A Very Interesting OS Gentleman Came in Unannounced
Correspondence from Indian Trail recalls Solomon Snyder aged eighty one from Davidson county visiting relatives. many local names appear, including Mrs. Railings, Rev. D. A. Snyder kin, and community notes on hospital visit, road debates, and church attendance. the piece blends social visiting, local figures, and ongoing civic talk with a lively, humorous tone.
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Indian Trail
J. W. Railings
Tallings
Snyder
Solomon
Davidson County
D. A. Snyder
Solomon Snyder
Union
Samuel Shannon
Antioch Neighborhood
T. P. Conder
Charlotte
Reid Boyd
T. L. Boyd
T. J. W. Broom
Nice
Zeb Green
J. N Price
Lonnie King
Adenny
Z. A. Hardo
Village
Jessie Hartis
Perry Garman
Stallingsville
J. H. Stowe
Willie Freeman
James Crowell
Matthews
Marshville Social Notes and Local Opinion
Mrs Robt Cunningham and Miss Griffin of Monroe visit Marshville. Prof Garrison quits teaching due to ill health with Prof Mudge in charge. Mr Markus Hill loses a horse to pneumonia. Local farmers remark on ground breaking and shoeing costs. County votes say roads are good enough, though writers favored improvement. Public sentiment urges patience and discourages future complaints.
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Marshville
Robt. Cunningham
Hele
Httle
Elizabeth Griffin
Monroe
Bascom Baile
Garrison
Prof. Mudge
Maryland
Markus Hill
Hill
Rockingham resident condemns Union county road vote
The writer blasts Union county voters for rejecting a good roads measure, calling out J N Price and Mr Little, praising Rockingham supporters like J W Ratlings, J E Huggins, and J C M Vann, and arguing progress depends on adopting better road laws and tax plans. He contrasts local delays with Richmond county’s approach and laments potential auto and car needs.
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Rockingham
Monroe
Union County
J. N. Price
Little
Lenin
Lyon
Old
Richmond County
Indhin
Marehville
Grovce
Anaxagoras
Athens
Messrs
J. W. Ratlings
Indian Trail
J. E. Huggins
Marshville
J. C. M. Vann
Profit in Potatoes at Old Fort Sentinel Offer
Two hundred dollars per sere clear profit in potatoes with land and climate as good as nearby. Shipping facilities to profitable markets are unsurpassed. Does this sound like easy money to any member of the Sons of Rest?
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Old Fort Sentinel
Old Fort
The
Sons of Rest
We Can't All Be Rich and Be Papers
A lighthearted note on sharing fun along the road. The speaker jokes about wealth and status, suggesting simple pleasures can be enjoyed by everyone. The line invites a carefree approach to daily life and companionship.
Fires Strain Pageland as Homes Burn in One Day
The Pageland area endured two major house fires in a single day. Residents rushed to save belongings as flames damaged the Avant and Watts properties, with insurance covering only a fraction of their losses. Fire safety measures and ladders were urged for future protection.
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Pagelang Journal
Columbia
L. L. Parker
Lorat
John Blakeney
M. Tucker
Southers Express
Parce
Lowell
Sulley
Express Company
Mittie Evans
J. N. Lowell
Avant
Watts
Pageland
J. D. Watts
Cpi
Arant
John Arant
County Eyes Taxing Roadside Ads Under New Plan
TD FH Winslow proposes Granville county regulate roadside advertisements taxing by square dock rating to fund county needs. He argues current signs harm scenery and newspapers miss revenue while new signs would beautify roads and generate yearly income. County commissioners will consider the plan.
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Durham
Formidab
FH. Winslow
United States Division
Board of Commissioners
Granville County
Square Dock
Winslow
Granville
McAdoo to Speak at University of Washington Commencement
Secretary McAdoo accepts invitation to serve as commencement orator for the University of Washington. He will speak at Chapel Hill as announced by President E. K. Graham. Mrs McAdoo, his youngest daughter, will accompany him and their baby will visit North Carolina for the first time. Secretary Daniels authorized confirmation.
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Mwcadoo
University of Washington Dispatch
McAdoo
E. K. Graham
North Carolina
Daniels
Chapel Hill
Labor Opposes Military Expenditures Amid War Prep
Washington dispatch reports pacifists and labor leaders urging Congress to curb armament funding. Lillian M. Mix, Florence Kelley, Sara Bard Field, and others pressed committees to investigate past appropriations and oppose profits from armament. Governor Capper and labor figures called for restraint and focus on postwar peace.
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Congress
Washington Dispatch
Senate
Lillian D. Md
New York
Mies Wald
John J. Lennon
Ty Anchvinan Federation of Labor
J. F Manter
I Vanis Federation of Labor
Florence Kelley
Frank Dornblager
National Farmers’ Union
Sara Bard Field
California Women Voters’ Association
Governor Capper
Kansas
Maurer
Everest
Earth
Germany
Austria
Mise Field
Middle West
John A. McSpatin
Furnace
Pennsylvania State Grange
National Grange and Farmers Union
Forensic Debate Planned Over Punishment Reform
Waxhaw residents read of a planned public debate on whether punishment should reform criminals rather than exact vengeance. The event will feature Dr G H Burgess and Prof T A Haywood for the affirmative and D Simpson and G J Nesbit plus Joe Mexander and others for the negative, with date to be announced.
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Enterprise
J.D. Simpson
Dr. Burgess
Waxhaw Enterprise
T. A. Haywood
Graded School
G. H. Burgess
Messrs. D. Simpson
G. J. Nesbit
Joe Mexander
Johnsie
Joe
Seri
Jor
W. Ft. McCain
Charlotte
Pauline Neely
Army Bi in Shape For Preparedness Bills
Washington dispatch says President Wilson urges House Military Committee members from both parties to speed arms preparation as two weeks or less may see bills ready for the House. Senate hearings are done and drafting begins next week. Final laws likely differ, with a conference compromise expected.
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Washington Dispatch
Wilson
House Military Committee
House
Senate
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Monro
Tucker
Ilabor
Washington
Continental Army
Bre Hindee
Scott
Star of the Army
Stouts
J. Bundyad
City Point
J. W. Haywood
Srs Murphy Conder and
Padersky
Captain Ballentine
SP. Conder
Hettiel
Chicken Family
Center Grove
Mack Freeman
PB. Conders
Hopital
Conder
Fred Hayes
James Thomas Nelson Hayes
T. L. Conder
Wild Rose
Elgin Thompson
Wingate Hems
Wingate
Meer
C. J. Black
B.C. Snider
H. J. Langston
Greensboro
Academy
Gladys Hefner
Cecil
Meadow Branch
McB. White
Pastor Black
Brother White Dy Ming
Brother White
Rufus Griffin
Bis
Journal
Joseph A. Bivens
jShiloh
John &. Bancont
Bakers
Raucont
Mr. Baucom
Mra. J. Turave Meigs
Bethel
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