Aguinaldo captured as Funston earns brigadier general rank
Telegrams from Manila confirm Aguinaldo captured by General Funston prompting hopes for quick end to hostilities in the Philippines. President McKinley names Funston a Brigadier General in the regular army as reward for the action. The piece notes upcoming talks by George T. Winston on race relations and a travel piece on an old streetcar holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George T. Winston
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Philadelphia
American Academy of Political and Social Science
South
Herbert
Manila
Washington
Aguinaldo
Funston
Philippines
McKinley
Electric Bitters and Salve Redeem Severely Injured Leg
J W Sullivan of Hartford recalls a leg infection from a rusty wire that resisted amputation until he used one bottle of Electric Bitters and eleven two boxes of Backlen’s Arnica Salve. The remedy cured eruptions eczema and blood disorders. Also a Wilmington Messenger note urges continued cigarette prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Sullivan
Hartford
Conn
Earth
W. A. Hayes
Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets Promote Health
The lungs liver and kidneys cleanse the blood and Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets are advertised as best for this. One dose is claimed to do more good than a dollar bottle of blood purifier. Price is 25 cents with free samples at W A Hayes drug store. The Proximity Mill Company of Greensboro plans a brick building near their mill to house a first class free graded school for the operatives' children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
W. A. Hayes’ Drug Store
Proximity Mill Company of
Greensboro
K. A. Hughes
Hillsboro
N. C
America
Wanamaker & Brown
Philadelphia
Dyspepsia Cure Brings Longtime Relief, Texas Man Says
Anderson Riggs of Sunny Lane Texas reports ten years of indigestion ended after using two bottles of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. He says it gave more relief than all prior medicines and made him feel youthful again. W A Hayes confirms testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C.dewitt &Co- Epican
W. A. Hayes
April Farm Work Progress at Tarboro
The Tarboro Southerner notes farm work in April progressed more satisfactorily than in the two prior months. The report contrasts current year work quality with last year, highlighting improved conditions and productivity. Banner Salve claim appears as an advertisement endorsement for W. A. Hayes.
Wheat Prospects Improve Across the Country
Mount Airy News notes overall wheat prospects are fairly good nationwide though this section shows substantial room for improvement in local conditions and yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Airy News
New Year New Century New Goods Trade Ad Gets Attention
A 1900s style generalized ad proclaims a complete stock bought direct from factories for cash. It touts dress goods, clothing for men and boys, hats, shoes, notions, hardware, groceries, fertilizers, machinery, furniture, buggies, wagons, and high prices for country produce. Also mentions testimonials, medicines, and local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange
Impeachment Vote Acquits Supreme Court Justices
The Senate acting as a court of impeachment acquitted Chief Justice Fureben and Associate Justice Douglas after noon on March 28. Five impeachment articles were present with a first article charging violations of the Constitution by issuing mandates against the State Treasurer. The first article failed 27 to 23. two thirds (34) required for conviction. Senator Scott voted for conviction while Senator Fouchee voted for acquittal. other articles failed by ten to eighteen votes.
