The Great Canal Debate in the United States
The article reviews plans for a transoceanic canal via Nicaragua or Panama. It notes Mont Pelee's eruption influencing views, cites Senator Hanna opposing Nicaragua, and quotes Dr Eugene Murray-Aaron on Panama seismic risk. It concludes with lingering doubt and further discussion before action.
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United States
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Parma
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Mont Pelee
Martinique
St. Pierre
Eugene Murray-Aaron
Washington, D. C
Scientific American
Murray-Aarop
Norfleet Leaves Bertie County Board After Long Service
The Windsor Ledger notes Mr Thos S Norfleet retires from the Bertie County Board of Commissioners after many years. The paper says he earned universal esteem, was an ideal public servant, and that the county sentiment favored his continued service if possible.
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Norita
Bertie County
Windsor Loalger Well Cays
Board of County Commissioners
Norfleet
North Carolina
Names Suggested for County Commissioner Ballot
A letter from a voter advocates voting for three candidates in the upcoming county commissioner race. The proposed slate includes Dr. R. M. Johnson of Scotland Neck, George B. Curtis of Enfield, and R. W. Brown of Weldon. The writer argues county finances are poor and favors a change.
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Eprick
Vevern
Halifax County
R. M. Johnson
Scotland Neck
George B. Curtis
Enfield
R. W. Brown
Weldon
Rain Woes, Local Notes From Ringwood June 8 1902
Ringwood notes report dry spells delaying crops though average yields expected. Fruit crops like apples peaches and plums have fallen off while Marie Williams and Ruth and Mary Bullock returned from St Marys and Louisburg Female College with medals. Children’s Day at Bethesda drew a large crowd. Opinion on local judicial picks favors Judge Stark for Chief Justice and Peebes for Superior Court Judge with praise for W E Daniel as Solicitor.
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Rinewood
Marie Williams
St. Mary’s
Ruth
Mary Bullock
Louisburg
Colege
Bethesdaesterday
Stark
Jude
Peebes
W. E. Daniel
Clubbing offer for Commonwealth and Southern Cultivator
An eight page Atalanta weekly requests arrears and new subscribers for a year long subscription to The Commonwealth and The Semi-Weekly Journal for 1.75 dollars, plus a one year premium of The Southern Cultivator. The offer targets those with overdue payments or new subscribers.
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Journal
Atlanta
Commonwealth
Tur Commonwealth
Swamp-Root advertised kidney remedy claims relief
The notice promotes Swamp-Root as a cure for kidney and bladder trouble misattributed to habits. It promises quick relief for both men and women and offers sample bottles by mail with a pamphlet of testimonials. Address Dr Kilmer Co in Binghamton New York and mention the newspaper.
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Dr. Kilmer % Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Glen Falls
N. Y
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Pila Ferers
Dr. Miles Medical Co
Eltchart
Ind
Clubbing offer for Commonwealth and Charlotte Observer
Pay cash and receive The Commonwealth weekly and the Charlotte Observer twice weekly for a year at $1.75. The Observer is eight pages, twice as large as Commonwealth, with twice weekly delivery for 75 cents. Including Commonwealth for $1.00 plus 75 cents more doubles reading matter.
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The Volcano Book Promises Great Martinique Disaster Sale
Notice advertises a sensational volume The Volcano s Deadly Work by Prof Charles Morris claiming a unique Martinique disaster account with 500 pages and many photographs. It urges agents to join quickly, promising enormous profits, cheap outfit and immediate work from Craux Co Philadelphia.
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St. Pierre
Charles Morris L
Martinique
Morris
Outfit
Craux & Co
4Th St
Philadelphia
Taxes due and notices for Brinkleyville township and Edmondson estate
Tax lists show amounts due for Brinkleyville Township parcels including Malvine Harvey J J Macklin J G Newsom and others with costs totaling various sums. Executors of Mary P Edmondson notify creditors to present claims by May 10 1903 and demand immediate payment of debts. dated May 5 1902 with executors B C Josex and W A Dusn.
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Briweleyville
J. Es
Malvine Harvey
A. Solomon
Ringwood
Dr. Ragott Browning
G. H. Lee
Nelson Davia
Bob Tucker
W. J. McHorn
Brinkleyville Township
Mary P. Edmondson
B.C. Josex W. A. Dusn
Amanda Hoare
Breakfast Goods Ad Highlights Quality Flour Lard and Butter
An advertisement urges buyers to choose the best breakfast ingredients. It insists quality flour lard and butter are essential and argues the best items cost only a bit more and always satisfy. It warns against being misled and promotes shopping where the finest goods are kept.
Tales Grocery Store Fresh Goods Arrive in Town
New stock arrives including N. C. Roe Herrings Orange Syrup New Orleans and Porto Rico Molasses in barrels and jugs Lamps glass crockery tinware and buggy whips Shirts drawers and pants offered at low down prices Full stock of groceries available with savings on many items to save time and money for shoppers
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N. C
New Orleans
Porto Rico
Dr King’s New Life Pills Adventures in Cleansing
An old advertisement extols Dr King’s New Life Pills to cleanse the system and prevent constipation. The copy promises lively liver function and relief from digestive distress with brisk, energetic language.
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Dr. King
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