First North Carolina Newspaper Institute Draws Editors
The first State Newspaper Institute in North Carolina and the South was held at the State University of Chapel Hill December 7 8 and 9 with more than 100 editors and publishers attending. Speakers included William Howard Taft and Dean Talcott Williams of the Columbia School of Journalism. The event covered newsprint costs and the press role in democracy.
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Chapel Hill
N. C
North Carolina
South
State University At
North Carolina Press Association
University of North Carolina
William Howand Taft
Talcot Williams
Columbia School of Journalism
New York
Walter Williams
School of Journalism
University of Missouri
Don Seitz
New York World
Mergenthaler Linotype Company
Walter H. Savory
C. C. Rhame
University School of Journalism
William Howard Taft
America
Dean Walter Williams
Missouri
Europe
Mr. Williams
Wolff
Havas
France
Correspondenz Wilhelm
Austria
Stafanie
Italy
Ministry of the Telegraph
Frankly
Russia
Bismarck
Williams
Talcott Williams
England
United States
Germany
Teutonic Alliance
Great Britain
Focal
Telegraph
Roger Steffan
Durham Sun
J Coffin
Raleigh Times
T. J. Lassister
Smithfield Herald
Dean Talcott Williams
Dean Waller Williams
J. L. Horn, Jr
Rocky Mount Telegraph
Near City
Horne
The
General J S Carr to Direct Mitchell Monument Work
Governor Craig names General Julian S Carr of Durham chairman of the Mitchell Monument committee to oversee design funding and erection on Mount Mitchell. Carr may appoint assistants. the project honors Dr Elisha Mitchell, preserves his grave, and marks a prominent eastern U S landmark.
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Craig
Locke Craig
Julian S. Carr
Durham
Carr
Elisha Mitchell
General Carr
North Carolina
America
Chapel Hill
Mitchell
Mount Mitchell
Mount Washington
Mississippi River
Mitchell’s Peak
Dr. Mitchell
Lawmakers Engage Seats in 1917 General Assembly
Raleigh reports rapid engagement of seats by members elect for the 1917 general assembly convening January 8. Key tasks include enacting general bills to implement constitutional amendments on local control and emergency judges, with notable contests over prohibition regulations. Speaker candidates include Walter Murphy, H. A. Page, and Gallatin Roberts. R A Doughton returns but will not seek the speakership.
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Raleigh
General Assembly
House
Walter Murphy
Salisbury
H. A. Page
Gallatin Roberts
Asheville
R. A. Doughton
Alleghany
Assembly
Baptists Close Annual Session at Elizabeth City
The 86th Baptist annual gathering adjourned at noon. Topics covered included social service activities like the Thomasville orphanage, temperance and prohibition, and liquor ads in public prints. Officers elected included Judge John A. Oates as president and R. A. McFarland as recording secretary.
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Baptists
Elizabeth City
Baptist Convention
Kesler
Thomasville
John A. Oates
Fayetteville
R. A. McFarland
Scotland Neck
E. F. Aydlett
C. J. Hunter
Raleigh
Walter M. Gilmore
Louisburg
Walter N. Johnson
Walter 8
Durham
F. H. Briggs
W. W. Jones
T. E. Cheek
J. B. Harrison
Greensboro
J. B. Morgan
Waynesville
W. J. Berryman
Edenton
Two Cotton Mills Chartered in North Carolina
Raleigh reports two new cotton milling charters. The Pinkney Mills Inc of Gastonia is authorized for 250000 capital with 50000 subscribed and incorporators R G Pinkney S M Boyce W T Pinkney C B Armstrong A G Myers and W H Adams. Amos Hosiery Mills Co of High Point is authorized 125000 capital with 35000 subscribed by Charles L Amos J W Harris R B Terry Wescott Roberson and M B Smith for hosiery and underwear knitting.
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Raleigh
Pinkney Mills (Inc
Gastonia
R. G. Pinkney
3S. M. Boyve
W. T. Pinkney
C. B. Armstrong
A. G. Myers
W. H. Adams
Amos Hosiery Mills Co
High Point
Chas. L. Amos
J. W. Harris
R. B. Terry
Wescott Roberson
M. B. Smith
Orphanage for Free Will Baptists planned near Middlesex
An orphanage for the Free Will Baptists will be established at Middlesex along the Norfolk Southern railroad between Wilson and Raleigh. Rev. B B Deans donated forty acres for the building which will cost $10,000 with $5,000 in cash and pledges already secured. The institution will provide modern conveniences and house fifty children.
