Free Advertising Abuse Letter Debunks Free Ads Practice
A lengthy critique argues that requests for free advertising are improper and compares them to shoplifting. It warns that persistent solicitors presume newsroom sympathy and urges paid placement for genuine promotions. The piece notes editors’ duties to the public and limits on free space, followed by a short local note about Mrs. J Shupling's visit to Davenport College in Lenoir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Shupling
Morgenton
Mary Shupling
Davenport Female College
Lenoir
Bitten By a Spider Heals With Amica Salve Use
John Washington of Bosqueville Texas believed his leg saved from amputation after Bucklen's Amica Salve relieved blood poisoning from a spider bite. He credits four boxes with healing the running sores. Also mentions Menan Tong Co druggists and Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Washington
Bosqueville
Tex
Bucklen
C.M. Shuford’ Menan Tong Co
Vinci Cod Liver Oil Spotlight in Hickory Ad
A Hickory ad promotes Vinci as a superior cod liver oil substitute. It claims the extractive process by Morgues and Gautier removes oil while preserving medicinal value and added iron for strengthening the body. The firm invites customers to try Vinci with a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgues and
Gautier
Hickory
Vinci
Menzies Drug Co
N.C
Doing Business Again After Illness Prompts Recovery
ASA. Chisholm Treadwell N. reports friends feared death from indigestion nervousness and debility. He was urged to try Electric Bitters now returning to work. Guaranteed by C. M. Shuford Mensies Drug Co. and W. S. Martin druggist. 50c
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asa. Chisholm
Treadwell
Tam
C. M. Shuford
Mensies Drug Co
W. S. Martin
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Claim Card
If taken patiently and persistently will relieve the most obstinate cases of indigestion constipation bad blood bad liver no matter how long standing. That's what Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea will do. 35 cents Tea or Tablets. E. B. Menzies
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
E. B. Menzies
Miss Annie Duke Visited Newton With Her Mother
Miss Annie Duke, a graded school teacher, spent Sunday in Newton with her mother, Mrs. Sallie Duke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Duke
Newton
Sallie Duke
To Cut a Dash If you would join the social whirl
A fragmentary note hints at social prowess and courting rituals, suggesting a choice between lively social circles and pursuing a sought after partner. The text reflects a playful, era tone about fashionable display and romantic success.
Auction of 7 3 4 acre Newton land on mortgage default
Henkel Live Stock Co. will sell at Newton courthouse door on October 26, 1907, the 7 3 4 acre tract in Catawba Township bound by Coulter Bros. and Jacob Carpenter lines, for cash to satisfy the mortgage note of $45 dated April 1, 1905. Sale between 1 and 3 pm. Sept. 20, 1907. Henkel Live Stock Co., Hickory, N.C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand View
B. W. Getsinger
Rock Hill
S. C
Alfred Ramseur
Ann Ramseur
Henkel Live Stock Co
Newton
N. C
Catawba Township
Catawba County
Coulter Bros
Jacob Carpenter
Grelock P.m
Hickory
N.C
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Tou
Dartington
Albany
Burlington
Campbell,Buchanan & Co
E.G. Diwetf & CO
Chicago
Greenville
Yebark, Sur
Price's
All Groce
Sirree
W. A. Hall
J. G. Hall & Son
G. M. Hardin
Morganton St
Nickory
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