North Carolina faces immigrant influx and schooling mandate
A 1918 Hickory North Carolina notice warns of large foreign immigration flows into the state, cites Bilis Island statistics, and urges a six month school term with compulsory attendance to counter perceived threats while preserving opportunity. It frames immigration as a social challenge and links education to national stability.
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Bilis Island
Jersey City
Connecticut
Great Britain
Sweden
Germany
America
Europe
Asia
Watchorn
Filis Island
North Carolina
Atts
General Assembly of
Hickory
Ena
Kew
Chamber of Commerce
Reich
Tribute to Dr Robert L Abernethy and devoted wife
A nineteenth century narrative recalls Dr Robert Laban Abernethy, a fearless advocate for truth who opened a school and earned world recognition. The piece honors his steadfast work and the unseen support of his wife who carried children, labored for ore miners, and slept on a floor pallet to fund the cause.
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Irs
Robert Laban Abernethy
N.C. Christian Advocate
Carolin
Robert L. Abernethy
Rural Telephone Line Completion Promised for Hickory
A fragmented note describes plans for rural telephones in Hickory. The Blackburg Line will connect several local figures including Huffman and Hult, with others such as W. J. D. Hollar Miller D. M. Huffman and D. E. Seaboch named among participants.
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Teleave
Blackburg
Huffman
3. H. Hult
W. J. D. Hollar
Es Miller
D. M. Huffman
D. E. Seaboch
Texas Saved Her Boy by Using Kidney Remedy
A distressed mother credits Swamp Root kidney remedy with saving her thirteen year old son after doctors failed to help. The narrative cites various battles with illness and a sworn statement dated February 1908. Notary public in Lamar County confirms the sworn testimony.
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Texas
Kikaar
A. D
Lamar ‘Co
Thea Study Club New Year Meeting Report
The Fn Social Circles Thea Study Club met New Year with plans and talks on Women Under Medical Institutions and a Homeric sketch of Athene. Mrs Best presented Augusta Victoria portraits and Miss Johnson spoke on Homer’s Athene. Refreshments were served as the program closed and the group next met on the 14th. Mrs Worth Elliot hosted a New Year’s day dinner for Ludather’s 73rd birthday with relatives and friends including Mr and Mrs Whitener and two children.
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Thea Study Club
Best
Augusta Victoria
Johpson
Homer
Worth Elliot
Ludather
W. Whitener
Sre
Whitever
SL Whiterer
Cline
Bily
Harver
Margaret
Mite
KiceWe Gomb
Ciethy
Abernethy
Raty
Vine cough remedy touted in era ad claims swift recovery
An old advertisement excerpt promotes Vinol, a liver and body tonic, as a cure for grippe and lingering coughs. It features a testimonial from Mrs. AA Grabitt of Strasburg Virginia and mentions relief from cough, weakness, and health restoration, urging readers to buy and check the remedy.
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Vinci
AA “Grabitt
Strasbure
Hekory
N.C
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Pullman Reservation
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Hickory Seed Co., Hickory
Seaboard Air Line Railway
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Pictorial Review
the Pictorial Review CO
West 39Th St
New York City
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the van Dyke Shop
Pierce
Nature
Dr. RV
Iavands' Hotel
OAK Lumber
Hickory Chair Manufacturing Co
Hickory, N. C
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Exeryphere
Standard Oil Company
Jose
Newark
Baltimere, M
Wumonrmor
Butterick Publishing Company
Butterick
E. M. Brawley & Son
Old Ficki’s Stand
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