Davis exposes blind tigers in Charlotte sermon
Rev. K Le Davis, superintendent of the Anti-Saloon League, tours Charlotte denouncing illegal liquor sales. He displays bottles bought from three druggists and clubs, urging enforcement, predicts passage of the Webb bill, and pledges local officers and officials to continue suppressing illicit drinking establishments.
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County voters to decide road policy in upcoming election
The county commissioners call for an election to decide the road improvements desired by residents. The piece urges full discussion on the policy rather than funding, noting a road tax is already in place and stressing citizen input.
County Proposes Road System To Be Voted On
Residents rally for a new road system to be approved by a legislative act. The full measure will be printed so voters know what they are voting on. Strong support from farmers and families marked by widespread sentiment for better county roads.
Ancient Chinese Silk Rolls Hidden In Tuat Huang Grottos
Minneapolis Journal reports Paul Pelliot, a young French explorer, found five thousand silk rolls among five hundred grottos at Tuat Huang. When deciphered they may reveal a civilization over a thousand years old. Archaeologists in Crete also push back civilization to 2600 B C, noting advances in drainage and sanitation. The piece suggests humanity’s early roots extend far beyond known epochs.
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Tuat-Huang
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Crete
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Minneapolis Journal
Old Game Is Worked Again A Paris Jeweler Robbed
A Paris dealer in precious stones, M. Lagnel, was duped by confidence tricks. Sognier posed as an agent and introduced a supposed wealthy buyer M. Chevalier of Font Ferrand. They selected a $20,000 pearl necklace and vanished, leaving a sealed envelope with counterfeit pearls in place of the real gems.
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Notice of Entry by L A Helms in Union County NC
Notice states L A Helms of Union County North Carolina enters and claims a three acre vacant tract in Buford township Union County. Bounded north by P P Ross east by P P Ross and Mra Covington south by L A Helms west by P B Ross. Dated January 23 1912. J B Stewart Kutry Taker.
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Gibraltar Never Sleeps Behind Impregnable Fortress
The text extols Gibraltar as a near impregnable fortress with two signal stations, 15 mile range guns, and concealed galleries stocked for seven years. It notes one 110 ton gun firing massive shells, and meticulous siege planning with precise targeting of mapped sea squares, underscoring Britain's defenses.
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Prosperity of the Navajos shown in crafts and livestock
Travel Magazine notes the Navajo Nation as highly prosperous with extensive grazing for sheep and ponies. It explains even with low wool prices, hides wool and blankets bring money, while silverwork, turquoise jewelry and belt decorations fetch value on the reserve. Garments and jewelry market parallels to Western cities.
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America
United States
Mirst
Planning for Mother at Train Arrival
Mrs Shepherd worries as six boys plan to come on the noon train. The sons suggest a simple, hearty welcome with fried chicken, ham sandwiches, chocolate liver cake, doughnuts, and seed-cakes to fill a basket. Hal and Ted reassure and plan.
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Painting Watch Hands Near the Jeweler Window
A young woman paints the hands on black open faced watches to improve visibility for buyers. The jeweler notes customers complain gold hands on black faces are hard to see, and managers had not considered white hands. the customer request leads to white hands on the watches.
Distinction raises question on unnamed consulship claimant
In a terse exchange Senator Lotsman questions a figure named Mc Chunkerson seeking a consulship. The Private Secretary notes he is “the only man” not yet floated as a governor candidate in Illinois.
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