A Catawba Man Describes His Navy Travels 1908
A letter from John of Catawba recounts service on the U S S Colorado off San Diego and various Asiatic fleet ports. He details enlisting at Norfolk in 1906, voyages to Colon Panama Honolulu Manila Shanghai Kobe Yokohama and more, burial at sea, engine trouble at Honolulu, transfer to Colorado, and hopes for advancement.
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U.S.S
Colorado
San Diego
Cal
U. S. S. Franklin
Norfolk
U.S. S. Prairie
Charleston
S. C
Colon
Panama
U. S
Panama City
San Francisco
Fulsone St
Pacific
Buford
Honolulu
Guam
Manila
Philippines
Manila Philippines
Chattanooga
Chioo
Chinguengtan
Chins Kobe
Nagasaxi
Yokohama
Sensen
Japan
Terine
Viadivestock
Korea
Cavite
Olongapo
Zambo- Itanga
Jolo-Jolo
Warang-Parang
Guangsawa
China
Peking
Tarine
Fletcher
Port Arthur
Dewey
Cleveland
U.S A
Homeland
Bremerton
Seatle
Wash
Monthly City Receipts and Disbursements Report
Balance on hand December 1 1910 is 179.58 with tax receipts 3003.00 fines 181.22 and overall receipts totaling 5436.28. Disbursements include cemetery 2.00 fines 6.00 fire department 59.95 general expenses printing monthly statements 300 postage 41.09 library 10.00 interest on bonds 950.00 schools 461.99 water works improvements 109100 steel improvements 82.10 public works 63.44 streets 33 85 town officers 220.00 surface improvements from bonds 128.62 taxes dog 90 waterworks and sewerage 584183 balance 2446.31.
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Ipp
Alates
Tasue
Janes Commission
Hickory Chamber Hears Isothermal Line Talk on 3000 Stock Offer
McKay of the Isothermal Traction Co spoke to the Hickory Chamber of Commerce praising a proposed branch from Inxs Mountain via Cherryville into Hickory. He outlined population economics, a $3000 stock subscription, and a French syndicate financing the survey and charter work. Mayor Elliott supported the plan as a bargain, and a committee was formed to pursue subscriptions and next steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKay
Isothermal Traction Co
Chamber of Commerce
Hickory
Inxs Mountain
Cherryville
Brookford
Gastonia
Asheville
Hickey
Elliott
Mauney
Cardui Helps Edna Rutherford After Rain Incident
Edna Rutherford of Douglasville recalls being caught in the rain years ago and suffering chills and fevers. After four doctors and trying Cardui, she reports feeling better than in many months, praising Cardui as the woman’s tonic after 50 years of use.
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Dougasville
Edna Rutherford
Douglasville
Cardui
The American Magazine praised for truthful yet entertaining journalism
The American Magazine earns strong praise for its factual articles and distinctive character. Ida Tarbell and other notable writers are highlighted for scrupulous truth and engaging presentation, with influential departments that consistently entertain and inform readers.
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Aleas
Nergy
Ivelines
Candor
Courage
Uma
Ancram
Ida M. Tarbell
Elling
Aterpreter
Cardui the Woman's Tonic in a Deskins Letter
Deskins, via a letter, recounts serious female troubles lasting forty days and weakness. She says Cardui the woman's tonic helped her recover fully and urges others with pain or weakness to try Cardui, sold by druggists.
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Ipke
Deskins
Cardi
Cardus
Hickory Skating Party Draws Fifteen Couples
A skating party held last Wednesday after prayer in Hickory drew fifteen couples. Guests included Miss Mary Smith of Newport News Virginia Wiss Mozelle McManaway of Charlotte and Mr Thomas Warlick. Music by a colored male quartet and a colored orchestra. After dances refreshments were served and the event ended around midnight with everyone praising the time.
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Hickory
Everting
Mary“ Smith
Newport News
Wiss Mozelle_McManaway
Charlotte
Thomas War
Lick
Newton
Cardus Brings Relief in Ratelif Letter from Mrs. Cambell
In Ratelif Texas Mrs. Mattie Cambell writes of severe monthly health misery and despair. She credits Cardus with ending suffering and restoring joy at home. The letter urges others who suffer to try Cardus for similar relief.
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Ratelif
Tex
Mattie Cambell
Cardus
Carus
Cetoma
Wisconsin
Kor
Ieregi
John Wentland
Coloma
Lydia E. Pinkham
Visit of Mrs. Joe Person Delights Hickory Town
Mrs. Joe Person visited Hickory during the week and promoted a well known remedy once sold by her. The Democrat advertises the remedy this year and Mrs Person travels for its interest with her daughter Miss Josie rere.
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Hickory
Joe Person
Sale of House and Lot Under Mortgage in Hickory
Public sale of a house and lot in West Hickory under mortgage to W. Fay. The property on the old Abernethy line runs 80 feet west, 190 feet east, Gio feet to the street, and 150 feet to the start, adjacent to the Catholic Convent and Peeler estate. The sale, by bidders offering cash, is set for February 18, 1911 at 4 PM in front of the First National Bank of Hickory. Prior claims by Abernethy Whitaker and others total about two hundred dollars.
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Thomas. M. Hattam
R-G. HulFay
T. M. Husham
W. Fay
Morsgages
First National Bank
Hickory
I of
West
AS. Abernethy
Peeler
Abernethy
Abernet
Soavey
Forte Egies
Aberethy
Whitaker
Fast
Pope Medicine Co Promises Cure Under Pure Food Act
An advertisement by the Pope Medicine Co claims Pope's Herbs relieve pains and headaches. Dr J V Hennessy of Albany endorses its safety, while the firm warns of possible refunds if the remedy fails, detailing directions and a Washington address.
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Mfrs
J. Meads
Hyattsville
J. V. Hennesey
Albany
4. Y
Pope Medicine Co. Inc
Pure Food and Drugs Act
Pope Medicine Co
Pope Building
Washington, D.C
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Governor Foss
Massachusetts
Senator Lodge
Ageienfes
Vee Ulain
VC An
Eugene N. Foss
Henry Cabot Lodge
United States Senate
Bay State
Lodge
Foss
Neon
Bim
Uncle Sam
Navy
Mr. Lowe
John
Love
Sam
Mater Rens
Aw & Treas
the Americaan Magazine
Billposters’ Brigade
Miss Pankhurst
Mece
Women's Political Union
East Twenty-ninth Street
L American
Litea
RRS
Lydia E
E. Pinkham
Peri
Henkel-Craig Live Sto Company
Hickory Banking &Trust
Hickory, N. C
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