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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1915
Page
3
A critical essay denounces tainted politics as the nation’s chief malady, condemning personal gain, secret coalitions, and political manipulation. It urges fresh air and sunshine in government, farmer banker and merchant representation, and wiser public conduct to restore prosperity.
A column advocates polite telephone introductions avoiding Who is that and stresses naming the caller. It then describes a New York store using curved white glass to reduce reflections in show windows, improving visibility and safety. An anecdote about a pharmacist recollects a pricing mistake.
The piece argues that farming bears excessive financial water in debt and interest. It cites farmers paying about 200 million dollars annually in usury on real estate and chattel, with fictitious values tied to high interest. It warns of widespread financial immorality in agriculture and calls for public action to drain the excess water.
London reports note accelerated hearings as Britain acts to dispose of seized American cargoes. Ambassador Page pressed Foreign Office to confirm whether Britain will buy or return shipments worth about 20 million dollars. Prize court has taken up twenty cargoes since Friday, with twelve already disposed of, mostly through outright purchases by the government.
A humorous note on dress suits and adult behavior opens with how men view a first dress suit as a turning point for adulthood. It then shifts to a North Carolina Supreme Court decision about Hallman versus Southern Railway. Hallman, who bought a mileage book at Hickory, alleges agents promised a North Carolina Midland connection at Barber to Winston Salem and says he was improperly left behind when the eastbound train failed to connect. The jury awarded $400. the railroad appealed, with Judge Allen stating agents of a common carrier have implied authority to guarantee connections.
In a special proceeding J C Brooks et al under N W Lemond clerk of Union County Superior Court No 747 5 PD the commissioners will on Saturday May 2 1915 at twelve o clock noon at the Union County NC courthouse door offer for cash to the highest bidder the 11 acre B D Austin old mill tract Goose Creek township including mill pond mill lot mill house and one tenant house about seven miles from Marshville Terms one fourth cash with balance due in six months bearing interest. J M Vann and John C Stokes commissioners.
The Monroe Board of Aldermen establishes sewerage system boundaries and requires owners within them with surface closets or privies to replace with water closets connected to the sewer by June 30, 1915. Prohibits noncompliant waste into other drains. fines of fifty dollars. ordinance effective July 1, 1916. Signed by Mayor John Griffith and City Clerk G. S. Lee Jr. on May 17, 1915.
The American Line will resume first class passenger service on its trans Atlantic steamers. Officials say demand from American travelers seeking European voyages prompted the change. The Philadelphia will sail from New York on June 5 marking the start of the expanded accommodations.
Advertises PAZO DENTRINT as a remedy for piles promising cure in six to fourteen days with a money back guarantee if it fails. Claims relief from itching and bleeding and protruding piles after the first application. Indicates a druggist refund policy for unsatisfied customers.
Local and through trains listed with numbers and routes include Seaboard schedules from Birmingham to Portsmouth and New York, Rutherfordton to Monroe and Charlotte, Monroeto Rutherfordton, Raleigh to Rutherfordton, and New York to Birmingham. Times range from early morning to late evening, with multiple local and through services.
An old advertisement touts Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic as a tasteless quinine tonic that drives out fever and builds up the system. It claims iron strengthens health and highlights a 50 cent price point.
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