Wilson Calls Extra Session to Tackle Tariff
President Wilson issues a proclamation calling Congress in extra session to convene April 7. The tariff will be the main focus while currency legislation is deferred. Leader Underwood indicates the Ways and Means Committee will refine tariff schedules first and report them to the House promptly.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
Representative Underwood
Underwood
Ways and Means
House
Ways and Means Committee
Delav
McCombs Nominated as Ambassador to France Delayed
The nomination of William F. McCombs to be ambassador to France was prepared at the White House but withheld at McCombs request as it was about to be sent to the Senate. McCombs has decided to accept the post, and the delay is not believed to indicate a change in plans.
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McCombs
Washington
William F. McCombs
Democratic National Committee
France
White House
Senate
Allies Reject Balkan Peace Terms
Berlin reports European powers plan to tell the Balkan allies that the proposed terms for peace negotiations with Turkey are inadmissible. A carefully worded note from ambassadors in London awaits final approval before being handed to the allies. The note says a modification of the allies demands is indispensable.
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Berlin
Turkey
London
Is Mexican Government Broke
St Louis report says the Mexican government is bankrupt and all the wealth of Madero has vanished. Consul Raoul de Boigne, en route to Mexico City to confer with Provisional President Huerta and General Diaz, mentions a 320 million dollar loan negotiation with France. He anticipates supplying Mexico with machine guns.
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St. Louis
Madero
Raoul de Boigne
Versailles
Count de Boigne
Mexico City
Huerta
Felix Diaz
France
Mexico
Landmark NC notices span rails to measles and politics
Washington reports patents for Nixon blotter attachment and a $200 reward for H C Strickland in Nash County on murder charges. Raleigh notes reform toward commission government. Greensboro reports worsening measles outbreak. Morganton and Asheville cover a jail delay and arson fears. King notes Little Yadkin bridge washout and rail disruption. Morganton details Titanic dredgeboat incident. Charlotte features pro small farmer stance and fertilizer deals. Greensboro covers Madison delegation for postmaster race. Goldsboro endorses road bonds and a high school bond. Thomasville ponders a new public building site. Kinston forms East Carolina Baseball League and fertilizer traffic surges. Smithfield lights town electricity after long wait.
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Raleigh
H. C. Strickland
Nash County
G. C. Batchelor
Chamber of Commerce
Greensboro
Morganton
E. A. Hennessee
Gorman Pitts
Glen Alpine
Hennessee
Asheville
King
Little Yadkin River
Donaha
Wilkesboro
Catawba
Charles Grives
James Poteet
Charlotte
Prof
Knapp
National Department of Agriculture
Mecklenburg
Court House
Mecklenburg Farmers’ Union
Mecklenburg Union
Madison
Stedman
M. L. Misenheimer
G. W. Martin
W. T. Chambers
Rockingham
Major Stedman
Goldsboro
Thomasville
Congress
Kinston
East Carolina Baseball League
Hayes
Carolina Company
Smithfield
T. G. Ragsdale
Wellens
Combat Poultry Yard Foes: Expert Measures for Parasite Control
Expert poultrymen led by George M. Turpin outline essential measures to curb insect parasites. Key steps include separating poultry houses from other buildings, removing interior fixtures for easy cleaning and spraying, providing constant dust baths with road dust, ashes, lime, or acid, and spraying coops with whitewash twice yearly with salt and crude carbolic acid. Setting hens should have dust baths. if lice appear in chicks, rub lard on head and throat and under wings.
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George M. Turpin
Shipment of Baby Chicks
The article explains the poultry shipping of day old chicks direct from the incubator. It notes chicks need no food or water for the first seventy two hours as nourishment comes from the yolk. It argues long distance express shipping is feasible under all climate conditions during this initial life stage.
Keeping Rats From Poultry
A writer in the Iowa Homestead advises poultry keepers to block rat access by placing posts at each corner of the poultry house, then setting an inverted three gallon tin bucket on top. The house sits on the posts so any rat attempting entry climbs a post and drops into the bucket, failing to reach the coop.
