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Newspaper

The Monroe Journal

Location

Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1916

Page

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President Wilson Attends Mrs. Howe Funeral in Columbia

President Wilson traveled to Columbia for the funeral of his sister Mrs Ange A Howe, bowed heads at the church service, and toured local sites before departing to Long Branch. Crowds stood in respectful silence as the procession moved through the city and to Shadow Lawn.

Howe Columbia 8. C Wilson Ange A. Howe White House Long Branch N. J West End Janes Woodrow Wileon Gigaon Paredis Wrigeth Winon Long Biakehang Wedamdey Hese Lowe Schoor Enidren Pola 2Sson Anne Cota Iter George Howe Wilson Howe Margaret Wilson Davenier T. Grayson Larnher

Journal Subscription Price Increase Announcement

The Journal informs readers that the price rises to $1.50 per year for weeklies and semi weekly papers due to higher paper costs. Subscribers may renew at the old $1.00 rate through October first, while new subscriptions start at $1.00.

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Marshville News Reflects Growth and Local Happenings

The Marshville Journal notes growing local development with calls for support of Wingate expansion and Chitose for Conan, while highlighting May Day plans at the high school, the fair badges, and county-wide interest. It also reports Herbert Redd’s arrest and trial, the death of Mrs. W. A. Helms, and social observations on marriage and sleep ailments.

J. Botts Marshville Able C. P. Thurst Wee Bei Congs Weiter Sriend P. Tinlst Hind Wingate Chitose Conan Matehville and Meare Chaubers Stile Wild Upshaw Baptist Etiaich Uphaw Mudge Unt High School Fair Management Marstone Howe Falr W. A. Helms Thors Bert Javemert

The Physian Head The Physian Head

Wingate notes drought and harvest concerns as crops peak with cotton and hay, urging frugal feeding and saving fodder. Local letters praise a new village doctor, dispute about a brawl, and reflect on residents, travels, and forthcoming car repair in a tight community column.

Alfalfa Club Proves Profitable In Guilford County

A Guilford County alfalfa club formed in 1915 with 20 members now oversees about 25 acres. E H Anderson says alfalfa hay can fetch around 25 per ton and yield four cuts yearly with proper land prep and good seed. He notes profits rise with better soil and attentive farming, convincing many skeptics of alfalfa’s viability.

Greensboro News Guilford County E. H. Anderson Anderson Guilford Guilfora

Very Different London Open Penniless German Nobleman Courting American Hirer

Fragmented OCR text describes a London Open scene with a penniless German nobleman courting an American hirer. It contains garbled phrases about buying and timing, with unclear actions or outcomes and no coherent event details.

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Fragmentary Safety Pins Gaffe Feeds Local Gibe

A clipped OCR snippet shows voices mocking a figure named Parmer Cortional and Joel. The line references safety pins and vague nationalist cries, with skepticism about gains. Context is unclear, but tone suggests petty exchange or editorial jab in a local setting.

Newspaper Prices Under Fire From FTC Leader

Chairman Hurley told the News Manufacturer Association in York that smaller papers face critical supply dangers as current open market prices for print stock push costs. He warned that some dealers profit excessively by pressuring publishers to buy at high rates with expectations of still higher prices ahead.

WIT Hurley Federal Trade Commission News Manufacturer’ Association York Chaltean Ta Fair News Ft

Judge Bonds Sentences Pair in Illicit Relation Case at Raleigh

In Raleigh on Saturday Judge Bond held two men to the roads for two years for living in criminal relations with Mary Huffines, a country girl flattered into marriage. The defense featured lengthy letters read by Solicitor Morris, with A. M. Pollard and his wife testifying on behalf of the girl’s welfare as foster parents. The proceedings included dramatic testimony and emotional recollections from Pollard as the court weighed the scandal.

Bond Coe Raleign Wall Mary Huffines Morris A. M. Pollard Pollard

Court Sends Woman Back to Childhood Home in Secret Case

Judge Bond returned the girl to her childhood home, enforcing law on Wall who is at least fifteen years older. The censored camp correspondence and absence from wife and children marked the case, with Mrs. Wail absent at the trial.

Voting by mail for rural voters faces unequal burden

An article argues that rural residents pay more to vote by mail while city voters vote easily. It compares costs and distances to polling places, urging state action to deliver ballots to farmers and allow postal delivery of votes to equalize access. It suggests using rural pickup and statewide ballot collection to improve turnout.

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Five Dead and One Fugitive in Mc Dowell County Crime

Marion Dispatch reports that on the woods near Sept. 17 Weil Putt and five victims are dead after a pursuit by vultures. J. M. Mowek was at noon drawn to the scene by remains, discovering a man with a 22 caliber Remington pistol and a broken knife. Police identify Burt as the suspect, pursued for poisoning and other duels. The body was buried by the sheriff’s team, ending a notorious Mc Dowell crime saga.

Marion Dispatch Weil Powell Conan Burt Burts McDowell County Butt Bloomimng Hint Batly

North Carolina Guardsmen Ordered to Mexican Border

The North Carolina National Guard, about 5100 strong, is ordered to the Mexican border. Units at Camp Glenn mobilized in June will move soon once transport is arranged. At least one regiment will travel via Southern Railway. others by Atlantic Coast Line and Seaboard Air Line under General Lawrence.

North Carolina National Guard War Department North Carolina Camp Glenn National Guard Southern Railway Raleigh Charlotte Atlantic Coast Line Seaboard Airacher Lawrence Ee Regimenta

Alfalfa Growth Highlighted by Local Correspondent

The September district column reports on alfalfa trials in the county, noting improved yields and the value of diversifying crops. It praises Mr. Price and Earle, mentions church activities, a Jefferson Medical College student, and the community’s focus on education and housing for pupils.

Nampton Price Colle Paul Mendratail Guilt College James Hawtleld Teaver Jefferson Medical Colee Philadelphis Our University Jeferson College Mike Milfred Mendenty Greensboro corti+ feate Weele Chapel High School Pyle Stern Ew. D. Handeld Mr. Price Wadia Vedker River Concent Charlotte Kate Sinpaon Ethel Davis Tere Hoxers Myttie Winchester M . Moyle Broom Claude Helyw Elther Union J. ON

Durham Policeman Killed Over Alleged Civil Action

Civil action filed by C. A. Dickerson on behalf of his wife against J. W. Beavers and possibly the city alleges a patrolman shot a stray dog hiding under the Dickerson home. The family claims the act caused serious health effects on Mrs Dickerson who was in a delicate state. Damages will be at least 2000 dollars.

Durham County C. al. Dickerson J. W. Beavers Eal Dickerson

The Journal Raises Yearly Subscription Price

The Journal announces a price increase to 1.50 per year for subscribers renewing after October. The note explains higher costs for paper and materials and urges renewal at the new rate, marking a shift from the old rate to 1.50 annually.

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