State Test Farm Exhibit Car at Hickory Fair
The State Test Farm Exhibit will travel to the Catawba Street Fair on a sixty foot passenger coach. MR. PUCKETT and MR. SHUFORD arrange the free open display with corn, wheat, oats, cotton, soil types, fertilizer results, tobacco, Irish potatoes, apples, peaches, canned goods, and illustrated charts. The exhibit aims to educate and attract visitors, including a women’s canning section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. S. Puckett
State Department of Agriculture
W. J. Shuford
North Carolina Department of Agriculture
F. 8. Puckett
Raleigh
State Test Farms
Catawba Street Fair
Vna
Puckett
State Test Farm
Money and the Election Colliers Discuss Roosevelt Funds
The article argues that Roosevelt overstates money powers opposition to him and notes campaign funding dynamics. It cites Perkins, Jacob Schiff, and Morgan interests, suggesting financiers may back Roosevelt or Wilson depending on outcomes and trust fears. The piece questions the independence claim while highlighting broad financier involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colliers Magazine
Colon Roosevelt
Taft
Wilson
Perkins
Col. Roosevelt
Gov. Wilson
Jacob Schiff
Schiff
Roosevelt
Mr Schiff
Morgan
Tuberculin Tested Cattle Support Local Creameries
An Agricultural Department Bulletin notes two North Carolina creameries, Hickory and Fletcher, receive all milk from tuberculin tested cattle. Of 1,231 cows supplying the Catawba creamery at Hickory, only one reactor was found, all reactors traced to cattle purchased from outside the state. Testing concluded May 31, 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Department
Hickory and
Fletcher
Catawba
Hickory
Catawba Creamery
Anson And Rockingham for Clark
C C McMichael a major Rockingham political figure said he would not back Governor Kitchin in Rockingham for the Senate race against Judge Clark and Senator Simmons. He predicts Clark will win most of Rockingham's vote, citing voter weariness with pledges forgotten after taking office and with Democrats who split their party platform. He ranks Kitchin first and Simmons second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockingham
McMichael
Clark
Kitchin
Senator Simmons
Dr King’s New Life Pills Adendorsement
An old ad extols Dr King’s New Life Pills as a quick safe laxative remedy for digestive ailments and constipation. It urges readers to buy at Moser & Lutz C M Shuford and Grimes Drug Co, noting 25 cents price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Moser & Lutz
C. M. Shuford and
Grimes Drug Co
McDowell’s Fair Comes Off Under New Manager
McDowell’s Fair proceeds as Ust WG and J. Yancey take leadership. Yancey assumed manager duties guiding events and operations for the fair season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell
J. Yancey
Williamson Bolts After Progessive Party Row in North Carolina
The North Carolina Progressive party executive committee session in Charlotte devolved into a midnight dispute after James N. Williamson Jr. denounced the crowd and left. The meeting had just adopted a resolution to not disagree and debated platform changes including Australian ballot and property tax reform. County Assessor Bre. John W. Blackwelder questioned voluntary returns and added $52,385 in taxable property and 83 polls to the county’s list, highlighting alleged gaps in taxation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamson Bolts
New Progressive Party
North Carolina
Charlotte
James N. Williamson, Jr
Alamance
Iredel Meares
Bre. Williamson
Integratie Lanamarx
John W. Blackwelder
Catayba
Social rounds and gatherings across the region this week
Mrs. W L Abernethy hosted a ladies afternoon with Mrs Fred Abernethy and Miss Alic Abernethy, plus guests Mrs Crane of Atlanta and Mrs George Bonniwell of St Petersburg. J L Murphy's Claremont College reception featured faculty hosts, with S L Whitener at the door and C C Best presiding over the register. The Thursday Study Club met Sept 12 with twelve members, discussing women in antiquity and literature, and Homer as a lead into future talks. A later gathering on Sept 26 hosted by Mrs Claudia Henderson and Mrs W L Abernethy included fay work and a fruit luncheon on a shaded piazza. Elk Park notes report wool shipments by W E Shipley of Valle Crucis totaling $16,000 this season at 27 cents per pound, with wool quality improving over 1911. Captain Thos Parks died near Neardsville, McDowell county, at H A Adams residence. magistrate H A Adams officiated the wedding of Della Stirewalt of Stirewalt and Zimmerman of Burke county in Matrigdom last Sunday.
