Great Awakening signals a new American era
The piece declares a political realignment led by Wilson era policies breaking eastern financial dominance. It cites shakedowns of Wall Street power and a rise of southern and western influence, framing 20th century reform as a national revival and America’s return to world peace. It also notes local events: a horse breaking attempt, school reopening, a new school well, and the burning of Mr. J J Lockhart’s two story house on Mayne Street with heavy loss but insured.
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Wilson
America
Mr. Wilson
Pennsylvania
New York
New England
Indiana
Illinois
Wall Street
West
Woodrow Wilson
W. J. Bryan
Ramsey Yandie
C. C. Auberry
Belk
Gay
Parker Regarded as Best Republican Speaker
John J. Parker, Republican candidate for attorney general, was praised as the best speaker by observers in Raleigh and Greensboro. He visited T. H. Calvert, then left for Monroe, earning praise for his smooth defenses and lack of personal attacks, with old college friends hoping for favorable early returns.
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Parker
Tom Best
Raleigh
Greensboro News Today
J. J. Parker
John J. Parker
T. H. Calvert
Monroe
Ker
Hickett
Union
Wingate Letter From O P Tints Wingate November Reflections
Wingate letter notes a hopeful morning amid national fear as results from Tuesday's events loom. Mrs Rue Phifer’s health improves enough to resume duties. Sarah Humphrey visits her uncle M H Humphrey. J Carl Meigs departs for Palmer ville near Badin. The writer thanks readers and a Christian brother, laments scant local news, and observes townspeople stay silent on matters.
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Wingate
Rue Phifer
Sarah Humphrey
M. H. Humphrey
J. Carl Meigs
Palmerville
Badin
J. Helme
Helvi
Christian Brother
News Prom Weddington Correspondence Summary
Miss Lizzie Morrison of Charlotte returns home from a visit with her niece Mrs. E. W. Thomas. Several locals and visitors appear in town notes including Velma Lathan of Monroe, Carrie Ray, Letha Hamilton, Hallie Hemby, and Mae Beth who plans to teach in Selma. A number attend the Charlotte fair. Lex Tomberlin and R. W. Lemmond are among regional visitors.
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Weddington
Lizzie Morrison
Charlotte
E. W. Thomas
Annie Lee
Georgia Short
Floyd Harkey
Henry Honeycutt
Union
Velma Lathan
Monroe
Louise Short
Carrie Ray
Waxhaw
Letha Hamilton
O. H. Orr
Spartanburg
Elle Matthews
Polly
Providence
BE. Killough
Misawa Mae
Clyde Belk
Vin
Hallie Hemby
Annie Hodeon
Marvin
3. H
David Thomas
Charlotte Fair
Friends note Mrs. Preston Deese improving after illness
In Stouts Neighborhood on November 9 the community reports Mrs. Preston Deese is slowly improving after weeks of serious illness. A number of locals and visitors from nearby towns are mentioned visiting relatives and attending gatherings over the weekend.
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Stouts
Mra
Preston Deese
Aerial Bomb Explodes Killing Two Naval Officers
Naval Lieutenants Luther Welsh and C K Bronson were killed at Indian Head Maryland when an aeroplane bomb prematurely exploded during tests for warship use. Bronson born in Illinois and assigned to Pensacola. Welsh born in Missouri. Also reports the National Housewives League plans to urge 700000 members to boycott cold storage eggs until prices drop from 60 70 cents to 35 cents a dozen.
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Washington Dispatch
Luther Welsh
C. K. Bronson
Indian Head
Lieutenant Bronson
Illinois
Naval Aeronautic
Pensacola
Fla
Lieutenant Welsh
Missouri
Indian Head Proving Ground
Bronson
New York
National Housewives League
League
Rheumatism Epidemic Warns Many Professions
Public notice cites rising rheumatism cases among clergymen lawyers brokers mechanics and merchants. Advises dry feet in damp weather and lemonade to drink while promoting Rheuma as a harmless inexpensive remedy sold by druggists and the English Deng Company.
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Rheumatiz
Deng Company
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J. R. Eubanks
Austin & Clontz
Cherry Mountain Sea Island
W.H Belk & Bro
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