Notable Colonies Near Wilmington Attract Attention
Secretary Elias Carr visits McRae colonies near Wilmington. Hollanders near Castle Hayne and Italians at St Helena show development including housing, farming, and a church. Italian colony described as healthy and orderly with own priest. Hollanders busy with farms. bishop postponed services. Also note on Mississippi River baptism anecdote and a railway survey line from Junction to Monroe with camp moves and projected 5–6 weeks work.
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Oe McRae
Wilming Rateigh
Elias Carr
Department of Agriculture
McRae
Wilmington
Castle Hayne
St. Helena
Rocky Mount
Carr
Maly
Monroe
Pageland Journal
Junction
McBee
Town
Black Creek
M. L. Baker
Lines Creek
Carolina Branch
Sanford Smith
Uniion Church
Rock Rest
Richardson Creek
Lee's Mill
Seaboard
Pageland
Angelus
Judge warns grand jury on blind tiger and crime roots
Judge Frank B. Gary addressed the summer term grand jury in Columbia urging action against the blind tiger and concealed weapons. He linked crime to ignorance and illiteracy, urged officials to audit books, and praised honesty when books show proper records.
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Frank B.gary
Columbia
Gary
Abbeville Postmaster Dies After Poisoning Attempt
Cordele Ga wine bottle containing mercury chloride poison is believed to have been placed through a post office delivery window to harm Abbeville postmaster L B Wimberly who died after drinking part of the contents He leaves a wife and several children and detectives are investigating the case though details remain quiet.
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Cordele
L. BP
Wimberly
Abbeville
Falak
Extraordinary deafness tale at Philadelphia medical meeting
An elderly woman near the river, hard of hearing, heard a warship fire a 10 gun salute. She calmly waited for the boom to end, dressed, brushed her hair, and invited visitors with a sweet "Come in." The anecdote was recounted at a Philadelphia medical society gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Everybody's Magazine
Kickapoo Worm Killer Ad Promotes Child Health
An old advertisement touts Kickapoo Worm Killer as a remedy for indigestion headaches nervousness and worm infestations in children. It claims the candy lozenge expels worms regulate bowels and tones the system with guaranteed results and lists Philadelphia and St Louis as the company locations. It also includes a quip about Morse Bell and a note on clergy salaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price Be
Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Dr Portia’s Antiseptic Healing Oil Ad Claims Fast Relief
An old remedy advertisement touts Dr Portia’s Antiseptic Healing Oil as curing old sores and painful conditions. It promises simultaneous relief and healing, with pricing listed as 25 cents, 50 cents, and 1.07 dollars in a compact promotional style.
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Porti
Dean's Kidney Pills Promoted In Monroe Ad
A Monroe citizen urges readers to use Dean's Kidney Pills, touting fifty years of use and testimonial support. The notice lists Mrs E McCorker of 505 Hayne Street and notes the product is sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY at 50 cents. Dr F P Venable’s UNC presidency leave is announced along with changes in Charlotte schools and a train wreck near Cumnock.
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Monrie
Dean
Monroe
E. McCorker
Hayne Street
N. C
Deane
English Drug Co
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Dean's
Cancer Contagion Theory From German Expert
Dr Otto Schmidt of Cologne Germany told a medical society meeting last Tuesday that cancer is contagious and caused by a parasite, and that it can be healed. He presented findings on cancer origin and potential cures and discussed the implications for treatment and prevention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Schmidt
Colonge
Germany
Senators Jones and Chamberlin propose $40 million Alaska railroad bonds
A Territories committee bill would authorize a $40,000,000 bond issue for an ornate Alaska railroad. A five member commission under the President would oversee the project. No route has been set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones and
Chamberlin
The
Territories Committee
Four in Durham Jailed for Express Company Seal Theft
One white man and three Black men are jailed in Durham on charges of removing a Southern Express Company seal from a money package lost on a Seaboard train and attempting to conceal the find. The arrested man who shifts blame to others hints at past failures and misattributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
Southern Express Company
Seaboard
Piles Cured in Six to Fourteen Days Drugstore Claim
An advertisement claims PAZQ OINTMENT cures itching bleeding or proctitis piles within six to fourteen days and offers a refund if the remedy fails. It promises relief, with the druggist guaranteeing total satisfaction and suggesting use of Kare and Rest. SC.
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North Carolina
South Caroli
P. S
Celebratio
R. A. Morrow
J.H. Beckley
G. B. Caldwell
T. P. Dillon Jr
C. Sikes
A. J. Rohr, J.W C.C. Sikes, R. D. A. Houston
H. A. Shute
W.C. Stack Henderson
Monroe Manufacturing Company
N. B
Eugene Laundry Machine
Monroe, N. C
W. E. Funderburk
Lake Lea
Tennessee
Rastus
Bruddah
Ainewhig
Morse
Bell
F. P. Venable
University of North Carolina
Venable
E. K. Graham
College of Liberal Arts
Charlotte
Alexander Grahau
Charlotte Graded Schools
Harry Harding
Harding
Charlotte, Raleigh and Southern Railroad
Deep River Bridge
Cumnock
Sanford
Rce
Alame
T. P. Dillon
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