Encampment Notes and State Insurance Report Highlights
Dispatches from Raleigh describe the encampment of the Third Regiment with special trains and marching bands. The piece also covers Commissioner James R. Young’s annual report, insurance policy revisions, and state financials including fire relief funds and building and loan results. It notes efforts to showcase North Carolina at the Panama-Pacific Exposition and plans to recruit representatives to secure regional cooperation and funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Young
Craig
General Assembly
National Association of Insurance Commissions
Satute
Insurance Commissioners
Asheville
Young
Clites
North Carolina Commission
State Board of Agriculture
Powell
Alabama
South Carolina
Virginia
Georgia
North Caroline Commission
Florida
J. 8. Carr
Durham
Alf Thompson
Raleigh
Leonard Tufts
J. A. Brown
T. 8. Powell
Wilson Confers With J P Morgan In Cordial Meeting
Local notes from Hickory and Ashe County describe social visits and movements. Mrs Wood of Richmond hosts a set with Mr Sourbeer and daughter, Miss Dora Atkingone studies in New York, and Miss Minnie Gwaltney travels with acquaintances to Valle Crucis. The Dinie Grey Chapter plans a monthly meeting as part of president’s business mentor efforts. Generals lecture at Chautauqua prompts UDC attendance with a postlecture reception.
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Wood
Richmond
Mi. Bonner
Sourbeer
Roy Abernethy
Alice Witherspoon
Cincotaton
Gartabla
Mensies
Blowing Rock
H.C. Mens
Vienna
al Ther
U. S
Mens
Lo'elock
Dora Atkingone
Hickory
New York
Columbia University
Minnie Gwaltney
Donald
Sterling
Charles
Alex Menzies
Valle Crucis
Methodist Sunday
Edgemont
Miriam Zimmerman
Philadelphia
Gastonia
F. M. Seagie
W. R. Clarke
Grundy
Harris
Clarke
Presbyterian Church
S. S
Luther Church
Mt. Tirzah
Margaret Wannamacher
Mary Huffman
N. G. Deal
Frank Link
Arthur
Lenoir
Col. Bingham’s
Colorado
Montana
Washington
Grove Park
Goverment
Asheville
U. S. Army
Geo. Pket
Gettysburg
Chautauqua
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Royster
Wilson and Morgan Meet in White House Conference
President Wilson held a White House discussion with J P Morgan lasting about an hour as part of a series of talks with top American industry and finance leaders. Officials indicated Morgan asked for the engagement and noted the aim to reassure business leaders that Democratic policy would not harass lawful enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
J. P. Morgan
White House
Henry Ford
Detroit
Chicago Association of Commerce
Morgan
Mr. Morgan
Princeton F
Catarrh Cure Ad Claims Internal Blood Treatment
An advertisement promotes a product named Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy that treats catarrh from within. It asserts the cure acts directly on blood and mucous surfaces and is a prescribed, non quack medicine blend of tonics and blood purifiers. Testimonials are promised, with prices listed and the company in Toledo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Cheney Co
Which Ten Commandments Did Adam Break
A Sunday School teacher asks which commandment Adam broke by eating the apple. A respondent says none, noting there were no commandments then. The Chicago News records the exchange as a humorous aside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago News
Stomach Troubles Over Cham berlain's Tablets Claim
An advertisement asserts stomach, heartburn, indigestion, and liver complaints can be cured. It cites John R. Baker of Battle Creek Mich who credits Chamberlain's Tablets with relief and claims others have permanent cures. Sold by Moser Lutz and Grimes Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lida Dewey
Milwaukee
Wis
Grimes Deag Co
Moser & Lutz
John R. Baker
Battle Creek
Mich
Chamberlain
Moser & Lutz and
Grimes Drog Co
Ady
Local clubs debate member standards and phrasing
A fragmentary note questions a member’s standing and phrasing within a club. The terse remark implies informal debate about inclusion and etiquette among longtime members.
