James K Polk A Unique UNC Student Hero
The article recalls James K. Polk's UNC years showing a peculiar student persona. He walked six miles daily to avoid dining at Stewart Hall with the ingrates, later led the Dialectic literary society as two-time president, and earned A B in 1818 and an MA in 1822. He later became president and received a doctor of laws in 1845.
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J. M. Parham
Chapel Hill
James K. Polk
University of North Carolina
Raleigh
Stewart Hall
Dialectic Literary Society
Senate
North Carolina
Andrew Jackson
Polk
Mecklenburg County
Tennessee
Tennessee Assembly
National House
Texas
Henry Clay
William Jennings Bryan
the University
United States
Spanish America
Moorehead
Dialectic Society
Hardy L. Holmes
Dialectic
Old Society
Polk's Early College Years Forge Governance and Ambition
The article recalls James K. Polk at his alma mater, detailing his intense student life from 1815 to 1818. It covers his Dialectic Society roles, two consecutive presidencies, frequent fines for infractions, and his rapid scholarly rise. It notes notable peers who became governors and a future cabinet member, plus Polk's Latin commencement oration and flawless class attendance.
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Polk
William D. Mosely
Florida
William A. Graham
North Carolina
John Motley Morehead
John Y
Hamilton C. Jones
J. K. Polk
Jones
Jim Polk
Dialectic Society
James Simmerson
Gibbon
Rome
Williams
France
Addison
A Marvel of Beauty and Convenience Curtis Kitchen Units
Curtis introduces modular kitchen units that fit any space in modern homes or apartments. The sanded units can be finished to suit any color and arranged to meet the needs of remodels. The grouping shown centers on a famous cook, with a surprisingly reasonable price.
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Curtis
URTIS
Paris Experts Fooled by Synthetic Pearls
A secret process allegedly lets imitation pearls pass as real after treatment. Rai chand Abduland, a young Hindu, and jewel broker Nicholas Sfeir were arrested for making and selling fake pearls. A Paris dealer claimed paying $8,000 for some of the synthetics.
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Paris
Hindoo
Raichand Abduland
Nicholas Sfeir
The Escurial Palace Tour Highlights Its Vast Scale
The Escurial near Madrid is Europe’s largest royal palace. Its size demands four days to explore and a 120 mile tour through its corridors and halls.
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Spain
Madrid
Europe
Elizabeth Warner
Navy
Edward P. Warner
European
County Officials Face Uncertain Authority In Tax Division Dispute
Rumor circulates of arrest of Davidson County Sheriff Fred C. Sink by County Manager Leonard, denied as baseless. Mandamus actions seek court ruling on road tax division within towns and whether current method remains lawful or was repealed.
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Leonard
Fred C. Sink
Davidson County
Board of County Commissioners
Davidson Board of Commissioners Not Yet Adjourned
Lexington April 13 No quorum exists as Republican county officials have not moved to reconvene the Davidson board after a meeting ended without adjournment The clash centered on a motion for the resignation of county manager C H B Leonard and the dispute with road superintendent over authority Leonard remains in place and Co R Russell continues in county road duties.
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Lexington
Republican Board of County Commissioners
Board of Commissioners
C. H. B. Leonard
C. M. Hoo
Leonard
Co. R. Russell
Polish Foundlings Given New Surnames In Warsaw
Polish foundlings in Warsaw are to receive new family names not tied to the day of discovery. The Interior Ministry asks teachers to create pleasant sounding Polish surnames, which foundling authorities will assign to orphans such as John Monday and Mary Tuesday.
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Warsaw
John
Mary
Stanislas
Helen
Ladislas
Ignace
Olga
Ministry of the Interior
Foundling
Ben Nevis The Highest Mountain In The British Isles
Ben Nevis stands as the tallest peak in the British Isles at 4 406 feet located in Scotland. The prominence and height make it a notable landmark for climbers and visitors seeking the region's extreme elevation.
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Ben Nevis
British Isles
Scotland
Jugo Slavia Sets Seven Marriage Forms in New Law
Belgrade announces a church decree recognizing seven forms of marriage. It introduces civil marriage nationwide and preserves five existing forms. The law enables mixed faith unions including Mohammedan Christian or Mohammedan Jewish marriages and expands civil marriage legality across the kingdom.
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Belgrade
Jugo-Slavia
Auto Runs 59 Miles On Gallon of Gas
Automobile engineers claim a new device boosts mileage to 59 miles per gallon and improves start up and acceleration. Thousands already installed it, reporting gas savings and smoother running. Milwaukee advertiser E Oliver offers a free device sample and a $100 weekly territory income to helpers.
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E. Oliver
Third St
Milwaukee
Wis
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