Roosevelt defense of navy growth and inland waterways
The Roosevelt administration faces criticism for expanding public expenditure without retrenchment. Articles note deficits despite growing revenue, support for 69000000 on new ships, inland waterways, swamp land reclamation, and federal audits for railroads. The piece also recounts a Wilkesboro political ruse with performing bears to sway Populist support, and side notes on railroad discipline and bear reports in Grandfather Mountain.
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New York World
Roosevelt
Congress
Treasury
Emnall
Metcal
Navy
Navy Department
Congressman Hackett
Wilkes County
Hackett
Wilkesboro
Ben Terrell
Texas
Court House Yard
Join
Kerby
Grandfather Mountain
Yahooolassee
South & Western Railroad
Kirby
Lenoir News
Senator Gamble
Washington Herald
Lean Wheat Prompts Wardrobe Weight Conversation
A delicate young woman laments weight gain while a quick witted housewife suggests a simple plan seeking lean wheat as a solution. The exchange reads like a domestic vignette from a bygone era asserting practical remedies over indulgence.
Foraker Courage Admired Despite Doubtful Judgment
Readers at the Philadelphia Ledger note that even those who doubt Senator Foraker's judgment cannot deny his courage. The remark highlights a balanced view praising bravery while questioning prudence.
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Senator Foraker
Philadelphia Ledger
Preaching Pay and Polls Stir Local Debates
The letter laments shrinking church salaries and argues preachers deserve fair pay, noting inflation raises costs. It hopes the panic ends soon, warning it will curb future campaign efforts by Linney Whitener and Harshaw in Catawba and halt Republican speakers on Cleveland land bonds.
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Frank Linney
Mike Whitener
Mose Harshaw
Catawba
Cleveland
Newton Enterprise
Woman's idea of entertaining man is one who listens
A fragment from Chicago advertising copy notes a woman's idea of an entertaining man is one who says little and listens, reflecting social humor in early 20th century marketing.
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Chicago
Real Wonderh South Dakota Healing Cure Featured
A Northern prairie feature from Mound Lily describes Mrs. E. D. Clapp of her son near death from exhausting coughing. After starting Dr King's New Discovery, he recovered fully, with the remedy guaranteed for coughs and lung troubles. Trial bottles free, price one dollar.
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South Dakota
Mound
Lily
E. D. Clapp
Storm Waiting Funded by a Drunken Colonel
A colonel returning home intoxicated created a scene with his wife, slipping in quietly to avoid disturbance. He sat with an umbrella raised as his wife awoke and asked why. He answered, I am only waiting the storm. Ex General Booth of the Salvation Army says we are more pious than the English.
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Laysa Lexington Dispatch
Southern Railway Company
Spencer
Salisbury Sa
General Booth
The
Salvation Army
DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills Ad Teaser in 1900s Ad
An advertisement urges relief for sore stomach back pains and kidney issues. It promotes DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills for weak kidneys and bladder inflammation, sold by J. M. Hodges. The snippet mentions newspaper editors worried by the president's five page message about white paper prices.
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DeWitt
J. M. Hodges
DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills Ad
Thousands suffer kidney and bladder troubles. Do not neglect your kidneys Delays dangerous. DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills provide quick relief for all such troubles. A week's treatment 25c sold by J. M. Hodges.
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DeWitt
J. M. Hodges
DeWITTS CARBOLIZED WITCH HAZEL SAL ECHO NOTICE
DeWITTS CARBOLIZED WITCH HAZEL SAL for piles burns and sores. Notice: having qualified as administrator of the estate of Temp Johnson deceased, all claimants must present within twelve months or be barred. All indebted persons should settle promptly. December 2 1997 T M Calloway Adm
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Dewitt
Temp Johnson
T. M Calloway
Adm
Ten Little Pompkins
A whimsical counting rhyme about pumpkins on a vine, with each stanza recounting how frost, bugs, mischief, and accidents reduce their number from ten to none. The verses name characters like Johnnie, Puteh, and the farmer, ending with a final jack o lantern.
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Johnnie
Early Riser cures blues and headaches for Auck and Jill
The verse notes Auck and Jill recovering from illness after using De Wire's Little Early Rivers sold by J. Hatel. It adds a wry line about a woman's tolerance for a man’s attention, implying interest matters in conversations.
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Auck
Jill
de Wire
Trinity College Law Department offers superior study path
Trinity College Relay te invites Young Men seeking legal education to explore the department of law backed by a superior program. For catalogue and more information, contact D. W. Newson, Registrar, Denasam, Newin Carousa.
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Department of Law
Trinity College
Ate
D.W. Newson
Denasam
Neowin
Notice to Crooker and Henson Over Contract Violation
Notice warns that Crooker and Henson may be liable for two totes at 250 dollars each, under a contract with James Perry and E A L Perry of Zionville North Carolina. The warning, dated September 25 1907, states noncompliance with contract terms as the reason.
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BR. Crooker
Henson
James Perry
E. H. Perry
Zionville
N. C
Crooker
Jumey
Eal Perry
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Atlanta Journal
Scasto
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B.C. Dewitt & CO
J. M.hotigen
Cardus
Wm. Turner
Bartonville, II
Malice Co. Chattanongs
Tenn
Trinity
Lalge
Volloy
Gymnasiun
Janes Perry, BE. H. Perry
Dr. King
VT Kehaas
New York
Castor
Bears
Observer
North Carolina
Sunday Observer
Semlwe Y Observer
State
College of Agticulture and Mechanic Arts
West
Raleigh, S.C
University ——of
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