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The Monroe Journal

Location

Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1916

Page

5

High cost of living prompts local price list and notices

A fragment heavy with prices and classifieds lists Dean broken rice at 16 lb for a dollar and oats at 10c, eggs urged in large quantities. The note blends ads with social notes about visitors, church services, prize givings, and local gossipy updates from Monroe and surrounding towns.

Vann Funderburk Xsu'sik

Monroe Aldermen Tax Circus and Livestock Exhibitions

The city set taxes on circuses, menageries, carnivals, traveling shows, and fortune tellers. Rates include per day charges for trains of various lengths, weekly fees for carnivals with up to six or more attractions, and separate fees for flying jennies, gypsies, and itinerant curio sellers. Adopted June 6 1916 by Mayor J W Fowler and City Clerk G L Lee Jr.

Board of Aldermen of City of Monroe J. W. Fowler G. & Lee. Jr

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