Hickory Sprouts and the Shock Centre of Wires
A boy named Transplanted Sprouts is drawn to the electric thrill of live wires in Hickory trees. The piece touts curiosity about electricity, notes how Hickory trees “grow” ideas and sparks when in contact with telegraph lines, and follows the legendary “Shock Centre” who experiments with induction coils and sparks, while Daddy Hickory enjoys modern Philadelphia electricity in family life.
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The
Democrat
Shock Centre
Hickory
Philadelphia
Where does life begin in the electrical world asked by a child
A young Hickory Sprout asks her father aloud why electricity tingles when two wires touch and how current travels without a hollow path. The exchange frames a wide curiosity about life, fire, and power, pondering where they begin and reach in the material world.
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Edison
Westinghouse
Essla
Untitled inquiry prompts a new celestial message
A fragment expresses fascination with unanswered questions about the world and humanity. It suggests that exploring the deepest hows and whys may lead to a new celestial message for all mankind, noting the process is enjoyable to observe as it grows.
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N.B
Southern to Improve Right of Way
The Southern Railway plans to clear the right of way between Twelfth and Thirteenth streets, create a north side walk and 18 foot driveway, turf the bank slope toward the tracks, and move the baggage room toward the Hotel Huffry. A new passenger station at Hickory is also planned as soon as possible, aiding beautification and convenience for Hickoryites.
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Southern Railway
Huffry
Democrat
Hickory
Southern
Seitz vs Brookford Mill rules in favor of plaintiff
In Newton North Carolina on February 23 the February Term closed with a $500 judgment for J P Seitz against Brookford Mill. An appeal is expected. Clerk C M McCorkle filed Letters of Administration for the late J P Ward with J C Fry named administrator. A near beer saloon outside town limits draws crowds, though charter limits may threaten its future. Cited Maiden citizens celebrate the New Home Building and Loan Society’s incorporation.
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C. M. McCorkle
Hickory
P. Ward
J.C. Fry
Maiden
Reuben
Watauga Holsteins and Local Agriculture Note
Boone area showcases dairy focus with high butter prices and new Holstein herd planned by Appalachian Training School. Merchants pay 20 cents per pound for country butter amid few dairy cows. Efforts to mark Daniel Boone cabin site, ownership by Daugherty family, and Arlie Wilson’s fruit and vegetable cannery report $300 in saved produce.
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Boone
Med
Ohe
Appalachian Training School
Daniel Boone
Daugherty
Common Sense in Chicken Feed and Egg Production
A rural opinion piece by Redwood urges practical poultry feeding for winter laying. It argues that protein rich feeds like wheat and nuts support egg production, while fattening diets rely on fats. It advises green matter, lime, oyster shells, and bone scraps, with careful feeding times and litter to stimulate activity.
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Noah
Nature
Biddy
Illness and improvement of Hon. Bower and local industry notes
The Lenoir News reports that Hon. W H Bower suffered a serious illness last week but later improved. It notes the Hudson Chair Factory frame work is up and the 110 hp boiler arrived. I Will Gray was found dead in bed on Wednesday. burial occurred at Boon Fork settlement. Nearby, three young men near Sink Hole mountain in Yancey County found a potential mica mine, sold the claim to Jason E Burleson for 3000 dollars, with 6000 dollars in output and at least 2500 more in sight after five days work.
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Lenoir News
Will Gray
Kelsey
Boon Fork Settlement
Sink Hole
Yancey
Mitchell County
Jason E. Burleson
Profit Story Promotes Catawba County Real Estate
A farmer profited about 1500 by holding land for two years before selling as Catawba County real estate continues to advance. The note praises new homes and better roads, mentions Mr Seeng adding names to good roads, and claims The Democrat is the most interesting weekly between Asheville and Charlotte.
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Catawba County
Catawba
RA Seeng
Oxford Ford
Catfish
Clinard
Democrat
Asheville
Charlotte
Bond Issues for the Statesville Air Line Railroad
Statesville and Surry County voters approved bonds totaling 357,500 for the Statesville Air Line railroad. Mt Airy Avery Township Yadkin and Surry counties added 167,500, 90,300 and 100,000 respectively, with Statesville previously pledging 50,000. Combined with earlier sums the total nears 407,500 and construction is expected to begin soon.
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Surry County
Statesville Air Line
Mt. Airy
Avery
Iredell
Yadkin
Surry
Statesville
Statesvile Air Line
Bears and Eye Italians Hold Town Boxing Match
A grizzly and a cinnamon bear visited town last week with three Eye Italians. After traveling 2% miles they slept on their paws and were rudely aroused to boxing. The bout occurred after a dollar was pulled from bystanders' pockets.
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Ad Promises Relief
An advertisement touts Chamberlans Cough Remedy for throat irritation and night coughs. It claims relief and mentions sales by W.1 Manin & Co. with a brief promotional tone and periods.
