Why He Became an Abstainer Dean Farrar Declares
The Dean of Weatwinster, a prominent Church of England clergyman, explains his total abstinence from all intoxicating liquor. He cites examples from England and prison reform, noting that abstinence brings health and clarity of mind, and quotes Franklin on temperance success. He states he chose abstinence about ten years ago and has never regretted it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Farrar
Ot Weatwinster
Church of England
Terlain
England
Benjamin Franklin
Charlester
Messenger
A Kind Voice and Its Silent Powers
A quotation recalling that a kind voice trains the heart from youth, shaping tone through daily acts. It likens kindness to light for the heart, warning that sharp speech harms home life and endures like a precious pearl, urging daily care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elihu Barritt
Bibles Donated For Buford Hotel Guests
Eecles and Bryan received a box of 100 Bibles from the American Bible Society to be distributed through the rooms of the Buford Hotel for guests. The hotel had no Bibles before. they have kept routes in the Central supplied and urge other hotel keepers to continue the practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eecles
Bryan
American Bible Society
Buford Hotel
Buford
Eccles
Charlotte News
Oklahoma Fees Scandal Uncovered by Attorney General
Attorney General Harmon reveals a sweeping dispute over fees charged by United States court officers. The investigation targets widespread irregularities, with the Southwest and Oklahoma identified as the hardest hit regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Harmon
Southwest
Oklahoma
Northern North Carolina Snow and Local News Roundup
The eastern region of North Carolina faced snow while reports include a $100 reward for Finley Hurt in a 1804 arson case in Yadkin county. Other items note a drowning near Greenville, church transfers, fundraising for the Vance Memorial statue, political shifts in Cabarrus County, a broken arm from a horse incident, railroad timetable postings, a possible rich gold mine in Horse Cove, the steamer Commodore bound for Cuba, a proposed Fourteen Springs summer resort, a Marine convoy to Portsmouth, and meetings for the State Teachers' Assembly with regional bids and a critique of newspaper correspondents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finley
Yadkin County
A. H. Critcher
H. J. Hoyle
Greenville
Hoyle
Franklin
W. A. Foater
Charel
J. M. Merl
Vance
Josk Miller
Statesville
Jease McEwen
Wilkesboro Chronicle
Railroad Commission
Hawkins
Cool Spring Township
Horse Cove
H. M. Thomson
Franklin Press
Willington
United States
Cuba
Op Tapis
Fourteen Springs
Luther Reynolds
Union
Winston Republican
San Francisco
Navy Yard
Portemouth
China
Norfolk
Southern
Greensbury
Sulma
Salisbury Herald
Mount Airy
State Teachers’ Assembly
Hale
Wilmington
Red Springs
Assembly
Carlina
Charlotte Obes
Raleigh News and Observer
Winston
North Wilkesboro News
Yadkinville Ripple
Mountainy News
Baie ‘Times
Tragedy at Vulcan Mine in New Castle Colorado
A massive explosion at the Vulcan coal mine near New Castle within the Hog Back area kills many workers. About 140 men were employed, with around 60 dead. rescue efforts were halted by smoke and debris. The mine, owned by Colorado Coal and Fuel, faced extensive structural damage and ongoing fires.
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Vulcan
Aresenlion
Colorado Coal and Fuel Company
Herrick
The
Colorado Midland Railway Company
Timhers
Tte
Toseetor Griffith
James Harrison
Cold snap spurs appeal to aid the needy
A harsh cold spell prompts a local appeal to help the poor. Community groups urge donations of blankets coats and warm foods to shelter and support those most at risk during the winter crisis.
Gen Gordon lecture draws 500 at Winston Armory crowd
Gen Gordon drew at least five hundred listeners in Winston as he spoke on war and peace. He praised Confederate soldiers and women of the South, described Lee and Grant, and urged unity beneath the Star-Spangled Banner and new flag symbolism. The event followed by road news of a Southern railway shop move and an Oxford earthquake report.
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Twin City
Goredon
Winston
Gen. Gordon
Gordon
B. Watson
Waton
Tap
Pennsylvania
Dixie
McClellan
Potomac
South
Lee
Grant
Robert E. Lee
Gen. Grant
George Washington
Southland
Northland
Winston Sentinel
Advertising offers truth and clarity for reader trust
The Wilmington Messenger urges advertisers to use accurate honest copy with clear expression and specific price pledges. It stresses advertising as an art that rewards careful study, first class articles, fair profit, and honesty to win intelligent public patronage.
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Wilmington Messenger
Age and Learning Across Great Figures
The text cites thinkers and writers who began new studies late in life, including Cato, Plavarch, Doctor Johnson, Franklin, Mona deep, Dryden, Oxilby, Ioccaccio, Dante, Petrarch, and Sir Henry Spellman. It argues that many pursued languages, philosophy, or arts after age fifty or sixty, proving that “I am too old to learn” is an idle claim.
