Postal ruling on postage and missions funding
The article reports a new postal order by Postmaster General Burleson allowing letters and post cards to be sent without prepaid postage, while other items require prepayment with double deficiency collected from the addressee. It notes penalties for willful nonpayment, prior practices, and potential delays. It also highlights Baptist fundraising for Judson centennial and mission equipment, with upcoming services at First Baptist Church and Reverend G. T. Lumpkin to speak.
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Burleson
Women Die After Gasoline Ignites In Stove
A New Bern special reports Mrs. SD Watson died minutes after a stove explosion at their home as Mrs. W R Weeks, who mistook gasoline for kerosene, sustained injuries. The blast spread flames that burned their clothing before firefighters arrived.
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Charlotte
New’ Bern
Highland couple wed at Rev Mauney home before trip to Clare
Last Thursday in Highland Miss Lottie Huffman daughter of Mr and Mrs Daniel Huffman married Mr W F Holler at the residence of Rev J D Mauney the officiating minister They traveled by train to Claremont then to visit Mr Holler s parents in the Catfish country Before long they will reside in Highland with Holler formerly a store owner in Highland Both families are well known locally and the couple plan to settle in Highland
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J. D. Mauney
Highland
Lottie Huffman
Daniel Huffman
W.F. Holler
Claremont
Mr. Holler
Catfish
Holler
Man Found Dead in Charlotte Hotel Room
Charlotte February 13 The body of S Mackendree a Spartanburg S C business man was found in a hotel room here A pistol shot wound to the temple and a revolver on the floor disclosed the death He traveled for an Atlanta coal company and had been despondent for weeks A second obituary notes the burial of Tobias Cobb of Bridgewater aged about 44 brother of Mrs Frank Johnson of this city Rev A L Stanford conducted the services at Oakwood Cemetery
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Tobias Cobb
Bridgewater
Oakwood Cemetery
A. L. Stanford
First Methodist Church
Cobb
Frank Johnson
Chrestonian Litera Society Anniversary at Lenoir College
The twenty third anniversary of the Chrestonian Litera Society will be held in the Auditorium of Lenoir College on Monday February 23 at 8 o clock. The event features welcome addresses, The Spirit of American Progress, and a debate on whether North Carolina should adopt the initiative and referendum with affirmative speakers B T Hale and C C Lippard and negative speakers R T Troutman and V V Aderholdt.
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Chrestonian Litera Society
Lenoir College
Friends of
Lenoir
Progress
North Carolina
B. T. Hale
C. C. Lippard
R. T. Troutman
V. V. Aderholdt
Rutherford College Mourns Death of Miss Fowler
Wiss Fowler reports Miss Mary Ann Fowler of Rutherford College died at home Tuesday from complications of diseases. She was over eighty and the last of her immediate family. The village loses a beloved woman who donated all her property to Rutherford College, several hundred dollars, likely to fund a girls dormitory.
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Rutherford College
Mary Ann Fowler
Mrs J P Johnson Dies After Illness at Rutherford College
Mrs J P Johnson of Rutherford College died last night after five or six weeks of treatment at the Sanatorium. A serious operation was performed for the college today and the funeral and burial will be at Rutherford College tomorrow. She was 54 and survived by her husband and two children Mrs Frank Deal of Illinois and Mr James Johnson of Rutherford College.
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Statesville
J. P. Johnson
Rutherford College
Ford College
Webb protests over Negro railway mail clerk on Southern line
Washington February 14 The race question reemerges as Rep Webb protests the service of a black railway mail clerk between Salisbury and Knoxville on the Southern Railway. Webb reports the clerk is obtrusive, shares towels with white clerks, and a vigorous protest was sent to Second Assistant Postmaster General Stewart.
