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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1915
Page
7
In a local community scene a young woman supports her mother despite being called a chicken by some. Neighbors praise her steady effort and warn against petty street scorn as she stays focused on family needs.
A bold claim promises first class work at half price, stressing high quality over cost. The statement contrasts value with budget constraints and positions the service as premium yet affordable.
The narrative details Senator Blaine’s retirement project to write a history of his twenty years in Congress. He spent hours at the Congressional Library consulting authorities and confirming dates while weighing extemporaneous vs prepared speeches.
An ad claims the Milo Stomach Tablets can cure chronic dyspepsia and stomach misery. It promotes stronger stomach walls and rapid relief from sour rising gas belching and pain with a money back guarantee.
A chaotic scene aboard a passing Overland train as it shoots onto a trestle over Puget Sound. A drummer jokes about a stockyard odor while a porter identifies a pipe scent, suggesting Seattle is near and adding local color to the moment.
During a Scotland golf match one player drove weakly while the other, unaware his ball was in front, struck it between his opponent's legs. The bowlegged player exclaimed that it was not golf and demanded fair play as the match continued.
A brief admonition warns the reader named Ju against intemperance and the consequence of being thrown into jail. The archaic phrasing signals a moralized caution typical of historical notices.
Dr. William E. Henderson recalls a Belgian Liege restaurant mishap caused by his broken French and German. He notes a waiter’s reaction and his own wish to be back in Denver, tying the anecdote to recent Liege tragedies.
Dr. Goodnow of Johns Hopkins extols the plodder as the real worker whose consistent efforts beat brilliance without effort. A Texas tale recalls an itinerant minister and his wife facing hunger while praising steadfast service. Separately, J Nichols loses habeas bid as South Carolina indicts him for a farm loan scheme and Oklahoma conviction follow.
The LaGrange Sentinel vows a sensational expose if two visiting residents accused of impropriety do not stop visiting the town. The paper promises to publish the names of the offended parties, a bold new use of publicity in reform through newspapers.
Home town readers in Monroe praise Doan's Kidney Pills with a signed testimonial from N. Be. Levy of 604 W Jefferson St. He reports backache relief and improved kidney function after using Doan's, noting one box ended his troubles. Foster Milburn Co. promotes the product from Buffalo, N.Y.
Last Saturday's Gold Leaf reports a broad revival in business activity across several North Carolina cities. The pick up in trade is noted as widespread, with the leaf highlighting multiple firms showing increased activity and optimism in the market.
An unclear fragment mentions a mall order clothing purchase for a daughter and a warning about eloping with a stranger. It also references a study and a quip about a writer who would have penned a pun about ankles. The text is disjointed and lacks coherent event details.
Notice lists list takers and assessors for Union County townships with dates in May for property listing. Locations include Monroe Township Mt Carmel Wingate and others with specific stores and schools serving as listing sites and appointed personnel named.
Commission bids sale under a 1915 court order in Union County North Carolina. On May 20 1915 the court house door will open for bids cash with balance due in six months at 7 percent interest. The 11 acre Gooe Creek township tract includes the mill pond and mill house seven miles from Marshville. J M Vann and John Sires, commissioners.
This day qualifies as administrator Henry Belk issues notice to all claiming against the Samuel Belk estate to present claims by April 27, 1916 or be barred. Settlement urged. Dated April 24, 1916. Ney McNeely, Attorney.
J McIntyre administrator of Lydia A Staton deceased warns all claims must be presented by April 2 1916 at his Wingate home or be barred. Debts owed to the estate should be settled promptly. Notice dated April 2 1915. Stack Parker attorneys.
Nettie McCall sues Grady McCall in Union County Superior Court seeking dissolution of marriage. Defendant must appear at the August Term before the first Monday in September 1915 in Monroe to answer or demur to the complaint. Filed April 15, 1915 by K. W. Lemmond and attorneys Redwine & Sikes.
Seaboard Air Line Railway trains arrive and depart Monroe with local and long distance services. No 14 Charlotte to Monroe and No 19 Wilmington to Charlotte connect, while No 6 Birmingham to Portsmouth runs night service. Timetable lists arrivals 5 a m to 11:22 a m and departures 1 a m to 11:20 p m.
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