Lincoln Books Shaped Lincoln Early Life and Warnings on Calenders
The piece notes Lincoln’s formative three books the Bible Aesop Fables and Weems History of the United States and argues the Bible gave his style while Fables and Weems shaped his imagery and knowledge. It warns young readers about neglecting Bible study and moral life and cites a Christian Herald quote from the Waxhaw Enterprise. It also cites calendar quips and public health notes about milk prices and a draft assessment at Camp Jackson with selectees rejected for physical disability.
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Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Aesop
United States
Abraham Lingeln
Divine Counsel
New Jerusalem
Celestials
Heavenly World
The
Christian Herald
Confederate Veteran J D Lewis Found Near Rocky Mount
The body of J D Lewis a Confederate veteran aged 85 missing since July was found about three miles from Rocky Mount. Decomposition left only a skeleton. clothing identified him. Police say no foul play suspected and death likely from natural causes after a three month search by relatives.
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Rocky Mount
J. D. Lewis
Appeals to Congress to Block Drafted Army to Europe
Washington October 5. Hannis J. Taylor former minister to Spain sent an appeal to Congress to stop sending a drafted army to Europe on constitutional grounds. The appeal asked the military committee to find a constitutional exemption or else a joint resolution authorizing the move so voters can express approval or disapproval at the next election.
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Washington
Congress
Europe
Marshall
Hannis J. Taylor
Spain
Cor Evess
Taylor
Camps Mer ritt and Stuart Named for Two Generals
The Hobo ken concentration camp in New Jersey is named Camp Merritt honoring Major General Wesley Merritt who led expeditionary forces to the Philippines in 1908. The Newport News camp in Virginia is named Camp Stuart honoring Major General JEB Stuart, noted cavalry leader of the Confederate army.
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Hoboken
N. J
Merritt
Wesley Merritt
Philippines
Newport News
Stuart
J. EB. B. Stuart
Farmer's Saddle Sketches Of Cash Crops And Quick Pumps
A nationwide wave of high prices for tobacco cotton wheat and other crops fuels optimism. Tenants now own autos and cash streams. an old Florida man storing and repairing a car sparks curiosity. Raymond Griffin tensions with workers as he plows with a baby mule Little Dick while crews race to outlast him in a long afternoon.
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Secrest Motor Company
Brooks Myers
Mr. Myers
The
Dis
Raymond Griffin
Mr. Griffin
Mr Griffin
Henderson case nets 20 year prison term for assault
Austin Green, a Black man who recently shot and seriously wounded Jessie Roth, was convicted of secret assault in Vance County Superior Court and sentenced to 20 years in the State prison. The unprovoked attack followed by alleged drug influence prompted fears of lynching.
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Austin Green
Jessie Roth
Henderson
Vance County
Plies Cured in 6 to 14 Days by PAZO OINTMENT
The advertisement claims PAZO OINTMENT cures itching hemorrhoids in six to fourteen days with the first application giving ease and rest. It promises a refund if it fails to cure any case and mentions relief from prolapsing piles in six to ten days.
Sage and Sulphur Compound Hair Darkening Claim
A 50 cent bottle of Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound is promoted to darken gray hair quickly and evenly. The ad claims millions of bottles sell yearly. after one or two applications hair appears darker, more youthful, and luxurious, without medical or disease treatment claims.
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Wyeth
Pot Cure and Promoted Soldiers at Camp Sevier
Camp Sevier reports morale and drill progress among Bickett Battery men. The unit trains with wooden cannons, baths, and daily physical activity. tree climbing contests draw crowds as Horace Williams earns a sergeant badge and several Union county boys receive corporal promotions. One Wadesboro recruit gains a four-day furlough. A Gypsy swindle near Monroe costs James P. Marsh four dollars in a roadside encounter.
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Horace Williams
Archie B. Puisley
Camp Sevier
Bickett
France
Mtness Hall
Union County
Horace Willigmns
Fred Williams
Horace Horn
Charlie Laney
Wadesboro
Marsh
Marshville
James P. Marsh
James
Monroe
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Haven Emerson
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National Army
Camp Jackson
North Carolina
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C. T. Hill
Sucads Ferry
N.C
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World Exchange
B. D. Austin
Wingate, N. C
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Journal
Thomasville Hosiery Mills
Thomasville
N. C
Wiscassett Mills Co
C. W. Gaddy
Wiscasset Mills Co
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G. A. Suttle
Lenoir
J. J. Winchester
Sanford Street
Collins & Har Rett
L’lyler, Funderburk & Co
S. R. Doster
Goodyear
Tharp Hardware Company
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Tharp Hardware Co
J. W. Richardson
John McCall
SODAR
W. H. Dunwick
Lenoir, N. C
J. C. Maynor
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Henry Lily
D. L. Blue
Elkton
Watt Ashcraft
Franklin Street
Monrow
Copple
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Earl Station
Cleveland County
Horace Elliott
Rutherfordton
Worth Brothers Company
Coatsville
Southern Labor Agency
North First Street
Richmond
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