Robinson argues U S may discriminate on Panama tolls
Senator Joe T. Robinson told Michigan lawyers that no treaty bans U S toll discrimination in the Panama Canal. He cited Hay-Pauncefote and Britain as supporting U S exclusive right to set canal rules, stressing no treaty prohibits preferential tolls for American ships and that U S control may be maintained as long as Britian's treaty rights are not violated.
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Robinson
United States
Lansing
Mich
Joe T. Robinson
Arkansas
Michigan State Bar Association
Income Tax Exemption Cut In Senate Finance Notch
Democrats in caucus approve the income tax section of the tariff bill revised by the finance committee. The measure reduces exemptions from 4000 to 3000 for single filers with 1000 extra for a married filer, plus 50 per dependent child up to two. They debated extensions for dependents but backed the committee change amid deep disagreement.
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Senate In
Finance Committee
Senate Finance Committee
1809 Ashe court record reveals brutal pillory sentence
In Ashe County during the March term 1809 a white man named Carter was found guilty of burglary. Judge Francis Locke presided and the judgment ordered a ten pound fine, one hour in the pillory, and the punishment of having ears cut off and nailed to the pillory until sunset.
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Winston-Salem
Holton
Jefferson
Ashe County
Ashe Court
Francis Locke
Carter
Embarrasment of the Dead Game on a Morning Train
Statesville Landmark reports an odd scene aboard an early train. A young man, hat cocked, rolled trousers and showy conduct provoked attention as he settled for travel. A collision caused a rattling impact, followed by a whiskey odor and the mysterious disappearance as glass and color flared.
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Statesville
Spote
Moor
Apote
Kickapoo Worm Killer Ad Promises Health for Children
A period newspaper advertorial urges parents to remove worms from children with Kickapoo Worm Killer, a candy laxative sold by Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co. and distributed locally by Bogish Drug Co. The testimonial from Mrs. J. A. Briebin of Elgin endorses the product and guarantees availability at druggists or by mail for 2 cents.
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J. A. Briebin
Elgin
Klckapoo Indian Medicine Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Bogish Drug Co
Old Maids and a Night of Faith and Courage
A narrator recalls a perilous night in the West when Christians provide shelter and safety during a snowstorm. The tale reinforces belief over unbelief, citing a moment of prayer and a sense of neighborly trust. The piece then lists twelve renowned women labeled old maids and their contributions to society.
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Kate W. Hamilton
Alblicni Recorder
Globe-Democrat
St. Louis
Matory
Queen Elizabeth
England
Florence Nightingale
Dorothea Dix
Francis B. Willard
Rosa Bonheur
Animalife
Clara Horton
Red Cross Society
Joan of Arc
Susan B. Anthony
Charlotte Bronte
Jane Austen
Jane Addams
Chicago
Hull House
Judla Lathrop
America
Accommodating Cop Narrates New York Police Courtesy
Will Payne, a Michigan farmer visiting New York, praises NY policemen as most helpful. He recalls asking a traffic cop for Dey Street, mispronounced as Day, who calmly corrected him, guiding him four blocks north.
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Will Payne
Paw Paw
Michigan
New York
Payne
Dey Street
Die Street
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Promises Strength
An advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a blood enricher and system builder to endure hot summer conditions. It claims the tonic fortifies the body against depressive heat effects and costs $9.
North Carolina State Normal and Industrial College Ad
State supported college for women offers five regular degree tracks and special teaching courses. Free tuition available to pledgers who promise to teach in the state. Fall session begins September 17 1918. For catalogue and details address Lius Loust Foust Greenboree North Carolina.
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North Carolina
LIUS
FOUST
Greenabore
N.C. Praideent
Recruit Comment Sparks Urgent Mail and Typist Test
A junior partner calls it a bad mess with many urgent mails awaiting response and the typewriter just leaving. The senior partner suggests inserting the office boy as a pinch-hitter to see his capability. The Pittsburg Post notes the improvised trial amid office chaos.
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Pittsburg Post
Public sale of Monroe land under trust deed
Notice of sale by W M Bud Peer Union County NC under a 1912 deed of trust to raise bond debt. On July 26 1913 at noon at Monroe Courthouse door a tract in Monroe described as western part of Joannah Poor lot will be sold to the highest cash bidder. John G. Sikes trustee Redwine and Sikes attorneys.
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W. M
Union County
North Carolina
Office of Register of Deeds
Court House
City of
Monroe
N. C
Winder and
College Storts
Caro- Peg
John Gc, Sikes
Redwine & Sikes, Atty's
Pat Johnson
Savings Loan and Trust CO
Redwine & Sikes, Attys
Dear Colonel Bluebottie letter from The Fly on Tour
Dallas News prints a playful telegram style missive from The Fly on Tour addressed to Colonel Bluebottie. The writer jokes about living in a stable, touring in spring and summer, visiting an orphanage, a summer hotel, and a butcher shop, inviting the Colonel to drop in and see fat horses and baby bottles.
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Dallas News
Bluebottie
Dramatic Patent Remedy Ad from Old Time Paper
An antique advert extols Porter s Antiseptic Healing Oil as a reliable antiseptic dressing that relieves pain and heals. It claims quick action to prevent blood poisoning and offers multiple formats with price points of 25 cents and one dollar.
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Porter
North Carolina College Catalogue Preview at West Raleigh
The North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts offers four year courses and shorter programs in agriculture horticulture dairying stock raising poultry veterinary medicine civil electrical mechanical engineering chemistry and dyeing cotton manufacturing. Seventy three teachers and six hundred sixty nine students are housed in twenty two buildings with modern equipment. County superintendents hold entrance examinations at all county seats July 10. Write for complete catalogue to B B Owens registrar West Raleigh NC.
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OWENS
West Raleigh
N.C
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Thrace
Washington, D. C
Sur- Seon
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New York Cotton Exchange
Lyford
Cameron County
Texas
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North Carolina State Normal and Industrial College
Papa
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Ole Monroe
Union Drug Co
E. D. Puett
Optometrist
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E. S. Green
Belk-Bundy
Belk’s Store
N. O
W. J. Pratt
Recorder's Court
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Monroe, N
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Jfice
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N, C
B. OC. Redfearn
Bruner
Marshville
Mathews
Austin & Correll
North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
the State's Industrial College
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Chimney Rock Gap
Seaboard
Chimney Rock
Rutherfordton
S. J. Brigman
Ticket Agt
WS. Leard
D. P. A. Monroe
Raleigh
Grow Bros. Gash
Justin
E. M. Griffin & CO
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