Federal building site ad seeks Hickory NC location
The Office of the Secretary in Washington announces June 3 1908 proposals due July 2 1908 at 2 pm for sale or donation of a suitable central site for a Federal building in Hickory North Carolina. Corner lot about 120 by 130 feet required with details on foundations utilities proximity and street layouts. Proposals sealed marked Proposal for Federal building site and mailed to the Secretary of the Treasury Supervising Architect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Hickory
North Carolina
Secretary of the Treasury
Washington, D. C
What Ails Him Diagnosis of a Failure Case
A satirical list catalogs flaws labeled as ailments such as Money fever, swelling ego, jealousy jaundice, indecision paralysis, and moral principle asphyxiation. The piece laments Mr. Horne's personal and professional prospects amid a global contest, noting improving chances despite critic critiques.
Man climbs flagpole to rehang American flag in Hoboken
An Irish policeman arrested Thomas Taylor for tearing down an American flag from a Hoboken front yard. He was ordered by Recorder Stanton to climb the forty foot flagpole at 219 Bloomfield street and restore the flag as hundreds of onlookers, including diverse ethnic groups, watched the staged punishment. Taylor claimed to be an American citizen and lived at 110 Monroe street. The crowd cheered as he rehung the flag, illustrating a civic warning against flag disrespect.
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Hoboken
N. J
Thomas Taylor
Taylor
Emile LeFevre
Bloomfield Street
O Donohue
Stanton Taylor
Monroe Street
le Fevre
New York Herald
Remarkable Five Evolutionary Heroes Captured a Fleet on Foot
A Colonial era tale recounts Colonel John White of Georgia and five companions faking a hostile camp near Savannah to lure British forces. They rode as staff, secured parole for captured officers, and escaped before dawn, showcasing daring strategic deception and leadership.
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Savannah
French
John White
Georgia Line
Ethholm
White
L. ‘T. Sprague
Relief From Rheumatism With Chamberlain Liniment
An advertisement urges sufferers of rheumatism to try Chamberlain's Liniment, claiming it relieves pain, aids sleep, and improves comfort even in long standing cases. It touts low cost and urges trial before discouragement, noting availability from W.S. Mara & Co and newspaper pricing at $1 per year.
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Chamberlain
W.S. Mara & Co
Origins of the Stars and Stripes and flag history
Revered educator Rev. Thomas B. Gregory recounts the flag’s origins from June 14 1777 to later changes. He notes congressional actions, Windover’s speech limiting stripes, the first battle display at Fort Branwix, and the Quiberon salute by France. Also mentions DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve as a remedy.
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Thomas B. Gregory
United States
Congress
National Ag
Fter
Union Befteen
Uch
Windover
New York
Speaker
Fort Branwix
Rome
Oneida County
Peter Gansevoort
St Leger
Quiberon Bay
Brittany
Paul Jones
Ranger
Europe
Jones
Rey
New York American
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Catawba
Office OF the Secretary
Co. B. Cortelyou, Sec
Mr. Horne
Jefferson
Edward Carrington
Paris
Thomas Jefferson
Carlyle
Atlantic
Louis
Boston
Bunker Hill
Democracy
Thamas Carisle
Washington
Delaware
Princeton
New Jersey
DeWitt
Democrat
Faneuu Rau Saarcet
Wholesale Commission Merchants
Hickory Insurance & Realty Co
J. A. Lentz
W.A. Hall
M. H. Groves
Lee, Tress ~ McComb, Ass’t Mgr. Real Estate Dept
Aurora
Eversabie
Reading
Penn
Austin
THE
North Carolina College of Agriculture & Mechanic Arts
West Raleigh
N.C
DIXIE
Amram Dovel
Genese Pore Fond
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