Cranberry Iron Mine Oldest in the South
The Cranberry mine in western North Carolina near Cranberry village has operated since 1901 and is the oldest in the South. The vein runs 15 miles with ore mined in Tennessee and North Carolina, producing about 60,000 tons yearly until 1920 and 275 tons daily currently on a 10 hour shift with 125 workers. The Cranberry Furnace Company owns the village, operates a hotel and store, and maintains cordial relations with native miners.
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New Township High School
Blevins’ Creek
Perkins Brothers
Lake Superior
Tennessee
Johnson City
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Doe River
Cranberry Furnace Company
Shell Creek
Cranberry Mine
North Carolina
Cherokee County
Ome
Deer Cliff
Knessee & Western North Carolina Railroad
Linville
Boone
Avery
Watauga
America
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Newland
Pineola
Shulls Mills
Blue Ridge
Oddities Ledger: Dusting of Idiosyncrasies Cited
A London humorist notes a dialogue about careful handling of peculiarities as Mrs Migeser explains a few little idiosyncrasies and Landidy replies he will ensure they are dusted with care.
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New Ledger
Times change remembered in Cincinnati Enquirer piece
A brief reminiscence in the Cincinnati Enquirer recalls older dangers and everyday hazards, contrasting past and present life with a sharp, cautionary tone. The author muses on rusty nails as a symbol of simpler risks in bygone days.
The Diary of a Bible Entries Through a Year
A dated diary kept inside a Bible records daily states from January to September. The owner reads, dusts, and stores the Bible, with entries noting use during church, family reading, and moments of sorrow and comfort.
Shot man wounded as senate votes on absentees
Report from an Arizona paper notes a man was shot four times and eleven less than the required number for a quorum. The senate voted to send the sergeant-at-arms to bring in absentees, reflecting tense politics.
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Senate
Eut-At-Arms
Winslow Ariz
June 11 Declared Lindbergh Day by President Coolidge
Washington designates Saturday June 11 as Lindbergh Day to honor the New York to Paris flight hero. Captain Lindbergh will arrive from Europe and be welcomed by the president and awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.
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Washington
Coolidge
Lindburgh
New York
Paris
Europe
Air Service
Flag Week Proclaimed in North Carolina
Governor A. W. McLean proclaims Flag Week for June 8 to 14 urging residents to show proper reverence for the flag and uphold patriotic observance statewide.
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North Carolina
A. W. McLean
Governor Proclaims Flag Week Observance Across State
The governor sets June 8 to 14 as flag week and urges ministers and churches to reference the flag during services, encouraging the public to display national colors at homes and businesses.
Not Always What They Seem
A customer complains their chicken sandwich has no chicken. clerk notes Sundays not always sunny. A brief local exchange captured by Recorder Allston.
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Allston
Shave Exchange Sparks Banks Banter
In the Banks exchange the line “Where did you get that shave” prompts Banks to admit the look came from a three day growth. The Allsion Recorder notes the witty reply as a pointed bit of humor.
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Banks
Allsion Recorder
Elizabeth City Invites Lindbergh for Historic Flight Visit
Elizabeth City sent a formal invitation to Captain Charles Lindbergh for his first American flight return to the site of the world first aeroplane flight. The cablegram invitation was delivered via the American ambassador in Paris for delivery to Lindbergh.
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North Carolina
Elizabeth City
Charles Lindburgh
Lindburgh
Paris
Hollywood Alibi Jealous Wife Exchange at Café
A life magazine style exchange shows a jealous wife accusing a star about an evening cafe sighting. The reply confirms Lon Chaney and defends the actor’s innocence. The item emphasizes celebrity gossip and dramatic tension.
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Pastures Form Foundation of Livestock Industry
Pastures form the foundation of a thriving livestock sector, supporting feed quality, animal health, and farmer profitability through sustainable grazing practices and forage management.
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