Swarming Millions of China Population Count
The article discusses China's latest government census showing 426,000,000 people, a gain of 13,000,000 since 1934, and compares density with the United States. It notes regional disparities, with Tein provinces densely peopled, and comments on immigration bans and potential future changes in living conditions. Also recounted is a Cincinnati firm anecdote about a misspelled North Carolina inquiry and a framed letter on their wall.
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China
Thibet
Mongolia
Turkestan
Manchavia
Shantung
Henan
United States
Texas
Australia
Theralroad
Philadelphia Record
Philadelphia
North Carolina
Dhe
N.C
Sarvent
May the Lord pickle you and your family
A Frenchman returning to Paris after staying with an English host in London struggles with English. He aims to end a social letter with a traditional farewell. Lacking the word preserve he consults a dictionary and accidentally writes May the Lord pickle you and your family to all eternity in a London Wit Bits joke.
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Paris
London
Millinery lines offered by Mrs White ner and stock invitation
Mrs W Rab y announces a new stock line of Mrs A P Whitener s Millinery Goode. Ladies in Blowing Rock are cordially invited to inspect the collection and purchase now or later. The notice invites interested customers to view the merchandise and consider future purchases.
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Tom
A. P. Whitener
Goode
W.raby
Buy and Try a Box Tonight Cascarets Candy
Advertisement urges purchasing Cascarets Candy Cathartic as an ideal laxative tonight. Claims genuine tablets stamped CC, never sold in bulk, and available at all druggists.
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C. C
Rec
Dengeisse
C.C.C
Ex-Congressman Blackburn to Practice Law in Greensboro
Former congressman BE Spencer Blackburn and his wife Dee announce plans to relocate to Greensboro where he will open a law practice after their marriage on the 18th. The move marks a new chapter in Blackburns public service career.
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Spencer Blackburn
Dee
Greensboro
Unclear historical ad text and medical claims
Fragmented OCR reads as a 19th century ad page with mixed medical claims for tonics and laxatives. It mentions DeWitt's Line Early Risers and Dr Kings Nav Life Pill, touts cleansing the system, liver disorders, and general health benefits. Broad, dubious endorsements reference various names and places in a noisy assortment of phrases.
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DeWitt
Ram's Horn Blaste Religon and Virtue in Life
Fragmented religious reflections discuss faith, patience, unity, and virtue. The text critiques preaching for wages, stresses practical piety, warns against boasting, and urges humble service while noting the failures of fathers and the folly of doubt. It cites moral guidance and cautionary sayings in a scattered editorial tone.
Fragmentary notes on names and water identity
An unclear fragment references names and water related phrases including Robert Hall and a phrase about a glass of liquid fire. The text appears garbled and lacks coherent events or actions suitable for a fuller summary.
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Nation
Robert Hall
The Kiss in Nashville Banner Parodied
An unidentified fragment from The Kiss describes a kiss as a private pleasure shared between two and notes different social roles from baby to old man. The text explores affection as a personal rite, yet mocks traditional behavior through clipped aphorisms and imperfect spellings.
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Nasheville Banner
In what respect are glass and pen knife alike
The bhides of both open with a pring.
Dr King’s New Discovery and Blood Balm advertised remedies
Advertisement claims Dr King’s New Discovery cures consumption coughs colds throat and lung diseases with guaranteed results from M Brty Vince Lee and J. Trial bottles offered free. Also promotes Botanic Blood Balm for blood and skin diseases with free sample and prepaid mailing. Includes testimonials from Dorchester and broad list of ailments.
Notice of Sale in Watauga County Lands
Guardian Many E BasNur will sell at Boone court house on first Monday in January 1193 between 10 am and 2 pm the heirs of Ephram Banner in about 255 acres of land in Banner Elk adjoiners listed. Terms: half cash day of sale, balance in six months.
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Lamouth
Hiram Banner
A. J. Banner
HL. T. Banner
Wattuga
Banner Elk
Hnds
James Whitehead
Robert Puckett
Sidney Perry
Wim Draughn
Lorena
SM. Dugger
Dr. R. de Tennings
S.A W. Colver
E. BasNur
Guardian
Stop the Cough Work of 1E Cold Tablets Claim Cure
An advertisement hawks Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promising to cure a cold in one day with a no cure no pay offer. The price is listed as 250. The text reflects a historical medical patent remedy tone and price point. The claim emphasizes a guaranteed cure for a cold with a money-back incentive.
Fine Nursery Fruit Offers Trees and Vines in Moretz NC
W. J. Carrey of Moretz North Carolina advertises a selection of fruit trees including apples peaches pears and prunes and grape vines. Trees range from three to six feet tall with delivery offered and prices aligned with other nurseries. Call for particulars and address details.
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Taleo
W. J. Carrey
Moretz, N.C
Pendley Hotel Advertises Refitted Accommodations
The Karin Cotlege offers a refitted and refurnished hotel building with comfortable rooms and wood fare aligned to market standards. It emphasizes public accommodation and careful attention to transient boarders, under the proprietorship of Mrs W P Pendley.
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W. P. Pendley
Wats Reasonalle
Duncan Boots Repair Ad Promises Quality Services
H. Duncan offers best grade laced boots shoes and loggins with prompt careful repairs. Emphasizes use of nothing but best material and satisfaction guaranteed. Call Veny Treyy at H. Duncan for service.
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GH. Duncan
Provieror
Veny Treyy
H. Duncan
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New York
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U. S. Patent Office
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