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Iowa
Rat
Hen Manure As Fertilizer On The Farm
Hen manure as a fertilizer has greater value than any other fertilizer on the farm. Droppings under roosts should be covered with absorbent material to preserve the strength of the droppings. Sand plaster or South Carolina rock is good. never wood ashes or lime. Apply to corn by placing a handful on each hill at last hoeing and keep the pile covered until use.
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South Carolina
Teaching Turkey Killing Method From Historic Guide
The text outlines a traditional method for killing a turkey by tying its feet, hanging it, and severing the throat to bleed. It describes dry picking with head and wings left on, followed by hot water dip and then cold water to improve skin appearance.
A Tale of Tonics and Trials in One Page Ad Snippet
An old newspaper fragment blends drug advertisements with a short humor vignette. It promotes Groves Liver Tonic as a blood cleanser and tonic, Hicks Capadine for headache relief, Burdyco Liver Powder as a non irritating digestive aid, and a brief Mrs. B story about Elsie asking to speak without breaking quiet.
Story of Henry Watterson and the turkey
At a dinner party Henry Watterson recounted a tale from his days as city editor of a small paper. A turkey was left at the office and claimed by the editor who took it home to cook. The next day a letter asked the editor to state in tomorrow's issue what caused the turkey to die, settling a bet.
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Henry Watterson
His Chance Spiteful Marriage Dialog
Mrs Henpeck admits she married to spite Dick Jones and confesses to Mr Henpeck that her motive was a grudge rather than affection. The exchange reveals her plan and his surprised reaction as the scene plays out.
Tea drinker avoids paralysis after quitting tea
An Illinois woman recounts severe nervous spells, headaches, bilious colic, and numb nights linked to tea, fearing paralysis. After six months off tea and starting Instant Postum, she reports improved sleep, fewer attacks, and a stronger heart, praising Postum as a safe substitute. Postum Cereal Co. markets Instant Postum with simple preparation and nationwide grocer sales.
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Postum Cereal Co., Ltd
Battle Creek
Mich
Nervous Woman Pranks Train Question at Remote Station
A timid woman at a country town rail platform questions the station master about schedules. After a tense exchange he confirms the 3:15 train has passed and that the 4:30 train is not soon, leaving her convinced the tracks lie to William.
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Wey
William
Crust Covered Baby Heals With Cuticura Soap
A Baltimore mother reports her infant’s severe facial sores and crusts vanished after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. Within three weeks the baby’s skin cleared and hair regrew, with the ad stating Cuticura products are sold worldwide and samples are available by mail.
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Brunswick St
Baltimore
Lottie V. Steinwedel
Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Painter Jobo La Farge Death Rumor Sparks Union Probe
A rumor circulates that painter Jobo La Farge has died. Telegraph editor relays the flash to the city editor who orders a reporter to rush to the Central Labor Union to verify details and uncover any official record or obituary.
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Telegraph
Jobo la Farge
Willoughby
la Farge
Central Labor Union
Cruel to Be Kind Sparks Debate Over Vehicle Signals
A bizarre exchange features Mr. Chuggins defending a loud horn as humane by paralyzing fear to force pedestrians to freeze. The dialogue questions the ethics of using fear as a signaling tool in traffic.
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Mr. Chuggins
Confession on Kidney and Bladder Pills Ad
Startled by convincing evidence that they were victims of kidney and bladder trouble numbers of prominent people confess they have found relief by using KARIN Kidney and Bladder Pills For sale by all medical dealers at 25c Burwell Dunn Co Mfrs Charlotte NC Adv.
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Burwell & Dunn Co
Mfrs
Charlotte
N.C
Doctor Pierce's Pleasant Pellets Advert
An old weather or health ad notes constipation linked to diseases and promotes Doctor Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a cure. It markets the product as laxative and cathartic with a one a day dosage. A separate jab about a man who knows how to manage a woman appears in the ad.
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Pierce
Ady
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