Tragic New Bern Auto Tragedy Calls for Law On Juvenile Driving
The Wilmington Star laments the New Bern death of six year old Earl King hit by a seven passenger car driven by James Stewart, urging stricter limits on youth driving and recalling a 1913 bill to ban driving by children aged 14. The piece notes the danger to life and calls for legal action to prevent such accidents.
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New Berze
Earl King
J. L. Taylor
James Stewart
J. W. Stewart
Wilmington Star
Stewart
Taylor
New Berne
Ingenious golf drive meter measures height and distance
A device attached to a golf ball uses a cord and heavy meter to display if the shot was high or low and estimate how far the ball would travel for that drive. The description appears in the Washington Star excerpt, noting neutral sentiment and respondent Mr Growcher’s view as one of comprehensive indignation.
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Mr. Growcher
Age, health, and hope in old age in 19th century voice
A reflective poem questions a life spent with little to show for the day while quoting aging thinkers and writers. It cites John Burroughs, Amelia B. Carr, and Cardinal Gibbons on aging, health, and mental discipline, urging constant thought, calm, and the power of love to sustain vitality.
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W York
United States Public Health Service
Benttown Band
Horrow
John Burroughs
Amelia B. Carr
Surrough
Stayjtil
Hiss Vanter
Cardinal Gibbons
Karky
Oldest Banker Dead Halted by Gardiner’s 1815 Birth
John Gardiner of Norwalk Ohio died at age 9, once the nation’s oldest active banker. Born 1815 in Connecticut, he began banking at 17, led Norwalk bank, helped form Norwalk National, guided railroad ventures, and aided in 1862 first national bank formation with Salmon P Chase. His Washington’s Birthday visit marked his stature.
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Wall Street Journal
John Gardiner
Norwalk
United States
Gardiner
Connecticut
Norwalk National
Tie
Treasury
Salmon P Chase
First National Bank
Toledo, Norwalk & Cleveland Railroad Co
New York Central Lines
Washington
First National Bank of Cleveland
Roosevelt Refuses Offer Amid Mansfield Message Controversy
Reported May 15 that South Mansfield Louisiana citizens sent Theodore Roosevelt a telegram offering gun and transport to join Allied or German forces. Roosevelt replied volunteers to Europe would join Allied forces, while Mansfield residents stated they choose peace and that Roosevelt should fight alone.
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Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
South Mansfield
Syracuse
Europe
Mansfield
The Merchant and the Community in a Small Town
A stressed call for local merchants to act as public-spirited partners in the town’s growth. Merchants must advertise, stock truthfully, serve all customers fairly, and keep goods affordable to keep money circulating locally. Community success hinges on proactive, honest commerce and collective effort.
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Sue
Adder
Why is woman restless says Texas farmers union president
WD Lewis argues that political power for women weakens family and morality. He extols motherhood over suffrage, warns against women entering legislation, and stresses home life as the nation’s foundation. He cites mothers as moral guides and fears a henpecked nation if women gain votes.
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WD. Lewis
Texas Farmers’ Union
Tylers
Christendom
United States
Congress
Divine Covenant and Woman Suffrage Debate
A religious essay argues that God made Eve for Adam and warns that granting women the vote would alter a divine covenant. It recalls ancient Israelite wandering after breaking the covenant and cites Rome’s attempt to lower women's status, claiming civilization suffered moral harm.
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Eve
Adam
Rome
Are You Rheumatic Sloan's Liniment Ad
An advertisement promotes Sloan's Liniment claiming fast relief for rheumatic pains joint stiffness and colds with a 25 cent bottle. It asserts quick surface absorption and near instant relief and offers a money back guarantee. Separately a 1915 North Carolina divorce notice instructs Grady McCall to appear in Union County Superior Court on the September term to answer the complaint for divorce from Bertie McCall.
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Sloan
Union County
North Caroll
Bertie McCall
Grady McCall
A. D
Monroe
N. C
R. W. Lemmond
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Henry Welk
B. C. Redfearn
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Matthews
W. C. Lemmond
Officce
Old Library
Ney McNeeley
Savings, Loan & Trust Building
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Fitzgerald Building
Court House
Monroe, N. C
R. L. Payne
Touottice Building
Union Drug Co
Realdence
W. B. Love
Law Building
Austin & Correll
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