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W. L. Abernethy
Fred Abernethy
Alic
Abernethy
Wilkie
Asheville
Crane
Atlanta
George Bonniwell
St. Petersburg
Fla
C. C. Bost
Bost
Worth Elliott
L. R. Whitener
Margaret
Constance Best
Claudia Henderson
Tn Pred
Alice Abernethy
Elk Park
W. E. Shipley
Valle
Nearsville
McDowell County
H. A
Adams
Della Stirewalt
Stirewalt
Catawba County
Zimmerman
Burke Couty
H. A. Adams
State News From The North Carolina Columns
Supt Gans Lb Coon of Lincoln now with Wilson city schools declines the run for Superintendent of Public Instruction on the Bull Moose ticket He is a Democrat and will vote for Wilson Webb McKesson and McCampbell figures in state affairs Stokes Morganton hospital presidents and rolls for 1913 Iredell poultry show set for Jan 13 14 1913 Bob Snipes in Morganton after Burke homicide Robert Welch Sr Elizabeth City and Will Hildebrand suicide at Alpine cotton mill reservoir 18 inches water cause unknown
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Gans
Coon
Linccoln
Wilson City
Jereo
Wilson
Y. Webb
T. ¥. McKesson
McCampbell
State Hospital
Morganton
Robert Welch, Sr
Elizabeth City
Venable
Deay
Iredell County
Bob Snipes
Jno
Britton
Burke
W.J. Hallman
Will Hildebrand
Alpine Cotton Mills
Editor and stockholders clash over Taft in North Carolina
A North Carolina dispute arises as the State Dispatch of Burlington, a Taft loyal paper, faces an injunction to block Roosevelt and Johnson editorials. Stockholders recently voted for Progressive alignment while a faithful shareholder seeks to compel continuation of the regular Republican ticket. Judge H W Whedbee presides in Greensboro.
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Smariowe Observer
Observer
Philadelphia Record
North Carolina
Roosevelt
Johnson
R.B. Wilson
Statesville
H. W. Whedbee
Greensboro
Methodist Rally At Earney Spring Grove Sept 26
Five Hickory circuit churches plan a grand rally and picnic at M D Earneys spring and grove on September 26 with on site talks. All members urged to attend with well filled baskets and everyone invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickory Circuit
M. D. Earney
Girls Aid College via Canning Work in Alabama
Prof L N Duncan of Auburn's extension program reports Walker county girls have earned funds to send themselves to college through canning. Over 400000 cans of fruit and vegetables have been prepared for market, mostly by girls, signaling growth for next season as farm families learn to market produce locally. The effort helps furnish homes and sustain family economics with improved canning gear and child participation. The farm woman is finding new income at home and goods once unaffordable becoming attainable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. N. Duncan
Alabama Polytechnic Institute At
Auburn
Walker County
Ala
Duncan
Antury
Sparks
Europe
Circus
Tragic hazing case shocks North Carolina campus
Freshman Isaac William Rané of Smithfield, UNC, died after four sophomores and others from Wilmington Raleigh Mt Olive were accused of hazing him. He was struck with a broken bottle, cut from ear to thorax, and died before aid arrived. The four held on murder charges with bail set at 5000 each as Gov. Kitchin called for full investigation. The community laments hazing as barbarism and calls for reforms while church events and local notices fill the remainder of the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac William Rané
Smithfield
University , North Carolina
Rand
Robi. A. Wellens
A. H. Styron
W. L. Merriman
Wilmington
Kitchin
Venable
North Carolina
Stretch of Water Well Named for Gate of Tears Legend
A long stretch of water earns a name honoring the Gate of Tears, reflecting the many ships lost in the Red Sea strait between the Red Sea and the Arabian hull.
