Millie Christine Dead Twin Exhibits Knighted Fame
Word reached Wilmington that Millie Christine, famed two headed Millie Christine twins, died at their Whiteville home. Christine died hours after Millie, both about 60, born in Columbus county. The twins drew global attention in London and Europe, sang in chorus, and staged exhibitions with two conversations and two personalities sharing one body. They were once wealthy and appeared with carnival shows in Wilmington recently.
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Wilmington
Millie
Millie-Christine
Whiteville
Columbus County
Christine
Eavery
Philadelphia
London
Europe
America
aiiilie-Christine
Slamessteins
North Carolina
Mt. Alvy
Hlamowe
Surry County
Perennial Cotton Idea Promises Frost Resistant Growth
An October article reviews a new process by Berling partner Schultze claiming a perennial cotton plant that need not be replanted yearly. Experiments hint at major production savings, with potential frost resistance and continued growth over years, transforming Southern and tropical cotton industries if viable.
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Wilmington Star
Cotion
Finnes
New York
Theo. H. Price
Talesne
Aidemar Schultze
Berling
Saved by His Wife Wise Woman Heals Husband
A household tale touts a wife’s decisive action in danger, with Mratt.JPitit, Plaintree, Wit, referencing strong support for using Dr. King’s New Discovery. The piece claims a dreadful cough was cured, praising the remedy as quick for coughs and colds and offering a trial at $1.00 with a guaranteed guarantee by Engtiey Drag O.
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Dr. King
Mr. F
Engtiey Drag O
MI-ONA Stomach Tablets Offer Promise Quick Relief
MI-ONA Stomach tablets claim to banish dyspepsia and maintain a healthy stomach, offering a money back refund if relief is not achieved. The ad promises cure for indigestion gastritis and distress after meals, gas, fear, sourness, and travel sickness with a free trial via Booth's MI-ONA in Gaffalo New York.
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Mi-Ona
English Drug Co
America
Booth
N.Y
Taft backs Tuberculosis Day in churches nationwide
President Taft endorses the tuberculosis education campaign and urges churches and other groups to disseminate information to prevent TB. He notes widespread observance across denominations, predicting at least 50,000 sermons around October 27. He writes to Homer Folks of New York, expressing belief in eradicating the disease.
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New York
Taft
Homer Folks
National Association For the Study of Prevention
Deverly
H. Tarts
United States
Jerry Moore Faces Fresh Challenge to Corn Crown
The State notes Jerry Moore of Winona must defend his title as top cornstalk grower after Bar ney Thomas of DeSoto county claimed a 225 bushel yield via Leslie's Weekly. Alabama’s Benny Owens reportedly grew 227 9 4 bushels on one acre, while Captain Groke historically harvested 255 bushels per acre. The Montgomery Advertiser questions official certification of Henry Owens and emphasizes the boys' club connection to the 1912 crop.
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Columbia State
Jerry Moore
Winona
South
Barney Thomas
DeSoto County
Leslie
Young Thomas
Montgomery
Alabama
Benny Owens
Elmore County
South Carolina
Captain Groke
Marlbor
Jerry Moors
Henry Owens
Peculiar Political Chiiinan and Senatorial Primary
A tense letter questions Simmons supporters in Yanceyville about loyalties in the Democratic primary. It asks why Republicans and near Republicans are urged to vote, and whether Simmons backers see victory over Judge Clark and Mr. Kitchin. The writer calls for clarity on party lines and who may cast votes in the Democratic Senatorial contest.
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Yanceyville Union Messenger
Simmons
Thhey
Chirk
Kitchin
Judge Clark
North Carolina
Shumans
Tf Hla
Papore
Mr. Simmons
Best medicine on market Chamberlain's Cough Remedy praised
An Iowa dealer touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy after fifteen years selling it. A Dayton, Ohio man reports his boy recovered from a cold after using the remedy. The note ends by urging readers to buy from dealers.
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Lollar
J. W. Copeland
Dayton
Ohio
No Right in North Carolina Budget Debate
A tempers heated letter to the public questions state funding for higher education and public schools. The writer accuses Senator Simmons of favoring timber interests and big corporations over the weak, urging him to exit the Simmons camp. Campaign dynamics and newspaper influence are debated as voters weigh the Senate race.
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North Carolina
Wadesboro
Blveas
Intrato
Senator Simmons
Simmons
United States
Washington
Daii
Appointment of Pell Holders for Union County Primary 1912
Notice announces appointment of poll holders for the U S Senate Democratic primary in Union County. The appointments follow Rule 7 of the State Democratic Executive Committee and are made on the recommendation of friends of the candidates. The primary is set for the Sunday in November 1912 at designated polling places.
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Democratic Executive Committee
U. S
Union County
Towit
North Monroe
PH. Johnson
Simmons
CN. Simpson, Sr
Chirk
V. Honeycutt
Kitchin
South Monroe
P. B. Blakeney
Clark
J. Pletcher Broom
Thos, Ashcraft
Wingate
J. W. Outen
S.J. Helms
BE. H. Williama
Marshyvilli
J. M. Edwards
D. Moore
Clark C. L. Simpson
Lanes Creek
D. MH. Parker
Sam Little
J. Lex Helms
Armfield
J. H. Broom
W. A. Eubanks
R. W. A. Rogers
Irby
S. J. ©. Helms
Carl Rogers
A. M. Eubanks
Wilson's Old Store
J. B. Tyson
W. H. McWhorter
John H. Wier
Simmons, Waxhaw
V. C. Davis
J. M. Niven, Jr
Kitehin
Jon W. Byrum
West Sandy Ridge
John Hill
Love
C. Lave
Simmons North Goose Creek
W. F. Robinson
L. A. Staten
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