Mountain Homesteads and Hardship Amid Appalachian Life
A vivid account describes Appalachian cabins with dirt floors and smoke chests, lacking glass, and simple furniture. Women wash outside, tobacco and snuff are common, and literacy is rare. The portrait highlights resilience, loyalty, and age-old feuds among North Carolina and Virginia descendants living with scarce comforts and strong community ties.
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Dover Campbell
Hancock
Henry Gibb
East Tennessee
Glans
Raleigh
North
Chattanooga
Dile
Nashville
Powell's Valley
Uplis
Rutherford
Republican Party
McCormack Mountain
Bill
Joe Gray
North Carolina
Virginia
Riley at English's opera house May 23 noted
The article previews James Whitcomb Riley's public reading at English's opera house on May 23 in his hometown city. It cites his aversion to onstage appearances, which heightens interest, and recalls Detroit coverage praising his large, admiring audience at the Empire Theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Whitcomb Riley
English’s
Opera House
Riley
Detroit
Free Press
Empire Theater
Theempire Theater
Dewey Memorial Fund Invites Public Subscriptions
The national Dewey committee calls on newspapers and governors nationwide to donate to a fund to buy a Washington home for Admiral Dewey. Subscriptions come with engraved receipts bearing his portrait. Committee members include Frank A. Vanderlip as chairman, Ellis H. Roberts as treasurer, and Charles H. Allen Henry C. Corbin Perry B. Heath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Dewey Committee
Admiral Dewey
Frank A. Vanderlip
Ellis H. Roberts
Charles H. Allen
Henry C. Corbin
Perry
Heath
Mrs Ferris Not Dead and Heads to the Philippines
Pittsburg reports that Kate Ferris did not die in New York as claimed. The widow of inventor George Ferris is Margaret Ferris, now in the Klondike and planning to travel to the Philippine islands after leaving Juneau. She intends to stay in Juneau for a time beginning April 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klondike
Philippines
Pittsburg
Kate Ferris
New York
Margaret Ferris
Juneau
Weather and crops in Indiana show widespread growth
The Indiana crop bulletin notes frequent rains last week delaying plowing and planting. Wheat heading in the south, rye and oats progressing, potatoes coming up, and tobacco growing. Meadows show rapid growth with blue grass, fruit trees full but some drop, strawberries large, grapes promising, and general garden truck vigorous. Livestock healthy, pests rising in several counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Crop Bulletin
The
Weather Bureau
Indigestion and Stomach Health Emphasized
The stomach fuels all body parts and neglecting it causes widespread illness. Early indigestion signs include sour risings bad taste gas and faintness. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are recommended to aid digestion and are sold for 50 cents with free literature from F A Stuart Co Marshall Mich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Jennison
F. A. Stuart Co
Marshall, Mich
City Markets Indianapolis May 17 Provisions and groceries list
A May 17 issue from Indianapolis lists extensive provisions and groceries including smoked meats, hams, bacon, sausages, pickled meats, canned fruits and vegetables, dairy and bakery items, seeds, dries, fish, and prices. It records market quotes for fresh pork, beef products, citrus, berries, potatoes, onions, coffee, flour, and various carload staples with numerous brand and grade references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
California
Indiana
How to Get Rich With The New Telephone Company Stock
Promote a high six percent net return by purchasing $150,600 in shares at $109 each from The New Telephone Company. Dividend guaranteed for five years by Union Trust Company. No taxes on stock. Purchases from one to ten shares, eight months to pay, earnings begin July 1. Non residents barred. For more details contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jules Laborde
I T
Vorfohl Company
Cincinnati
Ohio
Calthos
von Mohl Company
Robun
Caithos
von Moel Company
Union Trust Company at 418 and 422 Market St
Union Trust Company operates from 418 and 422 East Market Street. Details refer to real estate or trust services and a related entity or residence noted as RRS RES of Liners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Union Trust Company
E. Market St
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Daniel Boone
Wood
Pennsylvania Lines
Madison
Indianapols
Ohio River
Messina
Ridgewood
Phoenix A
Empire A
Ideal Gold
Windsor
Lion
Jersey
Marion Club
Johnson
Yarmouth
Polk
FISH
Columbia River
Cove
Timothy
Kentucky
Common Lake
New York State
Wisconsin
Michigan
Springs
Brazil
Ysland City
Paragon
Jackson
Winifrede
Raymond
Blessbrg
Kanawha
Pocahontas
Jon
Barner Gaso
W. Wash
Aye
Denver
Pacific Coast
Peoria
Big Four
Union Depot
H. M. Broxsox, A.G. P. A
Indianapolis Gas CO
South
Pennsylvania St
Tinue
Jack
Union Trust Company
Sabie
Physicians and Surgeons
Amelia BR. Keller
South Meridian Street
W. B. Fletcher
Mary .A. Spi
North Alabama St
Tafel Beer
Progress
Indianapolis Brewing CO
Laborde
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