Indian Coal Mine Legend Sparks Town Tale
A West Stockbridge blacksmith faces coal scarcity in the early coal era. An aging Stockbridge Indian trades forge coal from a mountain mine, delivering heat for a weld and sparking a legend of a lost Indian coal mine. The tale blends local folklore with a brief note on early U.S. coin designs showing evolving symbols through 1838.
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State Line
Mass
West Stockbridge
Stockbridge
Big Mountain
Um Mountain
Redman
First Silver Dollar From United States Mint 1794
The Hartford Post notes the first United States silver dollar was issued in late 1794 with a rightward-facing bust, Liberty inscribed above, and seven stars in front eight behind on the obverse. The reverse shows an eagle on a support with two half wreaths and the legend United States of America. The edge bears Hundred Cent One Dollar or Unit between stars and sunken marks.
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United States Mint
United States
Hartford Post
Liberty
United States of America
Nicknames of States Grand Tour of American Monikers
A compact survey traces state nicknames to origins from bayou and sugar maples to birds and buckeyes. It covers Alabama Florida New York Minnesota Mississippi Arkansas Colorado Connecticut Delaware Indiana Illinois Iowa Kentucky Louisiana Massachusetts Maryland Ohio Pennsylvania South Carolina Tennessee Texas West Virginia Virginia and their historic labels such as Empire Bay Blue Hen Sucker Hawkeye Blue Grass Pelican Buckeye Keystone Volunteer Lone Star Panhandle Old Dominion.
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Union
Alabama
Cotton State
Florida
Peninsular
Mississippi
New York
Empire State
Washington
Minnesota
Gopher State
Arkansas
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Colon
Indiana
Husher
Illinois
Iowa
Hawkeye
Kentucky
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Bay State
Bay Colony
Maryland
Ohio
Buckeye
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
West Virginia
Virginia
New England
Old Virginia
Old Dominion
More Jobs Than Men Proclaimed By Labor Chief
Secretary of Labor Wilson forecast a war of labor with more jobs than workers as a bumper wheat crop and rising iron and mining activity spurred demand. Over 80 000 men have been asked to harvest wheat in the South and Middle West. He proposes rail excursions to move workers from cities to fields, paying farmers $2.50 to $400 per day for help.
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Wilson
United States
South
Middle West
Department of Labor
West Coast
Steel industry woes loom over job market says expert
Mr Wilson links unemployment to a depression in iron and steel caused by railroad demand slump. He notes railroads use over half of U S steel and foresees a harvest season lift from renewed steel orders, textile manufacturing growth, and mining orders, predicting demand for workers will outpace supply within a month.
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Wilson
Dodson's Liver Tone marketed as safer alternative to calomel
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a natural remedy for constipation and brain fog caused by constipation. It contrasts it with dangerous calomel, claims gentle, non gripe action, and guarantees refund if not satisfied. The product is priced at 50 cents and pitched as suitable for children.
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Nature
Dodson
For Sale Two Carrick Grove and Cloverfield Lots
For sale two lots in Carrick Grove three in Cloverfield and two on Rankin Street. Apply this office.
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Carrick Grove
Cloverfield
Rankin Street
State License Tax Reminder Warns of Goblin Warning
A brief notice urges motorists to pay their automobile state license tax promptly to avoid trouble on the road, playfully warning that “goblins” may catch those who delay. The item uses a humorous caution to emphasize timely payment.
North Carolina State Normal and Industrial College Fall Session
The North Carolina State Normal and Industrial College, a state maintained school for women, offers five regular degree courses and special courses for teachers. Free tuition is provided to those who agree to teach in the state. Fall session begins September 16, 1914. For catalog and information contact Julius I. Faust, President, Greensboro, N C.
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North Carolina
Julius I. Faust
Greensboro
Ni C
Dissolution Notice of Forrest & Cates Selz Royal Blue Store
On health grounds I sell my interest in Forrest & Cates Selz Royal Blue Store to O J Forrest. Business continues at the same stand as Forrest & Rosemond Selz Royal Blue Store. J S Rosemond of Hillsboro will manage. I assume no further responsibility.
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Forrest & Cates Selz
Royal Blue
O. J. Forrest
Forrest & Rosemond Selz
J. S. Rosemond
Hillsboro
Tribe No 32 Red Men Hold Members Reception
Chickasaw chapter No 32 of the Improved Order of Red Men hosted a reception Wednesday night for its members, marking a social event within the fraternal organization.
