Marketing of cotton price variation in town markets
Government investigation shows wide price discrepancies for cotton across markets. Oklahoma sampling of 4,200 bales found middlemen influence and little producer benefit. Study expands to 80 local points and will reach North Carolina and other Southern states.
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Statesville
Office of Markets of
National Department of Agriculture
Oklahoma
Department
Office of
Marke's
Austom
Ok Homa
Galveson
Texas
Galveston
Priee
Duncan
Erick
Ryan
Marietta
Norman
Mirke's
North Carolina
Explosion claims 38 miners at Voul ean mine in Colorado
Dispatch from Newcastle reports 38 men killed in a coal dust explosion at the Voul ean mine of the Rocky Mountain Fuel Company on Tuesday. Two miners were rescued after underground workings caught fire. All victims were married and most were Americans.
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Newcastle
Voulean
Rocky Mountain Fuel Company
Partridge Shooting Ends in Mooney’s Death
In Person county Erwin Mooney and J A Les along with others hunted partridges when Lea’s gun discharged prematurely causing Mooney to die instantly. The tragedy occurred during the hunting party with authorities investigating the incident.
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Erwin Mooney
J. A. Les
Person
Lea
Mooney
Thanksgiving tribute from William Pickens on brotherhood
A Colkered Man's Thanksgiving expresses gratitude for being Black and for the chance to strive within a united country. Pickens argues pity over hate, emphasizes shared laws and language, and calls whites and Blacks to foster brotherhood through opportunity and faith in the common good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Pickens
Talladega
Alasogro
Alers
Mikk
Wyo Howman
Sid
Mons
Thaven
Indian Trail Betterment Club organized for school upkeep
The Indian Trail community formed a Betterment Club with teachers and County Superintendent to improve school buildings and surroundings for neatness, equipment, cleanliness and sanitation. Mrs. James Crowell was elected president with Mrs J W Railings as vice president and Mrs Boyd as secretary treasurer. 150 pupils enrolled to date and a goal to organize more clubs in two to three months.
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James Crowell
J. W. Raliings
Boyd
North Carolina
Indian Trail
Dew
B. C. Parker
Bright Richardson
Mabel Robinson
R, N, Nisbet
Co. Supi
Howie Fooled the Liquor House in Waxhaw
A Waxhaw resident known as Monkey John once visited a liquor supplier and revealed that J. W. Howle, a steady customer for years, was thought to be dead after drinking, but Howie soon quit drinking himself and has since enjoyed better health and humor at the Richmond house’s misperception.
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Waxhaw Enterprise
Long & Co
Waxhaw
J. W. Howle
Happy Hunting Lands
Long
Howie
Monkey John
Richmond
Federal officers executed as desert plot uncovered at Guaymas
In Sonora on December 21 Federal officers and soldiers of the Tenth Battalion at Guaymas were executed at sunrise after disarming over plotting to desert to insurgents. General Obregon aided in clearing the scattered deserters while Ojeda remains in Guaymas. insurgents report a gunboat loss.
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Tenth Battalion
Hermosillo
Sonora
Mexico
Federal
Garrioom
Tenth
Genral Ojeda
Mayternea
Obregon
Guaymas
Ojeda
Mozallin
Lne
Carrange
B. Figueroa
Maythena
The Emotions May Come to Life at Christmas
The piece reflects on how Christmas stirs varied responses across people. Some feel renewal like myth become real, others fear guilt or memories, while many welcome the season with uplifted mood and gratitude. A few contemplate the phenomenon as a lasting truth worth belief or life stake.
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Geo. A. Gordon
Marley
Scrooge
Rebels Confiscate Vast Mexican Holdings Under Rebels Decree
A Juarez dispatch reports General Francisco Villa declares all property of Louis Terrazas, Enrique Creel, and Joaquin Creel seized for the rebels. The decree labels the Terrazas and Creels as opposition figures and orders their lands banks mines cattle and homes transferred to widows and orphans. Contracts since February 18 191? are voided. Peanuts price fixing inquiry finds no actual cartel. prices appear tied to world supply.
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Juarez
Mexico
Louis Terrazas
Enrique Creel
Joaquin Creel
Francisco Villa
Terraza
Creel Brothers
United States
Creels
New York Eye Care Report Links Barbershop Hazards
A New York report suggests many eye injuries stem from barber shop practices. It is alleged that face lotions used in shops contain alcohol and inhaled fumes or eye drops can cause serious trouble. The text also mentions politics with W J Bryan winning a Christmas event in Asheville.
