Peace Movement Is Described In New Duke Volume
Durham NC Oct 22 Organized world peace activity appeared in North Carolina as early as 1819 per Dr. Merle E Curti author of The American Peace Crusade 1815 1860 from Duke University Press He notes a Raleigh peace society formed with 30 members led by Calvin Jones who resigned militia leadership over pacifist beliefs The volume covers pioneers in antiwar groups and their struggles and achievements including durable organization and funding and fostering international peace bodies.
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North Carolina
Merle E. Curti
Duke University Press
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Smith College
Raleigh
Hts
Calvin Jones
Ohio
Indiana
New Duke
America
Davidson College selects Dr. Walter Lingle for Homecoming address
Alumni officials at Davidson College announce that Dr. Walter Lingle president of the college will deliver the principal address at Homecoming on November 16. The Lenoir high school band will play at the Carolina Davidson football game and other Homecoming events.
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Davidson College
Walter L. Lingle
Lenoir High School
Carolina-Davidson
Southland
Lingle
College Bulletin
North Carolina
Constipation Relief Boosts Texas Woman’s Health
Mrs Ola Carson of Beaumont Texas writes of three years relief with Thedford’s BlackDraught after constant constipation headaches dizziness and poor appetite improved after use. She keeps it on hand as an effective laxative and notes no equal in three years. Constipation can poison the bowels and affect the whole body. Take Black Draught at first signs. One cent per dose.
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Beaumont
Texas
Thedford
Ola Carson
Concord
Davidson Home-Coming Day Events Planned
Under the direction of James C. Harper, a Davidson alumnus, the day includes an R O T C battalion parade after exercises in the auditorium and the annual alumni luncheon at 1 o clock. Davidson’s facilities, especially the banquet hall in the new Chambers building, suit the event.
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James C. Harper
Davidson
Chambers
Granite as a Pure Rock Lacks Fossil Life
The article states that granite is the sole common rock containing no traces of animal or vegetable life, highlighting its unique mineral composition and inert nature.
Rizal Day Declared Public Holiday on December 30
The Filipinos observe Rizal Day as the final public holiday of the year, celebrated on December 30 each year. The occasion honors national hero Jose Rizal and is marked by ceremonies and remembrance across the country.
Grey young can travel short distance at speed 35 mph
A grey young can travel a short distance at 35 miles per hour, indicating a modest pace for quick movement.
Girl Acquitted in Death of Negro Near Selama Alabama
Esther Barnes 20 was cleared by a coroner's jury of justifiable homicide after she shot Ed McKee 27 who she said made improper advances. The incident occurred at her farm home 14 miles from Selama. Deputies noted she initially claimed the shooting was accidental.
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Selama
Ala
Esther Barnes
Alligator Found on State College Campus
An alligator three and a half feet long was captured in a creek on the middle of the State College campus by Dr. T. B. Mitchell and B. B. Fulton of the zoology department. The head of zoology stated it may have escaped from Raleigh residents, possibly swimming up the Neuse River, and will be kept alive for study. Authorities tightened checks on local waters to prevent further escapes or migrations.
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Sir Walter Hotel
Raleigh
State College
T. B. Mitchell
B. B. Fulton
Zoology Department
Z. Betcalf
Department of Zoology
Neuse
Sentific
Raligh
Ohio River Reopens After Vast Federal Canallization Effort
An anniversary notes the 1811 New Orleans voyage from Pittsburgh to New Orleans and the Erie Canal’s rise. It credits government engineers with the Ohio river federal catalization project, costing $118,000,9090, to restore a nine foot water stage via 60 movable dams and locks, reopening the water gateway to commerce.
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Pittsburgh
Ohio
Mississippi
Castro
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