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Senate
Fureben
Douglas
Supreme Court
Scott
Alamance
Foushee
Durham
Everybody's Magazine April issue promises high standards
The 128 page April edition raises the magazine’s profile with vivid nature articles science expositions Western life fiction and contemporary topics. Contributors include Nellie Blanchan Ewett Scott Grogan Owen Wister Mary E Wilkins Charles Major J P Mowbray George Iles Bishop Potter Rev Walter Laidlaw and Maximilian Foster. Published by John Wanamaker New York City at one dollar a year ten cents a copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everybody’s
Nellie Blanchan Ewett Scott Grogan
Owen Wister
Mary E. Wilkins
Charles Major
J. P. Mowbray
George Iles
Bishop Potter
Walter Laidlaw
Maximilian Foster
Everybody’s Magazine
John Wanamaker
Broadway
4Th Ave
9Th
10Th Ste
New York City
Pain Balm for Rheumatism Delivers Quick Relief
Testimonials from D N Sinks of Troy Ohio praise Chamberlain's Pain Balm as the best remedy for muscular rheumatism. W A Hayes Druggist sells it. Also notes on river and harbor bill impact on North Carolina workers and a cough remedy claim for One Minute Cough Care by T K Horseman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Wm. Savory
Warrington
England
W. A. Hayes
Draggist
D. N. Sinks
Troy
Ohio
Messrs. Geo. F. Parsons & Co
Wilmington
New
Ape
North Carolinas
de Witt
E. C. Boice
Somers Point
N. Y
S. W. A. Hayes
Raleigh News and Observer
Atwater
Raleigh
Mr. T. K. Horseman
Manatawney, Pa
A Mighty Rich Man in a New England Village
An Outlook writer recalls an old farmer who explains wealth as integrity and reliability. A prominent man, judged by money or land, is rich only if he lives honestly, pays his debts, keeps promises, and earns neighbors’ respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Outlook
New England
Stick To It and Health Claims From Local Notices
A collection of brief endorsements and notices from local residents and newspapers. Included are a baby eczema cure anecdote praising Banner Salve, commentary on education and West Point appointees, a Wrightsville Beach conference note, Foley’s Kidney Cure and Honey and Tar testimonials, and Kodol Digestive Cure claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
West Point
Frank I. Osborn
George T. Winston
Market Prices in Hillsboro for Country Produce
A village market report lists prices for staples: Wheat 75 cents per bushel, Corn 60 cents, Oats 50 cents, Meal 60 to 65 cents, Pork 5 to 6 cents per pound, Bacon 8 to 12 cents, Flour 4 to 5 dollars per barrel, Tallow 4 to 5 cents, Beeswax 20 cents, Butter 15 to 20 cents, Eggs 12 1 2 cents, Peas 85 cents to 1.25, Beans 1.50 to 1.75, Hides 4 to 10 cents, Chickens 12 1 2 to 25 cents, Feathers live geese 40 cents, Wool 25 to 35 cents washed, 15 to 20 cents unwashed, Coffee 10 to 20 cents, Sugar 5 1 2 to 7 cents, with all country produce in good demand.
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Orange County
Hillsborough, N.gc
Joseph A. Harris
Federal Court
May
Crowell & Kirkpatrick Co
Springfield
Lea
Wilmington Messenger
Tarboro Southerner
Caetor
Ene- LA
Kroger
South Africa
Chas. C. Ellis
Lisbon
Oakland
Neb
Sioux City
Omaha
State of
China
Foley
Clinton
Maxton
Williamston
M. C
S. W
Raleigh Times
Everybody' S Magazine
Conteins
Henry Eichards
George L. Heard
High Tower
Georgia
Aycock
M. H. Justice
Rutherford
Fourteenth District
Fordsville
B. Presson
Pressonville
Kans
North Carrolina Teachers’ Assembly
Wrightsville Beach
North Carolina Bar Association
New Chapel Hill Road
Eaton Walker
Robert P. Walker
Wake Forest, N
W. E. Dodson
Cate
SAS
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Wood
Farm Seeds
Logue
T. W. Wood & Sons, Seedsmen
Richmond, Va
Wen Nasu
Hillsboro, N. c
Strong
W. Granan
Oxford, N. c
Person
Gravity
S. M. Sattis
John W. Graham
Paul G. Gramny Ray
En & Graham
Attorneys-At-Law
Hillsboro, N
al Caswell, Durham, Granville
M. Corey
Undertaker
Spurgeon
Churton Street
Ave
Parks & Hedgpeth’s Furniture Store
Caldwel Institute, N. C
Railway
Standard
Texas
California
Florida
Cuba
Porto Rico
Pullman Palace
Southern
R. L. Vernon
F. R. Darsy
Tas
Charlotte
N. G
Asheville
D. C
S. H. Hardwick
Washington, D. C
Cedar Grove
Laws
Swith Fony
Caswell County
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