Tar Heel troops on border report sand storms and aims for intervention
El Paso dispatch describes North Carolina troops at Camp Stewart on the Texas border. Major General Clement commends their drill and local pride while reporters note sand storms, mounted orderlies, and a mix of Villa Carranza opinions. A Pennsylvania guard deters rattlesnakes and a private laments missing home as border life continues.
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el Paso
Texas
Clement
North Carolina
Rufus M. Johnston
Fred L. Black
Tar Heel
Young
Stone
Thomasville
Bob Young
Asheville
Villa
Carranza
Veerah
Camp Stewart
Pennsylvania
Samuel
Sam
Moving Picture Theatre
New Mexico
Tobin
McCall
Hee
Mack
General Price
Moore
Quartermaster Corps
Philadelphia
Counties Gin More Cotton Gains Across State
Commissioner W A Graham reports seven counties lead in cotton ginned this season compared with last year. Northampton shows the largest rise with 931 bales this season vs 551 at the same date last year. Bertie is second with 604 bales this season and 291 last season.
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W. A. Graham
Bertie
Cheraw
Gates
Hertford
Northampton
Asqoutank
Perquimans
Northampton County
New Post Offices Rise and Names Change in North Carolina
North Carolina added over 40 post offices from July 1 1915 to Sept 30 1916 with many quirky names replaced by new ones such as Fruitland, Andy, Complex and Magnetic City. Farmers organize National Farm Loan Associations as loans reach 290 500. Governor Craig urges Oct 21 22 relief aid for Syria and Armenia per Wilson.
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Washington
North Carolina
Birdtown
Swain County
Bearpaw
Cherokee
Stanly
Burg
Yancy
Pender
Draco
Caldwell
Goff
Chatham
Golden
Rutherford
Hare
Aleghaney
Lew
Avery
Ola
Montgomery
Mole
Wilkes
Nile
Alleghany
Pump
Madison
Raven
Ashe
Rough
Graham
Wiands
Walls
Tional Bank
Wilkes County
Poor's Knob
Dennis
Andy
Argura
Jackson County
Bellarthur
Pitt
Casman
Harnett
Complex
Davidson
Dulah
Columbus
Electric
Estatee
Mitchell
Icard
Burke
Kona
Magnetic City
Offen
Print
Halifax
Rhine
Shoe
Vox
Wampler
Yancey
West Raleigh
Division of Markets and Rural Organization
Raleigh
Craig
Syra
Armenia
Wilson
Record Tobacco Sales in September Soar in North Carolina
Raleigh reports North Carolina leaf tobacco warehouses sold 59,498,064 pounds in September. Of this 53,200,000 pounds were first hand for growers with remaining tons resales for dealers and warehouses. Prices stayed high and growers post strong profits, possibly the best in industry history.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
North Carolina Delegates on the Petticoat Special Train
North Carolina shows strong representation on the Petticoat Special train that ran from New York to the West to rally votes for Hughes. Mrs. B. Frank Mebane of Spray travels on the historic rail journey as a North Carolina delegate.
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North Carolina
Washington
New York
Hughes
B. Frank Mebane
Spray
North Carolina News Briefs Highlights For Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving Day orphanage drive is set by the North Carolina Orphan Association as donors give at least one day's wages. Germania Manufacturing in Wilmington reports a devastating fire destroying its spoke and handle factory before fire crews could intervene. Adjutant General B S Royster and Col G S Peterson visited Washington for a day. Hamlet road bonds worth 50000 are proposed to accelerate street improvements. Farm Life School at Startown opens with 80 students. Dr R H Wright led NC Teachers Assembly talks on the Raleigh session agenda. A life size oil portrait of Dr George W Long of Graham was gifted to the Hall of History by the Long family. The State Board of Elections has distributed five million ballots to 100 counties for the November elections led by Lamb and Free man and aides.
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North Carolina Orphan Association
North Carolina
Germania Manufacturing Company
Wilmington
B. S. Royster
Oxford
G. S. Peterson
Clinton
Washington
Hamlet
Richmond County Commissioners
Farm Life School
Startown
R H. Wright
Eastern Carolina Training School
Raleigh
North Carolina Teachers’ Assembly
FP. H. Sams
George W. Long
Graham
Mmmbers
Long
State Board of Elections
Wilson G. Lamb
A. B. Freeman
State Board
Paul Before Agrippa on the Prisoner’s Case in Acts
In Acts 26 Paul defends his faith before King Agrippa while under Roman guard. The lesson traces Paul’s testimony from Damascus to his appeal, Agrippa’s doubt, and the king’s reluctant, literal response. The apostle emphasizes personal experience, Jewish heritage, and the resurrection to show the truth of Jesus Christ.
High Point Milling Promotes White Frost Flour
The High Point Milling Company touts White Frost flour as the best choice for baking. They claim it is made from premium wheat and yields superior bread cakes and pastry.
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High Point Milling
High Point Milling Company
Carolina & Yadkin River Railway Schedule October 14 1914
The timetable lists southbound trains No 21 and No 23 and northbound No 22 and No 24 with daily departures from High Point Thomasville Gordontown Denton High Rock and connections. Times show estimated arrivals and departures not guaranteed and subject to change without notice. Station list includes High Point High Rock Denton Gordontown Thomasville. W E Price Agent.
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High Point
Thomasville
Gordontown
Denton
High Rock
W. EF. Price. Agt
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Mexico
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Clemenger
General Young
Theuartet
Joe Creel
Casey Barnes
Eugene Cunningham
Edwin McPheal
James R. Young
International Sunday School
E. O. Sellers
Moody Bible Institute
Chicago
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Agrippa
Jesus
Caesar
Festus
God
Isaiah
Daniel
Damascus
Lord
Felix
Am. R
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Jesus Christ
Carolina & Yadkin River Railway Company
W. T. Kirkman & CO
Mr. Farmer
N. C
J. MW. Sechrestral
South Main St
High Point, N. C
Moore Springs
Moore's Springs
W. W. Idol & CO
Moore’s Mineral Springs Co
Moores Springs
Mann Drug CO
North State Tele. Co
Postal Telegraph Cable CO
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Postal Co
Bell
Danville
Lynchburg
Spartanburg, S. Greenville
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Washington, D. Atlanta, Ga
Gainesville, Ga
Seneca, S. C
Reres
Birminghem
Sesennah
Memphis
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