Crimson clover growth among corn debated by correspondent
A reader questions crimson clover sowing in corn, with advice that in many southern areas peas should be grown first and corn harvested before sowing clover in September. The letter, unsigned, requests signaled replies and hometown details. The note on Standman’s lameness and a household remedy follows, ending with a subscription prompt for The Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
W. F. Massey
Progressive Farmer
INTERESTING MINOR EVENTS AND CRIMES OF THE WEEK
This week reports detail various incidents including Chester Duryea’s murder indictment in Brooklyn, Deputy Sheriff Tolbert shot at a camp near Badin, N C, and a Georgia Progressive party state convention. Other items note steamship Jefferson’s explosion fatalities, electric voting machine push, and poison-related deaths in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester B. Duryea
Hiram Duryea
Brooklyn
Dan J. Tolbert
John Cox
A. E. Cole
Badin
N. C
Progressive Party
Georgis
Atlanta
Nional House of Representatives
United States Senate
Representative Walsh
New Jersey
House
Jefferson
Cape Henry A
Dupre
Louisiana
Senate
Chicago
Yuma
Ariz
Abram Drake
Mexican Revolt Shifts Power as Villa Marches
Emiliano Zapata leads 6,000 rebels toward Mexico City while Constitutionalists seize Monclova and Tampico. Villa moves from Torreon to Saltillo to join a decisive battle, with Pons replacing Maas outside Vera Cruz. Foreign diplomats weigh mediation as Huerta demands Lobos Island withdrawal amid U.S. naval stance.
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Emiliano Zapata
Mexico City
Villa
Mexico
Monclovay
Tampico
Torreon
Saltillo
Ynez Salazar
United States
Edward Grey
England
A. B.C
Carranza
Lobos Island
Huerta
Bryan
Mixed 1919 items include bank reopenings and statues unveiled
A fragmentary news list notes The First National Bank of Gallatin Tennessee reopened after closure on March 25. The battleship Oklahoma is 612 percent completed in New York. Commodore John Barry statue unveiled in Franklin Park Washington. William Wainwright, VP of Grand Trunk Railway Canada, dies in Atlantic City. Mrs. Robert P. Doremus donates 75000 to Washington and Lee University for a gym. A counterfeit $10 bill alarms a St. Louis grocer. A crash near Awardsville Illinois kills John Bruchwisch his wife and Oscar Maurer. Snow removal in New York City cost 2440000 last year. dumping snow in sewers may save 4200000. President Wilson nominates Charles W. Duffy of Paterson New Jersey for collector of internal revenue for northern New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank of
Eecome
John Bruchwisch
Oscar Maurer
Awardsville
New York City
Wilson
Charles W. Duffy
Paterson
N. J
Internal Revenue
New Jersey
Health a Factor in Success in Sickness and Constipation
The article asserts health as the largest factor in a man’s success noting sickness follows irregular bowels. It promotes Chamberlain's Tablets for constipation and improved appetite and digestion. Sold by Moser & Lutz and Grimes Brug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Moser & Lutz and
Grimes
Brug Co
Spectral Morganton Rates and Special Greensboro Train
Rates from Morganton and intermediate points in proportion. A special train runs from Greensboro at 10:30 pm with connections from Washington at 7:00 pm. returning service leaves Washington at 11:00 pm. Separate coaches for colored people. Tickets and information from Southern Railway agents.
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Morganton
Greensboro
Washington
Bassengert
Hickey
Gagon It Salon
Waleose
Digresional Library
National Ms. Feu
Saltusoalan Institute
George
Thany
H.n. Miller
Sale Notice of Personal Property in Some Township
Take notice that on Saturday, the 6th day of [lost text] at [illegible] in the presence of Mrs W Wisler, in [illegible] County, [state], bids will be received for cash for personal property listed below to the executor Molly White. [Illegible details] Wiener. Administratrix:
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlock
W Wislenerin
Icky
Catawba
Molly
Wiener
To Weaver Lanier
Meg Jane Whitener
Mcaiawiba County
N.C
Fragmented 19th Century News Sketch from Multiple Localities
A garbled 19th century dispatch mentions Van Wert Ohio and New Orleans with references to 90000 barrels owned by an entity named Pierce Off Cor eflion at Tulse, plus figures like 450,000 and 100,000. It references a murder case, Worcester Academy, and a postmaster general appointment. The text also notes a fire, a Sanitary or legal matter, and a bank recall involving the First National Bank of Latonl. The overall content is inconsistent and includes many garbled phrases and misordered items.
