Diamond weighing 2 3 8 carats found in North Carolina
A 2 3 8 caret diamond believed worth 750 to 1000 dollars was found on a Rockingham county farm and brought to Garibaldi, Burox & Dixon for cutting. The piece is part of a growing NC diamond story alongside reports of historic Plymouth post office site and Ida Lewis, Rhode Island lighthouse keeper, nearing 53 years of service.
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Rockingham ‘County
Garibialdi, Burox & Dixon
North Carolina
Union
Charlotte Observer
Plymouth
Mass
Baptist Church
Teydon
Main Streets
United States
Wm. Brewster
Pilgrim Church
Gov. Braidford
Ida Lewis
Lime Rock
Rhode Island
Narragansett Bay
Carnegie Hero Fund
Mian Lewis
W.P. Bynum
Chark
Ilotte
Tom Waggoner
Fort Worth
Texas
Christman
Winking variable star in Pegasus observed by telescope
A small variable star in Pegasus is noted to wink periodically, fading for about two hours forty five minutes then brightening again. The phenomenon lasts roughly four and a half hours per cycle, and the star is visible only with a telescope yet ranks highly among curiosities.
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Pegasus
Avaun
Harper's Weekly
North Wilkesboro to Butler Rail Link Planned in May
A rail project is reportedly planned to start in May, connecting North Wilkesboro to Butler Tennessee a 90 mile route via Lenoir linking the Southern with coal fields in Tennessee and Virginia. The Grand Lodge of Masons met in Raleigh noting the 128th annual communication and calling the past year the best in its history per Grand Secretary John C. Drewry.
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North Wilkesboro
Butler, Tenn
Lenoir
Tennessee
Virginia
Gette
Grand Lodge of Masons of
North Carolina
Raleigh
John C. Drewry
W. W. McGowan
W. H. Beach
John W. Wilson
W. J. Lenoir
Oliver Chilled
J. C. Spac
Davis
Old Dominion Cement
R. E. Rheads & Sons
Prohibition shipment ban affects liquor packages
New rules bar express companies from hauling liquor into prohibition districts. The measure forbids collecting the purchase price of liquor shipped as interstate commerce prior to delivery, taking effect Saturday.
Unsatisfied with Sutherland's Eye Save refund policy
A brief notice notes that if customers are not satisfied with Sutherland's Eye Save, they will receive a refund of their money. It mentions dealers and a general assurance of money back but lacks specific terms or dates.
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Sutherland
Asc
Representative James M. Griggs Dies at 85
James M. Griggs, representative of Georgia's second district, died aged 85. Born March 29, 1861, he served in Congress and was known for his long political career. His death marks the end of a notable public life.
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James M. Griggs
Georgia
Dr Bell's Antisepine Salve Promoted For Skin Ailments
An advertisement touts Dr Bell's Antisepine Salve as suitable for all salve indications including pimples blackheads chaps ulcers sunburn and other skin affections with claims of effectiveness for various ages and uses.
Time of Credit Ending Says Charlotte Chronicle
The Charlotte Chronicle foresees a credit era ending as more people avoid borrowing. It cites figures of deadbeats and a shift toward country life where farmers prosper while city workers struggle. The discussion mentions typhoid in Montreal and a missionary heading to India, with notes on local figures and a reported drift from cities to rural living.
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Charlotte Chronicle
Landmak
Green Bay
Chronicle
Statenville
Fearty
Scott's Emulsion advertised in small newspaper notice
An extremely brief ad praises Scott's Emulsion for rapidly building strength, enriching mother's milk, and nourishing infants. It invites 10 cents with the paper name and a talk of a "Rack book" and a “Good Luck Peony.” It notes Scott & Bowne, 409 Pearl Street, New York, and mentions the Gastonia Gazette commencing its 81st volume.
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Scott & Bowne
Pearl St
New York
Cotton crop value tops 1.2 million in year noted
The Chronicle reports annual dividends paid out by Dallas financier W. D. Hunter and Charlotte banks, with expert figures from the department. It notes other corporations in agriculture contributing to a cotton crop valued at 1,200,000 for the year, the highest since 1899.
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the Chronicle
W. D. Hunter
Dallas
Texas
Charlotte Banks
Mil
Department
Medicine That Lives Ten Years Promises Mer It Bell Pine Tar Honey
An advert claims a long lasting medicine promising ten year durability and consistent yearly improvements. It asserts universal dealer availability and a guarantee, urging customers to seek the product from all local dealers.
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Nater
Noriak
Bell on the Bottle advertised cure all across states
An early 20th century ad copy touts Cor gripp coughs colds asthma and throat troubles claiming widespread availability across the union and foreign countries. It urges readers to look for the Bell on the Bottle as assurance of the product.
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Union
Peggy Clarke Passes at 108 After Long Life
Mrs Peggy Clarke died at age 108 near Galary South Carolina. She retained her faculties until the end, living a long productive life and leaving a lasting impression on family and community.
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Peggy Clarke
Galary
S.C
Toy pistols danger cited in Newton deaths and lip salve claim
The fragment notes Ed Styron White and Arthur Idlette Colored of Newton died from lockjaw after Christmas Eve toy pistol injuries. It mentions Dr Bell's Antiseptic Salve with dubious cure claims and questions public awareness of toy weapon dangers.
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Ed Styron White
Arthur Idlette
Newton
Air Rifles
A Handsome Woman Advised on Health and Appearance
A trimmed advice piece urges women to maintain good face skin tone complexion and lively movements through proper health care. It stresses that beauty comes from well kept condition and demeanor rather than mere looks.
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R. C. Rivers
Tuansday
Rev
T. H. Blalock
Watauga County
San Francisco
China
Alwas
Honolulu
Wey
Jeans
T. L. Buntock
Chiyo Marn
J. N. Bailey
Mineral Bluff
Asheville
N. C
Arthur J. Ransona
Mecklenburg County
Foreign Mission Board
Associate
Reform Presbyterian Church
India
Montreal
Quebec
The
Artic Club of America
Fredrick A. Cook
North Pole
Cook
Rolle
WC. Newland
Hot Springs Ark
V.W.G
Fletcher
Astoria
Scott
Gastonia
Kel Baath
St. Louis
M B Blackburn Boone
Dr. Bell
Furniture & Coffins
Boone Furniture Store
Moretz Old Stand
Boone, N.C
Brut
Cddiesa
G. R. Lone
Williamsburg
Butte, Mont
WESTI
VIA
Lenoir Hardware and Furniture Company
Lenoir, N. C
J. W. Wright
N. P. Duncan
Rambo
K, Walsh
Merchants & Troers Bank
Mountain City, Tennessee
R. F. Wright
E. E. Butler
Donnelly
H. T. D. Wills
R. E. Donnelly
J. N. Wills
W. ‘I’. Smythe
J. C. Butler
B. R Brown
D. M. Wagner
Wm. H. Wilon
J. T. Fuller
J. G. Butler
TH. Southerland
L. H. Hawkins
W.8. Cole
J. B. D. Robinson
W. F. Shull
M. E. Wilson
John H. Bingham
N. L. Mast, Pres
W.c.correy, W.P. G. P. Hagaman, Cash
Watauga County Bank
Boone
N.C
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