Lusitania Ship Described as Speed Vessel and Safe Voyage Belief
An old report notes the Lusitania as a fast liner, boasting 25.5 knots and strong bulkheads. It cites Cunard agent Charles P Sumner claiming no voyage risk, while public ads warned travelers of war zones near Britain and risks to ships of Britain and its allies.
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Charles P Sumner
Cunard Line
New York
Mason
Lusitania
Germany
Great Britain
British Isles
Teaching the Children celebrating U boat sinking
A Munich dispatch reports U-39 sank the Lusi with great rejoicing in southern Germany. Towns were beflagged along the Rhine and children enjoyed a half holiday amid tragedy as a girl survived while a mother and five sisters perished. A Queenstown morgue holds a dead mother and baby. Two stokers died trying to save others. May God mercy on a nation that teaches its children to make merry over such deeds.
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Associated Press
Diipatch
Munich
Rhine
Aad
Queenstown
Germany
Chidren
Herod
Greeneboro Daily News
Annual Sermon for Junior Order United American Masons
Rev J G Garth will preach the annual sermon to the Jr O A M at First Presbyterian Church next Sunday at 11 oclock. Members are urged to attend and the public is cordially invited to join, saluting the Pale and Sickly.
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United American Mecanics
J.G. Garth
First Presbyterian Church
Order
KEEP THE CALVES GROWING
Calves should be kept growing continuously from birth with no grain after six months if growth is adequate. Use roughage like silage and alfalfa hay as cheaper feeds, aiming to build a barrel and digestive strength. Heating milk for calves should be done in hot water to avoid burning. Be cautious with speech before thinking.
Report of the Condition No 4597 First National Bank Hickory NC
The report shows the bank's close of business on May 1 with liabilities and reserves listed. Directors include W K Shuford among the board. The text notes general reserve positions and capital details typical of a bank condition report from the era, though OCR garble obscures specifics.
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The
First National Bank
Burke Seeks New Railroad Linking Morganton to Catar
Local interest in a proposed railroad between Morganton and Catar has surged with talks of a bond election set for Saturday in Morganton and surrounding townships. A surveying corps, led by J. W. Weldon and Rodey Claywell, scouted routes including Break Neck and the old fair ground, while officials appointed registrars and judges for the vote.
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Morganton
Catar
Upper
Lower Fork
Joneth
Board of County Commissioners
T. N. Hallyburtos
J. M. Clik
H.C. Deaton
Upper Fork Township
G. C. Cook
C. H. Bradshaw
ICR
Carewell
Lomer Fork
Parker NC Man Receives Relief From Stomach Ailment
W Davenport of Parker North Carolina suffered a chronic stomach disorder. After using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy he reports immediate relief and a sense of renewed health. He credits the remedy with curing his condition and notes friends have experienced similar benefits. The advertisement promotes permanent results for stomach liver and intestinal issues and urges trying the product with a money back guarantee. H W Warner spent the weekend in Charlotte and attended the Chapman Al meeting Sunday.
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W. R. Davenport
Parker, N. C
Mayr
Jand
Hle
H. W. Warner
Charlotte
Chapman-Al
Promoted Tonics Offered for Aged Health Stamina
An old advertisement from Hickory North Carolina touts Vinol as a tonic that rebuilds appetite, aids digestion, and strengthens the body for the elderly. It claims Vinol boosts circulation, energy, and vigor, promising improved wellbeing in seniors, with a money-back assertion and local drugstore endorsement.
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Nery
Pope
Uutz
Hickory
N.C
Week's Happenings in Hickory Society
Mrs L Hatfield entertained the Embroidery Club May 6 with Mesdames J D Harte B Wheeler O L Hardin and B L Hines present. C L Mosteller read an amusing story and Lydia Hatfield recited. Luncheon served with J L Henkel assisting. Next meet to be with Mee E E Hendley. Amy Sellars hosted Do-You-Please Club April 30 with nine members answering roll call. H Lutz assisted Sellars in serving fresh meats. May 5 Louise Jones hosted Do-You-Please Club. nine members attended including Gladys Reid back from Fassifer. Ice cream and cake served. This week the club meets with Rose Martin.
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L. Hatfield
Embroidery Club
J. D. Harte
B. Wheeler
O.L. Hardin
B.L. Hines
C. L. Mosteller
Lydia Hatfield
J. L. Henkel
E. E. Hendley
Amy Sellars
Kate Bihott
H. C. Lutz
Miss Sellars
Louise Jones
Gladys Reid
Rose Martin
Devoe Paint vs Trash Crowded Market Prices
Caldwell county officials post a $100 reward for the killer of John Hice in North Catawba township. A brother adds $100 and Governor adds $200, totaling $400 for information leading to justice. The note includes consumer confusion over Devoe paint pricing versus inferior trash paint.
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Caldwell County
Orl
John Hice
North Catawba Township
Trains Leave Charlotte January 3 1915 East and North
Rail schedule shows through train to Wilmington via local connections with dining car service as far as Washington and New York. Local and connecting trains operate to Raleigh Maxton Hamlet Monroe and Norfolk Richmond and points north south and west with sleeping cars and vestibule coaches. Westbound services include local runs to Rutherfordton Lincolnton and Raleigh with connections to Johnson City and Norfolk. Officials James Ker Jr and J T West provide details from Charlotte and Raleigh offices.
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Charlotte
Wilmington
Hazalet
Portsmouth
Norfolk
Maleigh
Washington
New York
Maxton
A. C
A. M
Raleigh
Hamlet
Savannah
Jacksonville
A.C. Lor
Monroe
Atlanta
Fustain
Richmond
Putman
West Hound
Rutherfordton
Bostic
Lancolnton
James Ker, Jr
N.C
J.T. West
Be an Optimist Try Dr King's New Discovery
An optimistic message promotes Dr King's New Discovery for colds. It claims the medicine reaches the cause of trouble, so relief follows once the remedy penetrates throat irritation and supports natural healing. The ad urges readers to buy a bottle.
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Dr. King
Pres Cured in 6 to 14 Days SISTENT Tao Grenga
A fragmented OCR snippet references a person named Tao Grenga and a phrase about cure time ranging from six to fourteen days. The readable text is incomplete and lacks clear context or accompanying facts to form a coherent news item.
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