Senator Currie Honors Reading Clerk Cohoon With Gold-Headed Cane
Senator Currie of Bladen presented Reading Clerk Walter L. Cohoon with a gold headed cane in a capitol ceremony after the impeachment court adjourned. Currie humorously praised Cohoon for duties to the gallery and warned of the dangers of gallantry as he gave the cane in Raleigh.
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Currie
Turner
Smith
Senate
Bladen
Reading
Walter L. Cohoon
Walter L. Cohoon To the Front. Senator Currie
Capitol
Cohoon
Speaker
Walter
Raleigh Post
Giant lightwood pile near Macclesfield tar kiln
A large round lightwood pile 36 years old sits near the E C railway between Macclesfield and Turnage on the Mercer farm. The inverted pyramid shape measures about fifteen feet base and twenty five feet top, nine to ten feet high, resinous timber sound. Valued at $500, Mrs. Mercer refuses sale or disturbance, a nearby pine tree draws curious climbers.
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E. C
Macclesfield
Turnage
Dennis Mercer
Do Your Best Every Day Quote on Success
A quotation from John Wanamaker urges daily effort as the path to success. It cautions that failure stems from lack of a definite plan and seeking shortcuts rather than steady industry and integrity.
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John Wanamacker
Earth's Diameter and Shape Confirmed by Measurement
After nearly thirty years and about $500,000, scientists have accurately measured the earth. The equatorial diameter is 7,926 miles and the polar diameter 7,899 miles, showing the earth is flattened at the poles and settling the question beyond doubt.
The Menace of Mormonism in North Carolina
Raleigh Christian Advocate warns that Mormon emissaries in North Carolina threaten citizenship and righteousness. The piece cites Utah news and a Utah Legislature bill on polygamy, arguing polygamy sustains Mormonism and urging readers to oppose Mormon influence.
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North Carolina
Utah
United States
Roberts
Evans
Raleigh Christian Advocate
Head weighs fifty pounds in Ellensboro tale
A local report describes a five year old boy from Ellensboro who weighs 65 pounds with a 46 inch head weighing 50 pounds and a 15 pound remainder. He spends most days in bed and reads newspapers, having refused $75 a month to join a New York theatrical troupe.
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Ellensboro
New York
Shine Free Car Care Offer From Local Shop
Local shop promotes free shine service for customers, inviting buyers to take advantage of complimentary upkeep. The message emphasizes no charge and ongoing availability at the shop location.
Tobacco ad highlights Young Bros and Chesterfield latest shapes
An advertising snippet touts premium brands including Young Bros and Chesterfield in new shapes and shades. The brief focuses on product variety and modern styling to attract smokers seeking quality selections.
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Young Bros
Pointed Paragraphs on Love Work and Justice
A reflective column argues love can bear burdens while workers strive for self direction. It notes loafers fear busy men and that men inherit their pasts and shape their futures. It suggests fortune favors industry and charity and urges independence over self love.
Self government learned by experience not taught by others
A quoted aphorism from the Commoner asserts that self government cannot be taught by another people and must be learned through experience.
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Senator Currie
Speec
Raleigh
Durban
Jones
Johnson
Mitchell
Tatem
Mann
Goede
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