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Red Sea
Dr King's New Discovery Promises Home Cough Relief
Many are forced from homes by lung diseases but Dr King s New Discovery offers at home cure. It relieves coughs colds grip croup whooping cough and sore lungs with quick relief and health returns. 50c and 1.00 trial bottle free guaranteed by local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
C. M. Shuford, Moser & Lutz Sod Grimes Drug Co
Catawba Side Crops Boost New Tomato Club Era
In Catawba County, tomato club girls, over forty participants, cultivate one tenth acre each to can tomatoes. They earn ten cents a can, each can bears a maker's name, and the effort aims to reduce waste and supply high quality tomatoes. The movement highlights side crops like dairying, poultry, and fruit as a path to wealth and happiness for farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catawba
Catawba County
Quiet North Carolina Wedding in Morganton
A wedding occurred at Mr Will Cook s Morganton residence on Sunday at 9 p m uniting Mr SM Hale of Blue Ridge and Miss Rost Cook of Hickory with Rev Mr Jordan officiating The couple plan a honeymoon in Asheville and Murphy Guests included Miss Daisy Sigmon and Miss Minnie Bolch from Hickory and many Morganton guests Hale is a prominent Western North Carolina electrician Cook is noted as an attractive Hickory young woman The writer wishes them a smooth voyage through married life
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Will Cook
Morganton
SM. Hale
Blue Ridge
Rost Cook
Hickory
Jordan
Asheville
Murphy
Daisy Sigmon
Minnie Bolch
Hale
North Carolina
North Carolina. Miss Cook
Hlickorp
Waste of Time in the Court Room Landmark
Forsyth County lawyers petitioned county commissioners to seek a governor ordered special term of court. C B Watson rebutted, blaming lawyers for delays and long winded questioning. He opposed special terms due to cost, arguing cases now take longer than in his early practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forsyth County
C. B. Watson
Winston Journal
Watson
Mr. Watson
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Offer
An advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for an uncured catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney Co of Toledo endorses the cure and notes the endorsement by Nat's Bank of Commerce. The cure is described as internally acting on blood and mucous surfaces, with testimonials available and price 75 cents per bottle, plus Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Y. J. Cheney
Nat's Bank OF Commerce
Also Mentioned on This Page
MR. Pucket
J. L. Murphy
Claremont College
S. L. Whitener
Margaret Best
Mar Murphy
C. C. Best
Parsons
Barringer
Holtzendorff
Woodward
Harrison
State News
John A. Stikiieather
Iredell
Zeb Vance Walser
Bu ‘Moose
Iredell Meares
Thomas McCullens
Rocky Mount
W. $. Lusk
Castoria
Nashville
Girl's Canning Club
Chitcren
Cry For
Castor
Atal
Chape Hill
Harvest Home Services
Reformed Church
Bailey
E. B. Menzies
Claremont
Aranging
Hese
Menzies
Brookford
D. E. Bowers
Winston-Salem
Bowers
Hugh
Anna
Margaret Best Haseen
the Reformed Church
Lillie Hall Crowell
Newton
Eullalia
Quinn
Gastonia
May
Whitener
South Fork
Munity
Emma Sandal
Comter
S. C
Katherine Whuford
Prevei Nart
Granite Falls
Democrat
W. F. Russell
Roy Torthern
P.G. Moore Jr
Southern Railroad
Bain Moor
Richmond
M. D
G. E. Flower
G.W Lefever
M. M. Hilton
Edgemont
Lenoir
John Barley Comn
Carver
Claudia Cline
J. W. Hoke
Bank of Granite
City of
Hudson
Granite High School
Grant
Charlotte Caprice
Tomato Club
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