Roberta controversy and Rajah Myra satire in Brookside letter
A Brookside letter rails at Congressman elect Brigham Roberta of Utah over polygamy myths and a satirical Rajah Myra salary, arguing eternal fitness while comparing to Sulu Sultanism. It questions treaties and spartan reforms, then shifts to Caldwell notes on local schooling, religion, and community events, including repairs, marriages, deaths, and Gen Robt B. Vance’s passing.
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Brookside
Atention
Congress
Brigham Roberta
Utah
South
The
Mormon
Mormon Church
Rajah
Myra
Civil Service
Hanna
Myras
Robert
Bat
Roberts
Danger Signals Warn of Pneumonia Bronchitis and Consumption
The notice urges readers to recognize danger signals like a raw throat and chest pains as signs of pneumonia bronchitis or consumption. It recommends SCOTT'S EMULSION to fortify the system and prevent illness rather than waiting to treat later.
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Scott
Cost Him His Job Cler k in Washington criticized postal service
A Washington D C clerk in General Miles office was fired for jokingly praising the administration in a letter to Postmaster General Smith about Porto Rico and the Philippines. He mocked the administration's campaign and joked about the Dewey imagery while commenting on colonial postage.
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Democrat
Freedman
Collette
Lenoir
Dawson
Washington, D.C
Miles
Smith
Porto Rico
Ita
McKinley
Philippines
Actions of the Just Smell Sweet in Asheville News
An Asheville Citizen piece touts Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Hood’s Pills as life restoring, claiming impure blood causes tiredness while praising purification and vitality. It notes a national park movement in the Apalachian region, urging persistent effort to achieve park status.
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Hood
H. L. Ae
Asheville
Democratic Speakership Chooses J D Richardson Tennessee
A Democratic caucus in Washington last Saturday nominated Hon J D Richardson of Tennessee for the Democratic speakership leading the floor. The McDowell Democrat argues war spending spurred business revival while Gov Roosevelt in New York pardons or refuses to interfere in cases involving women or repeat criminals.
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Washington
Hon
J.D. Richardson
Tennessee
McDowell Democrat
Gov. Roosevelt
New York
County Commissioners Mileage and Travel Report 1899
I J Mc-May clerk certifies the statement of days served and miles traveled by Watauga County commissioners for the year ending November 30 1899 Coffey 19 days at 2 dollars a day total 38 00 Holfhouser 17 days at 2 dollars a day plus 221 miles at 5 cents per mile total 45 05 Roten 18 days at 2 dollars a day plus 288 miles at 5 cents per mile total ?
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Board of County Commission
Watauga County
Board of County Commissioners
Wc Coffey
W L Holfhouser
Greatest Bargains Offer At Local Store
A storefront advertises extreme cash discounts to pay down debt. It lists low prices on calico and cotton checks, pins, ink, envelopes, coffee, hats, groceries, ladies dress goods, patent medicines, fresh seeds, and farm tools. Emphasizes cash only and willingness to show stock. Signed W. Hola w.
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Ee Ile
Hola
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