Prisoners Fare and Management at Cove Penitentiary
A detailed account of Cove Penitentiary describes the warden Mrs Sle as improving inmate care with clean facilities, meals in decent ware, and a modernized yard. It notes a three story brick building, separation of male and female sections, and innovations like standardized laundry boxes and a death chamber with electric chair. It questions prison profits from convict labor and how state funds and farm outputs benefit tax relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warnen- Sale
Sle
Cove
Mishifors Oy
Sale
Tay
Nile
Sisty
Ieee
Gallen
Merce
Acalier
North Carolina
Rickory chicken fattening plant feasibility study
Mr W De Tse and Stuford report on a proposed chicken fattening plant in Hickory city. They discuss method changes and potential to source 60 miles for supply. Pierce believes sufficient interest exists and may fund a codling-car demonstration to prove crossing and killing methods. Local interest urged for communication through Hickory merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuford
Iis
Pierce
Caeius
Observer editor explains shift to Wilson backing
The Observer editor describes his June take over and switch from Harmon to Wilson, citing study of politics during a five week vacation. He asserts the move was honest and welcomed by owners and readers, contradicting claims of subservience or improper influence. He defends Dr Banks and rejected insinuations about associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geveral
Observer
Roger Ork
Wilson
Winder
Oat
Banks
Tompkei
Chambliss
Klutz
Bankay
Wade
Myst
Theo
Tompkins
D.A
Democrat
The
Evening Chronicle
Harmen
Harmon
Woodrow Wilson
Jonesty
Hickory Democrat
Harpies
Vermont Election Signals Roosevelt Split in 1912
Vermont results show Roosevelt disrupted the Republican party and failed to sway Democrats. Analysts forecast November outcomes with Taft leading Wilson in most states, noting a potential but fragile third-party impact and reflecting on shifting party loyalties amid a changing political landscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont
Roosevelt
Coveland
Taft
Wilson
Taff
Senate
West Hickory Mill Life and Local Moves Sep 9
West Hickory reports steady mill activity with workers from Rock Hall and Gastonia seeking loom fixing jobs at the mill. Families relocate to High Point and West Hickory, while Roscoe Heffner and wife move to Altavista Virginia for mill work. Local visits note J C Ritchey and W L Walker recovering from injuries. Rev W A Deaton preaches at Lutheran church to a large crowd.
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Cole
M. Miller
High Point
Geo. Starnes
Rock Hall
Starnes
Marie McKenzie
S.G. Hartree
West Hickory
Lutheran Chure
P.M. Sharp
Iron Plateau
D. Sharp
Tota
Many Driven From Home By Lung Disease
Thousands driven from their homes by coughs and lung diseases seek milder climates and remedies. Dr King’s New Discovery is promoted for at home use with quick relief for coughs colds grip croup whooping cough and sore lungs. Trial bottle free one dollar guaranteed by local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bette
King
C. M. Shuferd
Moser & Lutz
Srimes Drug Co
Seaboard Third Annual Excursion to Florida in 1912
Seaboard Air Line Railway announces its third annual excursion to Jacksonville and Tampa on September 17. Return validity until September 24. Special train from Hamlet with connections. low round trip rates from multiple points, including Jacksonville, Rutherfordton, Shelby, and more. Tickets good on regular trains returning to September 24. For details contact local agents or the undersigned.
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Seaboards
Florida
Jacksonville
Tampa
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Fla
Hamlet
Point
East Hamlet
Land of Flowers
South
Manatee
Seaboard
Rutherfordton
Shelby
Cherryville
Lingolaton
Mount Holly
Charlotte
Monroe
Rockeingham, Inc
Wilmington
Laurieburg
Raleigh
Hoffman
HS. Leard
James Ker, Jr
T.P. A. Charlone
Marriage in Burke County at Icard Township
Miss Ruth Evans wed Mr. Wallice Berry in Burke County Icard Township with 11 A Adams officiating. A nice supper followed the ceremony. The couple's wedding was noted in local society scenes and attributed to Fletcher's Astoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
River
Opening of Lenoir College Opens With Noted Recital
The Lenoir College opening week features a faculty recital on September 23 with Miss May Rhodes and Miss Esther Schultz, praised Pittsburg teachers from Wiss Hallmap and King’s School Oratory, as campus events show strong attendance. Notable visitors include Dr. R. J. Love and Rev. D. E. Snapp, with sermons by Pastor John D. Mauney and lectures by E. C. Cronk.
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Wiss
Hallmap
Hickory
Lightjot
Jitabat
May Rhodes
J Avis
Esthershultz
Pittsburg
Byron King
Chautauquas
Esther V. Schuitz
R. J. Love
Good Hope United ,Presbyterian Church
Esther Smitz
Schultz
Pubrer
King’s School
Oratory
Lenoir College
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Stary
GF Tong
Peseress Oe of
Hte Baomiah
Rickory
Little
New England
Ed Reinhardt, Jr
Lincoln
Mrs. Reinhardt
Poly Hahn
Reinhardts
Haven
Fine
Brookford
J. B. Downey
Jennie Jones
Clyde Bolick
Fannie Jones
N. A
Whitener
Abel A.shuford
Ri. A. Grimes
Migs
Tela. Miller
Summerland College For Women
Ville
S. C
Ivey
Burke Co
D. E. Snapp
Baltimore
Snapp
John D. Mauney
Mr. Mauney
E. C. Cronk
Southern Lutheran Layme Movement
Castoria
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