Old North Carolina tale of snakes in the Blue Ridge hills
A fragment from a community reminiscence recounts two boys hearing about large timber rattlesnakes near the Nantahala mountains. One story describes a hunter displaying a rattler, while another recalls a summer chase and a near encounter that tested nerves and teeth as fear and bravado mix in rural memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nantihali
North Carolina
Viney -Rhodes
Stu
Lao
Ligzio
Wau
Wwe
Liv
Market Summary From Fragmented OCR Ledger Report
Market notes show mixed activity with bids around $1.85 million and cattle receipts about 400 head. Prices edge higher for steers and heifers while dairy and beef items appear unsettled. a few lots reach around $6.75 and $3.50 for select cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syer
Lally
Mat.ly
Ten Years Ago Town Welcomes Circus Visit
Fragmentary notes describe a town welcoming a circus and related social events. Mentions residents such as Margaret Wetherby, Gladys Shelton, and families attending a community gathering. references to a weather forecast and a historic reunion-like occasion. The piece preserves local names and places with sparse readable details.
Five Years Ago VT Tennis and Public Works Noted
A fragmented item recalls events from five years ago including tennis matches, public activities, and a station clerk incident on Pale Street. It mentions Wade, Davaytt Mier, and Hewes with scattered references to local figures and places, hinting at a past municipal or social record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooton
Davaytt
Imbaeay Station
Open Forum on Bituminous Coal and the National Recovery Act
An open forum discusses coal's role under the National Industrial Recovery Act amid competition from oil gas and hydroelectric power. The piece notes job losses in mining and railroading and argues for price relationships to protect workers while boosting demand for coal alongside other energy sources. It highlights potential wage and production cost impacts and the need to preserve employment in the bituminous sector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Io Ao
National Recovery Administration
Ming
Eallodd
Ik. la
United States
Tela
Buren
Ducup
Village notes from Pineville and surrounding areas
Local column lists residents visiting relatives and traveling to Louisville, Lexington, and nearby towns. Mentions of births, church life, and social visits include Miss Varner, Mrs. Chesley Clie, Miss Boole Baie, and others, with many names and places such as Jellica, Lewin villa, and Nassville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesley Clie
Boole Baie
Jellica
iLayith Mik
J. A. Smith
Malon Singoller
Lewin Villa
Vival
Clyute
Greek Aytinks
Soliton
Sqramk
Jaa
Cre Weiling
Louisville
Loig Varner
Nise Downputte
Petirodd
Buty
Mig Haveli Livbagaten
Nassville
Ceorge Télliatt
Moishiy
Ord Wyil
Mort
Shiney
Oseford
Ned
Neilson
Ned Weller
Katherine Taser
Rae Sourville
Max Watley Cynones
Willited
Borlwetl
Thaytun
Dhe
Smith
Rien Collinsworth
Kiexfe
Mleiehmond
Dome
Kallae Pville
Baptist
W. MS
Clear Creek
Mormon Waubecer
Wade
Mar
Thorns
Toro
Wadler Virmillos
Noshan
Lexington
Chapter 49 Rickey Wak Completely Worn Out
Fragmented OCR narrative depicts Virginia, Marty, and Rickey in a tense domestic scene. Virginia contemplates escape as Rickey confronts control, marriage, and future plans, while a letter from Michaelai adds emotional weight. The room scenes shift to morning routine and uneasy power dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapyer
Rickey
Alhey
Mickey Pie
Pyohet
Mary
Ritkey
Sur
Marty
Abu
Jane Macetser
Rome
This and That by W P Slusher Jr puzzle column
Local column presents brainteasers and wordplay questions by Richard W Slisher Beverly Ky. A reader from Welchtre Ky submits a math riddle about a horse and cow, with a note that the correct answers will be published next week along with names of responders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard W. Slisher
Beverly
Eivenil
Bell County
Hudson River
William Pape
Minget York
Welchbtre
Kyi
Pineville
Coal Prices Rise Threaten Industry and Jobs
The piece argues that coal price increases affect both bituminous and anthracite sectors, risking steep declines in the mining industry and thousands of dependent workers. It warns that wholesale price changes could ripple through fuel and heat markets, reducing employment nationwide and harming related trades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntial
Yathway
Chief Minton Trails Man in Bank Robbery Case
Police accuse a man named Moore of involvement in a bank robbery. He is described as a plumber by trade, with uncertain employment in recent months and ties to Barbourville. Chief Minton cites prison terms and past activities to link him to the crime, though Moore refuses to talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mintons
Moore
Chies Minton
Moor
Silveil Inuue
Barbourville
Minton
Father Guarded By Child In Omaha Jail
A chaotic local story from Omaha Nebraska reports a father left in charge by his wife while she worked. Police say he was found intoxicated and asleep with a child nearby. the man received a ten day jail term after a drunken charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Rink
Land
Dingiter
Rowland
Gov Laffoon Wording Session Call Discussed Relief Visit
Governor Laffoon asked to call a special session and met with Attorney General Ballou P. Woodson after reviewing the report. Washington trip notes indicate discussions on relief but no final decision or course of action reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laffoon
More Chinn
Altomney
Balluy P. Woobton
Gatton
Dis McCwemack
Washington
Che Govarnor
Oklahoma Votes to Legalize 3.2 Percent Beer
Oklahoma voters approve 3.2 percent beer by wide margins, marking a major shift toward repeal of prohibition. Home counties show strong support with 394,538 for beer and 14,147 against across 16 counties reporting. statewide results incomplete but optimistic for a wet outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahans
Henery
Oklahoma
Yey
Bell County Voters See Tam As County Tax Commissioner Candidate
In a 1988 Republican primary note addressed to Bell County voters, Fannie Slusher Asher urges support for Tam as Tax Commissioner. She states qualifications and pledges integrity, referencing past officiated service and county needs. The message criticizes opposition and calls for faithful governance in Dell County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dell County
Hugh Gal Smith
Atoatko
M. Slishoy
Ehwy
Sind
Fannie Slusher Asher
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gwans
Auy
Tanes
Eric Linden
Helen MacKellar
Mary Holmes
George Arliss
Caell Owsley and
Bamily
Charles P. Stewart
Wittens Meng
Osan
Arimplen
Waghneton
Oxehons
Troo
Davaitins
Ford
Henry Ward
Cruile
Leslie Eiched
Hentiud Mess Studier Wosotcr
Lunediansgorent
Roravill
Gore
Hickeley
Uae
RTOS
Tishane
Sneriel
Abe Otis
Mattia
Margaret Wetherby
Delig Richie
Patrick
Gladys Shelton
Ellie
Vawabon
Anerley
Laverton
Ringihye Tvs
Nawiheany
iLame
Wengallon Tubilen
Ural
Thei Cystalow
Tol Rinuling
Wiehie
Hpi
Pippin
Glitely
Mayee Havans
Yerry Wade
Elu
Waar
Newlin
Open Forum
Grevinaille
Annie Catholic Charch Chore
Annie
Leitbeng
Ulster
Bis
Roger
Ayia Arynde
Aldewalita
Gaurden
Rivkey
Ictfone
Delandry
Teem
Bree
Marty von Quene
Jinny
Mather
Wileke
Trenotite
Norey
Tiny
Min
W. P. Slusher, Jr
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!