Account Books Reveal Early American Commerce at Duke Library
Two centuries old ledgers donated by H. M. Foard to Duke University Library show the finances of colonial trader John Dickey and his operations in Maryland and Rowan County North Carolina. The volumes include arithmetic texts, debt records, land deeds, and private banking items with preserved penmanship on rag paper and linen bindings.
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Durham
Duke University Library
Duke Library
H. M. Foard
Wilmington
N. C
W M. Cowan
Rowan County
North Carolina
Cleveland
Mt. Ulla
America
John Dickey
Maryland
Roan
Cowan
William Cowan
Numa Reid Lodge Meets Monday Night for Masters
Regular communication of Numa F. Reid Lodge No. 3384 A. F. and A. M. convenes Monday at 8:00 PM. All Master Masons urged to attend. By order J. H. Jennings W. M. H. Massey, Sec’y.
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Numa F. Reid Lodge
The Sin of Neglecting and Guiding Children
Religious lesson argues civilization hinges on how a society treats children. Jesus elevates childlike humility and welcomes young believers, contrasting the disciples harshness. Modern psychology backs early guidance, urging religion to prioritize youth education and moral formation.
Suffer the Children to Come Unto Me Motto for Schools
A school and church discussion centers on the motto Suffer the little children to come unto me for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven as a guiding principle. The text highlights beginnings in education and church schooling and the future developments aligned with this motto.
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Jesus
Kingdom of Heaven
Duke Grad Earns Social Science Fellowship
Miss Roma I Sawyer of Durham a Duke graduate has won a fellowship from the Social Science Research Council. She will study Raleigh source material for a project on the pardon power of the North Carolina governor. Sawyer earned an A B from Duke in 1928 and an M A from the University of Pennsylvania last year.
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Durham
Roma I.sawyer
Duke University
Social Science Research Council
Miss Sawyer
Raleigh
North Carolina
Duke
University of Pennsylvania
Rheumatism Sufferers Offered Free Home Treatment
L M Gross offers free at home treatment advice for rheumatism and pellagra to any sufferers. Address Box 17 Little Rock Arkansas. Ady note indicates message from sender.
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Usto
L. M. Gross
Little Rock
Ark
Ady
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U.S
J. H. Jennings, W. M
H. ©. Massey
Sec
Moore's Book Store
High Point
Thomasville
Denton Railroad
Snow Lumber Co
Matt
WM. FE. Gilroy
PD. D
The
Congregationalist
Commercial National
Mrs. Alexander
Montlieu Ave
S. E. Maddox
Carbon Hill
Ala
Louis F. Voorhees
Greenway Drive
Old Reliable Home Town
H. Gordon & Son
Hamilton Street
City Fuel CO
Chas. F. Blake
MR. Shipper
MR. Consignee
Tri-City Motor Express Lines
HE Princess Cafs
North Main Street
Yee
the Perpetual
High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association
Commercial National Bank
V. A. J. Idol
C. H. Ellis V. Pres. & Treas
Belvedere Hotel
48Th Street
Broadway
New York City
Times Square
Curtis A. Hale
Mgr
J.C. Welch Motor Company
South Wrenn Street
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!