Vast Farm and Market Notes from An Early 1900s Era
The report cites Tadia wheat area at 27 million acres with low yields and primitive handling. An Oregon apple grower aims to ship 40 000 boxes to Australia after strong profits last year. Irish potato acreage for 1908 stands at 3,198,000, with crop condition at 89.6 percent of normal on July 1. Fathers addressing the “boy problem” by perspective shifts, pearl and pearl button industries decline along the Mississippi with smoked sturgeon earning 17.4 cents per pound. Fruit raisers in the Southwest question small shipment lots due to railroad express rates. Home mosquito control via wire window screens and doors proposed priced under 75–80 cents and 1.25 dollars respectively. bulk screens offered by hardware stores. The juniper shrub and ber dwarware note appears as garbled text unfinished.
Unclear fragmentary natural history notes from New England era
Fragmented text describes creeping plants on rocks and a large sprawling bush similar to an inverted umbrella. It discusses oleomargarine labeling, dairy pricing critique, and observations of unusual trees near Parretts Akerbar Jefferson County New York, with references to redwood like specimens and cedar/pine elements along the Pacific slope, suggesting stray dated plant samples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Parretts Akerbar
Jefferson County
Lake Onterion
LeCenwell
California
Vinci tonic praised by 80 year old Bethany man
An elderly Bethany resident, Joseph Bankson, 80, reports Vinci cod liver oil tonic greatly restored strength and cured his persistent cough. The Ashcraft Drug Co. Mt. Airy, N C promotes Rexall Orderlies for constipation and urges trial with a money back guarantee.
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Vinci
Joseph Bankson
Bethany
Ill
Vinoi
A Drug Co
Mount Airy
Rexall Orderlies
Ashcraft Drug Co
Mt. Airy. N. C
Lynchburg Votes Against Liquor License In Dry Move
Lynchburg Virginia voters rejected liquor licenses by 195 in a total vote of 1958. The election was peaceful with coffee and prayer rooms provided by the W C T U near each precinct and an all day service at one church. About 250 organized children marched and sang. If upheld no contest is expected and the 34 saloons may choose March 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynchburg
No Reason for Doubt Rexall Orderlies Ad claim
An advertisement promises immediate relief and a positive cure for constipation. It pledges to supply medicine free if cure is not effected, presenting Rexall Orderlies as a gentle, dependable bowel regulator and tonic that reestablishes nature's functions in a quiet manner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexall Orderlies
Advertisement for Allen's Foot-Ease shoe aid
An old time ad promotes Sprinkle Allen's Foot-Ease to treat sore feet and improve fit when overshoes or rubbers are needed. It claims better comfort by using one shoe with the product and one without. Distributed as a nationwide purchase, priced at 25 cents per bottle.
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Allen
Brooks Polled More Votes Than Kitchin In Fifth District
Webster's Weekly reports official Fifth District results show Brooks gain driven by Republican turnout rather than a Democratic slump. Brooks outpolled Kitchin in Alamance Caswell Durham Forsyth Granville Guilford and Orange counties by substantial margins, while trailing in Person Rockingham Stokes and other areas.
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Brooks
Morehead
Reynolds
Kitchin
Alamance County
Caswell
Durham County
Forsyth
Granville
Guilford
Orange
Rockingham
Stokes
Surry
Hackett
Surry County
Tarpely
Rockingham County
Kodol Digestive Aid Promises Quick Relief
Kodol digests what you eat and makes the stomach sweet. The ad claims Kodol contains the same digestive juices as a healthy stomach and offers a short treatment with a guarantee for relief from indigestion nervous dyspepsia or stomach trouble. Sold by J. H. Gwyn.
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J. H. Gwyn
Eighteenth whiskey still seized by Fayetteville sheriff
Fayetteville North Carolina December 5 Sheriff N A Watson during his present two year term captured the eighteenth illicit whiskey still. The arrest ends Monday. Three men fled as officers approached the still operation was located in the county and is part of ongoing crackdown on illegal distilling.
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Fayetteville
N. C
N. A. Watson
Beware of Frequent Colds And Cures
A Knox County era advertisement warns frequent colds lead to chronic catarrh and urges treating each cold. It endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with a testimonial from Mrs. A White of Butler Tennessee who says it relieved throat and lung issues and cured her. Gwyn Drug Co sells the remedy.
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Gwyn Drug Co
Chamberlain
Bates Divorce Suit Filed in Surry County Court
A. A. Bates sues Julia Bates in Surry County Superior Court for divorce. Julia Bates must appear at the February 1909 term, starting February 1, at the Court House in Dobson, to answer or demur to the complaint. otherwise the plaintiff will seek relief requested. Dated November 30, 1908.
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North Carolina
Surry County
Superior Court
A. A. Bates
Julia Bates
Dobson
Dr Miles Heart Cure Promises Relief for Weak Heart Action
An advertisement discusses weak heart action and nerve control affecting heart function including shortness of breath and palpitations. It touts Dr Miles Heart Cure as a strengthening tonic for the heart and nerves, featuring a testimonial from a patient and a money back offer through local druggists.
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Miles
Great White Plague Death Toll From Consumption
Professor Irving Fisher of Yale warns the Great White Plague costs over a billion dollars yearly and kills about 134000 Americans annually. The article urges better ventilation and disinfectants, recommending a Platt's Chlorides solution for homes and closets, with Henry L. Platt of New York as the supplier.
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Irving Fisher
Yale
United States
Henry Lb. Platt
Clif St
New York
DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills Promotion
DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills are advertised as unequaled for weak back back ache bladder inflammation rheumatic pains and all urinary disorders. They are antiseptic and act promptly. Do not delay. Sold by J. H. Gwyn.
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DeWitt
J. H. Gwyn
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Tadia
Oregon
Australia
Mississippi River
Southwestern
Nias the Beef Trust
Bethany. T
Kitchen
Webster’s Weekly
Warn
Main
Covington, Ry
Miles Medical Co
Elkhart, Ind
Mount Airy News
the News
R. W. Reece
Smith Hdn. Co
Orrick
R. J. Bowen
BRO
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Uraurur Atin Hari Beret He
Gowen
Vitor
Tia Tecey Moenpein
OHO Company
Madison
Ga.-Ala
Business College
Macon
Qrango
MAG Mary
Gly
Jeankine
J. E. Johnson
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