Designed Stars and Bars: Marschall and Confederate Flag Artist
Louisville artist Nicola Marschall painted the first Confederate flag and the gray uniform. He served as chief draftsman of engineers under Gen. Taylor and Col. Lockett, living in Louisville today. The flag design emerged after Southern secession in early 1861.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Sumter
Montgomery
Ala
Confederate States of America
Nicola Marschall
Richard Taylor
Col
Samuel H. Lockett
Stephen D. Lee
Marshall
Louisville
Jim
Mar. Ala
Fragmented civic rhetoric on self-help and faith
The readable fragment reflects a 19th or early 20th century civic address praising American self-help ideals and Christian fellowship. It emphasizes Zion as a symbol of hope and national meaning, hoping for warm public reception from Christian citizens.
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Zion
Unusual double weddings mark Moravian Falls area
Two marriage ceremonies were held Sunday for Miss Annie Meadows and Romulus Jennings at Moravian Falls and Poors Knob with conflicting officiants. A second couple, Miss May Lowe and Howard Broyhill, wed at the home of S F Brown as the day continued with additional ceremonies by Rev. Parke Gwaltney and Rev. T E Redman. The piece also notes shorebird decline and the Audubon Society warning against loss of these birds and their role in controlling pests.
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North Wilkesboro
Moravian Falls
Poors Knob
Annie Meadows
W. C. Meadows
Romulus Jennings
T. E. Redman
Aow Falls
Iman
J. G. Greer
Greer
Boomer Township
Moravian Falls Township
Parke Gwaltney
Wilkesboro
Jennings
Mr. Redman
Miss May Lowe
Howard Broyhill
8. F. Brown
Farmers Union Meeting Called in Dobson for July
A meeting of the Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of Surry County is called to meet in Dobson on Thursday night July 15 and Friday July 14. All locals are urged to send delegates to attend.
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Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of
Surry County
Dobson
Anday
Noted Maine statesman Blaine’s ascent and education path
The excerpt portrays Blaine as a leading Maine figure who rose to Speaker of the House, Senator, and Secretary of State, with hints he might have become President if not for Dr. Burchard’s views. It suggests early political education is both a benefit and a potential hindrance depending on its source.
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Blaine
Maine
House of Representatives
Burchard
Washington
He Being Dead Yet Speaketh Youths Companion
A telegraph message informs a mother that her son is dead, cutting short a bright vacation and a life at the academy. The piece reflects on the sudden grief and the mother's crushed hopes after the fatal news.
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Academy
Land Sale Notice in Surry County North Carolina
By deed of trust dated November 30 1000 G O Kirkman and wife will sell real estate at public auction in Surry County on Saturday July 1 1911 at 1 PM for cash. The tract lies off Old Mill Road bounded by Short line Hawk and the road comprising about 5 1 10 acres to satisfy a debt of 27.36 plus costs and interest. WF Carter trustee May 1911
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North Carolina
Surry County
G. O. Kirkman
Towit
Jane
WF. Carter
Trusic
Untitled fragment on wartime era figures
The readable text presents a fragmented note about figures named Marr, Rose, Chamberlain, and a reference to time constraints in a basical season. It is too damaged to extract a coherent event, date, or location.
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Marr
Chamberlain’ Cotte
Helera
Memorial library as memory and voice beyond the dead
Books drift from near and far as a small library grows as a beautiful memory and possible memorial. It acts as a nucleus through which a beloved person, though dead, continues to speak.
Where Do the Papers Get It
An elevator operator in the capitol house wing recalls newspaper correspondents riding his lift. He notes their chatter asking What do you know today and answers Nothing, while reporters fill the papers with news daily. Serena Payne of New York is among the correspondents who rode the car.
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House
Capitol
Serena Payne
New York
Mr. Payne
When a Burglar Comes Into Your House
A Swiss convict who claims retirement offers advice to householders on deterring burglars. He warns the intruder is often more frightened and suggests a bribe to encourage an escape. The piece presents a cautionary and controversial viewpoint from a criminal perspective.
Christmas Presents Sent to Labrador Missionaries
The Berea class of the Home Moravian Sunday school sends nineteen Christmas gifts to wives of Mora vian missionaries in Labrador. The items travel on the Harmony, a mission ship from England docking in New York mid July and delivered by sled to stations. Replies expected about 18 months after arrival.
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Winston Journal
Labrador
Erea
Home Moravian Sunday School
Harmony
England
New York
Berea
North Carolina College Offers Regular and Special Courses
State maintained normal and industrial college for women announces five regular courses toward degrees and special courses for teachers. Free tuition to students who pledge to teach in the state. Fall session begins September 13, 1911. catalogue and other information available.
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North Carolina
Assignees of E F Taylor and Bro File Notice
This June 30th 1911 entry lists E B Ashby and G C Levill as assignees of E F Taylor and Bro detailing an assignment in progress and related proceedings.
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E. B. Ashby
G. C. Levill
E. F. Taylor
Bro
Electric Bitters Promised To Kill Disease Germs
The ad argues disease germs kill more people than wild beasts but can be defeated by Electric Bitters. It claims the product purifies blood, cures chills fevers and malaria, and offers a money back guarantee at B. H. Hennis Drug Co.
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B. H. Hennis Drug Co
Free Advice to Women Promotes Mrs Pinkham
Women with illnesses are invited to contact Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts. All letters are read and answered by women. The personal letters remain confidential and Mrs Pinkham compiles lessons from experience to offer help to women nationwide. A 580 page Test Booklet is free by mail to any woman who writes.
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Ivydia VY. Winkham
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nichola Marshall
Louisville, Ky
Louisville Courier-Journal
Napoleon Lockett
Audubon Association
T. Gillbert Pearson
National Association of Audubon Societies
Broadway. Toy
United States
Root
Paine
Carolina
State Normal and Industrial College
J. H. Foiger, Atty
Getore
Urebase
Orange
Rede Family
Owly
J. D. Minick
Mount Airy, N. C
Olle
Beience
EB. BH
Hennis Orvg CO
Mount Airy, N
Oliver Typewriter
Oliver
Olty
Penn
Fray Sxoe Cositimn Trewhden
F. L. Smith Hardware Co
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