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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1912
Page
6
An advertisement claims digestion woes stem from food fermentation and promotes MEDNA Stomach Tablets as a remedy. It touts relief from sour stomach heaviness heartburn and after dinner distress and urges readers to keep a box ready at the English Drug Store.
Oak Heights Gardens advertises a valuable farm for sale by order of the Superior Court of Union County North Carolina. The property lies near Negro Head Creek with detailed directions and is offered for partition among tenants in common. Terms include one fourth cash and the remainder by note with approved sureties. October 1912. Frank Armfield Commissioner. Ally S. Adams Armfield & During. The text also contains a stray medical blurb about mothers and diarrhea.
Message announces sanitary clothes pressing in up-to-date manner after completing a special French dry cleaning course. Royal Pressing Club now accepts garments for pressing alterations and repairs with pickup service by calling 263.
About a dozen freak Treasury notes exist due to printing mistakes. A United States Treasury official explains sheets printed with mismatched back images on twenty and ten dollar notes can slip into circulation if not caught by inspectors. Most are later destroyed, with few scattered and no government effort to reclaim them.
A reminiscence tabled with homegrown tales contrasts a man thriving in business and family with an actor who left the stage for fear of war and disapproval. The piece asserts the value of honest testimony from Monroe residents and cites a testimonial for Doan’s Kidney Pills, plus a housewife health tip urging daily opera and digestion care with Chamberlain's Tablets.
The article notes expected record sums from Young Men’s Christian Associations this year, with a Philadelphia achievement of $1,020,000 in 12 days inspiring both men’s and women’s drives. It mentions a $2,000,000 campaign for foreign capitals, and regional totals including St Louis women and allies, Atlanta, Rendin, Fioria, Charleston, Raleigh, Walla Walla, and Ishpeming among others, with varied sums like $115,000 to $217,000 and smaller local gifts.
The Missouri spelling bee stretched 17 hours at Pike county courthouse as contestants faced thousands of words. Ruth Crenshaw emerged winner after Mies Patterson and Mrs Margaret Jerson faltered, with about 10,000 words used and 2,500 correctly spelled by the champion.
A patient agrees to limits on smoking drinking and late hours while noting his wife has consulted the physician. The scene highlights the doctor patient interaction and domestic influence on health decisions.
In Wytheville Virginia on September 11 the trial of Victor Allen for alleged participation in the Hillsville courthouse shootings saw Floyd and Claude Allen found guilty of first degree murder. Judge Staples set November 28 for execution. The day’s testimony centered on Victor Allen’s alleged involvement and a rural mail carrier dash. Additional notes mention across the state protests against whiskey dealer memberships and a Greensbo rocord recount of a past visit with strange entertainment and a commission of order machine.
In the United States bankruptcy matter of J I Ore, a meeting of the bankrupts creditors is scheduled at the undersigned law office on the Sark day of September at 1 oclock PM to discuss and direct the payment of the dividend on the claim and to transact such business as may properly come before the meeting. Dated the 5th day of Ald 1908.
A report from the Wissten Journal describes a dispute among Forsyth county lawyers over calling a Governor ordered special term of court. Mr. C. B. Watson argues against special terms, saying regular sessions suffice and warning such calls waste time. He encourages debate to spur reforms in the legal system.
An unclear notice requests previous pastors and members to attend a gathering on a September date. It mentions relatives of Mr and Siva Price and asks to bring relevant documents. Elders Bennett, Rev. A, and others are named. the text includes scattered dates, roles, and a planned adjournment.
The advance agent for Jac Sparks World’s Famous Shows toured Wake Up Boys planning contracts and ground use for the Western Helsbie site. The circus promises a large train, hundreds of animals and staff, and extensive preparations, while local merchants supply provisions and citizens note the strong anticipation.
A statement asserts that dealers have never advocated cheap pianos or dishonest business methods. It claims their aim is to sell pianos at prices that reflect actual value and provide the public with a square deal.
Chapel Hill Sept 14 Coroner's jury found Preshnan Isaac W Rand of Smithfield died from a neck wound after being hazed by sophomores in the athletic field. Witnesses described Rand's fall on broken glass as he was forced onto a barrel, then collapsed and died ten minutes later. Bond recommended for W L Merriman A H Styron R W Oldham and A C Hitech for further investigation. Rand funeral set for Smithfield. Gov Kitchin orders state investigation into the incident and the hazers named include Ralph W Oldham of Raleigh.
Ralph K. Tompkins, a one-legged long distance walker, claims unmatched records. He crossed from New York to Charlotte Is by bicycle route in ten hours, after previously touring Jacksonville and other cities. He has set several shorter-distance records and bets he can complete feats others cannot.
A vintage ad claims Parisian Sage cures falling hair dandruff and scalp itch overnight. It touts a refreshing tonic that preserves natural hair color, adds shine, and claims to make hair silky and luxuriant. Large bottle 60 cents, sold by English Drug Company with money back offer.
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