Home Canner Company Promotes Simple Canning Process
A Pempert feature describes the Home Canner Company's demonstration at Newton and its easy method for canning tomatoes. E. L. Flowers leads the firm with A. W. Cline and B. A. Miller, shipping nationwide while endorsing the system for Girls Tomato Clubs and state programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers” Institute
Newton
Gils Canning Club
Catawba County
Home Canner Company
E. L. Flowers
Greensboro
Home, Canner Company
L. Flowers
A. W. Cline
B. A. Miller
Local Social Notes From Catawba County
Miss Ida Richard of Winston Salem visits Mr. A. C. Moore home. Mrs. R. E. Trexler stays in Newton with sister Miss T. W. Long. Miss Zula Sherrill returns from Statesville with Rae Davidson. Dr. C. A. Little spends Sunday in Newton with mother Mrs. Bya Little. Miss Mary Lowrance visits Claremont with Mrs. G. F. Hewitt. Mr. T. E. Harwell spends weekend at Davis Sulphur Springs. Mr. Will Paisley of Greensboro visits Mrs. Paisley at J. W. Lowrance’s. Mr. Perry Sims of Asheville and Mr. J. S. Sims of Columbia with the Sims family guests of C. A. Sims. Misses Agnes and Alfie Andrews of Sedalia visit grandparents J. W. Lowrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.E. Trexler
Newton
T. W. Long
Zula Sherrill
Rae Davidson
Statesville
C. A. Little
Bya Little
Mary Lowrance
Claremont
G. F. Hewitt
T. E. Harwell
Davis Sulphur Springs
Will Paisley
Greensboro
Paisley
J. W. Lowrance
Perry Sims
Asheville
J. S. Sims
Columbia
J. &. Sims
Savannah
C. A. Sims
Agnes and
Alfie Andrews
Sedalia
Road Building Leads Catawba County Toward Modern Highways
Catawba county once rich in agriculture has lagged in road making. Newton and Hickory townships voted 50000 bond issues. recent work focused in Newton. This marks the start of a growing system to extend public roads through the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catawba County
Caldwell
Catawa
Newton
Hickory
Catawba Springs Sees Growing Attendance Under Frank Elliott
At Catawba Springs this year under Frank Elliott’s personal management the resort draws a goodly number of visitors. Last week’s registrations include Staten Virginia H Loyd Chi Rhyne Newtoners Miss Mary Dunovant Chester C Mrs Arnold Borden Goldsboro Mrs E W Lyon Mira H Reinhardt Nira Lyon Homes and son Greensboro Mrs J Holbrook Mise Eliza Job Cobbiarboro Mr and Mrs W Watson Mr and Mrs I Stewart Charlotte Mrs McLure Helen Mackey Ruth Mackey Miss Gladys M Jones Lancaster S C Mrs Jackson Guy Richmond Mrs D D Stringfellow Miss Bettie Hemphill Mrs James Hemphill Chester C.
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Frank Elliott
Catawba Springs
Staten
Virginia
H. Loyd
Chi Rhyne
Newtoners
Mary Dunovant
Chester
Arnold Borden
Goldsboro
E. W. Lyon
Mira H.W. Reinhardt
Nira
Lyon Homes and Son
Greensboro
Methodist Colony Planned Near Black Mountain
The Methodist Church intends a new colony near Black Mountain on 800 acres west of the town. It will be divided into 4500 lots offered at 100 dollars each, with the 41st 500 lots funding the property. Surplus funds will build an auditorium, hotels, lakes and other improvements, with no speculation by colony members. The group comprises Methodists from across the South totaling over three million, not conflicting with Waynesville’s Southern Methodist Assembly led by Bishop Atkins.
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Methodist Church
Black Mountain
Montreat
Bridgewater
Y. M.C.A
South
Southern Methods Assembly
Waynesville
Atkins
Cancer Germ Claim and Charlotte Public Building Plan
Dr. Gaston Odin claims discovery of the cancer germ and an anti cancer serum, a potential boon to mankind. Congressman Webb and Mr Overman secured a 250000 dollar appropriation for a new public building in Charlotte, despite a fine existing post office.
