Heigan bullets hit near shelter as Naco tension rises
Five bullets struck near shelters built by red States troops around Naco Sonora as shots echoed into red States territory. American troops set camps east and west of Arizona and a brigade of infantry with three artillery batteries was en route. Carothers met Governor Maytorena and discussed a visit by Brigadier General Hugh L. Scott.
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Naco
Ariz
Neco
Sonora
Bar
Red States
Hill
Ranza
el Paso
Tex
Villa
MPT ACTION WILL STOP YOUR COUGH ADVERTISEMENT
An advertisement fragment claims MPT ACTION stops coughs by soothing the motion and loosening phlegm after cold onset. It cites testimonials and urges readers to ask their druggist for the remedy. The Philadelphia Ledger note adds a remark about improved appetite from automobiling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Ledger
Stanins Liniment and Sloan's Liniment Ad Copy
An OCR fragment promotes rheumatism relief products Stan's Liniment and Sloan's Liniment. It touts deep penetration for sore joints and colds, claims instant relief, and urges readers to buy a bottle from a druggist for quick, affordable aid. The piece also contains choppy ad-like guidance on health and wellbeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stan
Lou
Sloan
Hoyle v City of Hickory City Negligence ruling
Supreme Court opinion by Justice Walker discusses Hoyle vs City of Hickory as reported in the News Observer. It clarifies previous ruling that property damage from proper street grading was not recoverable, but damages from negligent grading are recoverable. jury found negligence and verdict for plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Clark, Jr
Ollie Hoyle
City of
Hickory
News ’ ‘Observer
Boyle
Town of
Justice Walker
A Christmas Hymn and a Cough Remedy Testimonial
An old verse by Jean Ingelow opens with a reflective Christmas mood, followed by a testimonial from Miss Mary Gerber of Sawtelle California praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for a severe lung cold. Grimes Drug Co. and Lutz's Drug Store advertise the product in the same notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Mary Gerber
Sawtelle
Cal
Grimes Drug Co
Lutz
Advt
Divided opinion approves railroads revenue rise nationwide
The Commerce Commission granted a flat five percent rate increase to railroads operating from the Atlantic seaboard to the Mississippi north of the Potomac and Ohio rivers, except on lake and rail traffic coke iron ore and some traffic. Chairman Hart and Commissioner Clements dissented strongly. The move aims to boost annual revenues by about $50 million, with the decision expected to add roughly $30 million.
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Washington
Commerce Commission Iion
Hart
Clements
Atlantic Seaboard
Mississippi
Potomac
Ohio Rivers
Commission
Christmas in Syria as Midnight Church Service Described
The Rev. ur. D uwnowie, a noted Palestine missionary, recounts a Christmas at midnight in a Syrian mountain village. Men and boys enter by a south door, women and girls by another, filling a vast church lit dimly and battered by sleet and snow.
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Ur. D Uwnowie
Palestine
Syrie
Seaboard Xmas Holiday Rates Test for Liver Health
Seaboard Air Line offers reduced tickets between all stations from December 16 to 31 and January 1. Return fare valid through January 8, 1915, with emphasis on holiday travel. Ad promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills to aid digestion and liver function, and Bucklen’s Alpha Salve for piles, with B A West and J Ker Jr as agents in Raleigh and Charlotte NC.
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Seaboard Air Line
Dr. King
Bucklen
Jobo T. West
James Ker, Jr
D.P. A
Raleigh
N.C. Charlotte
N.C
Hall's Family Pills for con isin
A damaged OCR fragment mentions Hall's Family Pills and blood pest control in a product-claim style line. The readable portion references a medicine line affecting blood pests and a commerce context. No clear events, dates, or other entities are extractable.
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Toledo
Pake Hall
Last chance to pay taxes before 12 percent penalty
Taxpayers may settle dues at City Manager's Office in the Southern Express Building rear daily 2 to 6 pm through January 1 except Saturdays 9 am to 7 pm until 9 pm to 1 pm with receipts provided. Doan's ad follows urging relief for constipation with 25 cent price at stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Express
Doan
Modest request inspires a painter’s life size jest
A humorous quip from the Chicago News about painting a tiny “maskie” learned on vacation, then a shop ad for Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil offering household relief in two sizes, 25c and 50c, sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caicago News
High-toned woman clashes over children and dogs
In a Detroit Free Press fragment a woman is mocked for demanding children be seen and not heard while defending a pet bulldog. The ad then pivots to a skin condition remedy, promoting Dean's Oilmen for itching with a 50 cent box offered in drugstores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Free Press
Christmas and the Children in a Child’s World
A reflection on Christmas focusing on children as the center of joy and purpose. It contrasts childhood innocence with adult duty, noting children’s simple pleasures and how giving shapes happiness. Margaret E. Sangster’s words emphasize the child’s boundless love and the expansive, hopeful view a parent holds during the season.
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Imple
Margaret E. Sangster
President Names Fogo New North Carolina Postmasters
The President nominated John H. Wilson of Sylva Mary Osborn of Oxford Robert Brawley of Statesville and David T Clark of Welden for postmaster posts in North Carolina. Senate committee letters protested Wilson’s Sylva appointment.
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Washington
Vec
North Carolina
John H. Wilson
Sylva
Mary
Osborn
Oxford
Robert
Brawley
Statesville
David T. Clark
Welden
Wilson
Senate Committee
Predominant roles in families cited by Baltimore paper
A Baltimore American quotation argues that a strong, commanding husband is natural in every family and that the wife typically shoulders the cooking. The remark frames domestic gender roles as inherent and universally expected in households.
