Erskine College honors Caldwell and regional developments
Trustees of Erskine College awarded LL D to J. P. Caldwell editor of the Charlotte Observer. News covers the New Rex Hospital in Raleigh, Pomona Cotton Mills sale, Warrenton cotton factory investment, Confederate veteran memorial debate, NC Teachers Assembly session, tariffs and adjournment hopes, Taft's tariff proposal, Retail Merchants convention, Mrs. Frances Cleveland testimony, and Dr. Edwin Mims leaving Durham for Charlottesville and Europe. A Burdock Blood Bitterstones ad appears at end.
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Edwin Mims
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Trinity College
Charlottesville
Paducah
Europe
University of North Carolina
Virginia to Study Forest Conditions Cooperative with U S Forest Service
Washington June Virginia undertakes a scientific study of its forest conditions through a cooperative agreement between Governor Swanson and the U S Forest Service. A seven member commission last year highlighted forestry needs and methods to protect second growth, reduce soil erosion, and improve farm woodlots. W. W. Ashe will oversee the July start, with cost shared by Virginia and the Forest Service.
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Virginia
Swanson
United States Forest Service
Forest Service
W. W. Ashe
North Carolina Geological Survey
Ashe
Four Qualities of Drunkenness Described by an Ancient Tale
The text recounts a myth where Adam plants the vine and Satan slays a peacock, ape, lion, and pig over it as the vine drinks their blood. As wine appears, the drinker exhibits four qualities: gayness like a peacock, playfulness like an ape, aggression like a lion, and sloth like a pig.
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Adam
Satan
Woman's health cure offered by Mother Gray Leaf
Every Woman will be Interested. If you have pains in the back, urinary, bladder or kidney trouble, and want a certain, pleasant herb cure for woman's ills, try Mother Gray's Australian Leaf. It is a safe regulator. At druggists or by mail 50 cents. Sample package free. Address The Mother Gray Company LeRoy NY.
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Mother Gray Company
LeRoy, N. Y
Go South, Young Man The South’s grain promise and farming outlook
The Washington Post essay notes last year’s corn output differences between cotton and Northern states, highlights a 3.5 percent fall in cotton acreage but a 1,000,000 acre rise in corn land, and argues grain farming will elevate soil conservation, livestock, dairy, poultry, and canning industries. It urges Midwestern farmers to migrate south for stronger agricultural opportunities, praising climate, diverse crops, and growing truck farming.
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Pig Feasts in Papua Replace Cannibal Dinners
A writer notes that cannibalism declined in Papua as "Pig Feasts" gained popularity. Feasts are slow to assemble, with delays tolerated until pigs, coconuts, and taro arrive. Guests carry away joints as a display of hospitality, while hosts gain nothing. A Texan grocer testimonial follows.
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Home and Heart of Love Across a World of Rest
Poem by Bessie Bland reflecting on home as a sanctuary of comfort. It extols home as a place of peace whether in palace or cot, tied to God's mercy, love, and charity. The verse imagines homes as harmonizing nodes for hospitality, kindness, and a global future of fellowship in love.
Vacations and the oddly balanced worker philosophy
Elbert Hubbard argues vacations are overvalued and hinder real life reform. He suggests daily play and steady balance keep workers healthy and loyal, while genuine rest comes from consistent self management rather than breaks. He concedes he takes vacations to learn the facts.
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New York
The Climax And The Muzzle On The Wolves
A speaker recounts a thrilling escape tale of hairbreadth chases by wolves as a listener clings to every word. The scene shifts with a wary remark from a lady about the wolves having muzzles on. An advertisement touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a constipation remedy from E. T. Whitehead Company.
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Rocky Mountain
Whitehead Company
Price and Reason Drive Business as Urgency Sells
The piece argues that price cuts need a clear rationale to attract buyers. It cites examples like lease expiration driving a removal sale, noting that stating urgency and sacrifice motivates shoppers. The quotation from Lorin F. Deland in Atlantic emphasizes storytelling behind reductions.
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Lorin F. Deland
Atlantic
Morals of High Protection and Senator Dolliver
Harper's Weekly notes Senator Dolliver criticizes protective tariffs for creating a distinct moral code. He argues tariffs allow law sanctioned theft from neighbors and question rising tax burdens. The piece frames protectionism as an ethical issue shaping public perception and policy.
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Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Celebrated as Perfect Healer
An advertisement extols Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as unmatched for healing cuts corns burns bruises sores scalds boils ulcers eczema salt rheum and sore eyes chapped hands and cold sores. It promises supreme relief for piles and lists E I Whitehead Company as seller.
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E. I. Whitehead Company
Witt
DeWitt
BE. T. Whitehead Company
North Carolina Fishery Study Commission Named
The North Carolina General Assembly passed a resolution to promote the states fisheries and prevent depletion. A seven member committee including the Lieutenant-Governor and several state officials will investigate fin fish oyster crab and other mollusks and report suggested measures. State Geologist Joseph Hyde Pratt will plan the inspection trip next month.
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John A. Barringer
Guilford County
E. L. Travis
Halifax County
A. W. Graham
Granville County
J. H. Currie
Cumberland County
The Poet Poets Are Born Not Made In Boston Transcript
The passage notes belief in varying shoe sizes and mentions Allen's Feet-base to freshen patent leather shoes. It cites the Boston Transcript and references a girl and a statement about not blaming someone. The fragment reads as a mix of commentary and advertising tone about footwear care.
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Boston Transcript
Women Envy and Health Restored by Electric Bitters
A periodical touts Electric Bitters as a cure for weak nervous women and skin troubles caused by constipation and kidney poisons. It claims the tonic purifies blood, strengthens nerves, and improves complexion and breath, urging purchase through BE. T. Whitehead Company.
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