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Gaston Odin
AONE
Webb
Overman
Charlotte
Live Stock Train Service Plans and College Personnel Announced
ILWAY COMPANY announces weekly live stock trains to Asheville improving shipments to markets. A letter urges shippers to send stock to Knoxville division stations for consolidation into through loads. Irene Harrison to teach mathematics and Latin at Claremont College with Mrs Daisy Parsons named college matron and her three daughters accompanying.
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Atlanta
Knoxville
Chattanooga
Mactan Virginie Ade
South Carolina
Georgia
Asheville
F. L. Word
Irene Harrison
Claremont College
Compulsory Education Debate In The Democratic Voice
The Democrat cites editorials and letters arguing for compulsory school laws, highlighting the child’s right to education and the state duty to ensure basic schooling. Parents' rights are balanced against the child’s need to develop natural abilities through learning. The piece emphasizes literacy as essential for future opportunity and civic life.
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Pool Wistalon
Esac
Hickey
Democrat
Drenie Palmer
Hendricks and Hawk wed at bride's Keene Avenue home
Sunrise ceremony at the bride's mother's residence in Keene Avenue Asheville joined Miss Ruth Hendricks and Rev. Carlock Hawk of Erwin Tennessee. The event featured green and white decor, palms and ferns, with Lucile Dinkin and Bertie Moore singing. Afterward the couple left for Winona Lake Park Indiana and will reside in Erwin after September first with Rev. Mr. Orr and Miss Mabel Hight among out-of-town guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Hendricks
Asheville
Carlock Hawk
Erwin
Tenn
M. Spurlin
French
Keene Ave
John Hawk
Orother
China
Lucile
Dinkin
Bertie
Moore
Hawk
Winona Lake
Park
Ind
Spurlin
Hickory
Hutton and
Bourbonnais
Holston
Methodist
Lenn
Mr. Orr
Mabel Hight
E Thisity
Resolutions of Respect for Garland Loftin
Resolutions express mourning and faith as Heavenly Father removes member Garland Loftin. They affirm hope of reunion, extend sympathy to the bereaved, and order that resolutions be entered in minutes and sent to the family, county papers, and the Christian Advocate of the Catawba Young Peoples Home Missionary Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katheran
Mr. Garland
Loftin
Christian Advocate
Catawba Young Peoples Home Missionary Society
Methodist Children's Home seeks funds for new building
An item from the Christian Advocate notes subscriptions toward a $20,000 goal for a new building at the Methodist Children's Home. Donations from Hickory include $390, $200, $100, and $160, leaving $100 still to raise. The project aims to house offices, serve additional children, and support a hospital for the sick. Mrs Atkins is at Mr. Ivey’s home awaiting anyone needing the home's services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inne N. c. Christian Advocate
Hickory Inday
Nicholson
Hickory
Bowles Glass
Phi
D.ei Atkins
Abe
Ivey
Hookworm of Long Standing
Morganton Herald notes Joe Allman Sr known for quiet jokes, recounting a tale from last Saturday when he sought treatment for hookworm without examination. Asked about his ailment he joked he swallowed a twenty foot trot line with 15 hooks while strangled after a Catawba River fall as a boy.
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Morganton Herald
Joe Allman
Hookworm Commission
Catawba
Joe
Hydration Advice for Warm Weather Readers
Do not apply ice cold water to a hot stomach. Water should be palatable and not ice cold. Sip slowly rather than gulping. This is important when you are hot and thirsty. Cultivate the habit and drink plenty of water daily.
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W. G. Chrisman
West Hickory Notes Brighten Local Industry and Life
Around August 26 in West Hickory the Ivey mill reports about half the looms changed to drill work with daily changes as demand surges for goods. Local residents, including Marie McKenzie’s family and Ralph Williams, visit relatives or relocate. Jule Butler buys two vacant lots near the Ivey Mfg. Co. for a future house, and P L Short hosts an ice cream supper on a vacant lot near Ed Hahn’s. Clara Cadswell marries Ivey Burns with J T Leonard officiating. J L Berry and wife from Morganton visit P Berry’s family.
