Opposes Protective Tariff in Letter to Hon. Morehead
Hildebran North Carolina June 24 1910 Henry Rivers Manufacturing Co General Manager M E Rapison writes to Hon. John M Morehead questioning a high tariff on cotton goods. He argues fewer mills abroad and protection hurts Southern manufacturers asking if New England Western interests conspire to force tariffs and harm cotton towns. He cites 1895 tariff prosperity and asks why a tariff burdens Southern mills and export sales while rivals abroad prosper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry River Manufacturing Co
Morehead
Hildebran
N. C
John M. Morehead
Washton
D. C
New England
United States
Mc Ninch
South
West-bern
England
Hight offers free timekeeping and repair services in Hickory
An advertisement touts E E Hight as a waven maker and optician introducing a synchronizing Jewelers Regulator set from Washington DC. He supplies electric lights for day or night time, offers free timekeeping while boasting a hospital for sick watches and clocks, and invites repairs in Hickory North Carolina at 1230th Ave opposite Charter House, promising satisfaction. The piece then shifts to Torrens land title reform in Anson county with Farmers Union backing, praising the Torrens system as a simple, inexpensive title registry and urging adoption. It ends with a health tip: Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for croup in children, sold by Srimes Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Hight’s Hospital
Hickory
N. C
Charter House
Toleigh News and Observer
Torrens
Corr
North Carolina
Farmers’ Union
Anson County
Quaker Oats Marketing Across Atlantic Trade
A fragment discusses Great Britain buying oats from the United States and export questions. It notes Quaker Oats as a brand, mentions packaging for hot climates and transport to export ports. The piece reflects on longstanding oatmeal preferences of English and Scottish consumers and American attempts to improve product acceptance abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
Sealand
Tod
Benmerealy
Pitins
Pastor Bob Sherrill Moves to Charlotte Amid Throat Trouble
Bob Sherrill of Shelby resigns as pastor of Central Methodist church and moves to Charlotte due to throat trouble. Asheville endures days without electricity and cars as heavy rains flood the area. The French Broad River rises over 10 feet, setting a new high-water record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Sherrill
Shelby
Igns
Central Methodist Church
Noves
Charlotte
Asheville
Left on Preacher Porch Reveals Paternity Scandal
A woman left a baby girl on Reverend J A Paisley's porch in Mooresville on August 29, prompting an effort to find her. Paisley confessed he is the father. his wife is an invalid. A schoolteacher believed to be the mother boarded at Pamplin City, Virginia. The couple plans to raise the child despite offers of adoption. A separate health ad praises Electric Bitters for stress and weakness, with a testimonial from Mrs. J E Van de Sande of Kirkland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Paisley
Mooresville Presbyterian Church
Mr. Paisley
Paisley
Pamplin City
J E, van de Sande
Kirkland
C. M. Shulord
Moser & Lats
Grimes
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Castoria
Hickory Novelty Co
21St St
Rudistil
Mr. Morehead
Joe Metlineh
Mr. McNinch
M. E. RapisiLn
Henry Rivers Manufacturing Co
E. E. Hight
Chamberlain
Srimes Drug Co
State News
Yenian Haelvays
I. A. Wood
Moser & Lute Drug
Hickory, N. C
K. A. Price
11Th Avenue
W. B. Ramsay
Over Post Office
Elliott Building CO (Incorporated
J D Elliott
JD Elliott
Pres
Treas
J Worth Elliott
V-Pres
Hlf Elliot
Boors
Bash
Mnished Lumber
Ulass
Avy
Preacher
Hickory Manufacturing
Craddock Agency
Craddock-Terry CO
Lynchburg
Hickory Ice and Coal Co
The
Asheville Business’ College
Asheville Business College
Asheville, N. C
Cortright
Aingles
Edwards
Snes Estoy
City Feed Co
the City Bakery
C. W. Ellington
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