Motor fire truck bought by city council in bid from American LaFrance
The mayor's council accepted aid from American LaFrance Fire Engine Co of Elmira New York for a motor fire truck at 5500 dollars. Delivery by December 15th. The truck will mirror models used in Wilmington Salisbury Charlotte and other towns.
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la France Fire Engine Co
Elmira
N.Y
C. B. Payne
Isnta
Wilmington
Salisbury
Charlotte
Sta On
Communion and Baptism Services at Reformed Church
The Reformed Church will hold Holy Communion on Sunday with preparatory services Saturday at 3 30. Infant baptism and reception of members take place at Saturday’s services. Evening program titled The Story of the Christ in Scripture and Song features city singers. The pastor’s lecture to the Mi CA and W CA of Catawba College follows Sunday at two.
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Catawba
Ellington to Wed Virginia Lady in Crewe Baptist Church
Invitations in Hickory North Carolina announce the marriage of Nettie Grey Moore to Charles Willis Ellington on Wednesday October 15, 1913 at six o'clock at Crewe Baptist Church. Ellington, proprietor of the City Bakery, and his daughter are notable local residents with many friends awaiting the event.
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Ellington
Virginia
Elisha Enos Moore
Nettie Grey
Charles Willis Ellington
Crewe Baptist Church
Hickory, N.C
New Corporation For Hickory Led by Col M Thornton
Local company Thor ton Lead and Steel Incorporation formed with 500000 authorized capital. 125000 subscribed by Col M Thornton W X Reid and R We Canis. Plans to mine lead iron and related minerals. Thornton traveled to Knoxville to secure a riverfront tract rich in deposits and to develop the property at once.
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Ue Thornton Lead and Steel Corporaton
Col M. Thornton
W. X. Reid
R. We Canis
Col. Thorton
Knoxville
Tennessee
Painting for quality and value in your town
The ad promotes Devoe paint as among the dozen good options. It argues bad paint costs more per area, and highlights Ingold's store as selling Falat paint with a strong educational angle in the advertisement.
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Devoe
Florence Journey Through Art History and City Splendor
A narrator travels Florence from Pisa along the Arno to The Baptistery and Duomo, admiring Michelangelo, Leonardo, and Savonarola. They describe the Ponte Vecchio, Palazzo Vecchio, the Loggia, and views from Fiesole, reflecting on Florence as a cradle of art, culture, and learning.
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David
Pisa
Florence
Andre
Ghibbeline
Flo
Art
Beatty
Rome
Eansoor
Gory
Athens
Denis
Mihae ‘Angelo
Savonarola
Europe
Elise
Ponte Vecchio
Liing
Arno
Ian
Duomo
Florentine
Michel ‘Angelo
Churen
Cnet
Terence
San'Sfargo
Is Order
Aed
Red Hals
Ra’ Angeles
Palaszo
Vecchio
Wien
Ude
Palazzo Vecchio
Loguity
Perseus
Ereather
Gir
Buriett
Fto
Traffe Land Service
Flesole
Seple
Lorenzo Ule
Valled Keb
Carara
Phillipo Lippi
Jesol
Sne
Cattle Shortage Forecast by Major Leather Firm
Harry Belz of Sele Schwab Co warns a cattle famine looms as meat and leather prices rise. He urges immediate nationwide cattle-raising expansion, noting only four cattle per ten people may remain if trends continue. Government aid for conservation and prompt rural action are urged to avert food supply shocks.
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United States
Harry Belz
Sele, Schwab © Co
Lange Shoe Manufacturers
Chicexo
Tam
America
Enchantments and science in Florence and a growing Carolina town
Fragmented OCR article blends a romantic travel note with local society updates. It mentions Florence landmarks linked to Galileo and the Arno, then shifts to personal notices from a North Carolina town including travels to Charlotte Mocksville and Baltimore, family visits, a new tin shop, church events, and a planned Knox and 10c store opening in Lenoir. The piece stitches literary aside with community gossip and business plans.
Dante and Italy Inspires Silent Twilight Reflection
The piece recalls Dante Alighieri as the Divine Poet and the birth house forgotten in exile. It laments long wanderings, then finds poetic solace in Italy’s twilight hues, evoking a silent, intense love for the homeland and its heavenly beauty.
