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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1917
Page
7
A narrator writing from Whiteville writes of homesickness for Union, recalls corn shuckings, farm life, and local crops while contrasting Carolina country life with the big country, noting hogs, pecans, and upcoming fairs, with travel to Chadbourn and reflections on local rail and road work.
Mrs G H Smith of Brewerton New York praises Chamberlains Tablets for eight to ten years of stomach trouble indigestion heaviness after meals and says the tablets are a pleasant laxative. John Carpenter a young crew member on the American steamer Lewis Luckenback reported sunk off France with 47 of 66 men landed. Six Kinston citizens indicted for violating the bone dry law by shipping liquor into the state. Luther Parker shot by Leonard Harrison while talking with Parker's wife. Parker dies and Harrison jailed.
A Real Hair Grower Found at Last promises quick stopping of hair loss and dandruff with Parisian sage. The English Drug Co guarantees results or refunds costs, noting many report baldness reversed and a clean, cool scalp after days of use. Sold by reputable druggists in liquid form.
Thomas Jefferson Watkins died at his home on October 18 after years of poor health and a recent appendicitis attack. A farmer and long-time Anson County figure, he served in the General Assembly in 1893 94 and was known for chronicling local affairs as Little Brown Creek. He declined surgery and leaves a legacy of community involvement and press contributions. The report also notes the death of Captain Louis LaFayette Boggan two days earlier, a Civil War veteran and former Anson County resident, with details on his family and funeral. A separate incident from Martin County reports an 11 year old white girl assaulted by an 18 year old man. the assailant is jailed.
Pat O Flaherty was arrested in Arizona for selling liquor in violation of the prohibition law but was found not guilty after his counsel demanded the jury look at the defendant. The verdict came in one minute.
Edouard Panchard, a Paris-born naturalized American, serves as master cook at hotels like the McAlpin and Savarin, earning eighteen thousand dollars yearly for army work while sustaining dozens of workers. He chose America as his country, seeking citizenship seven years ago, and has supported French soldiers and their families despite war.
A recently commissioned second lieutenant in Indianapolis halted his company during a drill on an Indianapolis street when confusion led to soldiers attempting to climb a six foot fence. He urged the men to follow the intended action rather than merely obey orders. Chas W Horne of Johnston County elected president of the State Fair succeeding R O Everett of Durham.
Advertises Fly's Cream Balm as a fast-acting remedy for catarrh and nasal congestion. Claims it clears air passages within a minute, relieves headaches and dryness, and can be bought from a druggist. Describes application in the nostrils and soothing, antiseptic effects.
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