Correction on cattle quarantine rules and obituaries noted
The item corrects prior statements on cattle movement under quarantine from Nov 15 1901 to Jan 31 1902 and clarifies that movement south of the line into exempted counties remains restricted with specific exceptions for certain counties after inspection. It also includes an obituary for Elizabeth Lowance born 1846 died 1901, honoring her as wife and mother and noting her church membership and family, followed by a letter about Confederate pensions questioning a desolate claim and advocating light for pension eligibility.
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Democrat
United States Secretary of Agriculture
State Board of Agriculture
Blue Ridge
Surry
Wilkes
Caldwell, McDowell
Burke
Caldwell
McDowell
J.C. Horroy
Horton
Elizabeth Lowance
Dauger
Ephham
Peggy
Norris
G. W. Lowrance
William
Addie
Sister Lawrance
Union Baptist Iehurch
Heaven
Lawrance
Spa
Cure a Cold in One Day With Laxa'ive Bromo Quinine
An old adv promotes Laxaive Bromo Quinine tablets as a cure for colds with a money back guarantee from druggists if it fails. EK Grove signs each box. The piece also weaves varied aphorisms about money, friendship, ambition, and letter writing.
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EK. W. Grove
Little Early Rivers and a New Year Gift Tale
A bulletin notes DeWitt’s Little Early Rivers touted for constipation relief by J O Greene of DePauw Lud says it gives best results after nine years of trouble. Separately, J Pierpont Morgan paid 500000 for Raphael Madonna and distributed year end profits as gifts to all employees, a landmark New York firm act per the News and Observer.
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DeWitt
J. O. Greene
Depauw
Lud
J. Pierpont Morgan
Raphael
Madonna
New York
The
News and Observer
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promoted As Universal Healer
The Globe touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the perfect healer for cuts burns bruises sores boils ulcers felons aches and pains and all skin eruptions. It claims worldwide fame and notes it can treat piles. Available at 25 cents a box from Blackborn’s. When lawyers file an appeal it does not prove they are very religious.
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Bucklen
Blackborn’s
Delilah’s Fearful Muse on Sampson and Football
A compact, era tone line hints Delilah fears Sampson prepares to tackle football. The fragment suggests dramatic or comic tension around training or readiness without specific events or dates. No other identifying names or details are available in the readable text.
Profitable Investment Claim From Diet Cure
A Somerville Indiana man recounts seven years of stomach trouble and costly remedies before trying Codol Dyspepsia Cure. He says after a few bottles he is entirely well, asserting the product digests food in the stomach so you can eat all you want.
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D. Demick
Somerville
Ind
T. J. Coffey
White House distributes record 87 turkeys before Christmas
The White House gave 87 turkeys to police, messengers, servants, gardeners, and stablemen the day before Christmas. Each bird bore a card with season's greetings, marking the largest distribution ever at the White House.
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White House
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Promoted for Child Wounds
An advertisement warns that children suffer painful burns bruises and infections if untreated and promotes DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve as a remedy. It claims the salve draws out the fire stops the pain and heals wounds while cautioning against counterfeit products and noting a testimonial from Webster Indiana about eczema treated after two doctors gave up.
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DeWitt
de. Witt
Jas. Mack. Webster
Ind
J. Coffey & Bro
When Ortality ceases to exist the reign of beauty be gins
A fragment states that once mortality ends the reign of beauty begins its decline, reflecting a classical musing on beauty and time. No additional context or names provided.
Hidden threads of faith and virtue in daily life
A reflective, aphorism rich piece linking true religion to social and moral virtues. It argues faith inspires action, sincerity builds trust, and ethical conduct shapes patriotism, resilience, and peaceful service within a community. It emphasizes restraint, humility, and compassionate reproof.
One Minute Cough Cure Sold as Safe Child Remedy
Mrs. Mary Baird of Harrisburg proclaims her child worth millions to her, credits One Minute Cough Cure with saving her from croup. The ad touts immediate action, safety for the youngest, child friendly taste, and urges every family to keep a bottle ready for sudden throat and cough troubles. LT. J. Coffey & tro.
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Mary Baird
Harrisburg
J. Coffey
Tro
Dr Kings New Life Pills Offer 25 Cents at Blackburns
An old advertisement claims Dr Kings New Life Pills purge the liver and bowels to expel poisons, cleanse the system and cure constipation and sick headache for 25 cents at Blackburns. The text emphasizes harmless pills and a future avoiding the past quote.
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Dr. King
Blackburn’s
Fine Nursery Fruit and Vines for Sale in Moretz NC
W L Correy advertises a fine lot of fruit trees including apples peaches pears prunes and grape vines suitable for local climate. Trees three to six feet tall delivered to customers with price suggests savings compared to other nurseries and invites inquiries at Moretz North Carolina.
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W. L. Correy
Moretz
N. C
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