Washington's Birthday Observed at Chapel Hill
Washington's Birthday celebrated in Chapel Hill with a public program in the Philanthropic society hall. George C. Connor presided and read parts of Washington's farewell address. Bart Gatling of Raleigh delivered an oration. An evening german followed in the gymnasium with attendees and guests described.
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Chapel Hill
Richmond Dispatch
Washington
Philanthropic Society
George C. Connor
Mebane
Bart. Gatling
Raleigh
Julian Timberlake
Lucy Hawkins
Janet Fuller
Mary Snow
Mamie Cowper
Susie Timberlake
Janet Badger
Etta McVea
Kate Denson
Mattie Higgs
Minnie King
Henry King
Sherwood Higgs
Edward Battle
World's Fair Dairy Building and Exposition School
The Dairy Building at the Chicago World’s Fair will showcase dairy products and host a Model Dairy with tests of breeds for milk and butter yield. A Dairy School will compare herds and implement scientific methods, supported by dairy associations and the Columbian Dairy Institution.
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Gengpile
Lake Ete
Ani
Ice
Fury
Hilthe
Ie Dairy School
Columbian Dairy N Ution
Y & Committee
United
U.S
Exposition Dairy School
A New Style of Eating House in Sanford
Bill Nye recalls a Sanford North Carolina eatery with a circular revolving table. Diners reach for mustard, pies, and other foods as the center turns, while the outer rim stays fixed. Rival roads in Sanford spark a quarrel at the table, turning dinner into comic chaos with flying victuals and vinegar.
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Bill Nye
Sanford
N. C
Weightman Thompson sentenced for Pearsall murder faces appeal
Weightman Thompson, about 56, tall and 150 pounds, awaiting hanging for the Pearsall murder after appealing to the supreme court. His past includes a wife murder acquittal, a prior coat theft conviction in Goldsboro, and a three year penitentiary term. His well regarded Wayne county family owes legal help to him.
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Weightman Thompson
Pearsall
Supreme Court
Goldsboro
Wayne County
Smithfield Herald
Bucklen Arnica Salve Product Claim and Price
An old advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with a promise of a refund if not satisfied. Price is 25 cents per box and it is sold at John Y. Mac Rae’s store.
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Bucklen
John Y. MacRae's
Remarkable Case Involving Mrs Ward Finger Injury
Mr Phelps, brother of Mrs J F Ward of this place, died last week at Lexington. She attended him and, in his dying struggles, he slightly bit her finger. Initially unnoticed, the wound soon caused pain and fear of blood poisoning. Mrs Ward endures considerable pain, but doctors expect no serious outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Phelps
J. F. Ward
Lexington
Leverette Obesity Pills Promoted By Boston Firm
Cure claims gradual weight loss without injury and is backed by European physician practice. Endorser Henry Perkins of Union Park Boston reports ten pounds lost in three weeks and good health, with the firm offering two packages for five dollars by mail. Simmons Liver Regulator also recommended for melancholy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Henry Perkins
Union Park
Boston
Boom Town Prospers Amid Fences And Planting
An extract from a Virginia boom town letter describes rapid growth with many jobs, rental of most businesses, and plans by Joe Crockett to plant corn near First to Tenth streets east of Brook avenue. It notes Sam Crockett leasing property and mentions Great preparing a race track. The piece ends with a medical note on rheumatism relief.
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Virginia
Danville
Joe Crockett
First
Tenth Streets
Brook Avenue
Sam Crockett
Danville Register
Money Maker for Work at Home Jewelry Plating System
A reader touts a home plating setup costing 85 from H F Delno Co Columbus Ohio that can plate gold silver and nickel. The advertiser claims a first day yield of 4 70 and 25 weekly income by selling services to neighbors.
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H F. Delno & Co
Columbus
H. F. Deino & Co
Ohio
Rheumatism Cured and Diamonds Found in N C
Rheumatism relief report from Pottsdamers rep star store Lake City Florida praises P P P. Also news of a rough diamond found in Alexander County by Benjamin Cobb weighing about two karats and a note on Simmons Liver Regulator for weakness and energy.
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Potspameer
Rep Star
Lake City
Fla
P. P. P. Manufacturing Co
P. P
P. Potsdamer
N.C
Benjamin Cobb
Hickory Press
Alexander County
Cobb
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Lyman
St. Peters
Charlotte
Monroe
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Ansonville
Wadesboro
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Rocky Mount
St. Luke’s
Tarboro
Calvary Church
St. Mary’s
Edgecombe County
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Enfield
Ringwood
Halifax
Weldon
Jackson
Gaston
Littleton
Ridgeway
Middleburg
Williamsboro
Henderson
Oxford
Kittrells
Christ Church
St. Augustine
Church of Good Shepherd
St. Mary’s School
Vasada
King & McGee
Durham Recorder
Wake
Wake County
Solomon Allen
Rogers’ Store
Person
Granville
Paleigh
Kemp
Seushens
Sip Dairy Building
Quurse
Chicago
Simmons Liver Regulator
James Irvin
Savannah
Irvin
Mme. Bernhardt
Sarah Bernhardt
Marie Colombier
Sarah
Paris
Berlin
Charlote
Judge Bynum
Bynum
Roessler
Moore
Jetton
Colvin
Dock Mills
Rca
Neste
Anna
Atlanta
Abbo
Sunion
Marston CO
Becauss
H. G. Root
M. C
Pearl St
Wim
Uae
WM. Baumgarten
E. Fayette St
Baltimore, Md
James W.tcobb
General Agest
Raleigh, N.C
M. S. Clark
Raleigh, N. C
Jecr
Clark
P.O
Ake Simmons
Thusgands
Omaha
Alabama St
Broadway
Louisville
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