Glanders Spread Fears Mecklenburg County Meantime
The column notes glanders threat near Mecklenburg due to infected horses and mules in York County South Carolina. It warns of contagious risk to people and cites rural disease context, horse treatment limits, and a call for protection measures amid regional fears.
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Pritchard
Raleigh Post
Commonwealth
Halifax County
Mecklenburg County
Glanders
York County
8.C
South Carolina
St. Glanders
Columbian Cyclopedia
Rise of Bevel Gear Chainless Wheel in Cycling
Observers note the bevel gear chainless bicycle gaining popularity each season and likely to rival the chain wheel. Higher manufacturing cost keeps it pricier, but cleanliness, gear accuracy, minimal backlash, and reduced sprocket jumping favor the chainless model.
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Cycling Gazette
Novel Motor Bicycle With Triple Cylinders
Dickerson unveils a radical motor bicycle attaching three cylinders to a standard bicycle frame. The engine drives a central crank through a spider pivot with balanced projection. Acetylene or hydro carbon powers the motor stored on the frame, keeping strains in the frame’s central plane.
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Gazette
High Gears for Women Warn Against High Riding
A veteran cycle expert urges low gears for women to prevent fatigue and balance. He notes women’s shorter steps and legs mean high gears tire them, advocating gears around 6 to 8 for easier strokes and smoother riding. He warns riders to choose roads wisely and avoid needless wheel damage.
Ingenious recluse and his deadly mice in Belgium
A Belgian recluse Johannes Schilven crafted life like electrically driven mice on a tiny railway to lure and electrokill neighborhood cats. His home hid other tricks, a door that sprayed water on intruders, and a burglar alarm that deterred thieves. He lived secluded, drew a Brussels annuity, and vanished from memory after the house was torn down. Giants kettles found in Minnesota reveal glacial erosion patterns in Taylor's Falls region. The Norwegians adopt a new marriage ritual side by side with the old, sparking debates on love and obedience. A lighthearted cartoon exchange ends with a pun on hair raising incidents.
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Belgium
Johannes Schilven
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Brussels
Mile & Minute Murphy Plans Narrow East River Bike Crossing
Charles Murphy known as Mile & Minute Murphy announces a daring ride from New York to Brooklyn over a two foot wide wire pathway strung between piers of the East River bridge. He says he will attempt the flying passage once wires are in place, claiming nerve and balance from years of home trainer training.
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Philippines
Rutherdfordton
George W. Rollins
Rolling
G. W. Rolling
Forest City
Wake Forest College
Charles Murphy
Murphy
New York
Brooklyn
East River Bridge
Automobile Glasses for Drivers at High Speeds
The article describes automobile glasses with large shell shaped lenses and a full coverage mask for head and sides, designed for speeds of 40 to 50 mph. Made in France originally, they are now produced locally with suede or silk masks and cost 2.50 to 5 dollars a pair.
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France
N. Y. Sun
Curious Relics Displayed in Sampson Town Paper
Mr E T Chesnutt of Six Runs brought relics to the Democrat office. The pieces include handmade nails from an old house tied to N P Cheato and tax receipts dating to 1787. Sheriff of Lampoon county names include John Fort C Gregory and J W Butler. A mosquito bite tip and Perry Davis Pain Killer ad conclude the account.
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Sampson Democrat
E. T. Chesnutt
Democrat
Ches
N.P
Lampoon County
John Fort
C. Gregory
J. W. Butler
Perry Davis
Prof Crittenden Weds Miss Taylor at Wake Forest
The wedding occurred yesterday at ten o clock in The Elms home of the bride. Miss Ethel Taylor, daughter of President C E Taylor, married Prof C C Crittenden of Wake Forest College Pedagogy. The couple left for Virginia Beach en route to the groom's Virginia home in Nottaway County.
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Wake Forest
N. C
Ethel Taylor
C. E. Taylor
C. C. Crittenden
Wake Forest College
the Elms
Prof. Crittenden
Virginia Beach
Virginia
Nottaway County
A Sure Preventive Remedies From A Pure Medicine Store
An old time patent medicine column praises Mexican syrup for colds and lungs, Mother's Worm Syrup to kill tape worms, a Mexican Root Pill for biliousness, Gooch's Quick Relief for cramps, Gooch's Saraparilla for blood, Pile Mne Cures Piles and Anti Ague for chills and fever.
Raleigh Veteran Carpenter Dies in Bicycle Accident
Capt H L Lavoy of Durham died while riding his bicycle on Cleveland street. He was about 66, born in France, a skilled carpenter, once owned a Florida orange grove, and reportedly held $30,000 life insurance. He leaves a daughter in Georgia.
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Raleigh
H.L. Lavoy
Durham
Cleveland Street
Florida
France
Georgia
Purifying Pills Promised as Safer Constipation Cure
An 19th century advert claims King's New Life Pills purge poison from the body by gently stimulating the liver and bowels. It asserts they cleanse the system and cure constipation and sick headache, offered at 25 cents through E T Whiteheld and Co.
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Br. King
E.T. Whiteheld& Co
Railroad Schedule Excerpt Shows Diverse North Carolina Lines
The notice lists daily and extra trains on the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad and branches from Bennettsville to Fayetteville and beyond, with times for departures and arrivals, connections at Fayetteville Maxton Red Springs Sanford Gulf Kinston Washington Parmele Tarboro and other towns, plus branch and Sunday exceptions. It ends with H M Emerson.
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Wilmington and Weldon Railroad
Yadkin Division Main Line
Wilmington
Fayetteville
Sanford
Bennetteville
Bennettaville
Maxton
Red Springs
Hope Mills
Payetteville
Hope
Bennettsville
Carolina Central Railroad
Bowmore
Seaboard Air Line and Southern Railway
Gulf
Durham
Kinston
Greenville
Halifax
Weldon
Washington
Parmele
Tarboro
N.C
Plymouth
Midland N
Nashville
Spring Hope
Spring Tope
Tn m
Ashville
Rocky Mount
Clinton Branch
Warsaw
Clinton
Richmond
H. M. Emerson
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