How to cook husbands and political notes from North State
A humor piece on cooking husbands uses playful, satirical instructions with kitchen imagery. It then shifts to a column of political gossip noting General Grant’s restraint from swearing, and mentions Gen. Carr as a Democratic Senate candidate in North Carolina, with context on his Civil War service and business success.
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Carnon
Pai
Grant
Learly
Woyself
Sengia
Washington Post
United States Senate
Julian. Carr
North Carolina
Shoreham
Carr
All North
Confederacy
Egypt
Marion Butler
Senate
Gen. Carr
F. M. Simmons
Friends of
J.C. Pritchard
Morteg
Honest confession or transparent excuses in business
A quote notes honesty as the best policy when wrongs are faced. It argues that offering a transparent excuse harms more than admitting fault and condemns evasive explanations as worse than no admission. The remark underscores integrity in leadership and accountability.
Morgan Controls Air Transport Empire
The Atlanta Constitution notes that Morgan monopolizes earth and seas leaving John W. Gates no option but to enter the air. He now oversees an airship enterprise.
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Morgan
John W. Gates
Enterprise
Atlanta Constitution
Bears the The Kind You Buy Always Castorita
In a Washington Star piece the author notes Castorita bears the familiar slogan The Kind You Have Always Bought and mentions a price tactic tied to coal mining hope and political shifts in West Virginia amid a lynching fever, flagging Republican state dynamics.
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Castorita
Osio Ae
Washington Star
West Virginia
Washington
Let it Alone Scott's Emulsion Ad Claim
An old advertisement proclaims Scott's Emulsion as a fattening remedy for thin people, claiming it builds new flesh, requires no effort, and leaves users feeling better and weighing more, with a note to send for a free sample from Start Street.
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Scott
Spinsters’ Homes Rise in Sweden and Norway
In Sweden and Norway several homes for spinsters flourish. One at Jeast hosts a monument to a wealthy 200 year-old benefactor whose fortune funds a superb home. Unmarried women with blood ties to the founder gain admission, receive a suit, servants, private meals, and are governed only by ordinary good behavior.
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Talque
Sweden
Norway
Jeast
Tian
Old Maida
Edward I described as tall with long fingers
An old account notes Edward I stood about six feet two inches and that the tips of his middle fingers reached below his knees, illustrating his unusual stature and limb proportions.
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Edward 1
One Minute Cough Cure Claim and a Witty Quote
An advertisement touts a "One Minute Cough Cure" for coughs colds and throat and lung trouble claiming immediate relief and safety. A clipped quip from the Philadelphia record notes a married man discovering his wife's golden tresses are red hair.
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T. J. Coffey & 10
Phila
Delphia
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised for sores and boils
A vintage advertisement claims Bucklen's Arnica Salve clears eruptions including fever sores ulcers boils and carbuncles and shingles. It promises relief from cuts burns corns piles and other skin troubles with a 25 cent price at Blackburn's.
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Blackburn’s
Parham Kills Thirty-One Cattle at Crowder's Creek
Gustonia News reports R A Parham killed thirty one moo asins during a cleanup at Crowder's Creek. J A Parris provides the details and is noted as a snake killer. The tally includes an old animal and thirty younger ones, suggesting a lengthy string if joined end to end.
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R. A. Parham
Crowder's Creek
J. A. Parris
Gustonia News
Notice of Tax Sale Redemption Period for Two Tracts
At a real estate tax sale conducted by W H Calaway ex sheriff of Watauga county on September 1 1900 a Blue Ridge township tract listed under John Adams with tax 2 07 and another Blue Ridge tract listed under N L Webster with tax 2 10 were sold at the courthouse door in Boone The redemption period expires September 2 1903 and failure to redeem will lead to deeds The notice is dated July 1 190% and signed A E Tannisox
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W. H. Calaway
Watauga County
Boone
Blue Ridge Township
John Adams
N. L. Webster
Democratic Convention Called for Watangara Boone County
Democratic party members in Watangara are urged to attend the county convention at Boone courthouse on Monday August 18 at 11 o clock to nominate a House candidate and county ticket and conduct other business. Precinct committees to be elected and delegates chosen at township primaries on Thursday August 14 at 2 PM. Voters invited to participate and aid party organization.
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Democratic Party
Watangara
Court House
Boone
House of Representatives
J.C. Horror
Fine Nursery Fruit Trees and Vines for Sale in North Carolina
W L Correy offers fine fruit trees from three to six feet tall including apples peaches pears and prunes and a selection of grape vines. Trees delivered from the Moretz North Carolina nursery with pricing matching other nurseries and direct contact for details.
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W. L. Correy
Moretz
N.C
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Watauga Democrat
Sterling Remedy CO
Chicago
New York
Pov
Hood’s
Hood
Cis
King
A. E.tannisox
London
Dr King
Blackburn
Krfes
Jones St
Slout City
Ta FE
Marie Kean Weakeeene Geis Og
Merling Nesindy Company
Martin
Blowing Rock, N. C
W. P. Pendley
Boot & Shoe Shop
G. H. Duncan
Johnston
Beth Wrvereters
Kchagan Drug CO
Detroit
Mich
Assina
Australia
New Zealand
Dr. King
M. B. Blackburn
F. C. de Warré Co
Gastoria
Bears
Baghaorta
Priné Ter
the Morning Post
Raleigh
Morning Post
Ratuay, N.C
Corvalenrs
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