Prohibition Debate in North Carolina Farmers’ Outlook
The editor defends newspaper ethics and printers stance on unsigned correspondents. Col Kerr dies in Raleigh while heading to speak for prohibition. The May 26 vote on prohibition is deemed pivotal. Greenville Reflector predicts NC farmers will back prohibition to curb liquor evils.
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Col
E. W. Kerr
Clinton
Burgaw
Prohibition
Rcom
North Carolina
Greenville
Wilmington Messenger Suspended Ends Local Daily News
The Wilmington Messenger, a twenty year old North Carolina morning daily, is suspended. Former Editor Dr T B Kingsbury and later Samuel T Ashe led the paper in service to the public and its political and civic efforts will be missed by readers and the state press alike.
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North Carolina
Wilmington
T. B. Kingsbury
Samuel T. Ashe
Fatal Beaufort Fire Claims Henrietta Roberson
Fire destroyed the home of Miss Henrietta Roberson in Beaufort at two this morning, trapping and killing the aged local figure who helped sew the flag for the 10th North Carolina Confederate Regiment. The story notes her infirmity and high local regard, with no survivors reported. The rest of the text includes an unrelated advertisement for Pineules and a kidney remedy offered by E. T. Whitehead & Co.
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Greenville Reflector
Beaufort
N.C
Henrietta Roberson
Miss Roberson
N. C. Conserate
Rhode Island
Raleigh
Roberson
Halifax County Meeting Debates Southern Cotton ties and Acreage
The Halifax county division of the Southern Cotton Association held a special meeting to discuss ties with the Farmers Union, decide to maintain its own branch, and advise farmers not to increase cotton acreage, aiming to reduce it where possible. Plans for June’s quarterly meeting included securing good speakers.
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Hallifax
US Southern
Eetiag
Southern Cotton Association
Farmers’ Union
Halifax County
Halifax District Notes and Sermon Impressions for April
Halifa x News reports on Miss Mary Mabry and Mr Henry Cuthrell visiting relatives, Mrs H W Gowen and children in Rocky Mount, and Mrs George H Moore's Weldon connections. It notes Rev Miland Brown's death, a large Masons and Odd Fellows burial crowd, and praise for Rev J E Hutson of Richmond with his plain, practical sermons.
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Commonwealth
Halifax
N. C
Mary Mabry
Weldon
Henry Cuthrell
Enfield
H. W. Gowen
Leonora
Esther Howerton
Rocky Mount
John D. Blount
George H. Moore and
Tittlerson
Spartanburg
S. C
W.F. Coppedge
J. H. Harvey
Walter Stephenson
Miland Brown
Parson Brown
J. E. Hutson
Richmond
Baptist Church
Body found in Tar River near Tarboro
Tarboro correspondent reports a white man found in Tar River two miles from town by Capt Parson's crew. No identification. perceived to have floated for about three days. Possible accidental drowning or self harm amid rumors a prominent farmer is missing. Body brought to Tarboro by Parson's boat.
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Tarboro
News and Observer
Tar River
Parsons
Royster Robbed in San Francisco on World Tour
Norfolk resident B S Royster and family, currently traveling the world, were robbed in San Francisco soon after arrival. They lost 600 in Bank of England money 150 in gold and four tickets home. The couple had completed most of their around the world trip.
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B.S. Royster
Norfolk
San Francisco
Bank of England
Observations at Enfield urged for town pride and unity
A reader urges Scotland Neck residents to visit Enfield to see its town pride and municipal improvements. He suggests giving the local town officer a uniform, notes Enfield sidewalks, and warns against stagnation while praising local electric lights and roadwork.
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Scotland Neck
Enfield
Doan's Kidney Pills Relieve Rocky Mount Man
Roy Pittman of 532 Fails Road Rocky Mount reports relief from kidney pain after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He describes prior backache and urinary trouble and says the pills provided greater benefit than plasters or liniments. The product, priced 59 cents, is sold nationwide through Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole US agents.
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Dean
Roy Pittman
Fails Road Street
Rocky Mount
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
State Family Tickets Offer On Atlantic Coast Line
State family passes priced at 11.25 dollars each good over the Atlantic Coast Line in every state for the head or dependent members of a family. Valid for one year from the date of sale.
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Atlantic Coast Line
Gale
Fig
Sorriens Isterer
W. J. Crate
T. C
Pas
Wilmington
N. C
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the Commonwealth
Wilmington Messenger
E. T. Whitehead & Co
Halifax News
E. T. Whitehead Co
Salsbury & Bros
Hamilton
Richmond Bag CO
Tinsley
Leaf Old Statesman
Eglantine
Oli
Saller
Jolly Tar Black Bear
Finster Workman
W. WN. Tinsley
Biidie Bit Big Four
J.T
the American Tobacco CO
Jersey City, N. J
Fletcher H. Gregory
Scotland
Hardy Hardware Company
the Hardware Hustlers
Atlantic Coast Line Bulletin
Planters & Commercial Bark
Scotlang Neck
Mrs. E. FE
Hmuarn
P.O
É&C
IEEE
Main St
Prince’s Stables
Bartal
Ell
M. Hoffman & Fro
Neck North
Columbia Guano CC
Norfolk, VA
E. T. Whitehead & Company
Poleys Honeyt
Dagey
el the
Firme
W. A. Brantley
Neck
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