Punt DEFEATED HGH SCO DEBATE in Hickory High School poles
The Hickory High School team defended the affirmative on a constitutional referendum in state legislation. Theodore Ingram and Ewart Offman led the speakers, opposed by Plato Wilson and George Webber from Morganton School. The contest, judged by local figures, showcased deep preparation and spirited youth oration amid some missteps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jude ‘Hickory High School
Amtermam
North Carolina
Knox
Henry Men
Ries
Lenoir
Tome
Lincolnton To Host Ninth District Congressional Meeting
County Democratic Chairman Gigar Love received notice of the Ninth District Congressional Committee call to meet in Lincolnton on April 18. Love hopes Lincolnton lands the congressional convention this year and said he will push to call the convention at Lincolnton. The April meeting will set the convention date and place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gigar Love
Ninth District
Congressional Committee
Lincolnton
Love
Seon
Lincoln County
In Justice to Mr Webb
The Morganton News Herald argues that Congressman Webb and fellow congressmen receive 125 a month for hire and defends Webb against graft accusations. The paper asserts he uses funds properly for clerical help and praises his honesty, calling accusations ridiculous and disgusting.
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Mr. Webb
Congressman Webb
Webb
Morganton News Herald
Not Paint The Worst Mistake In Painting
A fragmented quote discusses painting costs and mistakes. It argues that delaying painting incurs about ten percent annual loss, while cheap paint leads to higher long term costs. The speaker condemns cheap paint and warns against postponing maintenance, emphasizing durability and value.
Lenoir College Grounds Down Catawba and Rutherford
Lenoir College baseball swept Catawba College 6 to 0 on the Lenoir diamond last Thursday then beat Rutherford College 8 to 5 on Monday. Lincoln County News reports Jannie Miller left Thursday for Likery to visit her sister Mrs T J Regan.
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Lenoir
Lenoir College
Catawba College
Rutherford College
Victorius
Lincoln County News
Jannie Miller
Thursd
Likery
T. J. Regan
Well Pleased N Carver Visits Hickory
Dr. T N Carver chief of the Rural Organization Service of the Department of Agriculture in Washington visited Hickory on Thursday. He toured the Catawba Creamery Rural Credit Association offices and met with City Manager and Chamber of Commerce officials. He also visited farms of R L Shuford and J W Robinson and spoke to farmers at the Hills Europe at 8 p.m. expressing satisfaction with progress in county farming groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. N.ver
Rural Organization Service
Department of
Intercollegiate Athletics Debate at Lenoir College
The Uranian Literary Society at Lenoir College Hickory held a March 16 debate on abolishing intercollegiate athletics. N D Yount argued for abolition citing evils and benefits of intra mural play while J L Deaton defended current system. S W Hawn and C N Yount argued for reform within rules, saying evils stem from management not athletics and intramural play could replace intercollegiate contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenoir College
Uronian Literary Society
Le~roir College
Hickory
Nome
N. D. Yount
J. L. Deaton
S. W. Hawn
C. N. Yount
Good Roads The Life Of Any Community Jacob's Fork News
Hickory March 22 farmers endure a tough month with sweet potato hauling amid cold weather. Health fair overall, Geo L Reinhardt ill all winter but improving. Yoder school shows harmony. Easter public exercises. John Sharpe moved his mill to Brookford for Mr. Sumpter. Road changes improved routes west of Wash Ransom place and east of Blackburn branch. County surveyor Enloe Yoder surveys roads. ambition for a nationwide good roads system as life and prosperity. Albert H Yoder, Wisconsin State Normal School president, visits Hickory on way to Richmond VA meeting, tracing ancestry to Conrad Yoder.
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Hickory
John Sharpe
Peter R. Yoder
Brookford
Mr. Sumpter
Angeltown
Gold
Enloe Yoder
Lincoln County
Pest
Dolph Canpe
Newton
Simpson
Er’s
Albert H. Yoder
State Normal School of Wisconsin
Whitewater
Wis
Teachers’ Educational Association
Richmond
Conrad Yoder
Yoder
Catawba County
Col. G. M. Yoder
Catherine Dellinger
Henry Whitener
Ina
Monroe County
William Yoder
Henry Yoder
Jacob Yoder
North Carolina
Fire at Cliffs Eating House and Telegraph Office
Fire at the Cliffs on the Catawba damaged the eating house and telegraph office. A family member and Mr John Radisill, operator's brother, were burned to the ground. little household effects saved. Blaze blamed on a defective flue. Also note Ross Crane to headline Lyceum at Hub Theatre tomorrow night with clay portraits and canvases. Tickets at Moser Lutz Drug Store.
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Catawba A
John Radisill
Ross Crane
Hub
Cotton Armor Plate Idea Spurs Navy Letter
Washington March North Carolinian Maren Washington writer Col Marcellus E Thornton of Trickory North Carolina proposes using cotton as armor plate for major Navy ships in a letter to Secretary Daniels. Thornton offers no detailed plan in the correspondence.
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Washington
Maren North Carolinian
Daniels
Marcellus E. Thornton
Trickory
N. C
Thornton
Debate Highlights Clash Over Student Unity and Orator
The Mayte Suronian Society hosted a lively debate on class contests and gymnasium activity. Critics argued these measures threaten unity without a varsity, while supporters defended their necessity. J A Frye delivered an excellent speech on "The Modern Hero" that captivated the audience, with Oakview Orchestra providing high order music. The committee awarded the negative side and J L Deaton the medal.
