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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1915
Page
3
A New York physician devises poison warning bottles that emit a strong odor when opened to curb accidental poisonings. The design places a scented sack inside the bottle neck or bottom cork to release odor upon cork removal. In a separate vignette, a violent incident at a little Alabama town fair involves an old man struck by a jockey's horse, with a forgiving response.
Morganton Messenger reports a Bel Flan man, 34, who spoke little English appeared at a Route 3 home on Friday evening. He claimed to run from New York to escape Germans and asked if cannon roars were heard, then left abruptly.
The Monroe Board of Aldermen declares the sewerage system area within Crowell Stewart Bryan Church streets. Property owners must remove surface privies and install connected water closets by June 30, 1915, or face a $50 fine. Ordinance takes effect July 1, 1915, signed by Mayor John Griffith.
A meditation on brave old hearts and enduring love contrasts with a technical piece on elevator safety. It explains air cushion protection, shaft design, and a Woolworth Building test drop showing passengers remained unharmed, while a rail slogan emphasizes Safety First.
President Wilson urged a cooperative path to permanent peace among Americas, stressing mutual benefit over exploitation and calling for private capital or government action to establish necessary transport and trade links. He warned against selfish rivalry and highlighted friendship as the basis for lasting ties. The Ansonian reports a 1777 Anson County scalp bounty law targeting Cherokees, noting high rewards and historical context.
Colds and coughs sap strength unless treated early. Dr King’s New Discovery helps head clear, air free, and vitality return after the first dose. Buy a bottle today and start now.
By order of R W Lomond clerk of Union County we announce a public sale on May 2 1915 at the Union County NC courthouse at noon for cash to the highest bidder. The property in Goose Creek township contains about 11 acres known as the B D Austin old mill tract including mill pond mill lot mill house and one tenant house seven miles from Marshville with terms of 1 4 cash and balance due in six months at interest. M Vann and John C Sikes Commissioners.
Train list shows multiple Seaboard lines stopping at Monroe with connections to Charlotte, Birmingham, Portsmouth, New York, Wilmington and Rutherfordton. Timings include morning arrivals around 6:20 to 6:35 am and evening departures near 11 pm, with numerous local and through services noted. The garbled text mixes numbers and city pairs, reflecting a disrupted timetable page.
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