North Carolina faces tax reform and constitutional vote
The piece argues taxation reform as the central NC issue, with Democrats and Republicans largely aligned on the policy but split over the constitutional amendment. It stresses ratification of the amendment to complete the tax system, notes opposition linked to the re valuation act, and urges candidates to declare stance on reform. It contrasts Roosevelt hunting prose with the broader debate on governance and democracy.
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Winston
North Carolina
General Assembly
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Heaven and Earth
United States
Union
Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Lion
Simba
Mr. Roosevelt
Darkey
Cus
Morrison
Page
Gardner
Insurance pitches target Blowing Rock NC ad copy
An early 20th century style insurance notice urges readers to insure house health and life before danger. The ad by Blair of Blowing Rock NC promotes universal rates, emphasizing urgency and preventing loss with strong promotional language.
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Blair
Blowing Rock
N.C
Labor War Deepens As Conference Fails
The conference called by the president to settle labor vs capital fractures collapses with labor delegates walking out. Samuel Gompers, veteran labor leader, signals renewed talks but warns of continued tension. The stalemate sparks fears of coal mine paralysis and a push for government control of operation. Railroad workers prepare for wage demands as strike chances rise.
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Greensboro
Indus
Labor
Samuel Gompers
Mr. Gompers
Wilson
Mmines
Snploves
Tod
Charlotte Recall Vote After Labor Conflict
Charlotte held an election on recall petitions targeting the mayor and two commissioners following unrest tied to the city stretch system labor dispute. Rioting on August 2 2011 at the car yarns left multiple sympathizers dead as police fired on demonstrators. City administration supporters claim order, labor leaders accuse Chief of Police Orr of firing the fatal shot. Warrants anticipated against Orr and many officers and strike breakers.
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Charlotte
North Carolina
Orr
Charlotte Observer
Law and Order
Jake F. Newell
Labor Executive Board
Rats Fail to Touch Farmer’s Grain Says Fred Lamb
A fragmented ad notes farmer Fred Lamb praising rat deterrents. It mentions rats avoiding grain when treated with Rat Soap, available in various sizes and priced at 1.00, guaranteed by L. L. Critcher. The text is garbled but preserves names and the core claim of pest resistance.
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L. L. Critcher
L. le Critcher
State provides free antitoxin and vaccines to North Carolina
The State Board of Health highlights free antitoxin for diphtheria typhoid serum and small pox vaccine funded by legislation. It notes the state manufactures and offers free antitoxin with a 20 cent wrap and needle cost, while private suppliers charge much more. It urges physicians to inform the public and curb overpriced treatments. Dear Carolinian.
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State Board of Health
North Carolina
Rat prevention and catarrh cure ad and farm listing
An 1881 advertisement advises breaking Rat Snap to rid farms of rats and mice and promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine with a sworn claim for compensation. Also describes a 215 acre farm in Ay county for sale near church and school with 75 tons hay this season and 125 next, pasture for 300 sheep and 40 cattle and horses, priced at 12000 dollars with reasonable terms in ingalls North Carolina.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Leas County
Frank J. Cheney
Tim
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
A. W. Gleason
Cheney & Co
J. M. Phillips
Ingalls
N.C
When a Editor Tells the Truth About the Deceased
A western editor, tired of praising the dead, prints a blunt obituary. He accuses the deceased of piracy, debt, and hypocrisy, mocks prayer, and quips that the tombstone will be a palm-fanned rest for owls. The note signals sharp local satire on funeral norms.
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Flo
Jesus
The Printers Strike Quiets World Reading
The Literary Digest becomes the first magazine to publish without printers, using a photo copied typewritten page. Other periodicals plan to resume printing in New York or elsewhere, signaling a possible return to normal forms for readers.
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New York
Photophic
Notice of Administration for Lt McGinnis Estate
Qualified as administrator I A Adams notifies all claimants to present claims against the estate of Lt McGinnis deceased by a set date or be barred. Creditors urged to come forward for immediate settlement. dated August 25, with T K Bingham attorney listed.
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Lt. McGinnis
ATL
Immesdiate
I. A. Adams
Actar
McGinnis
T. K. Bingham
Real estate listing by Blowing Rock Realty Co cited
Blowing Rock Realty Co led by Geo. Fr. Blair and H.C. Martin offers to connect buyers and sellers. They invite readers to list their property needs and match them with available sellers.
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Blowing Rock Realty Co. Geo
Fr. Blair
H.C. Martin
Administrator's Notice in Watauga County North Carolina
Administrator of the estate of Chas P Todd dec eased in Watauga County notifies all creditors to present claims by October 1 1920 or be barred. Debtors must settle with Jennie Todd Ray administratrix. Hingham attorney handles the estate matters.
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North Carolina
Watauga County
Chas. P. Todd
Todd
N.C
Esvate
Jennie Todd Ray
CP. Todd
To. Hingham
Notice Of Administration For Thomas Bingham Estate
The undersigned appointed and qualified as administrators of the estate of Thomas Bingham deceased notify all creditors to exhibit claims on or before July 2nd, 1920 or be barred from recovery. Debtors to the estate should settle promptly. Dated July 25, 1920. J. J. BINGHAM and W. H. Bingham administrators of Thomas Bingham, deceased.
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Thomas Bingham
J. J. Bingham
W. H. Bingham
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Salem Journal
Jable
The
Labor Conference
Fred Lamb
James Stucky
L. le Criteh
Banner Elk
N.C. F. P. Jennings
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