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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1913
Page
4
The Monroe Journal prints on Tuesdays with Beasley ownership G M and R P Beasley listing the Journal Building corner Jefferson and Beasley Streets and contact telephone, 19. The issue dated Tuesday May 6 1913 shows the paper founded in 1994 by the current publishers.
The biennial report cites 48 local tax districts in Union County among 1,429 statewide on June 34 1912. Union ranks nineteenth in total school funds, eighteenth in population, sixth in enrollment, and fifth in average daily attendance. Mecklenburg while larger has higher funds. Union Treasurer pay was 967.13, with potential saving to 900 under new salary bill.
An editorial contrasts rural and urban literacy in Alabama and North Carolina. It cites The Observer on illiteracy and school attendance, noting higher rural enrollment in North Carolina counties with large elites and big school funds, yet lower overall attendance in cities.
A public admonition urges restraint from reckless driving in Monroe to protect property and people especially children and pedestrians. The piece argues automobile owners should respect neighbors and town laws while noting marriage notices and May tax list takers with several local appointment sites and dates across Union, Anson, and surrounding townships for 1913 tax returns.
Notice to Monroe Township electors that a bond election will be held on Saturday the 11th day of 1918 to issue $100000 in bonds for road and street improvements. Details outline bond terms, interest, sinking fund, taxation, and road commissioner duties.
A sharp editorial condemns rude driving and dust throwing that endangers women, children, and horses. It questions why polite citizens commit such acts, urges courteous behavior, and calls for lawful enforcement to protect public safety and citizenship.
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