Sacrifice for Books Shaped By Great Readers Of Past
In a Pittsburg obituary column, reflections praise a culture built on reading and self denial. It cites Francis Asbury and Benjamin Franklin as exemplars who carried books on long circuits and printing careers, arguing modern readers must sacrifice leisure time and money to truly study. The piece laments excess advertising and politics while noting Roosevelt boosters use big display ads to push his 1920 bid.
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Madelione Sweeny Miller
Pittsburg
Francis Asbury
Benjamin Franklin
Job
Stevenson
Europe
Mabie
Shakespeare
Wordsworth
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Vanderbilt Avenue
New York City
League
Saturday Evening Post
Roosevelt League
T. R
Roosevelt Non-Partisan League
News and Observer
Chamberlain's Ointment Relieves Rheumatic Pain
The piece notes spring brings rheumatic pain to many, and claims Cham berlain's Ointment provides relief. It emphasizes the remedy's availability everywhere and hints at a calmer, solitary day through quiet reflection.
Prohibition Measures Urged By Antisaloon League
North Carolina Antisaloon League trustees outline aims for the coming General Assembly. Proposals include banning liquor storage in clubs, prohibiting liquor advertising, outlawing sale and manufacture of wine and hard cider, restricting liquor delivery, limiting possession to half a gallon, and seizing property used in illegal transfers. The group urges voters to press candidates to support the measures and to elect lawmakers who will pass them. The report notes 1915 cross-division funds totaling 2,230,425.41 and Annes Jeanes Fund income of 7,910.46 with trustees chaired by Gates and including Page, Rockefeller Jr., Eliot, Carnegie, and other notable figures.
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North Carolina
League
Board of Trustees
General Assembly
R. L. Davis
Anti-Saloon League
John Barleycorn
Anna T. Jeanes
Fredrick T. Gates
Walter H. Page
John D. Rockefeller
Albert Shaw
Wallace Buttrick
Starr J. Murphy
Edwin A. Alderman
Hollis B. Frissell
Harry Pratt Judson
Rockefeller Board Report Shows Large Gifted Funds For Education
The General Education Board founded by John D Rockefeller will publish its 1914 1915 annual report. By June 30 1915 the board had appropriated 16 862 147 71 dollars directly and paid out 10 848 084 07 with 6 014 063 64 awaiting requisition. Resources valued at 83 958 848 40 include 30 918 063 80 in general endowment and 8 040 784 60 reserve.
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John D Rockefeller
War widows’ marriage agency sparks cautious debate
Pittsburgh reports that Salvation Army and Canada plan a large scale effort to match war widows with husbands abroad where men outnumber women. Critics doubt the supply will meet demand yet acknowledge the need for a trustworthy, wide reaching matrimonial system after the war. Each couple would presumably have a chance to view the other before marriage.
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Pittsburg
Salvation Army
United States
Canada
Eoard Index Bureau
Pains and Aches Caused by Kidneys
Fragmentary medical advice describes kidney pain and related symptoms, mentioning urine issues, bladder discomfort, and possible toxin cleansing effects. It references men and countywide claims without clear treatments or sources. The text is garbled and difficult to verify as a coherent medical note.
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Vichimas
Mather de Weloa
Jolie
Eleanne
Tendy
Hoe Handle Remedy Sparked By State Board Bulletin
State health bulletin promotes the garden cure for spring ailments. It argues outdoor exercise and sunshine beat patent medicines and that early spring greens, vegetables, and less meat help prevent spring fever and the tired, run-down feeling common after winter.
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State Board of Health
Notice to creditors in Watauga County North Carolina
The undersigned administrator of the estate of Thos Coffey deceased requires all creditors to exhibit claims by April 6 1917 or be barred from recovery. Those indebted to the estate should make immediate payment. Dated April 4 1916 John W Hodges Adm r
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North Carolina
Watauga County
Thos
Coffey
John W. Hodges
Adm
Greensboro Daily News Subscription Notice
The Greensboro Daily News describes itself as a daily paper serving central North Carolina with rapid growth and extensive news coverage. It highlights circulation over 10,000 daily and 12,000 Sunday, strong editorial force, and color fashion sections, offering a yearly subscription for 18 dollars or 97 dollars?
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North Carolina
Washington
Atlanta
Raleeigh
Associated Press Reporter
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General Education Board
THE
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Critcker Hotel
G. M. Peavler
Bristol
Tenn
T. E. Bingham
Lawyer
Boone
N.C
F. A. Lieney
Ly. Pd
Silas M. Greene, Jeweler
Maser
Watca Reatkina
Vilas, N
H. Hayes
E. $. Coffey, “Atorney
Law
Ljone
N. C
L. D Lowe Sanver Kik
Lowe & Love
T. A. Ve
Mineola, N.C
Avery
F. A, Linney
18Th Judicial District
Lovill
Lovil Lovill
Boone, N. C
Nat. T. Dulaney
Fourth Street
Edis and Jones Lawyer
Lenoir, N. C
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