North Carolina agricultural plan clashes over funds
The joint committee of the State Department of Agriculture and the trustees of the North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts oppose using Rockefeller money for farmers demonstration work. They urge continued federal support and aim to secure congressional funding to sustain the program, citing its great benefit to North Carolina farmers.
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M. College
Congress
John D. Rockefeller
United States Department of Agriculture
State Department of Agriculture
North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic
Rth
National Department of Ereature
North Caroina
C. C. Wrebt
W. A. Granam
Agriculture
D. H. Hill
A. and M. College
W. A. Graham
A. & M. College
C. C. Wright
A & M. College
Get a Square Deal Ad for The Democrat
An exhortation urges readers to place advance payments for ads in The Democrat. It promises broader reach, ongoing paper availability, and reader satisfaction, urging personal support to sustain the paper and its advertisers across communities.
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Democrat
Hickory Democras
Killed at saw mill near Mayhew town
Mooresville correspondent reports Fred Brotherton was killed at a Latta Johnson place saw mill when he crawled under a running saw to remove bark. the blade split his skull and he died about 25 minutes later. Witness James Mayhew notes no one should have disturbed moving parts and Brotherton seemed unaware of the danger before the fatal strike.
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Mooresville
Statesville
B. A
C. A. Freeza
Latta Johnson’s Place
Mayhewtown
Fred Brotherton
James, Mayhew
Brotherton
Mayhew
Notice to Farmers Announces Free Expert County Advisory Service
The county hires a practical farmer to offer free guidance to all farmers on soils crops and stock. He collaborates with the US Department of Agriculture and the State Department of Agriculture to provide bulletins and information. Farmers should contact H. K. Foster at Newton NC or call his residence.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Washington
State Department of Agriulture
Ralleigh
County Court House
H. K. Foster
Newton
M. C
N.C
West Hickory Items from May 18
West Hickory notes detail mill work at Ivey's Mill with painting and grounds improvements overseen by Captain W H Warner, plus local visits and sickness updates. Residents Mrs Roy Lowman and Mrs Geo Smith are mentioned with relatives in Lincoln and Charlotte, and attendees at regional events in Nashville.
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Ivey
W. H. Warner
Roy Lowman
Rhodhils
Bessie Chester
Geo. Smith
W. N. Cook
Southern Baptist Convention
Nashville
Tenn
J.B. Abernethy
Lincoln
Abernethy
Fred Fryat Phy
Charlotte
A. Sidney “Abernethy
Long Sghoals
A. F. Speagle
Bickory
J. Pendleton
Dan McKenzie
Rock Hill
L .C
Marie McKenzie
M. J. Poteat
Drexel
Minnie
Carrie Berry
North Carolina bankers and municipal groups gather in Raleigh and Charlotte
North Carolina bankers opened their eighteenth annual convention with record attendance and praise for banking growth over the past decade. Raleigh hosted Jovians and a mayoral gathering. The Carolina Municipal Association met in Charlotte with a parade and city department displays. Funeral directors and embalmers convened in Winston-Salem, electing committees and hearing the annual address, with future meetings planned for Hendersonville and Asheville.
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North Carolina
Bankferw’ Association
George A. Holderness
Tarboro
Walter E. Daniel
Weldon
J. Bryan Grimes
Police, Fire, Health
School
Steel Creek Band
Asheville
Nort Carolina
Winston-Salem
C. B. Eaton
J. M. Harry
Charlotte
J. K. ‘Willis
Hendersonville
Church Notes at Oakwood with Rev Garth and Mr Harper Brad
Rev J G Garth conducts a meeting at Oakwood church near Lenoir with Union Seminary student Harper Brad in charge of Caldwell County missions for the summer. Garth away all week. Rev T Squires to preach next Sunday. May 31 marks a foreign missions offering with children invited to special exercises at Sunday School hour and services.
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J. G. Garth
Oakwood Church
Lenoir
Harper Brad
Union Seminary
Caldwell County
Garth
T. Squires
Sid Finger to Die by Electric Chair in June
Sid Finger, who confessed to Barber Junction killings and other crimes, was moved to the State prison where he will be executed on June 19. He implicated others who proved innocent. Floyd Alexander was discharged in Rowan Superior Court after Finger’s testimony.
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Barber Junction
Finger
Floyd Alexander
Rowan Superior Court
Statesville
Dr Kings New Life Pills Advertisement Claim
A vintage testimonial touts Dr King s New Life Pills promising regular bowels and improved complexion by cleansing the liver and kidneys. A Chicago reader claims greater relief from one box than any other medicine tried.
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Sondition
E. Hartfieldy
Chicago
In Style by Accident at Home
Isabel confronts Green at the door as the couple jokes about fashion and Easter eggs. He returns with a playful remark on the extreme look while she wields a rainbow hair reference, ending in a tense moment over domestic tasks.
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Rien Arte
Isabel
Wm. S Adkins
Judge
Coughs Thwarted by Dr King's New Discovery
Ohio resident Jennie Flemming reports a three year cough cured by Dr King's New Discovery. Ad copy promotes a 50 cent bottle claiming relief for persistent coughs and throat or lung trouble with a money back guarantee. Also mentions Bucklen's Arnica Salve for pimples.
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Jennie Flemming
New Dover
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Jeanie Flemming
North Carolina Briefs From State News Pages
North Carolina briefs report rapid work on a Durham hosiery mill with soon ready timbering for the warehouse. Wilmington will convene NC Press Association planning meetings for Wrightsville June 24 25. C B Rose lectured on poultry in Iredell as Felmster school formed a large poultry club near Statesville. Col Walker Taylor became Wilmington port collector succeeding B P Keith, with no formalities observed. Mount Airy to start road work after highway board authorized Low GapOld Hollow and White Sulphur Springs roads. Fred Brotherton killed at Troutman sawmill near Mooresville by moving dust and a falling saw.
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Iredell
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Highway Commission
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Low Gap
Old Hollow
White Sulphur Springs
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Colorado Ready for the Future
President Wilson urged action to avert federal aid. Governor Ammons reported $1,000,000 approved to cover state expenses as coal miners battles and martial law persisted in Ludlow and surrounding districts. Admiral Mayo noted the Fern Cruz sunk in the Panuco River and Tampico port activity resuming slowly with oil ships cleared.
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Villa Army Stir Over Saltillo Advance
Hipolito Mexico official dispatches report Villa's Army preparing to advance on Saltillo in high spirits. Rumor says 300 Constitutionalist troops surprised and routed 400 Federales near Paradon, boosting morale and discipline among Villa forces. Senate backs Interstate Commerce Commission data gathering on steamship interests. Federal Reserve banks prepare organization certificates as Presidents names the Board.
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Reserve Bank
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Reserve Board
Navy Academy entrance exams in April at Annapolis
The Navy Department says the four examinations for Naval Academy admissions on April 21 at Annapolis are not beyond the aspirations of the average American boy. It cites the growing number of successful candidates as support for its claim.
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Naval Academy Examinations
Washington
Naval Academy
Navy Department
Annaella
Department
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