Casual Comment By W. A. Bivins on Civil War themes
W A Bivins reflects on the 78th anniversary of Lee surrender at Appomattox, noting postwar Union formation in Washington, states rights struggles, and Federal supremacy after the war. He discusses constitutional interpretations, fugitive slave disputes, and lasting abolition while hinting at ongoing Reconstruction era tensions.
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Robert E. Lee
Ulysses S. Grant
Appomatox
Virginia
South
Washington
Philadelphia
Union
North
Republic
Carter's Liver Pills and Civil War Reflections
An old advertisement touts Carter's Little Liver Pills promising relief by increasing bile flow, while a reflective piece discusses the Confederacy, Lost Cause rhetoric, and the Union's enduring liberty. The notice closes with Maurice Hill named manager of the state hospital chapel in Morganton, effective April 26.
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Carter
South
Wartime in Washington promotes farm ponds for fish crops
Government agencies urge farmers to stock streams and ponds with fish such as crappie perch and bass to boost diets and soil conservation. An example from North Carolina notes a 12 pound large mouth bass and discusses pond building, grading, and funding via Ickes Fish and Wildlife Service.
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Washington
Harold L. Ickes
Fish and Wildlife Service
Soil Conservation
North Carolina
Department of Agriculture
Ickes
Itn
Ohio
Grains and Greens Aid Thrifty Victory Rabbit Rearing
This fourth Food-for-Victory installment, prepared for NEA Service by Fish and Wildlife Service experts, advises home dwellers to raise domestic rabbits. It covers wholesome feeds, self-cleaning hutches, variety in diets, suitable grains and hays, use of waste foods, root and green feeds, water and salt needs, proper handling, and ongoing research at Fontana California's Rabbit Experiment Station.
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NEA
Fish and Wildlife Service
U. S. Department of the Interior
Victory Gardens
U. S
Fontana
Calif
United States Department of the Interior
Rotary Governor Tennent Named for 190th District
In Greenville on April 14 Charles G. Tennent of Asheville North Carolina was chosen as the new governor of Rotary International's 190th district. Sweden produced nearly 40,000,000 tons of cheese last year.
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Rotary
Greenville
S. C
Charles G. Tennent
Asheville
N. C
Rotary International
Sweden
Aleutians geography and wartime ration Q and A
Questions and answers cover Aleutian island counts about 70 islands and 85 islets. Population drops from 25 000 in 1741 to about 1 000 in 1939. Four groups named Fox Andreanos Rat Near Islands. Government will reserve 60 percent of salmon 80 percent of pilchard herring and mackerel canned in March 1943. Unicyclist defined as a one wheeled bicycle. Bulgaria war paradox noted with war and peace alignments. Stamps adjustments explained for boarding houses with 50 or more meals.
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Thomas More
England
Senate
United States
There'll Always Be an America Bond Drive Motto
A World War II era rallying line urging citizens to buy bonds to fund military equipment. Emphasizes backing soldiers with gear and financial support to sustain the war effort.
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America
Striking Negro Students May Return To Class
Raleigh April 14. Student leaders at St Augustine s College for Negroes plan to recommend today that students resume classes ending a strike begun last Wednesday over a temporary suspension. The decision followed talks with Bishop Edwin A. Penick who said he would convene the college board trustees executive committee when normal class schedule resumes.
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Raleigh
St. Augustine's College For
Episcopal Institution
Edwin A. Penick
Episcopal Diocese of
Smaller Strawberry Crop Indicated This Year
A southeastern North Carolina strawberry survey shows a 43 percent drop from normal in Columbus Duplin and Pender counties due to frosts and reduced acreage. Harvest starts April 25. early quarts sold for about $1 at Burgaw. Also noted is Joe Garrett of Rockingham named to the registration division, succeeding Laurie McEachern, with Garrett earning $250 monthly.
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Wilmington
North Carolina
Columbus
Duplin
Pender
Burgaw
J. A. Murphy
Motor Vehicle Department
Joe Garrett
Rockingham
Wake Forest College Law School
Laurie McEachern
Raeford
T. Boddie Ward
McEachern
State Revenue Department
Garrett
Garnett Names Joe Raleigh as New License Director
April 14 reports indicate Garnett appoints Joe Raleigh to chair the licensing department. The move names Raleigh to the new director post, signaling changes in city oversight of licenses.
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Garnett
Joe Raleigh
Cleopatra and a Pearl Drink Tale Ad for Udea Tablets
A legendary Cleopatra tale of dissolving a pearl in wine is linked to a modern ad for Udea Tablets. The copy suggests sufferers of stomach pains, indigestion, and acid issues try Udea with a promise of refund. Box offers and store names appear as promotional details.
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Cleopatra
Maan’s
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