War Volunteers Rise as McKinley Calls for Troops
The article notes President McKinley’s second call for 75 000 volunteers and reports Raleigh claims the Democratic Convention satisfies Democrats. It cites a Chicago Park volunteer force around 5000 and describes ration shipments, while predicting strict selection may reject eager men who fail to meet standards.
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Cervera
Santiago de Cuba
North Carolina
McKinley
Philadelphia
Uncle Sam
Electric Pills Promise Quick Liver Body Healing
Cure claim urges relief from body pains and liver trouble with Electric Litters. Advertises prompt relief, direct action on liver stomach and kidneys, a revitalized feel, and a money back guarantee. Sold by W. A Hayes' Drug Store at 50 cents a bottle.
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W. A Hayes’ Drug Store
Morro In Spanish Means High Ground In Castles Talk
The writer notes Morro means high ground and compares Morro castles to looming forms in the air. He mentions a 3 inch game and predicts they will shrink in time as they come down.
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Wilmington Star
Local resident praises DeWitts Early Risers laxative
P Jones of Miesburg Pennsylvania writes that he has used DeWitts Little Early Risers for forty years in his house and finds them the most satisfactory laxative his family has ever had. W A Hayes.
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P. Jones
Miesburg, Pa
DeWitts
W.A. Hayes
Tried. Oliver
IL © Beles
Mr. Oliver
Visitor Chooses Family Quietly for Society Statth
In a ceremony reported by Raleiazh Times, a high official selects his son and a grandson of Geen UO Ss to join a personal statth society. The event highlights a blend of traditions from blue and gray factions.
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Raleiazh Times
Geen UO Ss. Grane
Algernon Sartoris
Lee
Arnica Salve Claims World’s Best Cure for Varied Ailments
Bucein’s ARNICA SALVE advertised as the best salve for cuts, sores, rashes, fever sores, tetter, chilblains, corns and eruptions. Guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. Price per box listed. sold by W. Hayes, druggist.
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W.u. Hayes
Those Folks Next Door Buy House Said by Detroit Free Press
A fragmented quote from the Detroit Free Press hints at neighbors purchasing a house. The garbled text references a maid and driving a picture in plaster, leaving the exact event unclear.
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Detroit Pree Press
Hillsboro Drug Company Sells Ointment for Sores and Wounds
A long standing soothing ointment for sprains ulcers and a variety of sores is now sold exclusively by the Hillsboro Drug Company in Hillsboro NC. The preparation has been used for years and was previously prepared by Jos A Harris.
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Mes Jos A. Harris
Hillstora
Thillsboro Drug Company
Marriage Settlement Amid Family Tension Returns Questioned
A fragmentary report notes a marriage settlement dispute with inquiry into a father-in-law selling a thing to his child-in-law and family concerns expressed by the couple. The text suggests a strained union and a disputed transfer within the household.
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Selle
Democratic State Convention Rejects Fusion and Ratifies Judges
The Raleigh convention on May 26 endorsed six Superior Court judges and rejected fusion with the Populists. It upheld the Chicago platform with free silver, endorsed Bryan and Jones, and elected state executive committee members from the Fifth District. Oliver’s wheat field attraction noted locally.
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Raleigh
J.S. Carr
Durham
C. M. Cooke
Louisburg
Democratic State Executive Committee
Chicago
William Jennings Bryan
James K. Jones
J. S. Manning
Cavrbham
W. A. A. W. Slaywood
Alamance
I. D. Reid
Bobbitt
Granville
Rockingham
Prices of Country Produce in Market Report
A market listing shows various farm goods with prices per unit. Items include wineat, cores, meal, pork, bacon, flour, tallow, beeswax, butter, eggs, potatoes, peas, beans, hides, chickens, feathers, geese, wool, and sugar with quoted per unit costs. Demand described as good for country produce.