Annual Stockholders Meeting Notice
The Annual meeting of the stock holders of the First National Bank Hickory North Carolina will be held Tuesday January 12 1915 at 10 o clock a m for the election of Directors for the ensuing year and transaction of any other business that may be brought before them ICC MENZIES Cashier Ata
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First’ National Bank
Hickory
N. C
ICC. Menzies, Cashler Ata
Tax Deadline Alert From City Manager
City Manager warns residents to pay taxes immediately to avoid penalties after year start. Urges immediate payment to prevent additional charges on all outstanding balances.
Wilson and Bryan Will Not Protest German Raid
Washington officials say the United States will remain uninvolved in European war controversies over The Hague rules. President Wilson and Secretary Bryan will not protest to Germany about the raid on the English coast, despite British pressure and press commentary. The stance reflects a policy to avoid entanglement while noting that Germany challenges Britain on whether English coast towns were undefended.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Bryan
Germany
English
United States
Washington
Britain
Germerf
R. L. Shuford
Administrator’s Notice to Creditors and Local Notices
Administrator Wootten of J M Rawards Deceased issues notice for creditors to present claims by December 10 1915 at 1030 14th Street Hickory NC or barred. Also brief items report a newborn girl at Beth David Hospital Lexington Avenue and a Caesarean birth praised by Dr Nathan Blaustein, plus county financials from Catawba County News noting road funds and tax adjustments for Bandys Township and surrounding areas.
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Gatawba
Prince of Peace
Hickory
N. C
Pris Tie Lot
Beth David Hospital
Lexingston Avenue
Nathan Blaustein
Sadie Major
Ninetyninth’street
N. Y. World
Special Meeting Resolves Tax List Errors in Catawba
County commissioners met Tuesday to correct errors in the tax listing. The school tax for Catawba was mis set at 25 cents on property and 75 cents on polls instead of 20 and 60 cents. corrections ordered. G U Hewitt reported road work funds around 600 dollars on property, 162 on polls, with salary 2.50 for extra work and 1.00 per mile for road letting. 49 1 2 miles in CLINES TOWNSHIP.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Heffner
Catawba
M. S. Ally
G. W. Setzer
Mls
Bandys
Garrison
E. Ligon
D. McD
Yount
W. W. Sigman
Ida Finger
Caldwell, Clines
Las
Board of County Commissioners
Spe
G.U. Hewitt
Clines Township
Fit His Case Exactly Advertisement Claim
Miss Margaret Campbell of Ft. Smith Ark writes that her father, sick six years ago, read an advertisement for Chamberlain's Tablets that fit his case exactly. He bought a box and has not been sick since. Her sister also benefited from them. For sale by Lutz's Drug Store and Grimes Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Margaret Campbell
Ft. Smith, Ark
Lutz
Grimes Drug Co
How to Bankrupt the Doctors Eight prominent en more pays cian says
A medical ad-like item argues doctors would be bankrupt without thin stockings and thin soled shoes worn by women. It urges early treatment for coughing illnesses and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective, pleasant, and safe, noting sales through Grimes Drug Co and Lutz's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cian
Grimes Drug Co
Lutz
Why She Was Prouder In Family Social Clash
A Washington Star excerpt questions social hierarchy within a prominent family arguing pride should not hinge on birth. The piece contrasts perceived social superiority with the fairness of alimony and family status, highlighting tensions over class and financial support within domestic life.
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Washington Star
You Cold is Dangerous Up Now Break It
An old advertisement touts Dr Bell Pine Tar Honey as a remedy for colds and coughs. It claims the product loosens mucus, stops coughing, and soothes the lungs. The ad promises guaranteed relief for 25 cents at your druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
Navy needs Five Years to Reach Peak Efficiency Says Admiral
Washington December 17 Five years would be required to put the United States navy in the highest state of efficiency to meet potential threats Admiral Fiske chief of the bureau of operations told naval hearings He warned the fleet lacked air craft mines scout cruisers torpedo boats destroyers submarines and trained officers He suggested a possible attack from 500 to 600 miles off the coast and noted another navy outgunnery ahead of the US He said German cruisers and British mine defenses illustrated the need for mine sweepers and rapid practice while Panama Canal defenses could not wholly deter a hostile fleet Representative Gardner of Massachusetts will close the hearings tomorrow
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Washington
United Iater Navy
Miral Fiske
Sda
Bureau of Operations
General Board
Naval Institute
Admiral Fiske
New York
Effi
Germany
Ino Mies
Panama Canal
Canal
Representative Gardner
Massachusetts
Cured of Liver Complaint Ad Declares Trial Success
Tra Smith of Point Blank Texas reports liver complaint cured after using Chamberian's Tablets. He says he is completely cured and recommends them to everyone. Sold by Lote's Drug Store and Grimes Droz Go. adv't.
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Tra Smith
Point Blank Texas
Chamberian
Lote
Tore
Grimes
Fragmentary Parisian Breakfast Banter in Lassoule Courier
A brief, fragmentary exchange from the Lassoule Courier jokes about a boiled egg bearing the name Genevieve on it, with a ribald remark on romance and the awkward reaction it provokes. The odd line reads Killed the Romance and notes an absurd breakfast connection, reflecting a light, humorous local item.
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Genevieve
Sea 308
Lassoule Courier
Grove's There Is Money in Advertising Cal iins
Fragmentary OCR note hints at a claim that advertising drives buyers and sustains market vigor. The text is garbled but suggests a promotional line about the value of advertising to pale and sickly buyers, with unclear continuation.
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