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New York
Pig clubs herald progress for North Carolina
Greensboro News argues pig clubs modeled after boys corn clubs will boost local agriculture and reduce reliance on imported meat. The piece links intra state freight policy, market access, and farmer profits, noting state agriculture departments should back the effort to raise more meat domestically and reduce leakage to foreign markets.
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Greensboro
South
North Carolina
North
Caroliny
Inez
Chicago
Wilkes County
State Department of Agriculture
Quiet Confederate wedding in Charlotte ties Cuthbertson and Gloag
The couple Mr Glass and Mise Cuthbo were quietly married in Charlotte at 4 30 pm on Thursday. Rev Dr Melarty performed the ceremony at Tryon Street Methodist Church with no attendants. The bride, daughter of Mrs Alice Cuthbertson of Waxhaw, wore a dark blue suit and Parma violet corsage. They plan a honeymoon in Washington.
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Migs
Juliy Hilgabeth Cuthbertson
Shelly Carl Gloag
Charlotte
Bk, Melarty
Tryon Street Methodist Church
MeLart
Wastington
Alice Lauretta Cuthbertson
Waxhaw
Ralhh
Simonsona Hardware Company
Rateigh
Aliee Cuthbertson
Julia Elisabeth
Shetly Cart
North Carolina
Wrigit’s
Raleigh
Union Meeting of Indian Trail Farmers’ Union Incoming Train Delay
Indian Trail Union County farmers will meet next Saturday at twelve o'clock after the westbound train arrives. Delegates will be entertained by Indian Trail Local Union. Officers will be elected for the ensuing year. A feature will be a general discussion on the Local Union’s good. J Z Green, President. Also Dr Lewald states Germany will not attend the Pan Pacific Exposition in St Louis.
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Indian Trail
Union County
Lewald
Ministry of the Interior
Germany
Death of Mrs Susan G Houston in Monroe
Mrs Susan G Houston died at her home in Monroe last Wednesday after a lengthy illness. She was about 66 and widow of Hugh W Houston. A former teacher, she left four children and endured multiple family losses with quiet faith. The funeral was held Thursday at the city cemetery with services by Rev Mr Craig.
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Anson
Richmond
Martha Lockhart
Houston
Dr. Blekett
Lessie Houston
D. A. Covington
James G. Covington
Eldea
R. L. Brewer
Wake Forest
Paul
Appetite SAM Good But Arm Weak
Correspondent notes corn shucking gathering ended with arthritis and rheumatic pain limiting participation. Describes cheerful helpers, music, dancing, and hope for a merry Christmas as crops are good and health is generally good in the area.
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Uanil
Jerre
Discipline Improving Across Local Schools
Bladen Journal reports better discipline with many schools showing progress. Teachers emphasize parental support and consistent rules, noting most parents acknowledge that schools provide essential guidance to students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bladen Journal
Weather promises unsettled week and local governance shifts
The weather bureau forecast unsettled conditions with no cold wave and general falllike weather this week. Wilmington’s Walker Taylor was named collector of the port, succeeding B F P Keith, a popular figure. General Carr’s gubernatorial prospects draw attention, while Judge Walter Clark and President Wilson are noted figures amid Washington travel.
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Weather Bureau
Walker Taylor
Wilmington
B. F P. Keith
Keith
Five Hundred Die in Ambrim Island Volcanic Eruption
Reports from Ambrim in the New Hebrides detail a sudden violent eruption that killed about 500 natives. Craters roared with lava and flames. villages were cut off, with 50 to 60 perishing in at least one site. Eyewitnesses describe boiling seas, flying debris, and scorched rivers as the eruption destroyed the British Hospital and forced evacuations.
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Sitney
N.S. W
Dee
Ambrim
New Hebrides
Ice Land
Velc
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Mr. Howie
Liquor House
Department of Justice
Washington
Agen’s
Eine of State
W. J. Bryan
Seeanee
Asheville
MIG Clubs and Progress
Mr. Glass
Mise Cuthbo
Vison
Julian 5
Carr
Walter Clark
Wilson Whll
Washington Todey
Pass Christann, Blas
General Villa
Craig
Hot Springs
Taf
White House
Bryan
Senate
Wilson
Florida
Secretary of the Navy
Secretary of War
Army
Navy
Ray 0. Gold
Greengill
D. C
Ire Ranch
Luly Terrazas, Jr
Terragas
Telephone and Telegraph Company
The
Telephone Trust
Bell ‘Telephone
Western Union
W. H. Sumsley
South Carolina Penitentiary
Blease
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