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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1917
Page
4
A column mixture lampoons crop woes and war measures while poking at local actions in Monroe. It notes cotton seed viability and vacant lots for cultivation, laments temperance and war policies, jokes about judges and city services, and ends with a dramatic chase that proves to be only a black cat.
Col. John M. Carson, designated as superintendent of Army transport in New York, will coordinate military shipments for the United States and Entente Allies from the port. The move, ordered by Secretary of War Baker, aims to implement a definite plan to streamline transit and logistics nationwide.
In Union County a humorous reminiscence recalls Roach Stewart, then a hotel clerk, who discovers Bob meddled with his midnight lunch. A chicken leg doused in Tabasco inflames Bob and his dog, prompting a comical chase and a lasting quarrel with the professor. The episode ends with Rough’s chicken left unbothered.
The Marshville correspondence reports Mrs. Irene Marsh hosting visitors for a social afternoon honoring several ladies despite rain. Lizzie Hearron from Bishopville arrived to visit relatives, Rev. Mr. Daniels preached at the Presbyterian church, and Miss Lucile Bailey visited near Peachland. Local garden talk reflects cold delays and garden aspirations.
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