Road education and improvements urged for county needs
Henry J Langlos US highway engineer speaks at Albemarle fair November 28 urging better roads through soil, drag use, drainage and proper surfacing. He notes 100 road material tests, 1000 lectures, and expanding public support while warning against crude methods and stressing local conditions in Sand Clay Road projects from Hickory to Brookford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry J. Langlos
U. S
Hickory
Brookford
Albemarle Fair
New York
Office of
United States Department of Agriculture
Maer
Benes
Catawba County Creamery plans stock increase meeting
About 75 farmers, stockholders in the Catawba County Creamery, met at the Chamber of Commerce after dinner to consider raising capital to $5,000 to expand facilities. A committee led by John W. Robinson was appointed to solicit subscriptions, raising about $120 on the spot. The creamery, under manager Whitelaw, currently pays patrons $25 to $30 monthly for water and eggs, with strong demand for its products. The subscription committee will report next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catawba County
Chamber of Commerce
John W. Robinson
D M. McComb
W. P. Bumgarner
A.P. Lutz
Sulleit
Confederate Veteran Magazine Promotes Civil War Records
The Confederate Veteran, published in Nashville, promotes memory of Confederate and Union soldiers, helps establish pension records, prints inquiries, and connects old friends. It features fine engravings, is priced at $1 per year, and boasts widespread distribution with few complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville, Tenn
Neteran
Himelf
Isourteen
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Ad
An old remedy advertises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as quick relief for colds and pneumonia warding off danger. It claims no opium or narcotics and safe for babies and adults, sold by all dealers.
Round Dozen Book Club enjoys holiday themed gathering
The Round Dozen Book Club met December 13 with Mrs. R. A. Grimes and a round dozen in attendance. They discussed The Winning of Barbara Worth and Harold Bell Wright, followed by a well set Christmas table, stockings with candy, and personalized cards. The Embroidery Club met Thursday with Mrs. D. W. Boyd. Elis Parker Butler tale Pat Jergnin and the Foretelling Lady was read, and next meetings are set with Mrs. C. C. Best and Mrs. A. S. Abernethy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Grimes
Barbara Worth
Harold Bell Wright
C. C. Best
Embroidery Club
D. W. Boyd
L. R. Whitener
Elis Parker Butler
Pat Jergnin
Alice Hajin
Maud Ardwel
A. S. Abernethy
Book Club Holiday Meeting and Related Activities
Mrs W J Shuford hosted the Wednesday afternoon Book Club on December 13 featuring The Bread Highway by Jeffrey Fa?l as the discussion book. An engaging account of the young author and his popular work was shared after lunch. The 5 W's club met with Miss Lucile Little on Monday evening December 18, the last meeting before the holidays, with business set aside and refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Shuford
Jeffrey Fa
Seaboard Christmas Holiday Rates Announced
Seaboard Air Line announces greatly reduced Christmas rates to all points in its territory. Tickets on sale December 15 to 25 and December 30 to January 1, with return validity to January 8, 1912. For details contact the nearest agent or write James Ker Jr. T P A Charlotte NC M S Leard D P A Raleigh NC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seanoura
James Ker, Jr
Charlotte
N. C
Sand Clay Road Surfacing Methods and Lessons
The article details gravel and sand clay road surfacing techniques inclining to spread, rolling, and compacting steps. It explains sand clay mixtures, thicknesses, and the need for thorough mixing and puddling, with contingencies for dry or wet conditions and the role of road drains, rollers, and drags. It notes the value of proper material choice, testing results, and persistence in inland clay construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat
An’ Qi
Night Work to Stop At Ivey West Hickory
The vey ill Co. have ordered new machinery to fill the new part of the mill. When the spinning department doubles capacity, night work will stop and only daylight hours will be used. Sunday schools in West Hickory plan a Christmas program with songs and recitations and treats. The new Lutherans church near completion aims to hold services by January 1. Several local residents and mill workers are mentioned, with Christmas preparations and shop goods noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Hickory
Wec
Vey «Ill Co
West
Hickory
E. Paxton
Brookford
Tom Marshall
Jason Yoder
Brookord
Jeff Holler
J. P. Burns
D. L
Tota
Chamberlains Remedy Praised For Colds In Va Letter
A resident of Waverly Virginia extols Chamberlains Cough Cold and Flu Remedy as the best on the market for colds. He says the quicker a cold is cured the less danger of pneumonia and other serious diseases and notes he has recommended it to friends who agree. For sale by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. L. Hall
Waverly
Chamberlain
Christmas at the Reforme Church details
The Reforme Church presents a Christmas program with a Sunday sermon on the incarnation next Sunday morning. Evening service features readings and music by Sunday school children themed on Christ’s birth. Christmas morning at 6 o'clock marks a 25 year tradition. Afternoon includes a Christmas tree with gifts for primary department children. The public is invited to attend.
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Christ
Dr King’s New Discovery praised as cough cure
A Muscadine Alabama resident recounts his wife’s recovery from a severe bronchial illness after using Dr King’s New Discovery. The ad extols it as a universal remedy for coughs colds and lung trouble with a trial bottle offered free and price points of 50 cents and 1 dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Brown
Muscadine
Ala
Dr. King
C. M. Shuford, Moser & Lutz and
Grimes Drug Co
North Carolina pecan growth gains ground says expert
State horticulturist W N Huct reports North Carolina test farm results show pecans grow above 500 feet with varieties like Stuart Mantura and Appomattox thriving at elevations near 1000 feet. Prospects liken pecan expansion to the corn revolution, with gardens and orchards spreading northward and large new plantings planned in South and North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N. Huct
North Carolina
Tatesville
Stuart
Cana
Gulf States
South Carolina
Charleston
Brutal Dixon murders shock farming community
A double murder at the Dixon home near Shelby leaves Mrs Dixon dead from an axe blow and her husband John Dixon slain later in the same morning. A twelve month old baby girl found asleep beside her murdered mother. Suspects include Hack and John Ross and Will Ross, with tensions rising as the case moves toward trial in Charlotte.
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Wes
John Dixon
Cleve
Hck
John Ross
Will Ross
Dixon
Hack
Missi i
Major Stroud
Dixon House
Shelby
Webb
Othrs
Gov
Corn Yield Record From Buncombe County Farm School
A sixteen year old Corbett Alexander of Farm School near Asheville harvested 156 bushels of shelled corn from a measured acre under the 1911 crop from soil described as black loam with clay sub soil. The operation used No. 40 Oliver plow, four mules, 1100 pounds of commercial fertilizer, plus 15 tons stable manure, with cultivation five times. Previous yields under old methods averaged 40 to 50 bushels. All North Carolina Congressmen except Gudger voted or were paired against the pension bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheville
North Carolina
Buncombe County
Corbett Alexander
Botan ic Blood Balm advertised as cure all
An old advertisement touts Botan ic Blood Balm as a cure for blood and skin diseases including eczema. It promises sores heal and blood purity with a large bottle costing $1 and samples free by mail from Atlanta. Sold locally by Moser and Lutz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Express
Writing
Blood Balm Co
Atlanta
Moser & Lutz
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Langlois
Ommues
Seaboard Air Line
Ivey
The
Reforme Church
Brandeis
Brandies
Charlotte Observer
Observer
Cleveland County
R Kitchin
Hemphill
Democrat
U.S
Baby
Ceveland
Jorbett Alexander
Buncombe
Gudger
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