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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1916
Page
3
Feature honors a one room district instructor praised for turning a failing school around. Enrollment rose from 32 to 48 with daily attendance up to 35 as pupils and parents rally behind her. Prospective offers spark debate on keeping her amid community fundraising ideas and school committee action.
State Board of Health urges homeowners to screen homes with tight fitting screens and mend last year’s screens. It warns that fly and mosquito presence harms a home’s reputation, and notes screens are essential for hotels and boarding houses as summer approaches. A separate anecdote discusses a bird incident and public reaction.
Chris Johnson sustained a nose injury after a mistimed contact with a fork end while cleaning stalls at dawn. The horse, part of the Thompson team, is described as gentle and not at fault. The incident arose from unavoidable, accidental circumstances with no blame assigned to Johnson or Graham.
President Wilson told a committee of the American Union against Militarism that an international peace foundation would rely on a common force. He argued that preparedness differs from militarism and that compulsory training is not against American tradition. He said the U S army is too small for the Mexican border and the navy must grow to meet rising duties.
The article describes the five pointed star used by ancient Pythagoreans as a health symbol and notes Chamberlain's Tablets carry a similar star to promise relief from patterns, biliousness or constipation. It urges readers to obtain a package from their drug store for quick relief.
Advertisement touts Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a fast cough suppressant and cold remedy for all ages. It highlights a truthful formula label on bottles and claims quick throat relief and overall health benefits.
In 1898 Leavenworth district court Judge Meyer heard Col. D R Anthony sue John C Douglass for tax title on a valuable lot. John H Atwood, then a rising Democrat lawyer, defeated Douglass by arguing Anthony paid taxes for 30 years and secured the win. The courtroom roared as Atwood urged the judge to let Anthony prevail, delivering a witty defense that left the audience laughing and the colonel smiling at the verdict.
A long list of residents announces candidacy for county commissioner and other local offices in Union county subject to the Democratic primary. Names include W L Hemby L R Helms G B Caldwell J C Steele Henry M Presson M L Flow J D M Rae J J Boyte and many others with dates and locations noted for Monroe Matthews Marshville and Vance Township.
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