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Farm Journal
Commonwealth
Official Count Delayed By Ill Foreman In Halifax County
The Commonwealth said last week Halifax County's official vote would be released this week but the foreman was sick all week, delaying the tabulation until next week. The Morning Post and News & Observer clash is noted, praising F. M. Simmons and honoring party editors for their unpaid, steadfast work.
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Halifax County
News & Observer
North Carolina
New Cotton Early Sets Records at Laurinburg and Maxton
A correspondent from Laurinburg and Maxton reports August 11 that a bale of new cotton arrived at each market, Maxton’s bale selling for 9 cents and setting new early marketing records. The item also promotes Perry Davis Pain Killer as an internal remedy for colic, summer complaint, dyspepsia, and more, claiming fast relief for sores, burns, and pains with prices of 25c and 60c.
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News & Observer
Laurinburg
Maxton
Perry Davis
Price
North Carolina Democrats push for McKinley defeat and Kitchin switch
The piece urges voters to prepare for November elections. It targets removing President McKinley, backing Bryan, and electing Claud Kitchin to Congress in the Second District to replace Congressman White, described as the only black member of the national assembly.
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McKinley
Bryan
Union
North Carolina
Claiae Kitchin
Congress
White
National Assembly
Kitchin
Electric Plant Chance for Scotland Neck Investors
A local call for an electric plant in Scotland Neck could light streets homes and shops and power nearby factories. A Greenville Reflector report notes a local businessman believes a partner group could establish a plant here with investors profiting from electricity sales. In Tarboro a post office theft case ends with George Dancy arrested after a $5 gold piece linked him to robbed money packages. he confesses and faces U S Commissioner trial in Halifax.
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Commonwealth
Scotland Neck
Scotland
Greenville Reflector
Tarboro
N.C
George Dancy
Crisp
Dancy
Halifax
U. S
Tar Heel Wagons Durable and In Demand in Winterville
Winterville North Carolina August 14 1900 The Tar Heel Wagons from A G Cox Manufacturing Co build with tough material lightwood hubs spokes and wheels last up to 30 years. Mr Bryan reports orders for 35000 to 50000 cigars on a short trip. B F Manning heads north for tall and winter goods. Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets sold by E T Whitehead & Co Draggiata promise easy relief.
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Winterville
N.C
A. G. Cox
B. F. Manning
B. F
Seeller
Raleigh Letters on Campaign Delays and Democratic Support
Raleigh correspondence discusses delayed start of presidential and congressional campaigns in North Carolina until Sept 1, praising F. M. Simmons for his campaign leadership and predicting his renomination. It notes amendment effects delaying black voters and outlines potential nominees in the Fourth District and fusion actions in Durham. It also mentions Butler, Bryan, and the Pope National Convention context.
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Commonwealth
Raleigh
N. C
North Carolina
Simmons
Democrats
F. M. Simmons
United States Senate
Butler
J. W. Atwater
Chatham
Dem
Capt. W. B. Shaw
Vance
Armistead Jones
Wake
E. W. Poll
Johnson
Peanut Threshers advertised by Ellis Champion Thresher
The notice promotes the Ellis Champion Peanut Thresher and Cleaner as a universal aid for all grain and peanut growers. It directs interested buyers to contact J.J. Mitchell, State Agent, Scotland Neck, North Carolina, for information.
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Ellis Champion
J.J. Mitchell
Scotland Neck
N.C
Newport News Military Academy announces session 1900 1901
A detailed prospectus urges boys and young men to enroll at Newport News Military Academy. It highlights liberal education, military training, extensive faculty from Johns Hopkins and other institutions, and opportunities in college prep and commercial studies. The campus near Newport News offers rail and steamship access, a shipbuilding hub, and a climate suited to nine months of schooling. both day and night classes for women are noted.
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Newport News Military Academy
Times
Virginia
the Academy
Newport News
Norfolk
Richmond
Washington
Old Point Comfort
Jamestown
Cornwalls
Johns Hopkins University
University of Virginia
Virginia Military Institute
University of Pennsylvania
Bryan
Newport News Academy Announces Low Tuition for 36 Week Session
The academy promises experienced instruction for women with careful meals and modern facilities. The building features hot and cold water electric lights and well ventilated rooms. Total cost for tuition board fuel lights and furnished room is two hundred dollars for a 36 week session. Catalogs available from President Col E W Huffman Newport News Virginia.
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Academy
E.W. Huffman
Newport News
Roberts Chill Tonic Offers Malaria Relief Labelled Red Crops
Promises fever and malaria relief with Roberts Chill Tonic priced at 25e per bottle. Money back if it fails to help. Advertisement targets druggists.
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Roberts
Mineral Water Fair Opens with Music and Tables
June 1 features Finest Mineral Water displayed with a table of host services and band music. Daily mail notes connections to adjoining towns and announces tour rates on Southern Railway and its branches and the Atlantic Coast Line.
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Band of Music
Daily Mail
Southern Railway
Atlantic Coast Line
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the Commonwealth
E. Hilliard
Morning Post
Hess
Simmons’ Work
Counliry
Winterville News
Chamberlain
E. T. Whitehead & Co
Draggiata
Chicago
Stevenson
Towne
Maryanna
East Scotland Neck Land Company
Newport News, VA
Merrimac
Monitor
Cooper
Bank St
Norfolk, V
Dastori
Poe
Nervita Mepteal Co
Clinton and Jackson Sts
Ill
E. T. Whitehead * Co
Draggista
R. Alley
Tarboro, N.C
Taylor’s
Rocky River Springs
Stanly County, N.C
Ates
R. B. Beckwith
M. D. Silver
Stanly County, N. C
Ipare
Chas M' Walsh
Ycamore St
Peterspuns, V
Wales
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