North Carolina Governor's 1905 message outlines taxes and education
The governor urges careful tax policy, argues for fair assessment and adherence to constitutional limits, and highlights education as vital. He praises the railroad tax handling, calls for public school support, and emphasizes immigration, public roads, pensions, and care for the insane as urgent statewide priorities. He ends with thanks as he retires.
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North Carolina
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Treasury
Dowie Heads to Florida From Richmond on Zion City Train
Prophet Alexander Dowie of Zion City is traveling to Miami, Florida, by train from Richmond, Virginia. He is accompanied by his private secretary Oran Reece and officials James Peters and Frank Colton. Dowie declined meetings, while photographers and a handful of spectators were blessed as the train moved south.
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Richmond
Mexander Dowie
Zion City
Miami
Fla
Oran Reece
James BP
Peters
Frank Colton
Fire destroys Mount Prospect school in Buford township
Monroe North Carolina report says the Mount Prospect school building in Buford township burned Tuesday night. The community had funded and taxed to build the school and had insured the structure for 1250 dollars with Farmers Mutual Insurance.
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Monroe
N. C
Mount Prospect
Buford Township
Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Association
Guatemalan Northern Railroad Opens for Freight and Passengers
Special advices report the Guatemalan Northern Railroad from Guatemala City to Porto Barrios, Guatemala, opened to freight and passenger traffic. A syndicate led by Sir William Van Horne protects the line, with trains running regularly between Porto Barrios and El Rancho, 45 miles from Guatemala City.
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Mobile
Ala
Porto Barrios
Guatemala
Central America
William van Horne
Guatemala City
Porto Barrois
el Rancho
Rope Vaulting Advised As Thrilling Backyard Sport
A New York Mail feature explains rope vaulting using a tree limb and posts with nails to create a makeshift runway. Readers learn setup details, swinging technique, and how to vault seven to eight feet high, noting it as an exciting, healthful activity for boys.
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New York Mail
Why The Leaves Turn Color In Autumn Says New York Tribune
The article explains autumn leaf colors, noting chlorophyll separation leaves yellow and red hues from mineral waste, and that frost browns leaves. It describes the cutting off of leaves, cork layers, and how trees shed them in preparation for winter, with frost aiding the separation process.
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Jack Frost
New York Tribune
Sharps and Fists and Revival Rhetoric
A fragment reflects on ministers and preachers, noting the ease of catching errors in pronunciation and mocking revival fervor. It comments that those who once boasted or erred in religion will soon denounce revival excitement. The tone critiques manipulation in religious appeals.
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Hell
Three Years After Liberty to Repeat Dean's Kidney Pills
Eugene E. Lario a ticket seller in the Union Station Denver recalls his 1899 endorsement of Dean's Kidney Pills. He cites relief from severe backache and aches after prolonged desk work, claiming no pain since using the remedy. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo markets them at 50 cents per box through druggists.
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Eugene E. Lario
Twentieth Avenue
Union Station
Denver
Col
Lberty
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Story of Terrapin memory proves Brer Tarrapin’s recall
A Calvert county man recalls his pet terrapin Brer Tarrapin who learned to catch mulberries and came when summoned. The animal later refused berries after a tobacco offering, showing memory of the smoker’s misdeed and only returned when alone with his keeper.
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Br’er Tarrapin
Young D. Hance
Taney
Battle Creek
Calvert County
Mr. Hance
Mr. Han¢e
Br’er Tarrypin
Brer Tarrypin
Baltimore Sun
Bee Sting Inspires Grudge in Collie Across Years
A Philadelphia Press tale quotes a city resident describing a suburbanite dog whose first bee sting two years earlier left a lasting mark. The collie angrily chases flying insects yet pauses to lick the sting site, recalling the initial bite and cherishing that memory.
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Philadelphia Press
Woman Fires From Carriage Scores Deer Near Plantation
Mr and Mrs Daniel Lott of Houston visited B plantation. While Mr Lott walked into the woods after partridge, Mrs Lott in the carriage spotted a large buck at the clearing edge and fired one shot. The deer dropped. Lewiston Journal.
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Daniel Lott
Houston
B Plantation
Mr. Lott
Unconscious Habit Break Aids Coffee Drinker Says Postum
A letter from Indiana describes coffee causing dyspepsia and stomach pain. After switching to Postum the writer reports improved health and no digestive trouble, crediting proper preparation and the brand from Battle Creek Michigan. The note promotes the company and its booklet The Road to Wellville.
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Indiana
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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Charles B. Alcock
Executive Mansion
Raleigh, N. C
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Florida
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Queen Victoria
Francis Bertie
Windsor
Balmoral
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