Wilson Warns Nation as War Clouds Gather
President Wilson tours the Midwest urging preparedness and warning that the nation must be ready to defend its honor and liberties if world conflict spreads. He cites danger from abroad, the duty to maintain peace, and America’s role as guardian of freedom in the Western Hemisphere. He also notes the delicate balance needed to stay neutral yet engaged as events unfold.
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Baby Gains Twenty Pounds In Two Weeks
A clipped exchange notes a baby elephant gaining twenty pounds in two weeks. The remark asks whose baby it is and answers The elephant's, reflecting a playful quoted line.
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Phant
Debate Over Road Labor Law Divides Union County
J W Rallings argues against keeping boys on public roads to fund road work, claiming the new law shifts burden to property taxes and benefits education. He critiques opponents who fear loss of local control and praises the DOI of reform while stressing economic efficiency and wider access to schooling.
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Rock Slide Wrecks Train In North Carolina
A south bound passenger train hit a rock slide near Spruce Pine NC. The double header freight derailed with the second engine falling fifty feet into a river, killing fireman Will Baker and badly injuring engineer George Cook. The first engine crew survived. The line was blocked for hours.
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Wilson Leaves for Western Tour to Back Preparedness
President Wilson departs Washington for a Middle West speaking tour aimed at bolstering his preparedness program. He plans stops in Pittsburgh Cleveland Milwaukee Chicago Des Moines Topeka Kansas City and St. Louis with no banquets and a pledge to address defense and Mexican issues. He will avoid campaign aims, travel on a special car, and be joined by Mrs. Wilson and White House staff.
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Quinine Product Claims Superior Laxative Effect
An advertisement touts LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE as better than ordinary quinine, claiming no head tension or nervousness. It instructs readers to note the full product name and look for the signature of K. W. GROVE.
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North Carolina livestock gains from 1910 to 1916
The North Carolina livestock census shows substantial gains in 1911 to 1916 with 16 000 more horses 25 000 more mules 11 000 more milk cows and 372 000 more swine. Rates rise 9.6 percent in horses 14 percent in mules and 30 percent in swine while milk cows show 3.5 percent.
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Railway through the West and a daring horseback rider
Ex congressman Littheton recounts a tale of a new railway where a country boy rode a horse along the line. The engine chased him as he dodged onto surrounding fields, vowing to risk death rather than leave the track. He says the ploughed ground ahead would trap the engine and him alike.
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