D A R Story of North Carolina National Society
A brief sketch of the Daughters of the American Revolution in North Carolina highlights key leaders like Mrs E D Latta and Mrs Beulah Stewart Moore. It traces the society’s early growth from 1891 through 1909, noting chapters founded, state conferences, and the drive to promote historical education and patriotism with medals and essays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. de Latta
Beulah Stewart Moore
United States
North Carolina
Washington
Commonwealth
Sears
Geo Phifer Ervin
Morriton
Erwin
Lindsay Patterson
Winston-Slem
Continental Hall
Daughters of the American Revolution
Washington, D. C
Patterson
North Tisland
van Landingham
Lawton Cotton Mill Plan Promises Big Growth Drive
E L Shuford pushes erection of a large cotton mill at Lawton Oklahoma in partnership with Montcrief Cook Co real estate firm. Morford secures local agents and contracts for machinery with Lee Whitted Co. and others, aiming to develop industrial addition, dye works, and twenty mile expansion while Lawton grows near Fort Sill and 15,000 residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Shaiford
Lawton
Okla
R.B. Morford
Monteriet Cook Co
Uncle Sim
Mr. Morford
Hickory
Charlotte
Me. Shuford
Guthrie
Texas
Sucre
Shoford
Charlotte Machinery
Uull
EL. Shueford Manufacturing Company
Ohio
Shuford
Lee Whitted & Co
RB. Morford
Montcrief Cook
Lawson
Morford
Gore
Sanford Company
Oklahoma
Old Fort Sill
Shuford Sal
Charlo
F.C. ‘Abbott
Charlotte Representati
Correction Corner Reveals Odd Student Answers
An English correction exercise at a local school drew two sentences for correction. One student’s reply stated The hen didn't done it, God done it, highlighting a humorous misunderstanding of grammar and syntax.
The Easier Way Aunt Chloe and the Virginia housekeeper
A Virginia housekeeper recalls old superstitions and the ease men seek in relying on a rabbit's foot as Aunt Chloe explains why folk trust charms. The passage reflects rural beliefs and the appeal of superstition in daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chloe
Samuel Sm
Children cry for Fletcher s Castoria
Rediscovered newspaper item notes concerns about infant remedies with Fletcher s Castoria promoted as gentle relief. No explicit dates or locations given, but tags imply a consumer product appeal to parents seeking safe soothing options for children.
Hickory Boosting Club urged in New Hickory spirit
A reprinted Hickory Democrat editorial urges Hudson residents to imitate Hickory North Carolina’s growth plan. It notes Hickory’s population rise from 2,525 to 7,500 in ten years and calls for a live booster club, wider advertising to attract homeseekers and capital, and united civic effort to grow by tenfold in the next decade. It praises diversification of industry and rallying for the 1910 baseball season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickory
N. C
Atlanta
Charlotte
Cititizen
North Carolina
Brigham
Hudson
Board of Trade
Mrs Mary Johnston Avery and the Council Oak Chapter
Mrs Mary Johnston Avery organized the Council Oak Chapter Morganton in 1903 and has served as Registrar and five terms as Regent. Born in Alabama she formed the D A R through North Carolina ancestors, a descendant of Gov Johnston, noting the Society opened Archives of History and tradition written words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Society
Congress
North Carolina
Mary McK. Nash
Mary Reeves Sprinkle
E. D. Latta
Charlotte
The
Mecklenburg
Stonewall Jackson
Elizabeth Maxwell Steele
Salisbury
M. C. Quinn
Dorcas Bell Love
Waynesville
Mary Love Stringfield
Arden Park
Buncombe Hall
Asheville
Chas. Beale
Whitmer Blount
Henderson
W. O. Shannon
Mary Johnston Avery
Council Oak Chapter
Morganton
Alabama
Gov. Johnston
D. A. R Society
Avery
Sprout Hickory Predicts Winter Shadows Like Groundhog
A humorous piece recalls a Sprout and her dog Tootsie observing a large back shadow in snow to forecast a long hard winter. The tale riffs on Groundhog Day lore, arguing that a Hickory Sprout can cast forecasts as potent as a Groundhog, with playful banter from N. BH.
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Democrat
Tootsie
Mary and the
Lamb
Miss Sprout
Daddy Hickory
Home Grove
Hickory
Nate
Oracle
Dess
P’easant
Toal
Cotillion Club Elects Officers At Hickory Club Meeting
Hickory Cotillion Club elected officers for the upcoming term at its Feb 3 meeting in Hickory Club parlors. Hugh D Anna was named President with Robt Martin as Vice President and Frank Henderson as Secretary, Geo L Lynette and Roy Abernethy serving as floor officers. The group aims to uphold high standards in future dances and invites those invited to prior events to attend any upcoming dances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickory Cotillion Club
Hickory Club
Hugh D’anna
Robt. Martin
Frank Henderson
Geo. L. Lynette
Roy Abernethy
A Good Egg Record in Lenoir Topic
Over January eight hens produced nine dozen eggs, averaging 13 eggs per hen. Eggs sold at 25 to 30 cents per dozen, nine dozen would fetch $2.52 at 28 cents. After 50 cents for feed, profit is $2.02. Encourages better stock selection and laying efficiency to profit when eggs are scarce.
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Jones
Lenoir
Woulike
Pala A Eyan
Also Mentioned on This Page
National D. Avr
D Beulah Stewart Moore
Elizabeth Maxwell Steel
Jackson Monument Committee
N.C. Daughters of the American Revolution
Mrs. Beulah Stewart Moore
E. L. Shuford
Oklahoma Enterprise
Montcrief Cook Co
East
South Fork
T. D. Shuford
Newton
L. S. Itchy
Anson County
Wadesboro
Little Vilay
Blackburn
Will Hoyle
Eben Ioer
Dauzling
Overman
Elizabeth Max
Judge Long
Catawba County
B. F. Long
Statesville
Carolina
Weaver
Lilesville
Dr. Ford
F. A. Yoder
James Wilfong
Jacob Shuford
Ant N
Kitchy & Company
F.K. Beck
Pennsylvania
Germany
Ion County
Lexington
Itn Wesley
D. W. Shuford
Shelby
T. D. Shu
Ford
Perry Jarret
Bob Spencer
P. R. Yoder
Franky Propst
Remon Killian
Caleb Reinhardt
Ephriam Stone
Lincoln
County
Col
G. M. Yoder
Long
Hairman
A. C. Link
Board of
Eiacerea
Gregory
Margie Overm
Fletcher
Castoria
the Democrat
Hudson, Mass
iHickory
Toosie
Cotillion Club
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