Noted Signers of Mecklenburg Declaration Mainly Presbyterians
The Mecklenburg Declaration signers were mostly Presbyterians with one Lutheran. It lists Abraham Alexander as chairman and nine ruling elders among twenty-eight signers, including Ephraim Brevard Hezekiah Balch John White James Harris William Graham and others. Also mentions preacher counts and a secretary, with other unrelated clippings about ships and medical cures.
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Wellington Messenger
N. C
John Queary
Hezekiah Alexander
Adam Alexander
John McNitt Alexander
Charles Alexander
Zacheus Wu
Waightstill Avery
Benjamin Patton
Matthew McClure
Neil Morrson
Robert Irwin
Jonn Flennikin
David Reese
John Davidson
Robert Harris
Sr. On
The Best Remedy for Rheumatism in Fairhaven
Mr James Rowland of Fairhaven reports his wife, long afflicted with rheumatism, found rapid relief after using Chambers Pain Balm. After one application she slept within an hour and now uses the balm for aches, noting superior relief compared with prior medicines. Available in 50 and 80 cent sizes from W Hayes Drugist.
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James Rowland
Vilage
Mr. Rowland
Chamberla
Mr Rowland
Sle
W. U. Hayes
Brown's Iron Bitters and Cures Advertised During War Prep
A wartime era advertisement promotes Browns' Iron Bitters and Browns' Tonic as cures for rheumatism gout neuralgia and digestive diseases. It touts quick permanent relief and broad availability at druggists and general stores with a long history of use. It also mentions Rice's Goose Grease as a remedy for various ailments and cites government wartime efforts to aid the East and North.
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Congress
Advertisements and Local Notices Mixed in Pilaster Market
The page lists sales at the court house door in Pilaster, with bids opening for property and properties under decree. It mentions K. Esle and W. Holle, with other names and locations connected to a local auction and real estate matter. A Pillsater market ad promotes low prices and varied goods from a merchant offering dry goods, groceries, and fresh produce.
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Liberal Patchsou
Groveries
North Carolina Crop News and Local Notes Mix
State and regional items report peach shipments by Van Lindsey Orchard Co of Southern Pines and a strong strawberry harvest in eastern North Carolina. Other notes cover a Republican convention in Rockingham, oat and pasture farming tips, a wartime war claim suit guideline, and local business distortions with Spanish mackerel.
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Durham Herald
North Carolina
Monroe Journal
T. D. Mediia
Lima
Sixth Congressional District
Rockingham
Oliver H. Dockery
R. M. Norment
Russell
McKinley
Pritchard
Charlotte
J. S. Yandie
Sharon
Raleigh News and Observer
Barbee
Newbern Journal
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Thursuan
Joseph A. Harris
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Chicamanga Park
Luouguu
Bucein
I Parker
Sharon, Wis
DeWitt
Toonsider DeWitts
W. A. Layes
Charlotte Observer
W. A. Yayes
Clark
Oregon
de- Wites
Elayes
North Carolina Volunteers
Jacksonville
Florida
Fitzhach Lee
S. M. Geary
Pierson
Mich
W. A. Slayes
Washington
Navy Department
Schley
Santiago de Cuaha
Fairhaven
Ister
Sommissioner
Orange
Pilstar
Heda Pegern
Tn Span
Pst Ale Board
Tam
van Lindsey Orchard Company of
Southern Pines
High Point Enterprise
Will F. Garrison
Abbott's Creek
W. A Hayes
Johnstons
Mise Williams
Davis, Brooks & CO
Detroit
Soto
W. A. Hayes
Drvosist
Chapel Hill School
Toilior
J. W. Canada
Kk. M . Andrew
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Charlotte, N.C
Norra Canoina
the Daily Observer
the Weekly Observer
The
Weekly Observer
Cuaruottre, N.C
News and Observer
W. Gratam
Oxtons, N
Furl
Supreme Court
M. Gatyis
Joan W.ograham
Patitoes & Gra AM
Law
Hilsborn, Xe
Caswell
Dward
Daily News and Observer
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Reema
Akay
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Spurgeon
Harris Steam
Pyle
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Raleigh, N.C
Harris’ Steam Dye Works
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Scientific Ams
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Udice
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