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24993
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Part seven of a twelve part series traces the history of Charlotte from beginning of the Jim Crow era through the Prohibition.
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35776
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Winemaking, starting during the 16th century, had become an important state and national industry by the 19th. Winemakers that contributed to its state and national prominence included Paul Garrett. In fact, by the early twentieth century, his five wineries were producing the best-selling brand in the America, “Virginia Dare.” As for modern day winemakers Stanley believed spurred this tradition’s comeback, they included Duplin Wine Cellars in Rose Hill.
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Tar Heel (NoCar F 251 T37x), Vol. 7 Issue 6, Oct 1979, p26-28
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15143
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As far as official records show, the question of temperance or prohibition first came up in North Carolina in 1783, and has been coming up ever since. In 1865, the Friends of Temperance was organized in Virginia and spread throughout the south by 1877, with 290 chapters in North Carolina. In 1909, prohibition won the vote in North Carolina as well.
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The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 8 Issue 51, May 1941, p12
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33192
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It was a peach of a scrap and old-timers in Western North Carolina still bring it up whenever anybody has anything to say about outstanding personal combats. This article gives an account of one U. S. Marshall’s nearly hour long stand against 13 armed men.
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The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 6 Issue 11, Aug 1938, p6, 20
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19688
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The move for state-wide prohibition began in 1881, spurred by religious organizations and other zealots to correct society's evils through social and legislative measures to limit access to alcohol. The article summarizes the major parties supporting the 1881 referendum and the organized opposition from the Liquor Dealers' Association. Also examined, is both the political and social consequences of the failure to pass the 1881 referendum banning alcohol.
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