Pearl Boom on the Mississippi and Black Rivers Then and Now
A historical sketch describes the Pearl trade surge around 1900 in New York and Europe, driven by domestic gems as Oriental pearls faded. It traces fishing methods on the Black and White Rivers, the clamming trap, and how most pearls sold for low prices to New York buyers. A 16 year old boy sold a button shaped gem for 2168 dollars after a local sale.
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New York
United States
Europe
Black River
Mississippi River
Arkansas
White River
Alfred Hastings
Pinehurst Prospects Bright for Sport Lovers in Summer
The article notes annual growth at The Pinehurst Preserves and predicts marked improvement in the sport next season. Stocking has increased since the season closed, with young dogs at the kennels expected to be favorites when the 1904 shooting season opens. Pinehurst lovers anticipate a brilliant future, and picnic parties abound in spring at Pine Grove in Thagard's Mills where groups enjoy afternoons and moonlit drives home.
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Pinehurst
Thagard’s Mills
Wild Pigeon Hunting grows in popularity in the Carolinas
The piece extols wild pigeon shooting as a high skill, table delicacy sport. It notes birds gather to feed, peak season April to May with February and March also productive. Hunters use stands along flight lines and may employ sluggish beaters to keep pigeons moving while enjoying rich dark meat.
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Carolinas
Kipling
Episcopal Service in Village Hall Sunday
Episcopal service will be held in the Village Hall Sunday afternoon at four with Rev. Henry I Gregory officiating.
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Henry ‘I’. Gregory
Ticket Confusion On The Rail Line Confirms Change
Dialogue captures Mr Smarty asking if a ticket allows a stop and conductor Kidder warns it won’t be valid for reboarding. The exchange highlights transit rules and passenger travel restrictions on the route.
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Smarty
Kidder
Berkshire Pinehurst Hotel Ad Promotes Modern Comforts
The Berkshire in Pinehurst North Carolina advertises abundant modern conveniences including running water from Pinehurst Springs bathrooms steam heat open fires and electric lights. Guest rooms are described as comfortable and home like while public rooms are roomy and attractive.
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Berkshire
Pinehurst Springs
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Ular
Episcopal Services
Veuve Chaffard
Park & Tilford
S. S. Pierce CO
Boston
The
Grafton
Washington, D.C
Connecticut Ave
Washington
White House
State, War, Navy
Treasury Departments
Corcoran Art Gallery
Cara
Pinehurst, N. C
J. A. Sherrard
United Fruitco’s Steamship Lines
U. S. Mail
Admiral Dewey
Schley
Sampson
Farragut
Philadelphia
Jamaica
United Fruit Company
Long Wharf
Mass
North Wharves
Raymond & Whitcomb
Union Square
Cook & Son
Broadway
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