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J. L. Deaton
Denied Bail In Murder Case In Valdese
Mrs. Frank Powell of Valdese was believed to have killed herself but subsequent evidence led Judge Long to refuse bail for her husband Frank Powell. Powell remains jailed on a first degree murder charge and a trial is set for the next court term.
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Morganton
Frank Powell
Valdese
Long
Powell
Woman Shot Herself After Troubled Marriage Defense Hears Ring
A Virginia‑focused murder case unfolds as a wife shoots herself in a Valdese mill couple’s dispute. Investigators question whether a single or multiple shots rang out and whether husband Powell’s motives, including alleged affairs, will be admitted as evidence at the Bee trial next Monday.
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Powell
Virginia
Monay
Attorney General Helps as Consultant in Prosecution
North Carolina underwriters doctors and midwives in Robeson and other counties face enforcement of a new vital statistics law. Two weeks are given to report unreported births and deaths, with official investigations and prosecutions to follow. The Attorney General endorses strict enforcement and will review early cases before acting as a general consultant.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Robeson
Jer
State Board‘ of Health
Hoffman Punch Migration to Missouri Spurred by North Carolinians
A 1914 letter recounts the 1845 move of Morgan Hoffman and his family from Burke County North Carolina to Bollinger County Missouri. The作者 notes the Huffman Punch line grew to hundreds in Missouri and lists several surnames linking NC and MO communities. The writer hails North Carolina's educational heritage and expresses intent to visit Hickory and The Democrat newspaper.
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Hoffman-Punch
Burke County
North Carolina
Morgan Hoffman
Mr. Punch
Bolinger County
Missouri
Ozark
Hickory
Huffmans
Aulsbury Mo
Board Meeting at Lenoir College Enrolment at 281
The 16th board meeting praised the college as strongest year yet with enrollment at 281. Faculty size to rise, equipment expand, salaries lift, and new departments added led by Domestic Science. A $100000 endowment drive, led by President R L Jritz, aims to complete by October 31 1917 for the college’s centennial year.
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Lenoir College
R. L. Jritz
Advertising That Pays in the Home Paper
The Hertford County Herald argues against traveling sign painters who deface scenery with ads. It condemns brush and paintpot methods as low quality advertising and praises newspaper columns as the best, cheapest, and most effective way to reach readers and attract business.
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Hertford County Herald
Defalcation at Goldsboro Banks Involving H C Smith
H C Smith, employee of the National Bank of Goldsboro and treasurer of Goldsboro Savings and Trust Co, caused shortages totaling over 75 000 dollars. The National Bank deficit is 25 900 dollars, the Savings & Trust Co shortage 50 000 dollars, later reduced to 40 000 due to an insurance bond of 10 000 dollars. George A Norwood, bank president, advanced 50 000 dollars to cover losses. he refused fellow stockholders' offers to share. Smith fled Goldsboro amid cotton futures losses. no city books examined.
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Goldsboro Sayings and Trust Company
National Bank of Goldsboro
Trust Company
National Bank
H.C. Smith
Goldsboro Savings & Trust Co
Young Smith
Norwood
Smith
Goldsboro
Saturday Evening Closing in Hickory 1914
J L Murphy urges Hickory merchants to form an association to close stores earlier on Saturdays to allow workers and clerks rest for Sunday worship. He notes mills already close at noon or midnight, urging families to shop by nine on Saturday night to protect Sabbath sanctity and curb dissipation. March 22 1914 Hickory.
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Hickory
J. L. Murphy
Beard Value At Center Of Supreme Court Suit
E A O Sullivan, former New Orleans official, sues for 60000 claiming his beard was forcibly cut by Paul Felix and William Stiles during the 1908 election incident. He argues federal civil rights grounds override Louisiana one year statute of limitations. The case questions whether federal suits evade local time limits.
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Washington
Supreme Court
E. A. O'Sullivan
Louisiana
O'Sullivan
New Orleans
Paul Felix
Justice ‘of the
Jefferson Parish
William W. Stiles
Felix
Stiles
Felix and
Louisana
Meeting Call of Catawba County Democratic Executive Committee
Messrs J D Elliott and F B Gwin announce a meeting at Newton Court House on Monday April 6 at noon to select judges clerks for the upcoming primary on May 16 and to address other important business. All members are urged to attend.
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Messrs
J. D. Elliott
F. B. Gwin
Democratic Executive Committee
Catawba County
Court House
Newton
Soy Beans and Cowpeas for Soil and Seed Use
Farmers discuss using a mix of peas and soy beans for soil improvement and hay. A half bushel of each is suggested for hay, with soy beans aiding pea nodulation. Suggestions include growing seed on farm, using a three foot row seed plot, and employing Keystone pea harvester. Also notes high seed prices favor soy beans as a cheaper option.
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W. F. Massey
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Jacob's Fork
Rowell
Hopers
Othis
Grace
Patric Pes
H. G. Smith
United States Senate
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Wilson
Shafroth
Colorado
H. M. Doll
Round Dozen Book Club
Wm. Westup
Amelia McComb
Mary Matthews Doll
Henry Elliott
L. R. Whitener
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