Enfield Welcomes Farmers for Rural Meeting
Sept 28 the Enfield meeting opened with a welcome by Mr Johnson followed by talks on soils pastures and farm demonstration work. W R Camp of Raleigh Zeno Moor and Dr Moss spoke on cotton lint and agriculture while Mrs Jove S McKimmon and Miss Effie Vines highlighted women in rural clubs and Edgecombe county activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atfield
Johnson
W. A. McMurray
A. Patterson
Wits
S. G
W. C. Crosby
Department of Education
Enfield
Gun
Mers
W. R. Camp
Raleigh
Zeno Moor
Edgecombe County
Corrolat Sty
Moss
Halifax County
R. W. Freeman
F. P. Shields
G. Whitfield
Whitfield
Jove S. McKimmon
North Carolina
Effie Vines
Rotterdam Cotton Exchange Adopts U S Standards
The Rotterdam cotton exchange has adopted official United States cotton standards for white cotton. The recognition, reported to the Office of Rural Organization, marks the first foreign market official adoption of U S standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotterdam
Washington
Desartment of Agriculture
Rotterdam Cotton Exchange
Rottedam
Holland
United States
Office Of”Ets and Rural Organization
Erwis W. Thompson
Livcon
See of Agriculture
Olten
State Free From Weevil Says Agriculture Official
Commissioner of Agriculture A Graham dismisses reports of boll weevil in North Carolina as baseless. He cites authoritative investigations showing the sightings are misidentified insects and warns false alarms harm farming and sales of cotton plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioner of Agriculture
Raleigh
N. C
Carolina
Graham le Charles W. Horne
Clayton
Aspg
Graham
High Point Man Found Dead in Chicago Hotel
Chicago report confirms Allen U. Tomlinson of High Point found shot in a downtown hotel room. A revolver lay near the body and he was listed as P U Allen of Indianapolis. Telegraphed confirmation says Tomlinson was son of High Point residents and traveling for the Tomlinson Chair Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Chicago
Allen U. Tomlinson
Chair Concern
P. U. Allen
Indianapolis
N. C
Allen U. Tomlin
Tomlinson
S. FH. Tomlinson
Tomlinson Chair Co
Fifty Millions In Evaded Taxes Collected To June 30
Washington report shows Internal Revenue methods uncovered frauds and evaded taxes totaling over 50 million dollars for fiscal years ending June 30 1916. The document notes recovered amounts exceed the total cost of revenue receipts and credits the present administration with efficient enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Washington
Ad Revenue Service
Ject Sbrad
Primitive Baptist meeting at Smithwick's Creek described
The Primitive Baptist gathering at Smithwick's Creek near Williamston runs Saturday to Monday. Noted ministers include R A Keene of Maine J T Rowe of Baltimore and P D Gold of Wilson North Carolina. Attendance is expected to be large with transportation arranged from Parr to Williamston.
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Primitive Baptist
Smithwick's Creek
Williamston
Parr
Association
R. A. Keene
Maine
J. T. Rowe
Baltimore
P. D. Gold
Wilson, N. C
Lunatic Attacks Williamsburg Physician Shocking Injury Reported
Newport News Va September 26 Dr G G Hankins physician at the Eastern State Hospital for the Insane in Williamsburg is in critical condition after a patient struck him with a nine pound window weight. The assault occurred at the Williamsburg institution prompting this nursing and medical update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport Nwews
G. G. Hankins
Eastern State Hospital For Insane
Williamsburg
Richmond Hospital
Seed Corn Selection Day Set by North Carolina Extension
Seed Corn Selection Day is set for November 30 by the North Carolina Agricultural Extension Service as agents visit counties to urge farmers to select seeds from the field. The effort aims to greatly increase future seed supplies and improve crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina Agricultural Extension Service
Eight Foot Ballot For New York Soldiers
An eight inch ballot for New York soldiers is described with plans to ship election supplies around October 20 and a bureau representative to Texas to arrange polling for soldiers' votes. The item includes a border-area note and references Secretary of State New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hugo
Ae Hugo
Election Bureau
Texas
Vice President Marshall from Latest Photograph
From President Wilson's Speech of Acceptance. The people of the United States favor the Democratic party continuing governance as those who served them are preferred over those making doubtful promises of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Democratic Party
Wilson
Mexican Policy Based on Humanity in Wilson Era
The text argues President Wilson pursued a humane Mexican policy emphasizing self-government and noninterference. It frames two core beliefs guiding U S policy: every nation’s right to internal affairs and the need for a stable Mexican settlement before peaceful neighbor relations. It notes pressures for war and the dilemma of imposing peace on a bankrupt, war-weary Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
United States
Mexico
Pr Dent Wilson
Rio Grande
Greenville Veneer Plant Fire Ravages Wood-Working Firm
Greenville reports a devastating blaze at the Cabinet Veneer company plant causing an estimated 60,000 to 75,000 dollars in loss. The three story wooden complex near the river burned quickly with unknown origin, displacing about 100 workers and prompting concern over rebuild plans and insurance coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
Cabinet Veneer Company
Indiana
Strike Movements In New York See Mixed Signs Of Action
Labor leaders say the general strike in New York may involve up to a half million workers as car workers quit September 6, but police report no confirmations of large walkouts. Officials cite Jewish holidays complicating the counts with over 100000 union members observing the days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
City
522 Acres Briskly Sold at $90 Per Acre in Greene County
The report notes a large Greene County land sale where 522 acres changed hands at an average price of $90 per acre, completing a very high price sale. The record highlights the buyer’s name and the exact acreage and price, reflecting a brisk rural land market.
