Officer Carroll Cured Of Eczema In Baltimore Letter
A Baltimore police officer reports relief after using Hancock’s Sulphur Compound and Ointment for a persistent hand eczema. After initial success with the ointment he followed medical advice and X rays at Johns Hopkins, leading to a complete cure in 6 to 8 weeks. The letter praises the preparations and notes their availability from Hancock Liquid Sulphur Co. in Baltimore. The second item quotes United States Senator Blair Lee of Maryland recounting a Tennessee ridge tale about a widow reacting to news of a death with apple dumplings still in her hand.
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Baltimore
Hancock
Johns Hopkins Hospital
John T. Carroll
Hancock Liquid Sulphur Co
Adv
Tennessee
United States
Blair Lee
Maryland
Forget-Me-Not Birthday Letter Dilemma
A tor toise-shell glasses wearing figure recalls a ten year streak of birthday letters from a dear girl. Each year she writes the same heartfelt wish but on a different calendar day, prompting amused remarks from a stout man in an amazing waistcoat.
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Alfred
Thrush Reborn Nest On Train Sparks Railway Aid
A Limavady Ulster thrush built a nest over a steam pipe in a first class carriage between Limavady and Londonderry. Four eggs survived a late timetable change and the bird returned to hatch. Railway officials paused the carriage service to protect the eggs.
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Limavady
Ulster
Ireland
Londonderry
North Carolina Plans for Panama Exposition Shows State Push
The North Carolina state board of agriculture adjourned a six month session with a 125000 budget for the department. An additional 15000 was approved to back the states Panama Pacific Exposition exhibit to cost about 50000. Governor Craig and J A Brown outlined plans to involve manufacturers and railroads in the exhibit.
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State Board of Agriculture
Craig
J. A. Brown
Chadbourn
State Commission
Board of Agriculture
North Carolina
Commissioner of Agriculture
W. A. Graham
Department
State Board
Graham
Department of Agriculture
Soil Survey and Soil Investigation Division
United States Department of Agriculture
Federal Department
H A Hayes to be Returned on Embezzlement Charge
Governor Craig issues requisition on Illinois for H A Hayes former superintendent of the Methodist Children's Home at Winston-Salem for embezzling 1687 dollars in 1912. Hayes was arrested in Chicago and Officer J A Thomas will travel there to fetch the fugitive.
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H. A. Haynes
Illinois
Craig
H. A. Hayes
Methodist Children’s Home
Western Carolina Conference
Winston-Salem
Hayes
Chicago
J. A. Thomas
Windy City
Freight Rate Reform Discussed by North Carolina Group
The North Carolina Just Freight Rate Association met to plan a thorough reorganization and to seek a separate state railroad commission. President Tate considered retirement. officers were reelected aside from Treasurer Alf Thompson who resigned to join a governor’s intrastate registry post. A committee was named to push the platform for a separate railroad commission at the Democratic convention.
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Alf Thompson
Raleigh
H. Q. Alexander
Mecklenburg
J. G Ball
W. S. Creighton
Charlotte
Deadlocked Waynesville District Dems Set August Primary
The Tenth District Democratic Convention adjourned after four days with 471 ballots. Robert R. Reynolds and incumbent James M. Gudifer Jr lead the field while three others failed to break the deadlock. A district wide primary is set for August 15 to nominate a candidate for Congress. If no majority is reached, a second primary will be held August 29 between the top two.
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Asheville
Afster
Waynesville
Congress
Robert R. Reynolds
James M. Gudifer, Jr
Kinston Man James Vaughan Dies of TB at Relative’s Home
James Vaughan 36 native of Rocky Mount died in Kinston at a relative of his wife’s home. He died on the eve of the twelfth anniversary of his marriage. He was a skilled dressman printer and had lived in Kinston since 1895 before moving to Tryon five years earlier. He had been in Tryon five weeks with Mrs. Vaughan for vacation.
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Kinston
Jimmy Vaughan
Vaughn
Rocky Mount
Tryon
Carolina
James Vaughan
Dr Sloan's New Home near Newbern
New York architect Robert L. Smallwood has won the contract to draft plans for Dr Earl S Sloan's palatial residence to be erected three miles from Newbern. Sloan has gone to Boston to await word and will return to supervise the project.
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Dr. Sloan
Newbern
Robert L. Smallwood
New York
Earl S. Sloan
Sloan
Boston
Mags
Graham Named President at Chapel Hill Alumni Day
The document highlights Graham’s rise at the university serving as acting president after Venable’s departure and reflects alumni support. It notes his 1898 degree and roles from librarian to dean, with praise from students and officials. Secretary of Commerce Redfield urges training of young men in personal power.
