President Simons Delivers Democratic Convention Address
Senator Simons urges neutral, prudent policy for the United States amid global conflict. He praises President Wilson as a peace seeker, committed to preparedness without seeking war, and frames the Democratic stance as "Preparedness not for War but for Peace" in a world at war.
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Simons
Old World
Mexico
White House
Democratic Party
Maelotrom
Woodrow Wilson
Lacy Defends State Treasury Amid Auditor Claims
State Treasurer B R Lacy replies to criticisms by Mr Frank A Linney over his management of the State Treasury. He labels the New York auditors report from 1904 as discredited and explains that book balances do not reflect actual cash in banks. He cites voucher timing, bank practices, and a 1915 legislative arrangement as safeguards, noting foreign audits have reviewed his books for over three years with no losses.
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Frank A. Linney
B. R. Lacy
New York
Lacy
Morganton
Raleigh
Raleigh Bank
Linney
Democratic Platform Emphasizes Education Roads and Health
The Raleigh convention outlines a four year Democratic platform prioritizing educated citizenship, expanded public schools and houses, strengthened public health and disease eradication, rapid road building from 5 000 to 15 000 miles, support for rural communities, agricultural guidance, warehousing legislation, and equal protection of investments. It reiterates confidence in the suffrage amendment fostering race harmony.
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Raleigh
State Department of Agriculture
A. and M. College
North Carolina
The Violets and Spring Echo the Morganton Tribute
The Morganton News-Herald recalls Isaac Erwin Avery with The Violets, praising the springtime imagery and the poet’s memory. Violets symbolize renewal and gentle beauty, linked to sustaining a loved author’s legacy within a quiet literary tribute.
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Isaac Erwin Avery
Morganton
Morganton News-Herald
Cut This Out Its Worth Money Trial Package Offer
An old advertisement urges readers to cut out the slip and mail it to Foley & Co. in Chicago to receive a trial package. The bundle promises Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for bronchi ail coughs colds and croup Kay Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets.
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Foley & Co
Chicago
Foley
M B Blackburo
Bud Fishers Snug Income Raises Cartoon Fame
Bud Fisher, creator of Matt and Jeff, is described as the highest paid cartoonist, earning about 150000 a year from drawing six strips weekly plus vaudeville engagements and merchandise. At thirty he reportedly draws each daily strip in two hours earning roughly 270 per hour, with wealth growing from Mutt and Jeff acts and related ventures.
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Bud” Fisher
Matt
Jeff
Fisher
John N. Wheeler
Mutt and
Wisher
Democratic supremacy urged to secure public good
A political argument stresses that preserving Democratic supremacy in the state is essential for the public good and the hazard of losing it threatens valid continuance.
Bickett and Linney Poised for North Carolina Governor Race
Concord Republican E G Kestler argues the NC gubernatorial contest will pit Bickett against Linney in a high minded campaign. He predicts eloquence and logic from both, a historic revival of rhetoric, and a shift in voter alignment as the era opens with broad civic uplift.
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E. G. Kestler
Concord
Greensboro
North Carolina
Bickett
Linney
Vance
Settle
Zephyrs
Demosthenese
Cicero
South Carolina
Commonwealth
Dr King's New Discovery for Colds in Children
Watch for a child's cough and cold symptoms as lingering irritation can lead to trouble. Dr King s New Discovery is promoted as a safe, pleasant tar syrup that children will take, with quick relief and easy preparation without mixing. It claims to guard against serious illnesses from colds.
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Dr. King
Fletcher's Castoria Advertisement in Greensboro News
An old Greensboro Daily News ad proclaims Fletcher's Castoria for children. The blurb touts the paper’s wide North Carolina reach, wire services, and sections. Subscription price listed as 18 for a year, 97 cents in some wording.
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A. 5
North Carolina
Washington
al- Ianta
Raleigh
Associated Press
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Critcker Hotel
G. M. Peavler
Bristol, Tenn
T. E. Bingham
Lawyer
Boone
N.C
F. A. Lie
Ney
Silas M. Greene
Mase
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Vilas, N
H. Hayes
E. S. Coffey
Ljone
N. G
A. Love
Pinggla
L Janner
Attorneys-At-Law
Avery
F. A. Linney
N. C
13Th Judicial District
B. F. Lovill
WN. K. Lovis Lovill & Lovill
Attorneys AT Law
Boone, N. C
Nat. T. Dulaney
Fourth
Bristol
Tenn
Edts and Jones Lawyer
Lenoir, N. C
Waterga
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