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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1917
Page
3
A Marshville reader pleads for a fire engine as mayor and commissioners face a stormy term. The letter laments high insurance, rising taxes, and repeated fires, urging action and a water tank to protect homes and stores. The piece blends local angst with calls for community unity and safety.
In a village scene Garge Jones grills Sandy Morton at Sandy’s garden fence about a large box he’s building. Sandy retorts that his box is none of Garge’s business, then tosses back a matchbox. the exchange ends with quips about answering questions and a remark on vanity. The prose closes with a proverb about self reflection and heart.
Berlin reports Reichstag second reading of the navy budget. Navy officials claim April U boat output at least 1,100,000 tons and three months total at 2,800,000 tons. Vice Admiral von Capelle says U boats will fulfill Germany expectations with trained crews and improving torpedo material.
Mrs L W Broom of Monroe testifies Doan's Kidney Pills are always in the house and help when kidneys falter. She praises the remedy and urges others to try it. Price 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo NY.
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