Old North State contrasts before the War and education rise
The article by Rev A W Plyler recalls life in North Carolina prior to the Civil War. It contrasts farm based living with early transport limits and emigration, notes growing educational efforts led by churches, and highlights early colleges and church backed schooling across Wake Forest Davidson Guilford Trinity Greensboro.
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A. W. Plyler
North Carolina Christian Advocate
North Carolina
Charleston
Camden
S. C
Fayettville
Wilmington
N.C
Petersburg
Wilmington and Weldon
Raleigh and Gaston Road
Raleigh
Greensboro
North Carolina Railroad
Charlotte
Carolina
Great
Middle West
Indiana
Appalachian Mountains
Golden Gate
Canada
Old North
Wake Forest
Davidson
Guilford
Normal College
Trinity College
Baptist State Convention
North Carolina Conference
Methodist Church
Billy Sunday’s Bible Temple Tour Recounts Biblical Rooms
The speech describes a 22 year journey through a symbolic temple of Christianity. Billy Sunday envisions rooms named Genesis Psalms Proverbs and other biblical phases with figures like David Noah Daniel and the Apostles. He portrays scenes from Old and New Testament history and prophecy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah
Abraham
Joseph
Isaac
Jacob
Daniel
David
Israel
Ecclesiastes
Sharon
Judea
King of Kings
Matthew
Mark
Luke
John
Paul
Peter
James
Electors and lawmakers face November vote
The article notes 533 federal offices are elected by the people, with 469 posts up for election this year. Most lawmakers will be vacant on March 4 and filled in November, leaving voters to choose a president, vice president, one senator, and one representative in thirty-two states.
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Senate
House of Representatives
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Woman Diver Joins Tobermorey Treasure Quest
A woman has joined a Scottish treasure search at Tobermoy to assist in recovering a sunken Spanish ship buried under three feet of clay. The diver, trained by the previous leader, has already descended several times and contributed to locating the wreck and its salvage machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tobermoey
Scotland
Tobermorey
Lady diver enjoys solitary professional path
The present woman professional diver will likely remain an exception rather than the first of a school. rivals may not trouble her as she pursues adventure and exploration.
The Unpublished Goodness of the World
A columnist laments disproportionate news coverage of crime and sensational acts while praising unseen honest acts. The piece argues that society overlooks everyday virtue and views crime as news while quiet integrity remains underreported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. C. Christian Advocate
Ninal
Woodness
Piano Recital By Miss Alphin And Miss Wilson
Miss Audrey Clyde Alphin and Miss Mahala Kate Wilson present a graduate piano recital on Monday May 5 1924 at 8 o clock in the A T S auditorium. They are assisted by Miss Margaret Remine saxophone Miss Sallie May Alphin soprano Blanche Horton piano and Nelda Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audrey Clyde Alphin
Mahala Kate Wilson
Margaret Remine
Sallie May Alphin
Blanche Horton
Nelda Wilson
Bank invites all customers with courtesy and equal treats
The bank invites inquiries and pledges equal courtesy to all clients. It emphasizes welcoming small and large accounts and offers to show every consideration in banking service.
Card of Thanks From the Greers for Kind Help
Mr and Mrs Clayton Greer express gratitude to friends who assisted during illness and burn care for their dear boy. They wish God's richest blessings on all who helped and signed the card.
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Tatanga Democrat
C. Rivers
Rivers Printing CO
Boone N. C
Indiana Farmers’ Guide
Jesus
Alfred W. Dula
Martin Block
Ae N.S
DUIA
Bank of
Blowing Rock
Blowing Rock, N. C
Buick
F. M. Richards
Banner Elk
N. C
H. Gragg
Boone, N. C
Chas. E. Green
Bakersville, N. C
Mr and Mrs
Clayton Greer
United Lara States
Boone and Watauga
Nissen
Oliver Chilled
Deering
Boone Hardware Company
Mary Jane
Appalachian Training School
U. S
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