University of North Carolina reports record library growth
The University of North Carolina closes its first term with a record 1,262 students and a library holding over 77 000 volumes. In two years 5 000 volumes were added while 33 000 books were drawn last year. The North Carolina club gains praise from a New York editorial and faculty members participated in major scholarly meetings over the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina
Weer
Bain Memorial
Boyland
North Carolina Club
New York Evening Post
North Carolina
J. H. Pratt
John E. Smith
W. Deb. MacNider
W. ©. Coker
H. V. P. Wilson
American Association For the Advancement of Science
New York
Collier Cobb
Directors of the Southern approve refunding plans
Richmond Virginia January stock holders of the Southern Railway company met to approve the boards plan for a new refunding and improvement mortgage. The plan includes exchange of four and one half percent bonds for outstanding four percent bonds and deposits with the bankers trust company New York City. Objection from H Venner New York stockholder to adjournment was defeated by a large vote.
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Richmond
Southern Railway Company
Bankers’ Trust Company of
New York City
H. Venner
New York
No Cave Man No Hero Refuses Wife in Court
Harry Susenwein a five foot four inch man in New York Domestic Relations Court explains he would rather pay three dollars weekly alimony than have his wife return, citing her fondness for movie cavemen and athletic suitors she admired on screen.
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New York
Jan
Harry Susenwein
Kidney Pills Help An 87 Year Old Man In Springfield
An 87 year old Springfield man writes that Foley Kidney Pills improved his kidney condition after other treatments failed. The ad claims the pills build up weakened kidneys rid the blood of acids and polish bladder troubles with Easier purchase through Mann Drug Company.
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H. H. Adams
Springfield
Mann Drug Company
Blood and Mystery in The Enter prise Office
A chaotic newsroom tale centers on a murder scene in The Enter prise office with blood on the floor and desk, a missing staffer, and a race to publish. The editor and printers scramble as a false lead about a missing journalist surfaces, only for the culprit to reappear claiming a finger injury.
Optometrists to Meet in Raleigh for Annual Convention
The tenth annual convention of the North Carolina State Optometric Society will be held in Raleigh on January 23 and 24. Dr Earl J Brown of Chicago will be principal speaker delivering lectures on general refraction optics and related topics illustrated by lantern slides. Attendees include representatives from Richmond Philadelphia New York Atlanta and Petersburg. The state board of examiners will convene January 25 and 26 to license new practitioners.
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North Carolina State Optometric Society
Raleigh
Board of Examiners
Earl J. Brown
Chicago
Richmond
Philadelphia
New York
Atlanta
Petersburg
State Board of Examiners
King Was All There But Assembled Wrong
The body of William King, kept for 20 months, is described by an anatomist as left handed inside and out. He sought hospital treatment in May 1915 and died days later. Surgeons found the heart on the right, the liver on the left, the appendix on the left, the spleen on the right, a reversed stomach, and atypical lung and kidney arrangements.
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Ile
Mergs
C. E
Red Cross Seal Funds Urged to Be Put to Work
State health officials urge immediate use of Red Cross seal proceeds for tuberculosis aid. North Carolina towns show how co operation of banks, mills, insurers, schools funded a nurse and an office, delivering townwide support and a working program.
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Red Cross
State Board of Health
North Carolina
Newspaper Men Discuss The Price Of Print Paper
North Carolina publishers plan a Raleigh meeting to discuss favorable newsprint pricing. The North Carolina Association of Afternoon Newspapers seeks attendance by its executive committees and the North Carolina Press Association to address the situation.
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Associated Press
Raleigh, Jan
North Carolina
North Carolina Association of
North Carolina Press Association
Bank of Commerce High Point annual meeting notice
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Bank of Commerce in High Point North Carolina will be held in the directors room on Wednesday January 17 at 10 30 a m for the transaction of business before the meeting H A Millis Cashier.
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The
Bank of Commerce
High Point
N. C
Bradner Purchases Powell Interest in Local Firm
On December 29 1916 B H Bradner bought B R Powell s interest in the Bradner and company concern. All owners of the old firm are urged to come and settle accounts so the new purchaser can pay all bills owed by the former company.
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B. H. Bradner
B. R. Powell
Bradner and Company
Income Tax Law Information Distributed at Post Office
Postmaster J. J. Farriss received official circular from Commissioner W. H. Osborn detailing tax returns for individuals with net income of 3000 or more due by March 1, 1917. It covers citizens resident abroad and non citizens, corporations, and exemptions. Penalty for fraud includes fines up to 2000 dollars or up to one year imprisonment plus costs.
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United States
A. D. Watts
Osborn
Indiana's First Republican Governor Inaugurated
James P. Goodrich was sworn in as Indiana's governor in Indianapolis in a ceremony attended by a large statewide audience. The inauguration occurred in the capitol corridors with Governor Samuel P. Ralston presiding and both leaders delivering brief remarks. Lieutenant Governor Edgar D. Bush and other newly elected officials were also sworn in.
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Indianapolis
Ind
James P. Goodrich
Indiana
Capitol
Goodrich
Samuel P. Ralston
Edgar D. Bush
Anniversary of Jacksons Victory Observed in New Orleans
New Orleans marked a 102nd anniversary of General Jacksons victory with school exercises and events by patriotic societies. Public offices courts banks and many businesses closed for the day in observance.
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New Orleans
Jackson
Cassidy Returns to Cleveland After Two Year Disappearance
James H. Cassidy former Congressman and secretary to Senator Theodore Burton reappears in Cleveland after two years missing following a $19000 shortage found in his accounts as receiver for the Cleveland and Pittsburgh Coal Co. Cassidy was bonded at disappearance bond forfeited and he was removed from the receivership. His attorney says he is in the city on business and gradually settling the claims against him.
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Cleveland
James H. Cassidy
United States
Theodore E. Burton
Cleveland and Pittsburgh Coal Company
Cassidy
Doctor Patterson Praises Mothers Joy Salve For Pneumonia
Liberty North Carolina physician Dr R D Patterson states his son recovered from pneumonia after using Mothers Joy Salve on the throat and chest. He notes the temperature dropped from 104 to normal within an hour and urges humane use though skeptical of patent medicines.
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R. D. Patterson
Liberty, N. C
Certificate of Dissolution for Manufacturers' Club Inc
Department of State certifies the Manufacturers' Club Inc a North Carolina corporation dissolved by unanimous stockholder consent filed October 14, 1916. J. Bryan Grimes secretary of state attested dissolution documents and official seal dated Raleigh October 14, 1916.
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Department of State
Manufacturers’ Club, Inc
South Main Street
High Point
Guilford
State of North Carolina
J. H. Dobbs
I. J. Bryan Grimes
State of
North Carolina
Raleigh
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Society For the Prevention
King
St. Louis
Wil
Liam King
H. A. Millis
Farriss
Commissioner Internal Revenue
J. J. Farriss
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
W. H. Osborn
the Bell Director
Bell Directory
Southern Bell Teleploqa, and Telegraps Company
Short
New York Life Lngurance
F. A. Fae
O. E. Mendenhall
W. R. Morrow
J. E. Guy
Elwood Basement
South Main St
W. F. Clayton
Bk. of Commerce
J. Fred Tesh
Optometrist
C. E. McManus
Pemesea
North Carolina Public Service Company
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