The Editor's Leisure Hours Highlight North Carolina Progress
North Carolina is praised for economic gains as workers move from debt to ownership in mills. The piece discusses perspectives on China, Boxer movement, and Chinese census debates, noting the vast empire's resources, geography, and potential futures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
South
Aman
Isis
Christendom
Great Empire
Society of
F.M. Royall
China
Great Knife Society
Saturday Evening Post
Central
Manchuria
Russia
Mongolia
Ili
Thibet
United States
Yangtse Kiang
Reflections on Temperance in the Home
A Norfolk Virginian Pilot July 5 talk extols temperance and warns of the power of social custom in wrecking homes. It argues strong drink enters even when parents oppose it, through wedding customs and social pressures, blighting families and society, and calls for temperate households to lead to a prosperous nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk Virginian
Father
Alchel
The Bore Who Introduces Speakers
The Monroe Enquirer notes during campaign time the speaker who cannot fill a crowd still gets a chance to bore a large audience with a long intro. It mocks a wind puffing booster who toots his bazoo and wastes time before a speaker the crowd wants to hear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Enquirer
Black as Groan A college tale of a gardener named Sambo
A campus story depicts a Black gardener nicknamed Sambo who jokes with students about a spring prank on the college grass. He says the burned turf will regrow green as the boys’ own color, sparking humor from the repartee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardner
Sambo
Two of Life's Teachers by Example and Experience
A fable-like reflection contrasts two life teachers. Experience, costly and harsh, pushes us into skills by example saying swim now. Example stays by our side, guiding steps and showing the method, making the lesson gentler and more desirable though possibly less thorough.
Memorable Irish Rebellion Tale Aiding General’s Regret
A British general at a lord lieutenant’s Dublin party is reproached by a beggar woman who reminds him he saved her boy Mickie’s life. He feigns forgetfulness as she recounts that during the battle he ran first, prompting the boy to flee, a claim he cannot dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Mickie
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Endures Fifty Years
For over fifty years Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used by millions of mothers for teething babies. It soothes, softens gums, relieves wind colic and diarrhea, and comforts the child. Sold by druggists everywhere.
About Great Men Gordon and Others in Atlanta Journal
Sam Jones praises General Gordon and Henry Watterson in a train meeting, lauding Gordon for healing wounds and reconciliation. He ranks six editors, praising Grady’s eloquence and Watterson’s genius, yet criticizes Watterson’s partisan tones and Kentucky politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Watterson
St. Louis
Louisville
Greeley
Dana
McCullogh
Medill
Grady
Watterson
Abraham Lincoln
Kentucky
Be Honest Tandem Honest Boys Moral Instruction Card
A moral exhortation urges boys to be honest and trustworthy in all actions. It warns against taking others’ money or goods, stealing berries or fruits, and cheating in trade. Emphasizes conscience, discipline, and the risk of becoming a robber and losing promised blessings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Saturday Evening Post
Plaster Remedy Spurred a Fresh Demand for Aid
A distressed woman recalls purchasing a plaster weeks ago to ease rheumatism and now seeks another remedy to relieve her discomfort. The pharmacist expresses cautious hope the prior treatment helped.
Trial train schedules for North Carolina branches posted
Trains on Washington Branch depart Washington at 8 10 p m and 2 30 p m, reach Parmele by 9 10 p m and 7 9 p m, return to Washington by 11 00 a m and 7 30 p m daily except Sunday. Tarboro and Plymouth trains run daily except Sunday with Sunday times, Midland N C Branch Goldsboro to Smithfield and back, Nashville Branch Rocky Mount to Nashville to Spring Hope with specific times, Clinton Branch War saw to Clinton daily except Sunday, all routes connect north via Weldon and Richmond. Generals Emerson Kenly and Turner Emerson listed as officials.
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Wilmington and Weldon Railroad
Yadkin Division Main Line
Wilmington
Fayetteville
Sanford
Bennetteville
Maxton
Red Springs
Hope Mills
Bennettsville
Carolina Central Railroad
Bowmore
Seaboard Anr Line
Southern Railway
Gulf
Durham
Kinston
Greenville
Halifax
Weldon
Washington
Tarboro
N.C
Siymouth
Plymouth
Midland N. C
Goldsboro
Smithfield
Nashville
Rocky Mount
Spring Hope
Clinton
Warsaw
All Points North
Rai
Richmond
N. M. Emerson
J.R. Kenly
T. M. Emerson
Ephemeral Health Ads and Epigram In Copy
An assortment of late 19th century ads and quips. Promotions for Browns' Iron Bitters claim restored strength and red blood. A patient recounts whooping cough relief using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Norwood NY testimonial touts relief for croup. Kermott's Chocolates touted for colds and sore throats. A closing aphorism reflects on misfortune and fate in life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
JoHn E. Carriom
Norwood Houss
Norwood
N.Y
FE. T. Whitehead & Co
Rocky River Springs Opens June 1 Under Mineral Water Brand
The facility at Rocky River Springs announces opening on June 1 offering finest mineral water. Table supplied with the best and a band of music accompany the daily mail and phone connections to adjoining towns. Tourist rates apply on Southern Railway and its branches and the Atlantic Coast Line.
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Daily Mail
Southern Railway
Atlantic Coast Line
Rates For Board From Daily To Monthly Charges
Rates listed for board vary by duration from 1.50 per day to 5.00 to 8.00 per week and 18.00 to 25.00 per month. Prices depend on room type with discounts noted for children under 12 and servants.
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Stuatee
A.C. Livermon
Oniero Staton
Ouice
J. Y. Wimberley
Lawrence
Scotland Neck, N. C
R. Johnson
Wispsor
N. C
L W.J. Ward
Enriep
Harrison
Vung
Scottanp Neck
Ward L. Travis
Halifax, N.C
LV. Matthews
Whittakers
Meek Telephone
Eechange
Tshali
W. H. White
Scotland
Rour
Custom
Bore
Life
Gordon and Others
Sam Jones
Atlanta Journal
General Gordon
Bowling Green
Perry Davis
der Brudders
Atstera
Kermott
Thackeray
Creas, ER
Norfolk
Virginia
America
J. M. Ressier
Wilmington & Weldon R. R
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company
South Carolina
Rocky Mt
Yarboro
Leave
Rina Ly
Florence
Goldsboro. Ly
Goldsboro Magnolia Ar, Wilmington
Bo Madal
Florence Ly
Fayettevil
Selma
Wilson
W' Nington
Yagnolia
Goldabora
Wilson Ar
Roy Mt
Rae
Cough Byrne
Kermott's Chocolates
Jone
Rocky River Springs
Stanly County, N.C
Ates
R. B. Beckwith
M. D. Silver
Melaria
Keeley
W. H. Macwatt
E. T. Waireneap & Co
Scotland Neck
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