The Case For Prohibition in North Carolina
A Progressive Farmer editor argues against state and local whiskey sales in North Carolina. He rejects personal liberty and local self government as excuses, contending prohibition would reduce drinking, lessen social harm, and improve state finances long term.
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North Carolina
Iam
Tam
Rachel
France
Madam Roland
Burke
Huxley
Wilmington
Salisbury
George
Knoxville
Tenn
Raleigh
Wright Brothers SAIL Their Airship From Nag's Head to Sea
May 2 report from Manteo North Carolina describes John and Wilbur Wright guiding a sea capable aeroplane offshore ten miles, returning safely. They conducted consecutive overland ascents earlier in the week and plan further testing, blocking access to observers while advancing their experimental craft.
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Manteo
N.C
John
Wilbur Wright
N. C
Dvreir
Terra Firma
Bia
Nag’s
Wright
Wright Brothers
Nay’s Head
The Road to Content in Democracies
A study of English and American living costs shows food prices similar, rent higher in the U K, but American wages allow greater savings. The piece highlights workers who save despite modest earnings and credits them as the bone and sinew shaping national policy through disciplined living and foresight.
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Great Britain
Scotland
New England
England
America
ManZan le Remedy in collapsible tube with nozzle
An advertisement touts ManZan le Remedy ready to use in a collapsible tube with nozzle. One application allegedly proves its merit by soothing and healing, reducing inflammation and relieving soreness for all forms of piles. Sold by J. W. Menhersen and Co.
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J. W. Menhersen and Co
Pineules promise 30 day trial with money back guarantee
Advertisement announces Pineules as a remedy for back pain rheumatism and kidney bladder issues. It offers a 30 day trial for $1.00 with a money refund if not satisfied, sold by J W Mcpherson and Co.
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G. Wilms
Powderly
Texas
J. W. Mcpherson and Co
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Friends of Temperance
Myan
Horace Mann
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Greensboro
John A. Young
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