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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1917
Page
4
Founded in 1894 by G. M. and R. F. Beasley nP Beasley in Easter Tuesday schedule. The Journal Building at Tefferson and Beasley Streets lists March 25 1917. The Social Service Conference was called off due to extreme morning weather, with leaders present and plans to reschedule at the earliest feasible date.
The piece compares General Custer's last stand to Monroe’s group of imperial booze fighters and their fight against Prohibition. It portrays the order as dying hard, mocks youth and reform, and notes Judge Warlick supporting brethrens' costs while hinting at an imminent obituary for the Imperial order.
An opinion piece compares wartime feelings in Union County to the Civil War era. It argues Americans will not be forced to fight in a European war and that few would volunteer for land forces unless President Wilson calls for a few hundred volunteers. The article notes Allied fronts are stretched and supplies tight, making widespread conscription unlikely.
Wingate correspondent reports the town grieves over the killing of Willius, a leading citizen, with his burial planned at the Williams cemetery. The piece notes a protracted meeting ongoing, preached by J. M. Page of Hamlet, and lists town visits and mild weather as the community adjusts after the tragedy.
Local column from Alton Journal reports the death of Miss Hertha Robinson at age 26 after a long illness, with funeral details and survivors including sisters Mrs. Oscar Fils Mrs. Frank Louis and Mrs. J. A. Robinson. The notice notes her church membership and community esteem. Other tidbits include social chatter about neighbors, school news, and light banter about daily life and a new percolator.
Mrs ann Hicks from South Carolina visits with Mrs R Davis while Beulah Deeseen stays with Faulks kin. Neighbors report sickness minor and fever, roads poor, plans to plant cotton, and many trading horses. A death, Edgar Williams, mourned. Misses Beaton and Hamilton leave for Greensboro for a missionary meeting.
A fragment recounts market chatter on roast, seeds, and pork with cryptic references to thrift and advice for a young man living on six dollars weekly. The text implies guidance from a wealthy philosopher on frugal wealth building.
The notice warns of officials exploiting positions to demand a 25 cent toll for affidavits. It announces appointed notaries willing to take affidavits at reduced family rates including 15 cents per quart for single affidavits and 25 cents for two, plus a season ticket option for family use at 50 cents.
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