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Wilson
Middlesex
Norfolk Southern
Raleigh
B. B. Deans
Plant for Morganton Undergoing Final Electrical Tests
The half million dollar extract plant, built in Morganton in connection with the tannery, awaits only the turning on of the electric current, which will likely be ready in a few days.
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Morganton
A. M. Kistler
North Carolina Briefs Highlight Local Honors and Projects
Miss Agnes Rockwell widow of the late aviator Kiffin Rockwell married Rev. Leonidas Braxton Hayes in Asheville with Rev. W. E. Abernethy officiating. Boxes of Christmas cakes head to soldiers on the border. County projects include a Broad River steel bridge in Cleveland, $150,000 in road bonds sold in Alexander, and a new Rocky River bridge at Bat Cave. Rowland McEntire of Big Lick claims to be 107, oldest voter in the state. Union seeks 50,000 more farmers. Gastonia plans a municipal Christmas tree. Mecklenburg expands with 20,000 more mill spindles at Maysworth.
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Agnes Rockwell
Kiffin Rockwell
France
Asheville
Leonidas Braxton Hayes
Wilkesboro
W. E. Abernethy
Charlotte
Soldier Boys
Cleveland County
Broad River
Alexander County
Rocky River
Bat Cave
Rowland McEntire
Big Lick
Stanly County
Union County
Gastonia
Maysworth
Mecklenburg County
Points of Good Dairy Cow
A University of Arizona article describes the dairy cow as a milk making machine. It outlines key physical traits for high efficiency including medium to large size angular outline a long neck smooth shoulders a prominent backbone open ribs and a large udder attached high behind with wide width and visible mammary development.
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R. H. Williams
Department of Animal Husbandry
University of Arizona
Calving Cow Care in Cooler Weather
L S Gillette of Iowa State College emphasizes increased care for cows around calving in cool weather. Ensure comfortable quarters, health of cow and calf, spacious box stalls, light feed, and non icy water. Provide assistance at birth if needed and prevent afterbirth retention to avert inflammation and complications.
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L. S. Gillette
Iowa State College
Fight Against Impure Milk Leads To Stricter Cans Inspection
A medical health message warns that dirty milk cans pose poisoning risks to babies. Tin cans crack and corrode allowing milk and water or acids to mix. cracked cans peel and render milk unfit. An example shows a can used 13 years with 40 solder holes and lead patches. Close inspection by creameries condensaries and city dealers is urged and rusty or damaged cans condemned promptly.
Vision of the New Heaven and the New Earth
A study of Revelation 21 1 17 and 22 27 describing the final triumph of Christianity The tabernacle of God among men the shelter of God and the Lamb the removal of tears death and pain and the blessed city lit by God's glory The lesson draws lessons for today urging faith in Christ and open gates to all seeking the water of life
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Paul
Jesus Christ
Christ
Earth
John
Heaven
Peter
Jerusalem
God
Jesus
Mary
Israel
Athirst
Quinine Product Promises Safe Head Relief and Tonic Effects
A fragmented ad-like passage touts Laraure Bromo Quinine as safe for all, with tonic and laxative benefits and no nervousness. It hints at brand signatures on boxes and mentions eye care claims, including use at night to prevent eye irritation.
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Hunt
RichaKoe Mbicieee
Richa Cine Co
Z. Sherman
Texas
Wealth as Burden Drives Rich to Isolate
A Woman’s Home Companion passage argues that wealth burdens the rich by prompting exclusive pursuits. The prize object becomes a private estate or yachts, with gates, staff, and secrecy, creating social isolation despite splendor.
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Telety
Fashioning the Forty-Two Inch Matron This Season
The Ohio State Journal notes the lingering issue of where a fashionable matron about forty two wears herself when entering a new gown. The piece suggests the slinky silhouette will dominate the coming season and we will again confront this sartorial challenge.
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Ohio State Journal
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Mitchell Monument
International Sunday School
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
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