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Chapel Hill
Commonwealth
Josephus Daniels
Graham
University
College of Liberal Arts
Venable
Europe
Commerce
Redfield
Dredging Contract Awarded for Lincoln Creek Drainage
Statesville contractor L. O. White won the bid to drain Indian Creek in Lincoln County. The project covers over seven miles with a $17,775 price and starts in summer. White also handles Byers Creek dredging and plans to move equipment among Third Creek and other streams to complete work.
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Lincoln Creek
Statesville
L. O. White
Indian Creek
Lincoln County
White
Byers
Third Creek
Alexander County
Iredell
Rowan County
Bryan to Speak in Reidsville on Fourth of July
William J. Bryan will deliver a positive speech in Reidsville on the morning of July 4 at the local chautauqua. Residents anticipate a record breaking crowd for the event that week.
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Bryan
Reidsville
William J. Bryan
Weaver College Expands Dormitory and Residences
Weaver College trustees authorize a main dorm addition of twenty four rooms and two new residences on campus at the annual meeting in Weaverville. Frank M. Weaver elected board chairman, John Nichols secretary, T. H. Weaver treasurer. President W. A. Newell to continue as head. six new faculty members planned.
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R. M. Lewis
R. H. Lewis
Gov. Craig
Board of Trustees
The
University of North Carolina
Dr. Lewis
Gov.Craig
Weaver College
Weaverville
Frank M. Weaver
John Nichols
T. H. Weaver
W. A. Newell
University Wins Debate as Emerson Lets 25000 Gift Be Given
Wade Kornegay and T C Boushall for the Philanthropic Society triumph in the annual inter society debate at UNC over George Butsler and G W Martin of the Dialectic Society. An offer from Isaac Edward Emerson of Baltimore to donate 25000 to the university was accepted.
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Chapel Hill
Wade Kornegay
T. C. Boushall
Raleigh
Philanthropic
George Butsler
Greensboro
G. W. Martin
Yadkinsville
Dialectic Society
Isaac Edward Emerson
Baltimore
Untidy Fragments Spark Roving Rumors and Odd Ideas
Readers encounter a jumble of topics from ethics in duels to beauty patches and automatic canoes. The piece notes nursing students and Norway’s ban on women preachers while idly pondering news cycles and idle rumors.
Coffin Finishing Patient Dies in Cal Doom
J Welch father of Mrs Nelson died from cancer after arranging his own coffin. He came from Oakland last fall to stay with his daughter. Three months earlier he asked the coffin be made, and ten days ago his son in law and daughter agreed to finish it to ease his suffering. He died before death came.
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J. Welch
Nelson
Oakland
Fall River Mills
Cal
New York World
Resinol Beauty Soap Promises Clear Skin
Resinol soap and resinol ointment claim to clear pimples and blotchy skin, reduce red rough complexions, and improve hair health with regular use. They say the products heal eczema, tetter, ringworm, psoriasis and other eruptions, stop itching, and aid sunburn, insect bites, sores, and burns at low cost. Sold by all druggists.
Ten Cents and a Little Piece of Money
A four year old boy Jimmy is sent for ten cents to buy stamps. He asks what a ten cent piece looks like and learns it is the smallest piece of money, calling it church money.
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Jimmy
Rub My Tin'sm Will Cure Rheumatism and Aches
An old advertisement claims RUB-MY-TISM cures rheumatism and all kinds of aches and pains including neuralgia cramps colic sprains bruises old sores burns and more. It markets antiseptic and anodyne properties for a price of 25 cents.
Pearl items and witty quips from Detroit Free Press
A fragment from the Detroit Free Press quotes a remark about money and happiness, noting the misunderstanding of pearls and value. It contrasts opinions on wealth and virtue with a terse social aside. The tone hints at a humorous newspaper feature or column snippet.
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Eastern Department
Augusta
War Department
North
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Georgia
Florida
Camp Glenn
Morehead City
Cavalry
McCrary Furniture Company
Lexington
Capital
R. O. Kirkman
J. H. Leonard
Valle Crucis
Blowing Rock
E. I. Lawrence
West End Realty Company
Henderson
R. C. Gary
Swisher Manufacturing Com
Washington
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Appropriations Committee
Gastonia
Greenville
Hendersonville
Hickory
Monroe
Seaboard Air Line
Wake Superior Court
State
Victor S. Bryant
Special Commission
Manning
D. C. Barnes
H. A. Page
Elmer Long
Capitol
Lenoir
Lenoir County
Bureau of Animal Industry
National Department of Agriculture
Doctor Foos
Foos
J EB. Gennings
Bureau
Just Freight Rate Association
Democratic Convention
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Graham—Daniels
Tatrh
Norway
Detroit Free Press
Daisy Fly Killer
Tor Ae
Courtney Drug
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