Taft Roosevelt nominations and NC political notes
The June 27 1912 issue notes Taft and Roosevelt nominations and the Democratic choice at Baltimore. It lists electoral votes 490 overall with 246 needed, NC’s 12 votes, and Richmond Pearson leading the Roosevelt in NC organization. Evelyn Thaw opposes her husband’s release. The NC Good Roads session will meet August in Charlotte with Halifax County to send delegates. All NC Congressmen renominated except Godwin in the sixth district. South Carolina Senate race sees Tillman challenged by Dail and Talbert. Tillman in poor health but difficult to defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina Good Roads Association
Charlotte
Halifax County
South Carolina
Ben Tillman
N. A. Dail
Jasper Talbert
Tillman
The Henderson Gold Leaf Adverts Urge Hard Work and Test
The Henderson Gold Leaf asserts that many basic men use pays because they do not test enough. It cites successful advertising by top business men who insist there are no doubts about the method and warns that succeeding today requires persistent effort, likened to boring with a large auger.
A Lesson For Boys From The Spartanburg Journal
The Spartanburg Journal reprints advice urging boys to work during long vacations. It highlights Wendell Loy, a Philadelphia newsboy who saved 2600 dollars over twelve years to fund a University of Pennsylvania education. The piece argues the habit of work builds character, especially for poorer boys, and calls adults to help them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spartanburg Journal
Wendell Looy
Fairmount Park
Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Peet-Ease antiseptic for sore feet advertised
An old ad touts Allen's Peet-Ease as a remedy for tight shoes and painful swollen feet. It promises quick relief from sweating and bunions with a 25 cent price and claims Sam-Pile free. Sold everywhere, Olmsted Roy N. Y.
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Olmsted
Roy, N. Y
Mrs M J Jackson funds Greene county farm for Raleigh Methodist Orphanage
Mrs M J Jackson of Kinston donates a 278 acre Greene county farm valued at about 19000 to the Raleigh Methodist Orphanage. The gift proceeds will support the orphanage's work and a boys dormitory project amid tobacco cotton and timber prospects. The transfer was formalized in a Raleigh conference with MeYer and Y T Ormond acting as trustees.
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M. J. Jackson
Kinston
North Carolina Methodist
Raleich
Greene County
Winston Fraeer
Methodist
Raleigh
Glenfield
Kinsten-Snow Hall
Carolina
Hookerton
Kinsten-Snow Hill
R. Allen
The
Raleigh Times
Protracted Meeting At Rosemary Revival Yields Accessions
Rev Glenn of Greensboro conducted a prolonged revival at Be Sat Metorjist church in Rosemary. The meeting added 40 members to the Methodist church and united several others with local churches. Praise to the revival and the preacher's strong gospel work is recorded by d. M. Millard. Richmond preacher Keoloel leads services at regular intervals and earns praise for his growing rapport with the community.
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Littleton
Union Se
Richmond
Poser
Toanoke Rapids
Baptist Church
Buick wins government car contest for inspector service
The U S government tested 17 to 18 cars priced 990 to 2000 dollars with no dealer presence. One model stood out in mechanical tests and was selected for immediate service, the Buick, delivered to Col Spencer Crosby of the War Department in Washington. G C Weeks Motor Car Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buick
Spencer Crosby
Department of War
Washington
G. C. Weeks Motor Car Co
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Fails to Cure
A 19th century ad offers one hundred dollars reward for an incurable catarrh case. It features F J Ciesry and Walding Kinnan Marvin Toledo Ohio endorsements and claims Hall's Catarrh Cure works internally on blood and mucous surfaces. Contains additional note urging Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Ciesry & Cc
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Death of Infant Mary Lewis at Caledonia Farm
The infant daughter of Captain and Mrs. C. N. Christian, Mary Lewis, died at Caledonia Farm on Saturday June 22 at 12. The baby, born May 26, 1912, succumbed to illness despite medical care. Interment followed in Moceksville Cemetery beside her grandmother. the family mourns this loss with deep sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonia Farm
Moceksville
Christian
Cephas
Jesus
Dadson's Liver-Tone Promises Calomel Alternatives
An advertisement from E. T. Whitehead Co.'s drug store touts Dadson's Liver-Tone as a safe calomel substitute. It claims the product starts the liver without calomel's after-effects, is harmless for all ages, and offers a money back guarantee if it fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Whitehead Co’s
E. T. Whitehead Co
Dadson
Enjoyable Pic-die at Spring Hill Reported to The Commonwealth
A Lake Lilley picnic hosted by F A Lilley of Spring Hill honored Miss Erma Shields, popular schoolteacher. About twenty couples traveled from Spring Hill in buggies and autos to dance at Roy Pope auditorium into the small hours with music by the Look Jones Symphony Orchestra and chaperones listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Roy Pope
S. B. Kitchin, Jr
Louise Darden
Scotland Neck
Daisy Hinlock
Franklin, Ky
Look Jones Symphony Orchestra
T. H. Riddick
P. T. Darden
J. Archie Sloane
Saxo Salve Proves Cure for Eczema Says Endicott Claim
A. Le Morgan from Endicott reports severe eczema and sleepless nights until using Saxo Salve. He claims one tube cured the itching and urges others to try it, promising money back if it fails. Local seller HE. l. Whitehead Co. lists the product for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. le Morgan
Endicott
Saxo
Expensive Locking Cat Glass Stock Introduced
A catalog note describes costly locking cat glass and a wide well sorted stock. The artículo emphasizes the value of the items and the appealing pricing compared with other offerings.
For BUR Mr. W.V Clif for Cats Be
The note lists BUR for Mr W V Clif regarding cats. It records a brief matter involving a person and an animal, with location and date details unclear from the fragment. Further readable facts are unavailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. W.V
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the Commonwealth
J.C. Hardy
N.C
Taft
Roosevelt
Baltimore
North Carolina
Richmond Pearson
New
Roosevelt Party
Evelyn Thaw
Godwin
N. A. Sinclair
Henderson
Allen
Wilmington
B. J. Jackson
State Merchants Association
Sati Farm
Ces
Carlina Ines
Wieee
Minate
Morehead City
Salisbury
Gshore
Durham
Asheville
Wadesboro
Fayetteville
New Berne
East
Garibaldi
Char
C. H. Munss
Rosemary
U. S
Beath of
Little
Mary Lewis Christian
Enjoyable Pic-die
Spring Hill
Larry
HE. 'l. Whitehead Co
Tir
Ippure
Whitehead
Ansco Films & Coke Paper
Tatl Optical
Tucker, Hall & CO
Opticians OF
Granby Street
Norfolk
Lynchburg
North Carolina College of Agriculture
RedsTrar
West Raleigh
VIA
Atlantic Coast Line
Standard Railroad of
South
T. C. White
Wilmington, N.C
Foleys
Zy Dene
Obada, i
Portland
Hardy
G. C. Weeks Motor Car Company
Burroughs-Pittman-Wheeler Co
N. B. Josey Company
Burial Relief
Wood
T. W. Wood & Sons
R. V. Kitchin
Scotland
Neck
Starolina
Court House
Halifax
G. L. Knight
Brinkleyville Township
Lorereen
Jewitt
EAD
D. Swift & CO Patent Lawyers
Seventh St
Washington, D.C
Foley
Pth
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