Foreseen War Prophecy Quoted From Burlington News Five Years Past
The piece reviews E. J. Russell's five year old communication predicting the European conflict then raging in the East. It contrasts peace talk with rising armaments, citing Micah 4 2 3 and Joel 3 9 14 to argue the end of days favors war. It warns that peace movements may mislead and urges readiness for divine judgment.
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E. J. Russell
Burlington News
Tings
Holy Writ
Jacob
Zion
Jerusalem
Jehosephat
Micah
Joel
Wreck Kills Three on Eastbound Freight Near Marion
An eastbound freight 2 12 miles east of Marion at 3 30 a m wrecked. Three killed John Williams Morganton Charles Grady Drexel and an unidentified boy. One man J M Britton Enola injured. Engineer Lail and Conductor Cline in charge. wreck crew cleared track by 7 30 a m and trains held until bodies were recovered.
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Marion
John Williams
Morganton
Charles Grady
Drexel
J. M. Britton
Enola
Lail
Cline
King
Proclamation Foresees Wilson Renomination at Convention
In a Brayon era dispatch, William Jennings Bryan asserts President Wilson will be renominated by acclamation with no opposing candidate. The platform will back Wilson’s record and Democratic Congress reforms, contrasting Republican calls for higher tariffs and war with Mexico. Bryan urges Democrats to prepare for the campaign.
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Wilson
Democratic Congress
Congress
Mexico
W. J. Bryan
Convicts on Public Roads urged by Asheville Board of Trade
The Asheville Board of Trade calls for using nearly all state convicts to build roads across North Carolina with allocations by region. It cites Georgia and Virginia examples and urges candidate declarations before November’s election to enact supportive legislation.
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Asheville Board of Trade
Raleigh
Piedmont
Georgia
Asheville
Virginia
North Carolina
Molten steel casket may be buried or sunk in lake
A Gary Indiana coroner weighs how to dispose of 100 tons of molten steel believed to contain a missing Illinois Steel employee. Two workers were in a pit when molten metal poured in. Steve Linich died from burns. The other worker remains unidentified.
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Gary
Ind
Chicago
E. E. Evans
Illinois Steel Company
Steve Linich
Death of Mebane Citizen Alexander Patton at 68
Alexander Patton, a respected Mebane resident and Hawfields Presbyterian ruling elder since 1884, died at his home after long illness. Funeral services were held at Hawfields and burial in Hawfields cemetery. He leaves a wife, two sons Sam and Ed, daughters Flora and Ola, a sister Mrs Taylor Albright, and brothers S Woods Patton and James Patton.
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Mebane
Alexander Patton
J. W. Goodman
Hawfields Presbyterian Church
Hawfelds
S. Woods Patton
James Patton
Durham
Taylor Albright
Hawfields
Sam Patton
Ed Patton
Lexington
Flora Patton
Statesville
Ola
Chapel Hill
Killed in Shafting at Goldsboro Daily Argus Plant
Will Gurley a printer at the Goldsboro Daily Argus died in a local hospital after injuries from yesterday afternoon while trying to place a belt on an overhead pulley at the Goldsboro plant. His clothing caught on a shafting screw and he was hurled repeatedly, his body badly bruised and his ribs broken, yet he kept a calm smile as he was taken to the hospital. He died this morning.
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Will Gurley
Goldsboro
Gurley
King Cotton Mills Sold Up For Year Amid Rising Demand
King Cotton Mills Corporation reports firm sales for select grades through year end and fall demand for hosiery and underwear yarns grows in Philadelphia New York and the South. President Thomas Jeffress remains in Richmond while secretary Robert M. Jeffress is away. Ben Lawson handles operations. Burlington mills also show strong demand.
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King Cotton Mills
King Cotton Mills Corporation
Philadelphia
New York
Thomas Jeffress
Richmond
Robert M. Jeffress
Ben Lawson
Burlington Mills
Wanted Agents to Sell Motor Fan in Branchville
Advertisement seeks agents to sell a motor fan with good mission. Address for responses is J. E. Harrison, Branchville, Virginia.
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J. E. Harrison
Branchville, Va
St Matthew's Church Services in Hillsboro NC
St Matthew's Church Hillsboro North Carolina announces weekly services led by Rev Al fred S Lawrence rector with worship times Sunday 8 am 11 am 6 pm Wednesday 6 pm Friday 10 am and Sunday School at 10 am all invited to attend.
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ST. Matthew's Church
Hillsboro
North Carolina
Alfred S. Lawrence
For Sale One Horse Buggy and Harness Ad
For sale cheap a single horse buggy and harness. Bargain offer. Reply to Observer Hillsboro.
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Observer
Hillsboro
Dr. King’s New Discovery Cures Colds and Coughs
A vintage patent medicine advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a cure for colds and coughs. It claims the remedy kills germs, soothes irritated throats, and heals mucous membranes with a 45 year track record.
Democratic candidacy for Orange County treasurer 1916
A formal declaration by a candidate to seek the Democratic nomination for Orange County treasurer in the June 1916 primary. The statement pledges faithful service and commitment to the office if nominated and elected.
Sloan's Liniment Promises Rapid Relief for Rheumatism
An advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment as the quick fix for rheumatic pain and stiff neck. A reader from San Francisco claims three to four days of use cured chronic rheumatism, with impact noted at a large department store employer.
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Sloan
Sloan’s Linimen
H. B. Smith
San Francisco
Cal
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Orange County
Orange Trust
J. S. Spurgeon, Pres
J. C. Webb
P. C. ColLins
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Morris Telephone
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