Taft speech analysis hints at Roosevelt influence
The piece argues Taft's nomination and acceptance address reveal Roosevelt’s hand, with the speech crafted to echo Roosevelt's policies and delivered from Oyster Bay via Cincinnati. It contends the speech serves Roosevelt's interests, portraying Taft as a conduit for Roosevelt's agenda and a shift toward a new epoch in American politics.
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Rooseveltian
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Cincinnatti
Taft
Annals of
Republican Party
Bank Statement of Citizen's Bank Elk Park North Carolina 1908
The report shows assets including loans and discounts 6102.53 with small overdraft 186.73 and cash items 524.50. Deposits subject to check 5601.43 and total liabilities 12 624.71 with capital and undivided profits and notes. Notary public C Manning certifies the statement as true to the best knowledge.
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Capital Stock
State of North Carolina
Watauge County
Ss. I
Citizen’s Bank
Elk Park
North Carolina
U. S
State of
County of
Mitchell
W. A. Stapp
Mrs Lee credits Dr Kings New Discovery for husband’s recovery
In Zanesville Ohio Mrs Mary Lee recounts how her husband James Lee nearly faced fatal lung disease until Dr Kings New Discovery relieved his coughing and restored his health. The ad touts the throat and lung remedy with guarantees, price details, and a free trial bottle. An Elkin correspondent notes over $100,000 will be paid from Elkin this season for blackberries with 800,000 cans shipped as the berry crop outpaces tobacco profits.
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Zanesville
Mary Lee
James Lee
Elkin
Charlotte Observer
Elkin Canning
Kilmer & Co
N.Y
The Rise of a Boy in Business Duty and Purpose
A 19th century editorial argues that work can elevate a boy beyond routine drudgery into a life of service through business purpose. It links commerce to social beneficence and humanity’s progress, urging thoughtful engagement with work. The second ad promotes Kodol for stomach issues, claiming early use prevents chronic dyspepsia and improves digestion, with a local seller listed.
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J. M. Hodges
Lagrange Sentinel
Carbolized Witch Hazel Alve For Piles and Sores
An old advertisement proclaims a carbolized witch hazelalve treatment for piles barns and sores. The brief copy emphasizes cleansing soothing and healing effects with minimal detail about usage or ingredients. The muted tone reflects typical late 19th to early 20th century pharmacy copy.
De Witts Witch Hazel Salve Ad Claim
An advertisement touts De Witts Carbonized Witch Hazel Salve as the original superior product. It warns imitators offer nothing equivalent and urges readers to insist on De Witts, sold by J. M Hodges. It ends with a moral line about pursuing heaven by effort.
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East
Poland
de Witt
J. M Hodges
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