North Carolina Adopts Child of a Wilmington Hero
The article recounts how the North Carolina Legislature adopted Udney Maria Blakely, daughter of Captain Blakely, after his ship the Wasp was lost. Her guardians received state funds for education from 1814 to 1828, and she studied in Philadelphia before dying in St Croix in 1842. It notes debates on heredity and marriage laws of the era and mentions Governor and wartime context.
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Plone
North Carolina
R.W. Connor
North
State Hospital
Carolina
Capt
John
Blakely
Insani
Anne Anaty
General Assembly
Craig
Alexander
B.yurete YL III
Eto U Tion
Portsmouth
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Sepialathe
Johnson
Wilmington
Captain Blakely
Udney Maria Blakely
Johnson Blakely
Capt. Blakely
Doughton Seen As Best Fit For Eighth District
The Lenoir Topic praises Hon. R. L. Doughton as more loyal and effective for the Eighth District, noting his farmer’s background and committees in the House. It argues he can better serve farmers and southern agricultural interests, urging voters not to replace him midstream.
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Conpeio4a
R. L. Doughton
South
Fragmented Editorial Reflection on North Carolina Politics
A veteran writer laments neglect in North Carolina and warns that the people must balance power. The letter thanks the editor for publishing and suggests that free press efforts seed public discourse without detailing concrete actions or dates.
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North Carolina
Antwerp Feeds German Hold on Belgium and Allied Prospects
The analysis notes Antwerp strengthening the German position in Belgium, shifting their line along the Scheldt to Ghent, with three-quarters of Belgium under German control. It argues a long, tedious Allied effort will be required to dislodge them, while guarding the Belgian gates to France and possible future drives on Paris.
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Antwerp
Meuse
Sam’bre
Liege
Namur
Maubeuge
Belgium
France
Aisne
Metz
Scheldt
Ghent
North Sea
Albert
Belgosan
Russia
Paris
King's New Discovery Cough Remedy Endorsed by Ohio Man
Louis Chamberlain of Manchester Ohio praises King's New Discovery for fast relief of colds and coughs. The ad promises soothing action, pleasant taste, and a money back guarantee, urging households to keep a 50 cent bottle on hand.
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Dr. King
Louis Chamberlain
Manchester
Ohio
Mexico’s Pulqué and a crowded court-house debate
The article describes pulque the Mexican national beverage produced from the maguey plant with a six to eight foot stalk and long leaves. It explains how pulque is tapped after seven years and yields daily for three months then dies. It also covers tequiles and meizcal production and the plant’s other uses. The piece then recounts a courthouse debate in which Congressman R L Doughton and Republican candidate F A Linney spoke to a large county audience, praising reform measures and criticizing rising living costs.
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Mexico
Court House
Ilon
R. L. Doughton
F. A. Linney
Congress
Doughton
W. C. Newland
National Democratic Administration
Underwood-Simmons
Wilson
Linney
E. F. Wakefield
Europe
Lenoir
Enforcing the Cigarette Law in Lexington
The Lexington Dispatch reports officers are cracking down on underage cigarette sales. A small boy was brought to court, refused to name the seller, was sentenced to jail, but released on bond after an appeal. Citizens urged to aid police in stopping illegal tobacco traffic to minors.
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Lexington Dispatch
Lexington
Pine Tar Honey Cure Claims Relief for Lung Troubles
Mr W Wilkine of Gates North Carolina reports a permanent cure after using Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey in a bottle given up as hopeless. The ad touts lung strengthening cough relief and dry hacking cough relief, priced at 25 cents at druggists.
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Dr. Bell
Ives
Notice of Sale In Blowing Rock North Carolina 1914
In the Superior Court before the Clerk George R. Clarke administrator and others vs Lula Clarke and others. Under court order a commissioner will sell on Saturday November 7 1914 between 10 am and 4 pm at the Blowing Rock post office the J B Clarke lands known as the A D Blair 50 acre tract and related property. Sale for cash. GEO. R. CLARKE Commissioner.
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North Carolina
Watauga County
George R. Clark
J. B. Clarke
G. R. Clarke
M. Clare
Lula Clarke
Eugene Clarke
Fred Davis
Nellie Davis
Robert Clarke
Josh Clarke
Jay Clarke
Susan Clarke
Francis Clarke
Maggie Clarke
Ermine Clarke
Susan Moore
Thos, Moore
Nellie Moore
W. M. Moore
Clarke8
Tee
Stuart Steele
John Steel
Nancy Steele
Blowing Rock
A. J. Rowe
B. J. Greene
J. Wilson
A. D. Blair
Geo. R. Clarke
Legal Notice of Prompt Attention to Matters
Boone advertises prompt attention to all legal matters with collections as a specialty. Office with Solicitor F. A. Lia ney 1.29, 1y. pd.
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Boone
F. A
Lia. Ney
Banner Elk
N. C
Avery
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Silas M. Greene
Manet
Vilas
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Tenn
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A. Linney
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F. Lovill
Lovill & Coin
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