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Washington
Weeb
Salisbury
Knoxville
Southern Railway
Webb
Stewart
The Best Cough Medicine Ad for Chamberlain’s Remedy
A clipped testimonial touts Chamberlains Cough Remedy as among the best for colds and whooping cough. Parents say it works well for children, sold by Tmnes Drug Co and Moser & War, with unclear trailing text mentioning remedies and providers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keepys L. C. Hames
Tmnes Drug Co
Moser & War
The Newspaper Law on Subscriptions and Dues
Readers often miss the rules governing periodical subscriptions. The U S decisions state that unless express notice is given, a renewal is presumed. continuations may occur until dues are paid. failure to pick up papers or moving without informing the publisher can be charged. Prepaid subscribers must notify when they wish to stop. otherwise the paper may be sent and the subscriber liable until arrears are settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Sal Ig
de Rand
Sherrill Praises North Carolina Library Opening
State Librarian M. C. Sherrill speaks at Raleigh on February 2 praising the new state library. He lauds North Carolina’s progress in education agriculture and industry and notes the state’s leadership in cotton tobacco peanuts and sweet potatoes. He also lauds Tar Heel teachers and soldiers and closes with pride in Catawba County.
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M. Derrill
State Library
Raleigh
North Carola
North Carolina
Union
Kentucky
Georgia
Catawba County
North
Carolina
Washington
Old North
Sherrill
Catawba
Country School urged to keep country youth at home
Prof Utley of Jackson County urges better education for country boys to serve the nation. He argues rural schools should teach living and earning skills, improving homes and boosting local wealth. The News and Observer notes that well equipped country schools refine homes and raise productivity, aiding national needs.
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Utley
Jackson Couty
Quler
Hove
News and Observer
Governor orders full probe of North Carolina convict camps
The governor announces an immediate comprehensive investigation into conditions at North Carolina convict camps to assess management and treatment of convicts, and post conviction disposition. The probe will cover state and county camps, with plans for ongoing reviews to ensure humane care and lawful treatment, potentially using the State Board of Internal Improvements.
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Craig
North Carolina
State Board of Internal Improvements
Jly
State Journal
Very Low Rates to the West Offer
Very low rates to western states including Idaho Nevada Utah and others with tickets sold from March 15 to April 15. Free chair and sleeping car service available. For complete information address E R Jenning D P A 420 James Building Chattanooga Tennessee advt.
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Missouri
Idaho
Nevada
Utah
Colorado
New Mexico
Texas
Arizona
Pacific Northwest
E. R. Jenning
James Bidg
Chattanooga
Tenn
Death of John Flowers in City Survived by Four Sons
John Flowers died at his son Henry's home Sunday night after being paralyzed for two weeks. He was about 72. Funeral services were at St Stephens Church with Rev. Sir Andrews Lutheran Church as pastor. He is survived by four sons and was described as industrious but poor.
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John Flowers
Henry
St Stephens Church
Sir
J. D. Mauney
Andrews Lutheran Church
Electric Bitters Promised as Liver and Kidney Remedy
Feel miserable no more with Electric Bitters a guaranteed liver and kidney tonic. It claims to renew health and strength and offers money back if unsatisfied. A testimonial says Robert Madsen of West Burlington Iowa recovered after eight months of illness and four doctors gave up. A bottle is 50 cents or $1.00 from H. E. Backlen & Co. Philadelphia or St. Louis.
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Robert Madsen
West Burlington
Towa
E. Backlen & Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Ady.t
Inspiring Address at Lenoir College on Christianity and Newspapers
Dr M G Fulton Professor of English at Davidson College delivered a memorable address at Lenoir College titled Christianity and the Newspapers It argued religion as a universal life force and praised newspapers as a powerful vehicle for Christian truth The talk featured cogent logic vivid imagery and scholarly delivery Granite Falls N C notes follow on local updates including business moves and obituaries
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Lenoir College
M. G. Fulton
Davidson College
Fulton
Wedding in Longview Unites Miss Maye Campbell and L T Heavener
Last Wednesday the home of Mr S D Campbell in Longview hosted the wedding of Miss Maye Campbell to Mr L T Heavener of Lincolnton. The ceremony drew intimate friends and relatives. Miss Campbell leaves Hickory for Lincolnton where the couple will reside after a brief wedding tour.
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S. D. Campbell
Longview
Maye
L. T. Heavener
Linconton
Miss Campbell
Hickory
Mr. Heavener
Lincolnton
Home Coming Day Observance At Hickory Lodge Odd Fellows
The Hickory Lodge of Odd Fellows sets February 24 for Home Coming Day exercises with Rev J D Harte delivering the welcome address and Hon M L Shipman state grand master giving the principal address The lodge urges past members and all ladies to attend and the event will close with a banquet at night.
