Character sketches and a West Virginia gas discovery
A Baltimore American tease on a chattering man who disdains public streets and lectures on canal politics while losing money in a poker game and admiring vanity. The item notes Ritchey county gas wells near Pleasants county, flowing about 15 million cubic feet per day and producing about 250 barrels of oil.
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Ale
Baltimore
West Virginia
Saya An Exchange
Ritchey County
Pleasants County
Discontent and Guilt Irk Self and Hearts Interior
A fragment from Awelia's Journal ponders self discontent and the irritant of moral guilt. It reflects on the mind's quarrel with outward clamor as the conscience awakens to wrongdoing.
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Awelia
To Cure a Cold in One Day Claims
An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promising a cure for a cold in a single day. It notes all druggists refund the money if it fails and features E. Grove’s signature on each box.
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E. Grove
Corn price mirrors past bill in Rich Square Times
A Rich Square Times note recalls a 1792 county bill for goods showing corn at a dollar and ten cents per bushel, a price similar to current market rates. The item frames historic pricing against present levels, highlighting long term stability in corn value.
Game of Age And Its Endless Punny Ages
A playful Q and A from Sarah E. Wilcox uses puns to link various life stages to common words. The piece invites all ages to participate, offering a lively list of paired age puns such as healthy age with Drainage and minister's age with Parsonage.
Backlen's Arnica Salve Featured in Ad Claim
World wide fame salve promises cures for cuts burns boils corns and ulcers with guaranteed results. Advertises 25c price at Blackburn's Mammna. Also includes a quip about a boy who threw stones and a joke about hitting a barn door.
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Blackburn’s
Mammna
Eight Hour Laws Ignored by Tireless Little Workers
Dr King's New Life Pills are advertised as a cure for indigestion biliousness constipation and related stomach liver and bowel troubles. The ad claims millions use them daily and promotes a 25 cent price at Blackburn's with phrases about ease safety and security.
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Dr. King
New Life
Blackburn’s
North Carolina Teacher Assembly Fixes June 10 Assembly Date
The executive committee of the North Carolina Teachers Assembly fixed June 10 as the date of the next assembly with the venue to be announced later.
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North Carolina
Teacher's Assembly
Filipinos Compared to Native Americans in War View
A Charlotte Observer excerpt quotes soldiers returning from the Philippines describing natives as very like American Indians and suggesting they would have to be treated as Indians were exterminated. The outlook hints at a prolonged conflict, lasting many years.
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The
Charlotte Observer
Philippines
Notice of Administrator Claim Against Estate
An administrator for David Wagner deceased warns all claimants to present their claims within twelve months or be barred from recovery. Dated 1901. D. F. Barro, Administrator.
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David Wagner
D. F. Barro
Adi
Notice of Foreclosure Auction on Watauga Land
Foreclosure sale under a mortgage to T. J. Brown and wife L. A. Brown. On March 3, 1902, at Boone court house, 10 am to 4 pm, land described as in Watauga County adjoining Janda Manley McBride and others will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. Mortgagee W. L. Bryan. Attorney J. C. Fletcher.
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T. J. Brown
L. A. Brown
Court House
Boone
N. C
W. L. Bryan
J.C. Fletcner
Sale of Land by Mortgage Assignee Winkler Boone NC
Leila Winkler, widow of John T. Winkler, assignee of mortgage from M G Hagaman, offers cash sale of about 16 acres on Brushy Fork Creek at Boone Court House floor February 11 1902 at 12 oclock. Property lies along D W Bradley Zach Adams J R Hageman Tillman Adams and includes part of Hageman grant circa 1865 66 and part of Thomas Browns heirs land. J C Fuyrener attorney.
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John T. Winkler
M.G. Hagaman
Leila Winkler
Court House
Boone
N. C
Brushy Fork Creek
D. W. Bradley
Zach Adams
J. R. Hageman
Tillman Adams
D.g. Hageman
Thomas Brown
LeLa Winkler
J.C. Fuyrener
Widow of ex president halts pension push in Washington
Mrs. Benjamin Harrison, widow of the former president, has informed friends she does not want further action on the $5,000 pension matter. The issue had been debated in Washington, with supporters pressing for the pension on grounds of widowhood.
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Benjamin Harrison
Washington
Goo d ie s Mexican Syrup Endorsed For Coughs
A letter from Ro Mo Flems ing of Piqua praises Goo dies Mexican Syrup as a perfect remedy for coughs colds and long troubles. The writer cites a worker with consumption restored to health after using the syrup and urges publishing the testimonial to help others. The ad claims 25 cents a bottle and touts the syrup as a magic cure for a simple cough and a remedy for whooping cough.
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Govel
Goodie
Ro Mo Flemsing
Piqua
Fine Nursery Fruit and Grapevines For Sale in Moretz NC
W L Correy of Moretz North Carolina offers a fine lot of fruit trees including apples peaches pears prunes and assorted grape vines. Trees range from three to six feet tall with delivery offered and prices about equal to other nurseries. Call or write for particulars.
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W. L. Correy
Moretz
N.C
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