The Cost of Pensions and Garfield's 19th Century View
A Watauga Democrat summary recalls Pittsburg Post notes on Garfield defending high pension payments decades ago. It contrasts pension costs with 1903 figures showing 138 million for pensions and other major government expenses, plus a slight year over year decrease but uncertainty remains. Commissioner Ware faces scrutiny of pension claims and may leave before the presidential election.
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Pittsburg Post
Garfield
Shaw
Postal Service
Civil
War Department
Navy
Indiana
Ware
Nself
Electric Bitters Restores Stressed Locomotive of Burlington
A garbled ad style notice claims a sufferer in Burlington Iowa felt renewed strength after using Electric Bitters. The text cites pain, weakness, and loss of appetite then asserts high vitality returns, promising satisfaction via M. B. Blackburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hellamy
Burlington
Iowa
M. B, Blackburn
Georgia Revenue Officer Sees Perpetual Illicit Distilling
A veteran Georgia revenue officer with decades of service argues that blockading illicit distilling cannot end the trade. He notes the high profits keep new offenders arising after each arrest, ensuring the cycle continues.
Arnica Salve Promises Pain Relief and Politics
A Salisbury ad touts Arnica Salve as a cure for wounds burns and piles while noting Hon. R. Z. Linney in Charlotte at Federal Court expects to defeat I. Spencer Blackburn for the congressional nomination and Blackburn leading in the race.
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Salisbury
San
R. Z. Linney
Charlotte
I. Spencer Blackburn
Blackburn
Phacew
Doutet
Fragmented note hints at a 1964 update in progress
unreadable OCR fragment mentions a time frame and a new venue or event. key names and places are not recoverable, but the piece signals an upcoming 1964 update or installation connected to time and venue changes.
Date of Christ Birth Remains a Riddle Through the Ages
The piece laments the lost exact date and month of Jesus birth and recalls theories about December 25 as a means to clash with heathen festivals. It muses on faith, memory, and the hope that future discovery might reveal the historical timing, while expressing consolation in belief and eternal peace.
Saved From Death by New Discovery for Consumption
The family of Mrs. M. L. Bobbitt of Bargetown Tennessee saw her dying and powerless to save her. Doctors and remedies failed as consumption slowly claimed her life. Dr Kings New Discovery turned despair into joy with the first bottle bringing relief and continuous use curing her. Guaranteed bottles and $1 trial bottles free at M B Blackburns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Bobbitt
Bargetown
Tenn
Dr. King
M B Blackburn
Chicago Theatre Fire Claims 600 Lives In Destructive Blaze
The lriguoia theatre blaze in Chicago III caused about 600 deaths after a calcium light apparatus burst igniting a devastating fire. The morning scene in the lake city described as horrible and the disaster labeled one of modern times. A past Richmond theatre fire and Virginia celebrities’ deaths are noted. Prof. Joseph G. Extel of Yale College is stated to be insane at Greensboro.
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Chicago
Dee
Lake City
Richmond
Virginia
Joseph G. Extel
Yale College
Greensboro
Old remedies tout pork and Scott's Emulsion
An old advice column extols pork fat for consumption and presents Scott's Emulsion as a refined fat for easy digestion. It claims cod liver oil and phosphites boost lung strength, offering free samples via a New York label and pricing by mail order.
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Scott
Ed Henderson Sues Rail for Damages in Mental Anguish
Ed Henderson of Austin Texas will sue the Great Northern Railway in district court for 5000 dollars claiming mental anguli caused by white men forcing him to dance at pistol point then ejecting him from the train. Christmas eve a Hollowville New York farmer killed his three motherless children and himself. empty purse cited as motive for no Christmas for his children. Raleigh saloon doors closed at midnight December 31 redounding to 18000 dollars worth of booze to be handed out from the dispensary. 23 saloons report stock nearly gone. Doctor Kings New Life Pills advertised for stomach and liver troubles said to relieve and cure. 25 cents at M B Blackburns. Ashville Citizen says Spencer states Judge Robinsons refusal to eat with a negro at Hannahs banquet may come up to haunt him. Peacock owned by Mr Ruker Green Hill North Carolina died aged 50. furnished fly brushes for generations. People differ with Kong and Bascett not enemies to Trinity College. their opinions will not affect the college. State Mission Board Baptist church Raleigh appropriated 30000 for State Missions. best wishes for New Year. Navigation suspended on lower Ohio River. river frozen at Hanesville. Gov Aycock pardoned ten convicts in the week prior to Christmas. one Negro murderer among them.
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Ed Henderson
Austin
Texas
Great Northern Railway
Sonn Brera Ours Mr Whitehead Kluttz Washington correspondent
A fragment notes that Mr Whitehead Kluttz will become a Washington correspondent for the New York American edited by W R Hurst, marking a noted journalist moving to a national assignment.
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Whitehead Kluttz
Washington
The
New York American
W. R. Hurst
DeWitt’s wit Sue For Plies Burne
The Gastonia Gazette marks its 25th year and boasts success and longevity as one of the paper’s best exchanges. It notes the possibility of raising a check without a derrick.
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DeWitt
Sue
Burne
Gastonia Gazette
Wanted Manager to Run Local Territory Business Lease
Wanted trustworthy person to manage business in this county and adjoining area for lease of firm standing. $20 straight cash salary plus expenses paid weekly from headquarters. Position permanent with advance money. Apply 605 Monon Ave, Chicago.
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Citigaso
Rumors of War Between Burxia and Japan Rise
The text reflects growing tension suggesting war between Burxia and Japan is likely. It notes Japan’s past success against China and questions whether Japan can press advantage against Burxia, highlighting added regional risk.
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Burxia
Japan
Russia
China
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Gains Wide Fame
Chicago firm E.C. DeWitt & Co. developed a Witch Hazel salve that treats piles eczema cuts and skin diseases. The brand DeWitt's gained strong recognition despite counterfeiters. Sold by M. B. Blackburn.
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E.C. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
DeWitt
DeWitt’s
M. B. Blackburn
Surveying Expert Thomas L Critcher Maps Lands
Thomas L Critcher is a surveying specialist who maps home mineral and timber lands. He has mapped eighty roads and surveyed ditches, focusing on surveying roads and turning ditches.
Notice of Mortgage Sale in Boone North Carolina
Public auction of real estate to satisfy a mortgage and costs, issued from J L Wilson M L Norris and others with Jane and Louis Church and others. The 50 acre parcel near a chestnut oak and east hillside, part of 1848 grant to Wm A Lenoir, is set to sell at Boone court house on February 1 1904 at 1 00 PM for $7845 plus costs.
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Court House
Boone N
Wm. A. Lenoir
Rnna
Walker
Jense F. Gragg
I Ridge
N. E
Notice of Mortgage Sale in Watauga County North Carolina
By virtue of a mortgage executed by John Elrod and wife on April 1895 and registered in Watauga County NC, the land in Elk Township will be sold at public auction at Boone’s courthouse on Monday February 1 1904 to satisfy debt of forty seven dollars and twenty two cents with interest and costs.
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John Elrod
J. Cottrell
Registera
Watauga County
N.C
Court House
Boone NY
Elk Township
Elibn Green
Green
Ervin Triplett
Jacob Cook
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Blowing Rock
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