Greatly Reduced Fares to Durham for Good Roads Meet
Greatly reduced fares to Durham North Carolina by Southern Railway for July 9 and 10 events. Tickets sold from all North Carolina points to Durham July 8 and 9 with return by July 12. Announcement by R H Debutts District Passenger Agent Charlotte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
N. C
Good Roads Association
Southern Railway
North Carolina
North Carolina Good Roads Association
R. H. Debutts
D.P. A
Charlotte
N.C
Doan Kidney Pills Ad Promotes Health Claims
A fragmented ad style notice touts Doan Kidney Pills with testimonials from Mrs J W Neill and Miss Charlotte Cline, asserting kidney health benefits and urging purchase at drug stores. It also references Doan’s a pill and Doan’s Ointment for piles, with scattered local names and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickory
J. W. Neill
Tenth Ave
N.C
Dean
Mower & Lata
Daniels Praises Victory Over Lobby in Independence Address
In Charlottesville Virginia Secretary of the Navy Daniels lauded the administration tariff and trust reforms as three declarations of independence. He argued Congress must destroy the lobby before reforms can succeed and credited Woodrow Wilson with freeing legislatures from selfish interests to enable broader prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlottesville
Navy
Daniels
Univer
Sale Congress
Congress
Moncy Trust
Woodrow Wilson
White House
Officers Re-elected in Western North Carolina Lumbermen Meet
The Western North Carolina Lumbermen and Timber Association re elected W C Riddick as president A Dickey as vice president and W B Ewen as treasurer at a city meeting. Reports from the past year showed a successful first year and substantial savings for members in western North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western
North Carolina
W. C. Riddick
A. Dickey
feEwen
Western Cerin Lamber and Timber Association
Timbermen's Association
Gold After Diamonds In Newbern Rumor Of New Finds
Newbern reports a gold and iron ore find near Ransom Spring on Dr Sloan’s property as F J Brumate a Beaufort chemist and geologist notes particles of gold in the river bed near the spring. Also: solicitor Charles Abernethy plans to relocate to Newbern to be nearer the district center. Secretary of State William J Bryan to spend summers in Asheville with his family. Irish potatoes harvest in Mount Olive is late and crop likely to total about 27 000 barrels, below earlier expectations.
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Newbern
City Hall
F. JH. Brumate
Beaufort
Ransom Spring
S. Sloan
Boston
Mass
Brumatere
Hewoerst
Newborn
Charles | Abernethy
Ryan
Asney
Asheville
William J. Bryan
Washington
Mount Olive
Firemen deaths in blast at Hawkins barn in Charlotte
Explosion at a barn owned by John B Hawkins, a railroad contractor, killed Chief Wallace and Captain Glenn of the Charlotte Fire Department and seriously injured Firemen Barnes Erwin and Todd while others suffered lesser injuries. The team rushed through dense smoke to fight a fire. the blast occurred as hoses ran short. Also mentions Kentucky lands, Mrs. Jane McKimmon lectures, revenue gains in Area 1, and local crop notes about blackberries and peaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
JH. Wallace
W. B. Glenn
No. 2
Mesers
RT. Barnes
J.B Erwin
C. W. Todd
John B Hawkins
South Cedar Street
Shiet ‘Wallace
Glenn
Barnes
Erwin
Todd
Dontence
Wallac
Chet Wallace
Tino
Ervin
Toda
Kentucky
McKimmon
Jane McKimmon
State
United States Departments of Agriculture
Omato Canning
Exington
Lexington
Internal Revenue Department
Twin City
North Carolina briefs report changes in militia and grants
An order by Adjutant General Young disbands Plymouths fourth division for failure to meet standards and replaces it with a new Belhaven unit. Senator Overman secures sundry civil funding for Wilmington quarantine wharf and coastal fish hatchery repairs, plus resaving stations. Osborn notes record tax collections at low cost. Old Fort delegation urges western rail from Old Fort to Mountain. Rural Life Week in Chapel Hill features Dr Liberty Hyde Bailey leading sessions. Bordock Blood Bitters advertisement touts a blood cleansing tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genral Young
Aval
Plymouth
Belhaven
Overman
Appropriations Committee
Wilmington
Morehead City
Edenton
North Carolina
Internal Revenue
Osborn
McDowell County
Old Fort
Mountain
Washington
Ablen
Thomas W. Alten
Balsam
Sarah K. Bryson
Nat Moore
Mary E. Squires
Tabor
William C. Graham
Wolf Mountain
Olivia E. Galloway
Rural Life Week
Chapel Hill
Liberty Hyde
Mountain Excursion to Asheville July 15 1914
Southern Railway announces a special excursion train from Salisbury to Asheville on Wednesday July 15 departing 10:00 a m arriving 4 30 p m. Passengers from other points join regular trains to Salisbury Barber and other junctions to connect. Tickets valid on all regular trains to Asheville through July 18 for three nights and return. Apply to nearest Agent or write for details.
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Ius
Asheville
Southern Railway Mill
Salisbury
Barber
Ashevillng
R. H. Debutts
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Gurpin
Hodoas
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Ernsteee
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Henderson
Taner
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Restoncap
Warrenton
Ras
Reformed Oe
Thomas
State Department of Agriculture
United States
Commissioner of Agriculture
Secion
Predmont
Big Company
Palette Island Company
Southport
F. T. Boyd
E. A. Lackey
Hamlet
W. H.pike
Rock Ingham
Marmuskeet
J. P. Kerr
Mattamuskeet Lake
Hyde County
Col
Williame
Middleton
W. H. Williams
Central Hospital
Insano
Willams
Department of Agriculture
Graham
BR. Lacy
Mitchell County
Joseph Tipton
Ipenton
Charlotte Cline
Burlington
Gibsonville
Reidsville
Burlington S
Trene Tickle
J. C. Holt
Lenoir College
Ny Drag
Lobby
Reed Legislative
Thomas Jefferson
Newton Sais
North Carolina Briefs
Wilton
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