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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1916
Page
3
Gideon Solon describes a personal health journey away from reliance on doctors toward self education on eating, cleanliness, and exercise. He advocates a community funded health model and calls for a Chair of Health in schools to combat medical superstition.
Herbert Hoover, chairman of the Belgian relief commission, reports severe hunger and disrupted food supply in northern France including Lille Valenciennes and Roubaix with meat shops closed dog meat sold and soup shops unable to operate. He cites doubled deaths in Lille and appeals for more funds while praising efficient American distribution and the commission as the sole link to victims.
About 25 000 Russian soldiers arrive in Marseilles after a 17 500 mile land and sea journey from Moscow via Port Danly to the Mediterranean. The total landed troops near 26 000, troops supplied with French rifles, training for service on the western front. Record distance and diverse route cited.
Hartford dispatch reports police continue investigations into the death of Franklin Andrews and other inmates at Archer Home for the elderly in Windsor. Proprietor Amy Archer-Galligan is under arrest for Andrews murder amid autopsy findings of poisoning. Suspect Mrs. Gian denies involvement as authorities review multiple deaths at the facility over five years.
An ad asserts dandruff blocks scalp pores causing hair loss and promotes Parisian Sage as a universal remedy. It claims the product ends itching, stops hair loss, removes dandruff after a few applications, and is guaranteed by English Drug Co to produce results.
The Hardaway Company started laying concrete on the Narrows dam last week and plans large-scale work. Day crews worked eleven hours on Monday as the site is cleared of brush and logs.
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as fast relief for colds and coughs from fall through spring. It claims to stop coughing inflamed airways and heal the throat, with a money back offer.
Arizona New Mexico and Texas militia to join 50 000 troops on the 1800 mile border. Washington maintains border patrol policy with incursions pursued across the line. Coast artillery units ordered to San Antonio to serve as infantry.
A flood of 1916 Union county candidate pledges appears across offices from county commissioner to sheriff recorder surveyor and legislator. Names include Hemby Helms Caldwell Davis Lee Lane Williamson Morgan and others announcing under Democratic primary rules with June deadlines.
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