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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1916
Page
4
Sunday next is Mother’s Day with men and boys urged to wear flowers the white blameless life symbol and to honor mothers. A Monroe citizen urged a fellowship day inviting all to greet ten neighbors and settle disputes by handshakes to create goodwill and happiness in the town.
The speaker laments daily horrors fill fewer front pages, criticizes prophecies and the Battle Cry of Peace as manipulation for war profiteering, and warns that world events show ignorance of history and values. He argues a global conflict could erupt despite warnings.
The editorial urges learning from past arguments and rejects revenge. It condemns xenophobia and supports calm national conduct, urging unity, to form a chamber of commerce and drive local development. Monroe townsfolk are urged to unite and promote growth.
Miss Angeline Gay and Mrs. Bright Gay return from Pineville visiting Mrs. Gay's father J A Melton. Residents and guests from Waxhaw Carmel Unionville College Hill Pageland and Union Grove attendances noted with social visits and a singing. Rev R M Haigler to preach first Sunday night in June. News scarce on this circuit.
A fragmented quote from a manager questions removing dance from the next musical show and seeks Mirthis nature as the remedy amid uncertain production decisions. The text hints at internal debate over artistic direction and audience appeal without detailing names or dates.
The column notes Union County as the birthplace of Andrew Jackson and now T. W. Bickett, NC governor, urging support not as praise for Bickett but to reflect well on the county. It contrasts farmers with land speculators and mentions local names, street quips, and a slice of personal notes from Stouts dated May 11.
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