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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1916
Page
7
Farmers are urged to prepare deep humus rich soil through cover crops, disc plowing, and proper fertilization to maximize oat yields. Use two horse drills where possible, plant at uniform depth, and treat seed with formalin to boost germination. Early sowing between October and November yields best results. fertilizers include acid phosphate and nitrogen as needed.
In the Philadelphia navy yard a German village is being built by interned sailors from the Pring Hitel Friedrich and Kronprinz Wilhelm. About nine acres along the back channel are set aside for homes church windmill and farms. The 744 men live under Marine guard and plan a self contained community with farms and an athletic field.
An old advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment as quick relief for rheumatism and neuralgia after rain exposure. It promises fast penetration without rubbing, soothing sore joints and overworked muscles, plus quick relief for bruises sprains and minor injuries in children. A bottle costs 25 cents at the druggist.
The article reports President Wilson at Shadow Lawn defending his view on the Fed Act while criticizing Republican critics and Mark Hanna’s lieutenants. It notes his claim that Wall Street controlled Treasury matters and he cites a supposed lobby disappearance. The piece also mentions Shaw and a theft incident at a church service.
Rev J C Owen conducted an Asheville revival at West End Baptist Church He laid his watch on the pulpit to time the meeting Moments after the sermon he made a plea for converts and invited sinners forward One sinner left the church with the pastor's hat Revival!
In a curio dialogue, Tommy recalls his great uncle claiming teachers never thrash students and instead use moral suasion. Tommy describes classroom discipline as standing in corners, being locked in, and writing a single word a thousand times while being scowled at and jawed at.
A Union County Democratic message urges every eligible voter to register for the November election. It emphasizes reelecting Woodrow Wilson, boosting T. W. Bickett for governor, and L. D. Robinson for Congress, noting Republican threats in the district. Registration opens October 7 and runs daily to October 28 except Sundays, with instruction for those turning 21 before or after registration to participate.
Special trains will be operated from Hamlet to Raleigh and Louisburg to Raleigh on Wednesday and Thursday October 18 and 19 with extra codes on all regular trains. Tickets on sale October 18 to 21 inclusive. John T. West DP Raleigh NC James Kerr Jr TP AL Charlotte N C H E Pleasants TPA Wilmington NC
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