Greensboro Man Receives Death Sentence for Murder
Judge Webb sentenced J. A. Bone to be electrocuted on December 8 1916 for the murder of John R. Stewart on July 15 The case ends for now in lower court with appeals to the Supreme Court expected in April next year The defense argued mental incapacity and a new trial is possible but chance of commutation to life imprisonment remains uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Dept
Webb
J. A. Bone
John R. Stewart
Terry
Supreme Court
Real Estate Deal In Greene County Tops 50 000
Snow Hill Sept 28 One of Greene counties largest land deals has been completed as E A a buyer purchases the Grimsley farm in Olds Creek Township. The northern part would fetch about 100 per acre with 300 to 400 acres and the southern end about 80 per acre with 100 to 200 acres. The total exceeds 50 000 based on old deeds and the tract is listed at 522 acres on the tax books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snow Hill
Greene County
Grimsley
Olds Creek Township
E. A
Message as a threat letter to Mayor Moore and quirk exchange
A public official in Wilmington receives a threatening extortion note claiming legal authority and offering a bribe. The letter, dated September 14, and signed by fake names, references Pacolet and Union County, with vague threats of pursuing “our eturney.” A student exchange about Princeton adds a note of irony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Q. Moore
Wilmington
Local Items Highlight Moves and Appointments
Mrs J W Cotten was in town visiting friends. Mr A R White of Williamston becomes salesman for Burroughs Pittman Wheeler Co. Mrs Charles Shields attended Baptist meeting. Presiding Elder J T Bundy to preach at Methodist church Sunday 11 am. Scotland Neck Times moves printing to N Herrings grocers store space next to new opera house. Dixie Furniture Co to occupy vacated space. stock showroom opens Monday. Bernard Allsbrook to lead after leaving Allsbrook Borette. Mr Gee W H Curtis of Enfield away this week with Mr Iv Watson. notes changes after forty years. L L Braswell of Palmyra buys 200 acre farm north of Scotland Neck on Spring Hill road for 10000. to occupy early year. Palmyra farm to be sold. Episcopal services at Old Trinity Church cemetery due to organ install at Trinity. congregation hoped to use old church only one Sunday. An organ expert from Louisville, Ky is installing the organ and may not finish next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FL S. Royster Me Co., Inc
Tarboro
Irene Hussey
Bras Hussey
Register of Deeds
Halifax County
Scotland Neck
Palmyra Township
Jarvis’ Swamp
F. P. Shields
P. Ware
J. P. Ware
P. P. Shields
Jarvis
Irene Tussey
Register of Deeds’ Office of
Halifax” County
Royster Merc. Co., Inc
Mortagee
The
Scotland Neck Times
L. L. Braswell
Palmyra
W. 8. Norfleet
Spring Hill
Smith Place
Braswell
Trinity Church
Louisville
Allies Break German Spirit in Verdun Front Says Bulletin
A semi official bulletin from Paris reports that since July 1 the French have captured about 180 square miles of territory and 4 505 prisoners near Verdun. It says German initiative is crushed and their army has been thrown against the battle line with 67 new divisions and 17 battleships in the attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teutons
Verdun
Paris
the Somme
Bulletin Des Armees
Sires
Hughes' Successor New Associate Justice Clarke
Justice Clarke of Ohio named new Associate Justice of the U S Supreme Court by President Wilson to replace Charles E Hughes who resigned to seek the Republican presidential nomination. Born September 18 1857 in Lishon Ohio he is 59 and formerly U S District Judge for Northern Ohio. He studied at Western Reserve University and was admitted to the bar in 1878. He is unmarried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Supreme Court
Jurge John Tessin Clarke
Ohio
Asute
U. S. Supreme Court
Wilson
Chas. E. Hughes
Justice Clarke
Lishon
Western Reserve University
Cleveland
Youngstown
U. S
Soldier Dreams, Doctor's Path in a Moment of Wit
A gray haired physician recalls as a boy wanting to be a soldier but choosing medicine after parental advice. A sympathetic druggist quips that many with wholesale ambitions end up in retail.
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Baptist Association
Smithwick’s Creek
John Skelton Williams
Kansas City
Federal Reserve
American Bankers’ Association
Wid
Frederick W. Hyde
Jamestown
N. Y
Ton
Eastern State Hospital
Willis
Gillis
T. M. Allsbrook
Weldon
N.C
J. A. House
Monsieur
Water
Constance
Pater
Reises
Gladys
Mini Lawrence
B. F. MO
Mr. Lawrence
Ague
Minnie
Marshall
America
Claude Kitchin
Durham
Bahama
John Temple Graves
Rupert
House of Representatives
Durham County
Sumpter C. Brawley
Granville
Orange
Person
Chatham
Elie Sky
Asheville
J. W. Agey
Knoxville
Blue Sky
Georgia
Salvation Army
London
Theatricals In Politics
Washington Star
Hughes
Wall Street
Brandeis
Hebrews
J. A. Terry
Mr. Moor
Pacolet SC
Jack Roberson
Albert Roberson
Union Co
Princeton
J. W. Cotten
A. R. White
Burroughs-Pittman-Wheeler Co
Charles Shields
J. T. Bundy
Warrenton
Dixie Furniture Company
Scotland Neck Park
Bernard Allsbrook
Allsbrook & Borette
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