Compulsory Education Bill Moves in North Carolina
The North Carolina legislature debates a compulsory education bill requiring children ages seven to twelve to attend public schools. It creates county educational inspectors to verify attendance, access payroll records, and prosecute noncompliance with fines up to fifty dollars or thirty days in jail. Provisions include exemptions for geographic, physical, or logistical hindrances, with enforcement starting July 1, 1918.
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Bil
News and Observer
North Carolina
General Assembly
D. P. Dellinger
Gaston
Anda
Justice of the Peace
Charlotte News
Dillinger
Gaston County
N.C
Que
The Secret Terror of Sickness Haunts the Working Man
The piece warns that health is a worker’s capital and kidney disease undermines earnings. It promotes Foley Kidney Pills as a remedy to kidney and bladder troubles, claiming they restore health and strength. The genuine pills come in a yellow package and are sold by all dealers.
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Kinston Free Press
J. E. Underwood
Washington
Congress
United States
Purley A. Baker
Anti-Saloon League
Union
Kenyon
Blind Tigers
Kinston Frees Press
Peter
J. F. Cheney & Co
Toledo
J. F. Cheney &Co
Toledo Ohio
Hall
Drive Off a Terror Pneumonia Fumes From Colds
Pneumonia is described as the chief killer in winter and spring, with colds and flu as its advance agents. The ad praises Dr King’s New Discovery as the best medicine for coughs colds and croup, claiming it prevents pneumonia and is guaranteed for bronchial issues. A Vermont couple credits the remedy with keeping pneumonia away and offers trial bottles via druggists.
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King
George Place
Rawsonville
California Woman Recalls Cough Remedy Endorsement
A letter from Miss Mary Gerber of Sawtelle California praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy for curing her severe cold with night relief and full recovery within a week. The piece also discusses Caldwell County homicide trends linked to concealed weapons and urges stricter laws and searches to curb violence and protect citizens.
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Chamberlain
Mary Gerber
Sawtelle
Cal
Claud Greene Killed by Tram Car Near Mt Holly
Lenoir News reports Claud Greene died after being struck by a trolley car on the Piedmont and Northern Railway near Mt Holly. His life totaled six thousand dollars across several companies, reflecting the insured value and earnings involved in the incident.
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Claud Greene
Piedmont & Northern Railway
Mt. Holly
Lenoir News
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Boone
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Bristol
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