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Dhe Alighieri
Dante
Italy
Dyspepsia Hope From Shared Testimony
A chronic dyspeptic for years shares that after trying many medicines none helped, but the testimonial suggests hope and courage for others suffering from chronic indigestion. The account aims to reassure readers facing long‑standing stomach problems.
Rgant on Citizens Up in Arms Over Public Road
Morganton residents oppose a proposed state highway through the grounds of a hospital, arguing it would destroy patient privacy, disrupt outdoor work programs, and scar the park surrounding the facility. They warn the road would undermine treatment methods and devalue years of institutional investment.
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Morganton
Octganton
North Carolina
Doctor Murphy
America
McCambelin
Embroidery Club Meets With Mrs Bord's Circle
Mrs D M Bord entertained the Embroidery Club on October 21 with twelve members present. Mrs Hatfield joined as a new member and Mrs Ivey read for the afternoon while others worked on crafts. Miss Adalaide Johnson assisted with a two course luncheon. Next meeting with Mrs Ben Gaday on October 15.
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D. M. Bord
Embroidery Club
Hatfield
John H Young Dead in Greensboro
Friends in this city mourn the sudden death of John H Young formerly living with his sister Mrs. Raymond Huggins. The funeral was held at Mr. B C Royal’s Greensboro home and the body taken to Statesville for interment. He was a bright, intelligent young man with a promising future. His sister and younger brother attended the service.
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Mar- Winston-Salem
W. H Ingold
Winnie Kate Baker
Dauhter
Calvin Baker
Filiexary
R. 1
Winston- Siem
Singer Sewing Machine Co
I. Ingold
John L Ingold
Bickory
R-3
Ingold
Hickory
Democrat
Macey Hight
Thomasville
Misoee Lottie
Earth Salemyre
Mooresville
J. D. Elliott
New York City
S.J. Knott
Crawfordsville
L. B
Marie Peasant
Margaret Best
Junius Huffman
Southern Express
Zerden
Josed
C. A. Garth
Mr. G
Greensboro
John H. Young
Raymond Huggins
B.C. Royal
Statesville
John
Pain Relief Claim Stirs Local Health Debate
Fragmentary note mentions a product called Vaiment and a person named Reems in connection with pain relief and healing claims. Details are unclear but the item appears as a brief health notice or advertisement in a historical newspaper fragment.
Wodrow Wilson Signs New Tariff Bill
President Wodrow Wilson signs a new tariff bill while two gold pens are presented. He used the pen that signed the law to convey the act, as Senator Simmons and others express appreciation for the moment.
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Wodrow Wilson
Simmons
Simmons Receives Widespread Tariff Praise From North Carolina
Washington Oct 5 1913 Senator Simmons has been flooded with congratulatory telegrams and letters after the Underwood Simmons tariff bill. Three messages from Durham Raleigh and New Bern praise his efforts and forecast prosperity, urging passage of the currency bill and celebrating Democratic triumphs.
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Washington
Simmons
North Carolina
Durham
Raleigh
Newbern
N.C
F. M. Simmons
United States
Democratic Party
Julian S. Carr
Raleigh, N. C
Washington, D.C
J. P. Cook
New Bern
N. C
Bible and flag presented to new graded school
The Junior Order United American Mechanics presented a Bible and flag to the new graded school in South Hickory. Pastor J. D. Harte delivered the presentation and urged that the Bible be read by the principal or teachers. Jon. W. C. Feimster of New nes was principal for the afternoon, and his address emphasized the order’s ideals. After the talk, the flag was raised over the building.
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United American Mechanics
South Hickory
Jd. D. Harte
Baptist Church
Jon. W. C. Feimster
Newnes
Dr Kings New Life Pills Praised by Reader Testimony
A San Antonio couple endorses Dr Kings New Life Pills as the best laxative they have used. The ad notes the product is gentle and effective, promises no pain, and lists price 25 cents with availability through H E Buckeye Co in Philadelphia or St Louis.
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Dr. King
Hugh Fallman
San Antonio
Tex
Mul
H. E. Bucklea & Co
Pildelphia
St. Loui
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