The South and the Currency Question of Prosperity
The article reviews 1906 to 1907 progress in the Southern states highlighting cotton exports, rising industrial activity, and improved wages while discussing currency strains and the need for elastic monetary policy. It notes substantial cotton yields, northern capital inflows, and the impact on national credit, with optimistic forecasts for future growth and regional development.
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South
Pari Passu
Virginia
Rio Grande
Potomac
Washington
Jefferson
Monroe
Mississippi
Europe
New York
United States
Miss Blanch Bailey and guests visit Abernethy family
Miss Blanch Bailey of Winston Salem accompanies Miss Lois Stewart of Salisbury and Dr. Brown of Philadelphia for the holidays with the family of Mr. H. D. Abernethy in North Carolina.
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Blanch Bailey
Winston N. C
Lois Stewart
Salisbury
Dr. Brown
Philadelphia
H. D. Abernethy
Some Observations on Advertising in Indiana
A fragmented note argues advertising matters, comparing it to traditions, costs, and failed attempts. It suggests those who avoid advertising for habit, expense, or lack of skill should reexamine beliefs, implying practical worth in marketing despite doubts.
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Indiana
Moonshiner Sisk Captured After Ambush Killing
Oscar Sisk, a Stokes County moonshiner linked to the killing of U S revenue officer J W Hendricks near Smith Town, was captured by two mountainers in Stokes and moved to Danbury. A $1000 reward was offered. Federal trial possible in Greensboro. normal term in April. The Birmingham Age-Herald notes a kitchen versus stage debate on stage careers.
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Oscar Sisk
Stokes
United States Revenue
J. W. Hendricks
Danbury
United States
Sisk
Hendricks
Smithtown
Greensboro
Asheville
The
Birmingham Age-Herald
Teachers Meeting In Newton on January 4 1908
The teachers of Catawba County are urged to attend a January 4 meeting at the Graded School building in Newton. Topics include pupil attention, rural library operations, English and arithmetic teaching methods, at home work for pupils, and writing drills led by Miss Olive Duke and Etta Raker.
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Catawba County
Newtonton
Kk L
Lewis Bolick
A. P. Whisenhunt
Emma Lutz
John Sheri
P. C. Henry
Chas. M. Staley
A. C. Sherill
Chas E. McIntosh
Smith
G. W. Hahn
Olive Duke
Etta Raker
Train schedule changes announced for Southern and C N W
An upcoming schedule change affects the Southern line after January 5. Train numbers 21 and 22 will be discontinued. The C N W will also modify its timetable reflecting the broader network adjustment.
Foley's Honey and Tar Patent Remedy Card
A vintage medicine card asserts Foley's Honey and Tar cures coughs and colds, protects lungs, prevents pneumonia, and refuses substitutes. It claims no opiates, guarantees refund if not effective, and notes genuine product in a yellow package from W. B. Martin & Co.
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Foley
Martin’ &Co
Christmas at the Reformed Church Services
Christmas at the Reformed Church featured beautiful greens and palms, candles and a high musical program. The church orchestra enhanced the performance, and a large crowd filled the seats including standing room, making the six o clock service a city annual Christmas event.
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The
Reformed Church
Henry Killian Denies Return to Old Party
Henry Killian emphatically denies returning to the old party while Mr. Setzer says he will accept Killian’s statement as truth, arguing it leaves the party in better shape than it would have been otherwise.
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Henry Killian
Hickory Markets Produce Prices in Weekly Report
Hickory markets list weekly wholesale prices paid to wagons for top commodities. Includes corn per bushel 70 cents, peas 1.25 to 1.50, potatoes 15, onions 70 cents, spring chickens 12 ½ cents, hens 8 cents per pound, roosters 3 cents, butter 12 to 13 cents, eggs 20 cents per dozen, wheat 1.00 per bushel, cotton market good middling 11.60 to 11.80.
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Otton Market Street
General Accident Special Deposit With N Y Insurance Dept Ad
The General Accident offers Health and Accident Insurance with 24 months accident and 6 months sickness indemnities. Increased benefits add ten percent after one year’s advance premium. Double Death Benefit and accident monthly indemnities apply for injuries on passenger conveyances. Policies claim affordability for wage earners and cover rent clothing and food during disability.
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S. A. Ashe
North Carolina
N. C
Waring
Booker Washington
Nigger Bishop Wood
Bi Tome
Dark Africa
France
Belgium
Sweden
Germany
Charleston News and Courier
Sherrills
Rocky Mount Church
B. G. Flowers
D. S. Henkel
Charlotte
L. D. Sherrill
Hickory
John Turner
John Mackie
Texas
Mr. Mackie
J. S. Mull
Lenoir
Poovey’s Grove
R. W. Sherrill
Will Link
R. P. Huffman
Rabunta
N.C
the Reformed Church
D. L. Russell Atitorney
Main St
Russell Bldg
T. F. Stevenson
Hickory, N.C
Walter A. White
Menzies Drug Store
Hickory, N. C
W. B. Ramsay
Hickey, B.C
K. A. Price
Sergon
6Th St
Hickory Markets
N. Y. Insurance Dept
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