Raleigh Memorial Bill and Election Returns Highlight 1919 News
A Raleigh memorial appropriation of 25000 dollars is proposed by Senator Overman with a governor appointed three member commission. In Congress, Clyde R Hoey leads in North Carolina after a close Ninth District race and Republicans plan to contest the result. Also notes on eclipses, cotton ginning figures, inheritance taxes, pardons, and North Carolina civic events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Washington
International Association of Machinists of
Wilmington
T. W. Brown
Sims
Overman
Waites Raleigh
Clyde R. Hoey
Shelby
John M. Morehead
Charlotte
Congress
Caviness
Morehead
State Tax Commission
Commission
North Carolina
Carolina Playmakers
University of North Carolina
Frederick H. Koch
Minle Shepherd Sparrow
Thomas Wolfe
Asheville
Elizabeth A. Lay
Office
Commissioner of Labor
M. L. Shipman
Corporation Commission I
Legislative Department
General Assembly
Supreme Court
Board of Examiners and Institute
Austor
Secretary of State
Agricultural Extension Service
Extension Service
Interurban Line for Cumberland Planned by Power Company
Cumberland Power Company designs an interurban line for Cumberland. Officials announce plan aims to improve transit between Cumberland and surrounding areas with preliminary route and cost estimates. Local leaders support study and potential funding strategies.
PLAN TAKES IN CAMP BRAGG Rail Laying and Overhead Construction
Fayetteville plans an interurban trolley linking Fayetteville surrounding towns and Camp Bragg. G M Weslar, Cumberland Railway and Power company manager, says rails and overhead for the Camp Bragg extension are under way and will extend to nearby cotton mill villages as materials arrive. He notes possible city restrictions could delay progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayetteville
Camp Bragg
G. M. Weslar
Cumberland Railway and Power Company
Kenly
Four Oaks
Princeton
Pine Level
Micro
Rattlesnake Anatomy and Bridge History Unfold in Notes
The text explains the rattlesnake rattle evolving from the epidermal scale and bone structure near the tail, noting the rattle's development in young snakes and the covering tissue. It also recounts the August 1 1831 opening of the new London Bridge, replacing the ancient structure with sixteen stone piers and buildings along its span, and mentions traitors’ heads once displayed at Patlior Gate before removal for navigation obstruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Bridge
Gathering Lites Gold From Daily Life How to Achieve True Wealth
The piece extols valuing daily duties pleasures and friendships as true riches. It argues that life’s gold lies in small, steady gains gathered from everyday responsibilities and connections, not grandiose pursuits. It also discusses international trade imbalances, noting that persistent deficits force currency payments adjustments and higher prices, risking shifts to other markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alanced
Mind in the Greugs and a Transatlantic Vow Folly
Rev George Harvest was to wed Bid Op Coupton's daughter in London but morning nerves and missteps scuttled both engagements. He later failed again at a church, leaving brides distraught. Italy and Mitten bring light respite as he vows to serve his country with a brave heart and mind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Harvest
Bid ‘Op Coupton
London
Mitten
Italy
Allezzo
Penserono
Julia Ward Howe
Mystery Solver. Mrs A Questions Monthlong Cook Plan
Mrs A asks how a cook was kept for a month aboard a houseboat. Mrs B explains the crew cruised on a houseboat and that she could not swim.
Leather-Lunged Woman In Patent-Leather Shoes Scene
A fragmented snippet shows a character shouting hold on William as a press of urgency drives a rush down stairs in patent leather shoes, with Pearson's Magazine noted in the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam
Pearson's Magazine
Trade Notice for WHR Any of Co. Four Rectors
The Courier advertises a trade notice seeking WHR Any of Co. Four Rectors. It promises best treatment and assures merchants of favorable terms.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Machinists
Raleigh Memorial
North America
Visibte
Africaope
Atlantic Ocean
Sam L. Rogers
Bureau of Census
Department of Commerce
Carolina
Georgia
Virginia
Alabama
South Carolina
Tennesse
New York
Kentucky
Allen Fie
Haywood County
Bickett
G. A
American Cotton Association
J. S. ‘Wannamaker
Col
Harvie Jordan
A. F. Lever
Federal Farm Loan Board
John B. Cannon
Spartanburg County Cotton Association
Henry A. Paze
N.C. Newbold
State Department of Public Fostraction
Simmer
T's
Dennis Lovelace
Bawards
Rutherford County
Henderson Community Center
C. A. Lewis
W. T. Watkins
T. T. Hicks
Henderson
Bank of Turkey
Turkey
Sampson County
J. A. Grady
J. 7. Hudson
C. J. Carroll
Cumberland
Cumberland Power Company
Plan
Maxton
Arch Gibson
Laurinburg
8. A. Snead
Marshville
Guernsey
J. C. Austin
Wey
Charlotte Poultry Association
American Poultry Association
Salisbury
Rowan County
J. Frank McCubbins
Register of Deeds
Denton
Crowder
Winston-Salem
Winston- Salem
Carolina Shipbuilding Corporation
Dewitt Chatam
Hugh Chatam
Statesville
Messers, Cooper and Barkley
D. F. Jenkins
People’ Loan and Savings Bank
Watts Hospital
Durham
Board of Aldermen
Geo.w. Watts
R. R. Blanton
Forest City
N. C
Paul W. Gay
Forest City, N.C
J. B. Long
Justice of the Peace and Notacy
Public Forest City
At Long Drug Co
Forest City Loan & Insurance CO
Insurance of All Kinds Bank
Bostic
Pres
J.A. Wilkie
Mar
Alexander Newton
Offie
Bank
Frank R. Wilkins
Moore Building
Forest City, N. C
J. H. Gettys
Moore Bail
Shelby, North Carolina
Josh-A-Ways
RJ. Reynolds Tobacco CO
Winston-Salem, N
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