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Hinea
van Wert
Ohio
Fotani
Pierce
Tulse
Oia
George Moi Merchant
New Orleans
He Worcester Academy
Pemtance
Bath
Jeane Pomeroy
Chereotown
Mase
A. G. Dayton
West
First National Bank of
Latonl
National Bank
Miss Cecil Leith Wins Great Britain Women’s Championship
Sporting En Sporting Miss Cecil Leithe, long favorite for the women’s championship of Great Britain, won the title at Hunstanton in the final round, defeating Miss Gladys Ravenscroft, holder of the United States women’s championship. James A. Gilmore, president of the Federal Baseball League, denied changes to the league this year. There is a possibility that American League games will be cut from nine to seven innings. A Michigan lad named Curtis has pitched two no hit games in a week, on a school team, spanning eighteen scoreless innings.
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Cecil Leiteh
Great Britain
Hunstanton
Gladys Ravenscroft
United States
James A. Gilmore
Federal Baseball League
Thre
Michigan
Curtis
Diverse 1915 World News Doorsteps
A scattered 1915 news digest reports suffragette arson at Birmingham and London grandstands, aviation mishaps near North Allerton with Lt J Empson and Sgt Cudmore, Edward D Miller named manager of an international polo event in San Francisco, China seeking a 37.5 million dollar loan from Five Power group, Cunard Line workers settling a Liverpool strike affecting the Aquitania voyage, Crown Prince Gustavus Adolphus to attend the Panama Pacific Exposition, Spanish shipowners rejecting government arbitration, Paul Louis Heroult dies in Paris at age 82, and White Star Line contracting with Harlan & Wolff for a transatlantic steamship.
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Birmingham
London
J. Empson
Cudmore
North Allerton
England
Edward D. Miller
Ernational
Five Power Banking Group
Cunard Line
Liverpool
Gustavus Adolphus
San Francisco
Paul Louis Heroult
Paris
White Star Line
Harlan & Wollast
Peruna touted as cure for colds and nervous strain
A Portland reader praises Peruna as a tonic for the stomach and nerves, linking neglected colds to nervous breakdowns and urging timely use. The ad notes Peruna tablets as an alternative and claims four weeks of use restored health, urging households to keep it on hand.
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Perusna
Lewie
Ir. Rimte
Rifie
Gautenbein Ave
Portland
Ore
Church Case Settled In St Peters Reformed Dispute
The Catawba County News reports the St Peters church case ending. the Reformed church receives half of the real estate while the Missouri and Tennessee Lutherans share the other half and hold equal rights to the shared building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catawba County
St. Peters
Missouri
Remedy for stomach trouble from Sidney man promotes Vinol
John W. Skillen of Sidney Ohio credits Vinol with restoring health after years of stomach trouble and weakness. He says digestion improved and weight increased after using Vinol and would not be without it. The ad promises money back if it does not help. Also touts Saxon Salve from Moser Lutz Hickory NC for itching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Skillen
Sidney
Ohio
P. S
Moser & Lutz
Hickory
N. C
His Protest
A child reports being stung by a bee in the garden and pleads with his mother about the bees behaving badly. He says he does not mind them walking on him but dislikes when they sit down.
Bitters advertised for impure blood and indigestion
An old advertisement promotes a medicinal Bitters claiming to purify blood and relieve headaches indigestion and a muddied complexion. It stresses a price of 1.00 and states availability at all stores.
Reward Offered for Lost Dog Across County
Strayed or stolen black dog with a white breast. A reward will be paid for information leading to recovery. Apply at this office.
Dodson's Liver Tone Ad Claims Big Doctor Endorsements
A vintage advertisement asserts seven top U S physicians endorsed Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe family remedy replacing calomel. It promotes the palatable vegetable liquid, claims easy action and no aftereffects, and offers a refund through dealer Mose r Lutz if dissatisfied. The piece warns of imitations and touts improved mood and digestion after use.
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United States
Dodson
Anl
Moser Lutz
Chase
S.c
Son
Elamel
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