Vision of railroading through Vermont and Boone
The writer imagines a future North Carolina rail network echoing Vermont scenery from a Grand Terminal in New York to Boone. He envisions steel coursing through valleys and mountains, linking communities, feeding people, and shaping a shared civic and cultural future for the region.
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Democrat
Green Mountains
Vermont
Blue Ridge
Boone
North Carolina
Grand Terminal
New York City
Imachinery
AfibBons Ofatael
J. Stewart Greer
Kansas City
Mail to the Dutch East Indies Now Two Cents
Uncle Sam has arranged the necessary postage for letters to the Dutch East Indies at two cents. The New York World notes readers may send a letter there with the reduced rate.
Attorney General backs prisoner earnings for families
U S Attorney General Thomas Gregory endorses a plan to pay prisoners part of their earnings to support families. He cites success in state institutions and argues justice requires sharing proceeds with dependents to relieve suffering and avoid unfair labor exploitation. The News and Observer notes his stance aligns with a broader reform movement.
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U.S
Thomas ‘W.jgregory
Prio
Atlanta
Washington
Roe Bey Attorival
Gregory
al Gregory
Justice
News and Observer
Shell production across the Allies and Germany
The Wall Street Journal estimates the United States and Canada together employ about 100000 men to manufacture shells daily. US output may be 60000 daily, with Canada at 40000 to 50000. Germany, including Krupps, reportedly employs 116000, with total war material labor potentially between 500000 and 800000.
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United States
Canada
Wall Street Journal
Dominion
Stella
Atlantic
Germany
Krupps
Char
Desolation on a New York to Chicago Firefront
Commissioner Adamson describes the annual U S fire logs noting buildings would line a street from New York to Chicago if placed end to end, with ruins and charred remains every thousand feet and three-quarters of a mile. The Fire Prevention Bureau reports on bombs and explosive safety in New York city.
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New York Fire Department
Adamson
United States
New York
Chicago
Buree
Bureau of
New York Tribune
Eve and Adam in the Garden as a cautionary tale
A reflective, satirical passage argues Eve was not beautiful yet stayed with Adam, imagining if she had left with the devil the human race would not exist. It muses on sin, divorce, murder, and media sensationalism, ending with a provocative note on Eve's appearance and Adam's regret.
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Eve
Adam
Fine Year for Irish Potatoes in Goldsboro County
The Goldsboro Record reports a record potato yield in the county with the finest Irish crop in years though markets are weak. Growers with eight or ten barrels sell for about 75 cents per bushel, while many store crops or plan to feed them to hogs. Local truckers hold thousands of barrels hoping for higher prices later.
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Goldsboro
Hard to Let Go Huerta and the bear analogy in old Wilmington Star
The piece argues against holding on to Huerta fearing future trouble, using a bear analogy to describe the dilemma. It notes an adult man’s weight and a sideline reference to the Victoria Cross of England being instituted on January 29 1856.
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Huerta
Wilmington
England
Real estate to be sold for taxes in Boone North Carolina
On March 2 1915 at the court house Boone NC the tax sale list shows parcels for sale to settle taxes due with costs. Names include Braver Day Townamp Letheoe G T 92 acres Worth Co 188 acres and multiple other land holdings with varied acreage and amounts. Ex-Sheriff E R Reese notes the sale date and officer in charge.
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Boone
N.C
Letheoe
G. T
Hotton & Banner
Maine
C. K
Worth & Co
Laurel Cenex Townsair
Flanery Mining Co
Big River Township
Ashley
Harrison
Stewart
Mrs
van R
Carlton
D. C
Greer
Sarah
Miller
Fex
Randall W. W
E. R. Rese
Farm For Sale Near Butler With 135 Acres And Improvements
135 acre farm three miles southeast of Butler offering cleared land with ten acres of woods. Includes a near new five room cottage, a good barn, outbuildings, a three room tenant house, running spring, garden, orchard, and fenced pastures. Priced at 35 dollars per acre with possession this fall. contact W L Reece 7815 Butler Tennessee.
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Butler
Watauga Academy
W. L. Reece
Tenn
For Sale 65 Acre Farm Near Science Hill Kentucky
65 acre farm on county road near railroad station two and a half miles away. 50 acres cleared 150 acres in first class timber. Cottage with 5 rooms tenant house three barns and outbuildings. Red clay land and price 1700 dollars on easy terms. Also 200 other farms for sale 500 to 2500 dollars. Visit Roy L Johnson farm broker Science Hill Ky for price list and view.
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Witte
Roy L. Jonxson
Science Hill
Brevity in Catarrh Cure Ad Claims 100 Dollar Reward
An old advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure and a $100 reward for a case of catarrh that cannot be cured. It asserts F J Cheney and Co of Toledo stand by business honor and capacity to meet obligations. The text notes testimonials and the product sold by druggists with a bottle price listed.
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F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Antlers
F. J. Cheney
National Bank OF Commerce
Hall
Yetem
Veterinary Surgeon Announces Practice in Vilas County
Doctor G. H. Hayes, a newly graduated veterinary surgeon, proclaims readiness to practice veterinary surgery in all branches and claims to be the sole practitioner in Vilas, North Branch. He provides contact details for his office location.
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Allon
Vilas
G. H. Hayes
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