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Cato
Coes
Plavarch
Doctor Johnson
Franklin
L. Dovice Mona Deep
Dryden
Oxilby
Omer
Virgil
Ioccaccio
Dante
Petrarch
Henry Spellman
The Dance of Death in Lisbon Ball Disaster
A Lisbon dispatch reports a fire at a ball hosted by the Artists Club of San Taren. Panic caused exits to jam as attendees fled, with rescuers racing inside. By report time, forty bodies had been recovered, mostly women and girls, with 34 found and more feared.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Artists Club of
San Taren
Testimonial for Royal Germetter in Dalton Family
John R Tarver of Dalton Georgia praises Royal Germetter after five years of use for indigestion bowel troubles and debility. He says he would not be without it and invites readers to request a free 45 page book and a large New Year bottle offering 108 doses for one dollar from Atlanta Chemical Co and distributors.
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John R. Tarver
Dalton
Atlanta Chemical Co
Atlanta
Taylor & Banner
D. A. Houston
Aberdeen and West End Railroad on schedule in weeks
The Aberdeen and West End railroad will be completed in a few weeks with work progressing rapidly. Hood's Sarsaparilla claims to cure scrofula salt rheum and similar ailments and to invigorate the entire body through blood purification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen and
West End
New State Enterprise Markets Rheumacide Remedy
Messrs J H Bobbitt and J L Ramsey of Raleigh form the Bobbitt Drug Company to produce Rheumacide a vegetable non alcoholic remedy claimed to cure rheumatism. Sales already in three states with cures in every case. Backers cited as progressive and capable, with advertising leadership to promote the enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Bobbitt
J. L. Ramsey
Raleigh
Bobbitt Drug Company
Bobbit
North Carolina Acentical Association
J. L
News and Observer Slo
Bobbitt
Ranney
Word Their Refers To Adams Company Case in San Francisco Court
In a San Francisco Superior Court dispute the ownership of $115000 hinges on the word their in a contract between the Adams Company and the Southern Pacific railroad. The argument questions whether their refers to the Southern companies or the Adams Company, with the jury deciding ownership based on grammatical interpretation. The case notes that the nearest noun is Adams Company, and if their refers to Adams Company the funds go to Adams. otherwise the Southern groups would claim the money.
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Superior Court of
San Francisco
Adams Company
Adame Company
Southern Com
Southern Pacific Railroad Company
Southern Pacific Company
Ander
Company
Simmons Liver Regulator Praised By Readers
Advertisements cite Mr. R. A. Cobb of Moton North Carolina and W F Park MD of Tracy City Tennessee endorsing Simmons Liver Regulator as the best liver and spring medicine. A Massachusetts cold snap saw temperatures drop from 10 to 28 degrees below zero.
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Simmons Liver Regulator
R. A. Cobb
Moton, N. C
W. F. Park
M. D
Tracy City
Tenn
Massachusetts
Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Hood’s Pills Advertisement
This vintage ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a humor-fighting tonic that expels foul taints and purports to restore health. It claims cures for scrotula, salt rheum, boils and other blood diseases and says Hood's Pills act gently yet effectively on the liver and bowels with a 2c price.
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Hood
Young Man Killed in Mill Accident at Worth Site
A 22 year old operative at Mill No 2 at Worth was killed after disobeying orders and attempting to adjust a belt on a pulley. His arm was torn off and he suffered internal injuries and severe fractures. His wife, present at work, witnessed the tragedy. Doctors Hubbard and Fox treated him but he died at 3 p.m. The paper notes the risk of such incidents and promotes a remedy ad.
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Hal M. Worth
Mill Ne
Worth A “Iy
Onear Welch
Thewie
Dra. Hubbard
Fox
Yoon Welch
Greensboro
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J. Hi, Zeilin & Co
Philadelphia
E. F. Hollingsworth
Franklin Street
Mar Main
S. P. Graves
Attorney Atlaw
Mount Airy, N
R. L. Haymore
Mount Airy, N.C
Geo. W. Sparger
Attorney At Law & Notary Public
Mownt Airy
N.C
Vulalion & Speciality
Lasuracce
Tawtau
Carter
Lewellyn
Dobson
Carter & Lewellyn, Attorneys- At- Law
W. 8, Needham
Pilot Mountain, N. C
Jani
Russel Creek
T. B. McCargo
Pocahontas Coal Co
W. 8
Motel Keyside
Taylor & Banner's Drug Store
J. H. Blakemore
East Main St
MT. Airy
N.O
W. W. Urke
Staple and Fancy Grocer
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Couatry
W. W. Burke
L. B. Albertson
Roo
Furst Door
Bank, Mt. Airy
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Memphis
North Carolina News
North Carolioa
Sint Lange
Lovagce Tate
Confederacy
Ayer
Salisbury World
Southern Railway
Manchester
Oxford
Leavening
Powe
Uncia Sam
Treasury Department
U. S
Everett
Jenkine Globe & Cheek
Kberman
Detroit
T. M. Everett & Co
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