk 3¢ to 3¢ per can, Celluloid Starch 5¢ to 3¢, Buckwheat Flour 15¢ to 12¢, Red Kidney Beans 10¢ to ?¢ per can, plus many other bargains.
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