Uniform System of Collecting Adopted by North State Telephone
The North State Telephone Co adopts a uniform monthly billing system beginning June 1. Subscribers receive a bill on the first of the month with itemized tolls and a payment window until the 10th. An after-hours collector office at 112 College St. offers in-person payment 9 to 12, 1 to 3, and Saturday 7 to 9. Service may be suspended if full payment is not received by the deadline.
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North State Telephone Co
College St
Central
North Carolina Corporation Commission
Interstate Corporation Commission
Bitter Senate clash over League of Nations debate
The Senate reseated the League of Nations issue with sharp exchanges. Senator Reed of Missouri attacked the covenant as ceding white destinies to ignorant nations while Senator Hitchcock rebutted the charges as baseless. Senator Knox urged readers of the covenant before discussing it as part of the California Johnson resolution.
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Washington
League of Nations
Senate
Reed
Missouri
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Foreign Relations Committee
Knox
Pennsylvania
Johnson
California
State Department
Assembly of Nations
Cotton Embargo Eased Raises Cotton Prices
Senator Smith of Georgia announced that war trade board powers have practically relieved cotton from the embargo list. He said Austria and Jugoslavia now allow cotton shipments without restrictions and export limits to Switzerland Holland Denmark Norway and Sweden have been removed, boosting prices.
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Washington
Jugo
Switzerland
Holland
Denmark
Norway
Sweden
Withdrawal of American forces from Archangel under way
Cable advices to the war department report the 339th Infantry awaiting evacuation as part of a broader policy announced by Secretary Baker. He said the United States would withdraw all troops from the Archangel district as soon as spring conditions allowed.
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Washington
Archangel
War Department
339Th Infantry
Baker
House Military Affairs Committee
Austrian peace terms follow German closely
Paris notes that Austrian terms will mirror the German treaty though key issues remain undecided. Questions linger on which portions of the Austrian war burden each new state should bear, with little progress on Italo-Jugo-Slav matters or Belgium Holland readjustment under the 1839 pact.
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Paris
Austria
Belgium
Holland
Oil found in England on Devonshire coal district land
A two column Times editorial notes discovery of free running crude oil in England, in the Midlands on Duke of Devonshire property near Chesterfield. The find sparks broad industrial speculation and interest across the nation.
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England
London
the Times
Midlands
Duke of Devonshire
Chesterfield
Black Draught Promoted For Colds And Fevers
Miss Mae Chitwood of Rocky Mount Virginia says Black-Draught eases chills and stomach trouble and is a satisfactory laxative. The advertisement touts Thedford's Black Draught as a natural liver medicine made from vegetables and claims it prevents a chill from turning into a cold. It cites 70 years of use and urges readers to try it when chill or sneeze.
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Rocky Mount
Mae Chitwood
Figures on insanity by marital status in 1910 US
In January 1910 the United States recorded 62,683 single men and 87,115 single women insane, plus 26,047 married men and 35, ??? married women insane. The data imply married life influenced mental health, with arguments about sanity trends by marital status.
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United States
Journal of American Medical Association
Danderine Promises Rapid Relief From Hair Loss
An advertisement touts Danderine as a remedy for dandruff and falling hair. It claims dandruff irritates the scalp and hair roots, then advises applying a small bottle into the scalp to stop shedding and restore soft glossy hair twice as thick. It suggests buying at drug stores for a few cents.
Freckles Vanish with Othine Double Strength Treatment
An advertisement promotes Othine double strength to remove freckles. One ounce is usually enough to clear skin, with money back guarantee if it fails. Additional ad copy references Cuticura products for baby rashes and vanity quotes.
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Adv
Senate Debates Treaty and League Amid Bitter Exchanges
In Washington a three hour senate discussion over the peace treaty and league of nations covenant ended with unfinished business. Senator Sherman of Illinois assailed President Wilson’s conduct as the treaty text remains confidential. Senators Johnson Hitchcock and others pressed for separate consideration and questioned proprieties of withholding the full text.
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Washington
Senate
State Department
Johnson
California
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Foreign Relations Committee
Wilson
Sherman
Illinois
Uninterrupted sale and manufacture of beer upheld
New York court grants a temporary injunction shielding the United States beer industry from government interference while the 23 4 percent beer case proceeds. Judge Mayer cites President Wilsons message and Judge Hand to support a fair settlement under emergency prohibition, keeping beer production lawful pending appeal or district court trial.
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New York
United States Brewers Association
Mayer
Wilson
Congress
A. N. Hand
United States
Gaffey
Circuit Cour of Appeals
Navy Board to Decide on Capital Ship Type
Washington The navy general board will formulate recommendations on capital ship types Congress may authorize. Secretary Daniels and three advisers Rear Admirals Griffin Taylor and Earle attended to report on European developments in naval design.
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Navy Board
Washington
Navy
W General Board
Congress
Daniels
Griffin, Taylor
Earle
Europe
Three Indictments In VPI Hazing Case
Three members of the sophomore class at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and a former student were indicted on malicious assault charges by a Montgomery County grand jury. Judge W W Moffett presided at a special session to probe hazing allegations surrounding freshman John Fox of Roanoke, assaulted on May 15 and 16.
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Christiansburg
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Montgomery County
W. W. Moffett
John Fox
Roanoke
Northern Methodists Pass $70,000,000 Mark
Chattanooga report says the Northern Methodist centenary drive has surpassed $70 million. The nationwide appeal targets $105 million to support home and foreign mission work.
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Northern Methodists
Chattanooga
Tenn
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Sad Parting and a Nose for Dogs in a Taxi Farewell
A Birmingham Age-Herald snippet depicts a sorrowful man recounting the loss of his entire family in a single day. He explains the tragedy stems from his wife leaving him after quitting her restaurant job and taking their poodle, with a final quip about a dog barking farewell from a taxicab.
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Fidokins
Birmingham Age-Herald
August Flower Promises Quick Relief for Digestive ills
Green's August Flower promoted as a global household remedy for constipation intestinal troubles torpid liver and low spirits. The ad claims it relieves indigestion nervous dyspepsia heartburn and other symptoms after a few doses. Sold in civilized countries via druggists.
Indianapolis Mile Race Prep Sparks Kitchen Debate
A fragment from Indiana coverage shows talk of a yearly event near Indianapolis involving a kitchen as a prize or symbol. The text contrasts a race and a kitchen task, noting rivalry and local interest in an annual competition.
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Indiana Housekeeping
Indianapolis
Not Suitable Medicine Ad Claims from Historic Ad
An old damaged testimonial style ad touts Catarrh medicine with assurance of cure and a money back offer. The fragment mentions Hall's Catarrh Medicine, F. J. Cheney & Co., and druggists selling at 7 cents, with vague references to internal action and mucous surfaces.
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HALL
F. J. Cheney & Co
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Augusta-Charlotte
Atlanta
P. R.A
Asheboro
United States Railroad Administration
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Matton Drug Co
Eastman Kodaks
Matton Drug Company
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North State Telephone Company
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Virginia Lady
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Everybody’s Magazine
Louisville Courier Journal
V. P. I. Hazing
Dean
South Carolina
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Robeson G&t
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Doan
Ahr Foster-Milburn CO
Buffalo
Chicago Flexible Shaft Company
12Th Street
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Chicago
Virginia
Canelina
Old Virginia Hide and Wool Co., Inc
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Amw! Ol! Co
Houston St
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Harold Sours
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