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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1916
Page
4
A Los Angeles school friend’s romance with a pretend brother ends in Colorado Springs with a staged wedding tale. The girl admitted the affair was fantasy after her parents learned of the ruse and the family seeks to restore her mental poise with support from friends and doctors.
The article analyzes the German government’s reply to President Wilson and public U.S. reaction. It notes Germany may limit sinkings with warning but implies no true change, suggesting Germany acknowledges eventual peace on U.S. terms. It criticizes German arrogance and praises Allied resolve.
Our correspondent delivers an entertaining piece about Yarborough & Son turning a poor farm into a thriving one. The Journal commends both the achievers and the writer for good farming and fine newspaper work.
Miss Bernice Meehan, daughter of Bernard T Meehan, of Fresno, California, developed a dream courtship and phantom marriage to a nonexistent husband after returning from Colorado Springs. The tale of engagement, marriage, and honeymoon ended when she announced the situation to her family.
An aging father, labeled the "old man" by his children, faces loneliness after his wife dies. He longs for company, travels to visit grandchildren, seeks solace at a pool hall, then walks to the waterfront and drowns, found next morning. The tale condemns neglect of elderly parents by family and community.
The passage catalogs ten familiar lies attributed to Mr Annanias, illustrating casual boasts about money, status, revenge, and control. It contrasts alleged motives with moral or social expectations and ends with garbled lines mentioning a wife and money.
Jawn's Column portrays Lee Griffin as a humble, ordinary man who quietly pursues self improvement. It reveals his deep knowledge of literature and philosophy, his familiarity with standard works, and his habit of studying arts and sciences while crafting thoughtful journal ads.
The Landmark notes the coming primary voting reforms that end ticket distribution by candidates and friends. Ballots will show all Democratic or Republican names, with voters choosing party and marking privately. later, secret ballots will expand to all elections, reducing bribery and aiding voters to choose freely.
Notice of Democratic Primary to nominate county and township officers and General Assembly representatives. Primary set for June 3, 1916 with sunrise to sunset polls. if needed a second primary July 1, 1916. Lists appointed poll-holders by precincts including North Monroe South Monroe Wingate Marshville Olive Branch Eu-to Creek Goose Creek Unionville Vance Sandy Ridge Waxhaw Wines Old Store and others.
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