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Order of Red Men
Dr Kings New Life Pills Advertises Health Cure
An old advertisement claims serious illnesses begin in stomach liver and kidney disorders. It touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as the best corrective and preventive to purify blood prevent constipation and keep liver kidneys and bowels healthy. It promises better health by removing fermenting and gassy foods from the system.
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Dr. King
New Life
Low Round Trip Rates on Southern Railways
Southern announces greatly reduced round trip fares for the Fourth of July holiday. Sales run July 2 3 and 4 with final limit July 7 1914. For details contact the nearest agent R K Debuts D P A Charlotte NC.
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Southern Railway
R. K. Debutts
D. P. A. Charlotte
N. C
Seaboard Air Line Railway Promises Fast South Route
The Progressive Railway of the South touts shortest quickest and best route from Rich mond to Norfolk Portsmouth Va and Northwest via Washington and Southwest via Atlanta and Birmingham. It features all steel electrically lighted cars with diners meals a la carte and electric fans. The Sea board Florida Limited is the finest appointed train in Florida service running January to April with local trains on convenient schedules. For rates and schedules contact agents including Charles B. Ryan John T. West and Charles R. Capps in Norfolk Raleigh and Norfolk vice-president.
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Seaboard Air Line Railway
Progressive Railway
South
Richmond
Norfolk-Portsmouth
Northwest
Washington
D. C
Atlanta
Birmingham
Sea Oard Florida Limited
Florida
Charles B. Ryan
Cereral Pass
Norfolk
Notice on authorized collectors for Stamey Printing House
No one other than W. L. Stamey and his son Paul A. Stamey is authorized to collect for the Stamey Printing House or The Review. If a payment is made to anyone else, the payer does so at their own risk.
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Stamey Printing House
Review
W. L. Stamey
Paul A. Stamey
For Sale three lots 50 by 290 feet in prime location
Three together 50 by 290 foot parcels offered for quick sale with potential to split into six 50 by 145 foot lots. Houses on either side and another in front exist. bargain price if taken immediately. Apply at Review office. tf.
The Newspaper Law and Subscriber Responsibilities
A summary of U S decisions on newspaper subscriptions. It explains that silent renewals are assumed, the publisher may continue sending until dues are paid, and noncollection or failure to notify constitutes evidence of intent to defraud. It notes responsibilities for moved or undelivered papers and the need for notice at term end for prepaid subscriptions. Pay at once and get a 704 page dictionary for 19c.
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United States
Norfolk Southern Rail Schedule 1914 Raleigh Fayetteville Line
Schedule in effect February 19 1914 shows a Raleigh Fayetteville Charlotte Star and Asheboro route with daily arrivals in Raleigh at 10:00 AM and 4:50 PM from Fayetteville and 3:45 AM and 1:45 PM from Charlotte Star and intermediates. Outbound from Raleigh at 7:40 AM and 5:50 PM daily to Varina Lillington and Fayetteville with other morning and afternoon runs to Varina Duncan Star Mt Gilead and Charlotte. Final stops include Fayetteville Lillington Varina Raleigh and Raleigh outward from Charlotte daily to Star Duncan Varina Raleigh. Further information via Norfolk VA and Raleigh NC agents.
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Raleigh
Fayetteville
Charlotte
Star
Asheboro
N.C
Varina
Lillingston
Duncan
Mt. Gilead
Lillington
H. S. Leard
Norfolk
J. F. Mitchell
TPA
N. C
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Indian Coal Mine
THE
North Carolina State Normal and Industrial . College
Norfolk - Southern Railroad Company
Chichester Spills
Chichester
Pile de Ces
White Sulphur Springs
Mt. Airy
International Poultry Fes
Rational Jewel Molasses
International Cow
International Sugar Feed No. Two Co
Parker & Clark
High Point
WYK
High Point,n.c
Victor and His Band
Chautauqua
Original
Strollers
Imperial Russian Quartet
Ben. B. Lindsey
Frank Dixon
Panama Ca
Cific Exposition
Paul M. Pearson
Russell H. Crowell
Ellsworth Plumstead, Im
Ross Crane
College Players
Rada
Alfred Noyes
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