Duke Library preserves Civil War era presses in vast file
Duke University safeguards a massive Civil War era newspaper file including the Vicksburg Daily Citizen. The archive spans 650 plus cities with 13,000 bound volumes and 1,600 microfilm reels. Preservation relies on climate control and microfilming for future study.
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Vicksburg
Joseph Johnston
Mississippi
Johnston
Daily Citizen
Duke University Library
Duke
Mercury
Pros and Cons of Removing a Child’s Tonsils and Adenoids
A 1951 feature discusses when tonsil and adenoid removal is justified and cautions against routine surgery in children under seven. Benefits include preventing deafness from middle ear issues. risks include uncertain value for allergies and potential harm from unnecessary removal.
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Ovorright
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Debate Over 38th Parallel Not Affects Fighting In Korea War
In Tokyo on February 24 informed sources said the international debate over the 38th parallel has not altered Allied war plans. Naval and air units under General MacArthur continue operations north and south of the line, with British and Australian forces still not committed to a northward push beyond the parallel. Commanders emphasized no orders to confine activity south of the boundary and noted operational, not political, reasons for recent moves.
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Tokyo
North
South Korea
Overal MacArthur
Charles T. Joy
Far East
William G. Andrewes
Chinnampo
Belfast
MacArthur
North Korea
al Idiers
Paneer
Black Threes Rule Canasta Strategy Dissected
The article explains using black threes to control discard piles in Canasta. It notes discarding a black three early wastes the advantage, while keeping or timing plays can block opponents from picking up piles. Exceptions exist for hands with multiple black threes while cross references to strategy and reader questions.
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Canasta
Jone
Jacoby
Plane Thieves Crash Into Santa Monica Homes
Two men stealing a plane from Cloverfield area crashed after a low flight, injuring no one and damaging two houses. The craft struck Mrs. Rose Le Vay’s home and near-miss hits frightened residents including Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tapia. Damages were estimated at 15000 dollars to the houses and 8000 to the plane. Witnesses described the stunt as a careless buzz over the neighborhood.
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Santa Monica
Calif
Aerail Pang
Frances Langford
John Hall
A . Bry Baa
Cloverfield
Port
Rose ‘le Vay
Robert Tapia
Rapia
Buffalo Drugstore Sells .509 Size Headache Remedy
A Buffalo drugstore advertises a headache remedy in a .509 size. The notice highlights the product and its packaging as a feature for customers.
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Buffalo
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Duke University
By Bob Wilson
Durham
J. C. Pemberton
U. S. Grant
Ulysses
Grant
Gen. Jo. Johnston
Cliven
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North Carolina Chronicle
Fayetteville Gazette
H. . S Cecy
John Naylor
Felleville
Washington
North Carolina ‘Journal
Schuykill and Susquehanna
Delaware and Schuykill Navigation Companies
Fayetteville
North Carolina Mercury
Salisbury Advertiser
Europe
King of
Sweden
Advertiser
North Carolina
General Assembly
Edwin Hix
Vicksburg Daily Herald
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Post Office
J. D. Boles
King Street
Paul Smith
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High Point
High Point, N. C
S. Main ST
Herman M. Dumdesen, M.D
California
United States Chamber of Commerce
Lindale Dairy
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Thomasville
Guilford, Randolph, Davidson
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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!