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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1915
Page
4
The Monroe Journal argues the switch to twice weekly publication requires cash in advance payments. It urges readers to update subscriptions promptly and explains cost pressures, urging a countywide trunk road plan with a nine member road commission and expert study before enacting any new taxes or projects.
The author laments fretting over partisan arguments and praises aging’s clarity. They note tolerance for differing views on administration, women’s suffrage, and the Pope, while highlighting a preference for patience and gardening to cool passions. The piece favors common sense and steady effort over heated debate.
A white Halifax County prisoner, advanced subscriber to the paper, finds his home news blocked at the State farm. The piece argues for humane prison reform sparked by Sing Sing’s changes and questions North Carolina policy. It also notes the presidency backing women’s suffrage and ponders future public debt if war continues.
Advertisement lists new price points for chewing tobacco and Beachnut peanut butter items. Includes Beachnut Peanut Butter jars and Walter Baker products with various cent amounts and package sizes.
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