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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1911
Page
8
A fragment from a midcentury spoof recounts a scene at Uncle Peters villa in Buraidene where actors Skinski Dodo and the McGowans crash a family gathering. Tricks, coin tricks, and a diamond pin recovery sequence unfold as Uncle Peter becomes the target of a playful con, weaving in a subplot about a touring show and the promise of a profitable venture.
In a tense parlor scene Clara, Peaches, and others discuss the visit of Skinski and his relatives. Aunt Martha and Uncle Peter arrive as plans unfold about a business claim, capital needs, and the promised bonanza while the party masks their awkwardness with small talk.
A fragmented text notes the poet is experienced as a subject who has married four times, with lines implying reflection on poetic identity and personal history. The source presents terse phrases about marriage and artistry, framing a life marked by repetition and creative exploration.
A local Indianapolis venue hosts a monologue by a renowned performer stirring dialogue on stage ethics. Critics applaud with enthusiasm while attendees note provocative phrasing about attire and display. The performance probes gender presentation and audience expectations in a concise, charged program.
In Hickory Democrat notes Earnest Starnes, a leading boy corn club raiser, faces drought but hopes for a crop near last year’s. A visit by the editor and Starnes’ father describes Starnes replanting, pollen transfer from nearby stalks, and a plan to publish farming methods. He proposes a state prize for the highest value from a single acre.
A gardener bird native to New Guinea exhibits a strong instinct to create ground nests. It builds its nest on the soil and forages by scattering bright berries, flowers, and insects around the nest site. As flowers fade, new ones appear, sustaining the display.
A Sidlin note explains caste rules prohibiting a high ranked caste citizen from eating food prepared or bundled by someone of a lower caste. The custom enforces social separation and dietary restrictions among communities.
A historic note indicates London had a roller skating rink nearly a century ago with an 1823 reference to an invention of a skate for amusement independent of frost. The item notes the apparatus was shown at an old tennis court on Windmill Street.
A discussion of wedding customs in which the groom serves the bride and guests. The text notes why letters to Mexico require both state and town, citing multiple towns named Rosario Guadalupe Santa Catarina and others.
A Papuan woman may leave her husband without legal formalities but if she marries again the second husband must pay something to the departed lord.
Pigs suffer from a mysterious malady described as rheumatism, more disruptive than other diseases. It can attack in varied forms, often escaping recognition, yet is diagnosed as rheumatism when pigs are incapacitated by a puzzling illness.
An old tale recalls King Charles I praising a roast beef as “good enough to be knighted,” leading to the nickname “strloin” for the cut. The anecdote links royal favor to a humorous culinary origin in a monarch’s kitchen.
Seaweed is a staple in Chinese and Japanese diets, with these nations consuming it more extensively and relishing it as a major food substance. Other cultures rarely match the prominence of seaweed in their cuisines.
The article lists terms for air movement: tephyrt breeze wind gale and hurricane, and fog levels described as mists slight moderate or thick. A dense thick fog can obscure objects up to 1,000 feet according to the weather bureau.
The engamermen reversed last night on Washington Street, rescinding the prior decision to abandon it. An interest coupon of 1500 dollars on water and light refunding bonds was paid and burned. The tax collector was instructed to cut off water and light for renters failing to pay rents within seven days after notices. August report shows Water and Light 1.48, Delinquent taxes 541, Miscellaneous 2, Special ise Bho: Total LTTOM.
A vintage health ad urges readers not to quit work despite weakness guiding them to try Electric Bitters. It claims the tonic restores tone, strength, and vigor from the first dose, guaranteeing satisfaction with a bottle offered by English Drug Co.
Mortgage deed dated April 22 1900 by George Davis and wife Mary Davis secures sale. R M Sanders mortgagee will sell at noon on September 29 1911 at the courthouse door Monroe NC to the highest bidder for cash a one and 36 100 acre lot bounded by railroad company line M K Lees line and church lot part of a tract deeded to W Marsh and wife. Proceeds to satisfy mortgage conditions.
The item lists a staged performance by Mr Henry Fairley at The Dixie, travel of Miss Mamie Dixon to Brevard, Mr John Vann visiting Mr M C Austin in New Salem, and various local happenings. A wedding of Miss Roxie Love and Raymond Hinson, a lightning strike near Mr R A Morrows, and several moves and visits among residents are noted along with lectures by J Z Green on cooperative education and business cooperation for farmers at Indian Trail Academy.
The Superior court for the trial of civil cases continued in two full weeks, adjourning Saturday night. Since last week's report, cases heard include Helms v Stephenson damages for personal injury. Austin v Lewis & Co. lumber account verdict for plaintiffs. Aldridge v 1A sixty dollars and interest due plaintiff. Simpson v Robt mpwon land trade decided for plaintiff. Haywood v Haywood divorce granted on grounds of defendant's negro blood. Ed Jones v Willie Jones divorce granted. Austin v Tarlton suit on account verdict for defendant. Godfrey v Godfrey divorce granted.
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