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Chamberlan
W.1 . Manin & Co
Twin Shufords in the Southwest Confederate Soldiers Story
J I Shubord details the Shuford twins Middlekauff and Pink who joined the Confederate forces in 1862 and 1863. Middlekauff was captured near White River after battles with Banks' 31 000 men and escaped by cutting a hole in a U S boat. he perished in the river. Pink Shuford is linked to a Confederate Camp at Oklahoma City Oklahoma.
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Middlekauff
Pink Shuford
Eli R. Shuford
South Fork
Catawba County
Shuford
Iveline Collins
Burke County
Collins
Newton
Quitman
Texas
Eli R Shuford
Alberto Poindexter
Warren B. Stone
Texas Cavalry
John Wilson
Louisiana
Arkansas
Richard Taylor
Zachary Taylor
Presi
Dent
United States
Banks
Red River
Sabine Cross Roads
Manfield
Pleasant Hill
Pink’ Shuford
Price
White River
Middle Kauff
Oklahoma City
Okla
Notice to Rural Patrons About Coin Handling
Notice from the Fourth Assistant Postmaster General informs rural patrons that starting February 15 rural-letter carriers will not collect loose coins from boxes. Patrons must enclose coins in envelopes or use a coin-holding receptacle to avoid delaying delivery, as carriers will only lift coins when accompanied by mail and stamps. Signed SM Hamrick, Postmaster.
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SM. Hamrick
Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets Mentioned
A fragment notes Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets as remedies marketed for chronic constipation headaches biliousness and dizziness among women, reflecting a therapeutic claim from a historical advertisement or notice.
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Chamberlain
Memorial meeting for Thomas Husham Esq in Newton
A November 1 1910 gathering of Catawba County bar at Newton Court House honored Thomas M Husham of Hickory. Judge W B Couneill chaired. L L Witherspoon served as secretary. A committee drafted resolutions praising his loyalty, genius, and varied attainments and ordered them filed in minutes and shared with his father J D Husham and local papers including Charlotte Observer and Raleigh News and Observer.
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Catawba County
Newton
Thomas Hufham Esq
Hickory
W. B. Couneill
L. L. Witherspoon
W. A. Self
W. B. Gaither
C. L. Whitener
J. D. Husham
Charlotte “Observer
Raleigh News
Death of J H Craig of Gastonia at 81
John Henry Craig aged 81 died in Gastonia last Thursday night. A strong citizen in tannery, cotton buying and livestock trade he left a sizeable fortune to his children, including Mayor Thomas L Craig of Justonia and J Robert Craig of Gastonia, with fourteen grandchildren. Funeral held Saturday afternoon.
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John Henry Craig
Gastonia
North Carolina
Thomas L. Craig
Justonia
J. Robert Craig
David J. Craig
Statesville
John M. Craig
Charlotte
March Everybodys promises varied fiction and cover allure
The March issue highlights A Successful Wife a tale of a young woman supporting her family after her father’s death. Judge Ben Lindsey’s The East and the Jungle continues with strong interest. The magazine features clever short stories and an attractive cover enhancing its appeal.
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March
Ben B. Lindsey
March Everybodys
American Magazine previews bold essays and stories
The issue features Ray Stannard Bakers analysis The East and insurgency themes The German boy peon in Barbarous Mexico and Bending the Twig about an eleven year old boy who lectured professors on the fourth dimension By H Addington Bruce The collection also includes several short stories adding to the issue's appeal
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Ray Stannard Baker
Mexico
H. Addington Bruce
William James Bil
Baronian Society Debate Marks Nineteenth Anniversary
The Baronian Literary Society celebrates its nineteenth anniversary with a Monday evening debate on March 14. The query asks whether Congress should establish a Central Bank in the United States. The affirmative speakers are C. B. Robinson and J. T. Horney, the negative are W. L. Plank and H. C. Miller. F. R. Yoder delivers the final oration on The Call of the South.
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Baronian Literary Society
Congress
United States
Messrs
C. B. Robinson
J.T. Horney
W. L. Plank
H. C. Miller
F. R. Yoder
Spray Apple Trees Early Spray or Get Out of the Fruit Business
A 1910 Raleigh Fruit Growers Association notice urges early spraying to protect apple crops. It argues forests reduced natural pest controls, warns against spraying in full bloom due to bee harm, and recommends Bordeaux mixture before leaf-out and a second spray two weeks later. Saylorsville firm date Feb 15 1910.
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Raleigh
Fruit Growers Association
Saylorsville
N. C
Contest for Junior Readers Spelling Prize
A contest offers one dozen lead pencils for the best spelling list from junior readers ages ten to fifteen. Submit by March 10 to Enwood Poultry Yards Conover NC. The page lists 50 sample misspellings and urges honor system. Also praises Chamberlain’s Liniment for rheumatism relief.
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