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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1913
Page
6
A heated clash over cancer treatment compares surgical eradication to non surgical cures. A Cancer Campaign Committee argues surgery can cure many cancers when done early, while critics highlight failures and warn against knife reliance, citing statistics and the claims of a cancer quack.
A Colliers article argues cancer is a leading cause of death in the United States and features a campaign urging education, early diagnosis, and aggressive surgery. It cites international observations, the role of precancerous lesions, and case studies on breast and internal cancers, stressing time as life and urging prompt treatment to improve survival.
Monroe residents praise English Drug Company for introducing Adier-Ika a simple buckthorn bark and glycerine mix said to have cured appendicitis and now claims to relieve sour stomach gas and constipation in a single dose. The advertisement touts instant relief and surprise at its effectiveness.
By authority of the Bankrupt Court dated April 25, 1913, I offer for sale all uncollected accounts held by me as Trustee of W. M. Starnes, bankrupt. Bids cash on confirmation, at Snyder-Huntley Co store room Franklin street Monroe, from now to 12 o clock Saturday May 10 1913. For info call office any time before then. Redwine and Sikes, Attorneys.
By order of the Superior Court of Union County North Carolina a sale is set for Saturday May 31 1913 at noon at the Monroe courthouse. The tract lies in New Salem township on Zacks branch adjoining the lands of W T Griffin James R Gardner James R Stewart and others containing about 112 acres. Terms require half the price in cash and the balance in six months with interest. title retained until payment. Bids start at 1297.50 and will be offered in three parcels then as a whole. Signed N Mullis Mullis Comrs April 29 1913.
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