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J.D. Harte
Hickory Lodge of Odd Fellows
M. L. Shipman
Hendersonville
Methodist Minister Recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
Milaca Minnesota Rev James A Lewis writes that Chamberlains Cough Remedy has been a welcome guest in their home for years and he highly recommends it for colds coughs and croup For sale by Grimes Drug Co and Jand Moser Lutzadv
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James A. Lewis
Milaca
Minn
Chamberlain
Grimes Drug Co
Jand Moser & Lutz
Tax Collection Notice in Hickory at Local Store
Sheriff R SEE HEWITT announces tax collection at White ner and Martin's store in Hickory on Saturday February 28. Citizens are urged to meet the sheriff to receive receipts and complete tax payments.
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Hickory
Whitener & Martin’s
Hewitt
Local items from town and county highlights
Mr Robert Crawford a student of Davidson College attended a party at Claremont College last Monday night Misses Boyd and Lentz Claremont College spent Sunday in the country at Mr James Propst home Jacksonville laid in a visit to Tampa Miami and points Miss Anna Hartman Claremont College called home due to her father death February 12 in Charlotte Observer Mrs John L Springs Hickory arrived in the city visiting sisters Tenth Avenue Lenoir College faculty members attended the Lutheran Laymen's Convention in Columbia South Carolina a special sermon planned for the Junior Order in the Reformed Church next Sunday morning The section saw its first real winter with snow sleet from Thursday night to Friday night The ground covered 6 to 6 inches The Class President play at Claremont College next Monday night with a short musical program Sixteen extra fee of fifteen cents for admission The young ladies Valentine party at Claremont College Monday night Mrs Nelson lady principal led the event Trains delayed five hours Sunday after a freight derailment near Hildebran No injuries Gilbert T Stephenson Winston-Salem lawyer to address Hickory Sunday afternoon on The Sunday School and Social Service Minutes of the United Daughters of the Confederacy 20th annual convention printed mailed via Newton Post Office About 650 pages Twenty sacks prepared for number 35 weighing about 1006 pounds Book sales yield about 300 to Newton post office Dr Hobsons Eczema Ointment claims cure from C P Caldwell New Orleans La Testimonials praise ointment and soap Pfeiffer Chemical Co Philadelphia St Louis adv.
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Murphy
Reformed Church
Claremont College
Nelson
Hildebran
Spencer
Gilbert T. Stephenson
Winston Salem
Hickory
Newton
Weakness and Loss of Appetite Biogeivaeeaseranoeies See LS
A brief notice lists health concerns of weakness and loss of appetite with unclear medical terms. It references a medical or laboratory context and includes names or identifiers that are partially readable, suggesting a routine health update or patient record fragment.
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Judson
Barmah
Home Mission Board
Matthew‘. Estes
Shanghai
China
First Baptist Church of
G. T. Lumpkin
Oxford
Charotte
Wiss Fowler
Rutherford
J.P. Johnson
Soran
Bonet
Arlene
The
Supreme Court
M. C. Sherrill
Dt Mrs
Met
Savonarola
E. B. Cline
Sey Pearing
Marty GN
Hutton
Linda Harmounix
Bonnyhaueser
Tatbert
T Presbyterian Church
We Ramsey
Love
Garth
Mary Ramsey
Margaret
Mr. Garth
A.S. Abernethy
Walker Lyerly
Stevenson
Bourbonnais
Alice Uverly
Brs
Mion
the Country School
Tibet
Schodl
Country School
Asheboro Courier
J. Cheney
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Cheney & Co
Ctc
Driggs
Hall
Aeon Cereas
Granite Bays
A. Teague
D. J. Corpening
High Point
Greensboro
Teague
D. A. Warlick
Atlanta
Warlick & Sherrill
Gus Poovey
Granite Falls
A. H. Tilley
Factory Street
Russell
W. E. Starnes
J. C. Terrell
Cooleemee
Dd Fellows
Chichester S Pills
Robert Crawford
Boyd and
Lentz
James Propst
Jacksonville
Hidae
Tampa
Miami
Anna Hartman
Pfeiffer Chemical Co
Philadelphia &St. Louis
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