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West Hickory
Ivey Mill
Y.t. Barger
Ivey Mfg. Co
Jule Butler
P.L. Short
Ed Hahn
Henry Lohr
Clara Cadswell
Ivey Burns
J.T. Leonard
J. P
Local Notes On Roads And People From Morganton
The Morganton to Connelly Springs road survey is adopted with county build plan and guaranteed rights of way. The route will pass Drexel and Valdese, offering a safer steeper grade and broader development. John W. Robinson visits Alamance county with A L French, praising a 240 acre Rockingham farm.
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Jews-Herald
Morganton
Connelly Springs
Board of County Commissioners
Jexel
Drexel
Valdese
John W. Robinson
A. L. French
Alamance County
French
Rockingham
Mr. Robinson
Mrr. Robinson
Raleigh
Messrs. Watt
R. L. Shuford
R. Wood Brown
Demorat
Abel S. Robinson
Man laments Clark resignation and political stance
In a 1912 letter to the Democrat editor a reader, signing Political Schoolboy, asks for a sincere Democrat to explain how North Carolina Democratic policies risk the state, while noting Judge Clark's public campaigning and a desire to see him in the U S Senate. The writer suggests using Burns or Holmes for investigation but at his own expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Democrat
North Carolina
Judge Clark
U. S. Senate
William J. Burns
Sherlock Holmes
P. S
Morganton Jail Work Underway and Regional Projects
Construction has begun on Morganton’s new jail. A pasteurizing plant is planned for Shelby creamery. Miss Laura Avery, sister of ex Judge A C Avery, died in Morganton. Senator Simmons withdraws libel suit against Shelby High School. Grandin to get electric light plant and water sewerage. Grandin Lumber Co orders machinery for new band mill. Davidson Creek dredging in Southern Iredell aims to reclaim 1500 acres. Local races in Avery and Mitchell counties discuss road bonds and repudiation. Railroad survey near Kennorack to Boone advances with Norfolk & Western investment. Kirkwood of Bennettsville visits seeking fertilizer plant outlets for Hickory.
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News and Observer
H. S. Ward
Clark
Simmons
Senate
Fields
Ward
Washington, N. C
Democratic Party
Democratic Executive Committee
Jarvis
Butler
Mr. Russell
Carolina
Morganton
Shelby Creamery
Laura Avery
A.C. Avery
Shelby Highander
Grandin
Greer
King’s Creek
Grandin Lumber Co
Davidson Creek
Iredell
T.J. Fry
Avery County
Mitchell County
Burleson
Kennorack
Ashe County
New River
Boone
Abingdon
Konnorack
Norfolk & Western
Boone Democrat
Judge orders detectives questioned in E F Carr case
Judge Lane of Asheville summoned detectives Thomas Scott and Watts for questioning over removal of E F Carr from jail to a hotel for private examination. Carr, an express messenger, claimed $8000 robbery by a bandit and later confessed. Lane reserved his decision. Rev J Alonzo Yount must resign as missionary at Watauga pastorate due to threats and strenuous work.
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Judge Lane
Asheville
Thomas
Scott
Watts
E. F Carr
Carr
J. Alonzo Yount
Watauga
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Washington
Simmon
Itis
Piedmont
de. R. Wood Brown
Ida Richard
Winston- Salem
A. C. Moore
Fethodist
Ilway Company
Methodist Children’s Home
Philips
Rocking
Marie McKensie
Ralph Williams
Brookford
Roby Johnson
Altavista
H. Lovett
Wilkes County
Wilkes
Saturda
Fudge Avery
Erorganton News-Herald
Kitchin
J. H Pearson
Pearson
Morganton-Connelly's Springs Road
George Killian
Fontreal
Cillian
Lincolnton
State News
R. L. Kirkwood
Bennettsville
S. C
Sheraw
Kirkwood
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