Tobacco's Global Spread and Jamestown Link History
Historical notes trace tobacco from the New World to Europe and Old World use. John Relfe of Jamestown popularized export after arriving in 1610, cultivating tobacco that sustained the settlement and influenced local economy and social exchanges.
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Columbus
New World
America
West Indies
Cuba
Venezuela
Brazil
Sir Francis Drake
England
Drake
Sir Walter Raleigh
Raleigh
John Relfe
Jamestown Colony
Virginia
Relfe
Rolfe
Dobson Area Woman Dies Rites Monday
Minnie Mae Poindexter 65 of route 2 Dobson died recently. Funeral held at Maple Grove Rest Home Winston Salem. She was a Mount Pleasant Church member, daughter of Frank and Jenkins. Survived by second husband, daughter Mrs. Marvin Guyer, two sons Homer and Ervin, brother Will Jenkins, half brother Milton Jenkins, sister Alice Bledsoe, 11 grandchildren, four great grandchildren. Burial Mount Pleasant church cemetery.
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Minnie Mae Poindexter
Dobson
Bennie Poindexter
Maple Grove Rest Home
Winston-Salem
Surry County
Frank Jenkins
Mount Pleasant Church
Heroo Melvin Stanley
Marvin Guyer
Flint, Mich
Homer
Ervin Poindexter
Will Jenkins
King
Milton Jenkins
Alice Bledsoe
Mount Pleasant Church Cemetery
Revival Services At Sky View Church
Revival services begin August 11 at Skyview Baptist Church and run nightly at 8 PM daylight saving time through the following week. Visiting minister will be the Rev. Paul Key. The pastor, Rev. Clay Bowman, invites the public to attend.
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Skyview Baptist Church
Paul Key
Clay Bowman
Veterans Corner Store Q A on VA records and burial policy
The VA explains how a physician can obtain a veteran’s X ray and lab reports using Form 3284 or a written consent from the veteran. It notes hospital eligibility is limited to veterans, prioritizing those with service connected disabilities, then others unable to pay. It adds burial eligibility for spouses or children under certain circumstances.
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Veterans Administration
Veterans Records
Bomb Scare Ramp In Fort Incidents Reported
Fort owners Mr. and Mrs. R Gurgeson face a bag related scare after an incident tied to a found container. Police details remain limited as authorities assess threats and safety measures.
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Ramp
R. Gurgeson
Fort
The Worst Thing You Can Do Is Be Right
A provocative aphorism warns that excessive certainty can backfire in disputes or negotiations, emphasizing humility and open inquiry. The line explores the social cost of being unyielding and overconfident in one's correctness.
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Jamestown
Moody’s
Dial
Mount Airy, N. C
Mount Airy
Sky View Church
Smiths
The
Anith
Vaughn Bros
Lebanon St
Sealtest
Mount Air
A&p
Jane Parker
Jane Parker Large
Sultana
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