Cave Against Negro Suffrage sparks county debate
The Newton Enterprise features Mr. Thomas M Hosham arguing that Republicans favor a mixed government and Negro suffrage, while Democrats push white rule. The piece cites 1898 white uprising, calls for a constitutional amendment, and notes local shifts in Harnett County and speculation on Congressional nominees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas M Hosham
Newton Enterprise
North Carolina
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Hotham
News and Observer
Ash Your Doctor Bold Parody Asking Kian for Advice
A fragment styled as a quirky call to question a doctor figure named Kian. The line urges asking the doctor about cod liver oil, suggesting a humorous or satirical tone. The text appears as garbled and repetitive, with stray letters and unclear context.
Scott's Emulsion Drug Trade Chronicle
An unclear fragment mentions Scott's Emulsion and Scott's Bone Crono New York with cost notes. The readable text lacks verifiable details on people, organizations, dates, or events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott's Bone
Crono
New York
The Best is the Cheapest in Advertising Claim
The passage argues experience shows the best and cheapest medicine cures best. It touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as superior and effective when others fail. The fragment alludes to years of poor health with back and hip pains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Fragmented 1899 era notice dominates Northern press clash
The text blends oblique notes on Si Hood sarsaparilla cure and a Mrs T B Bailey tragedy in Mocksville with commentary on the American tin trust and tariff, Southern trade shifts from Philadelphia to New York, Raleigh A M College aid fund, Emancipation Day Negro political action, and a report of 183 southern textile mills built or planned in 1899, including 81 in North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Quaker City
New York
The
Biblical Recorder
North Carolina
Missionary Lindley With Kruger Shaping Transvaal Faith
Morganton Herald notes President Paul Kruger of the Transvaal is described as having been converted under the ministry of Rev. Daniel Lindley who left North Carolina as a missionary to the Zulus in 1834 and labored there for forty three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morganton Herald
Paul Kruger
Transvaal
Daniel Lindley
North Carolina
Notice of Administration for B F Lugman Estate
The administrator L A Greene announces settlement of all claims against the estate of B F Lugman. Creditors must present duty authenticated within twelve months from January 9 1908 or be barred. Debtors should settle promptly.
Public Auction Notice In McDowell County Real Estate Case
Notice of a February 5 1909 sale at the Watauga County courthouse door by order of an execution from McDowell County Superior Court. The sale will transfer heirs at law of Willie Tate and William Cochran interests in a large tract described by convoluted metes and bounds running from Wilkes County line to Elk Creek and Toe River. Linville Improvement Company and others seek cash bids to satisfy the judgment.
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McDowell County
Arthur E. Cochran
Linville Improvement Co
Watauga County
Linville Improvement Company
T. Kelcey
C. H. Nimson
Sallie Riche
J. C. Hamilton
Carrie
Eloise Jones
J. B
R. E. Carruth
H. M. McGimsey
James Cochran
Willie Love Cochran
William Tate
William Cochran
Court House
Watauga
North Carolina
J. A. Hamilton
Jones J. B. Jones
R. M. Carruth
H.M. McGimsey
Willie Tate
Wilkes County
John’s River
Wilkes Corner
Elk Creek
Avery
Toe River
Ixteen Hundred
Wiliam Cochran
Watonga county notices and patent remedy ad
A fragment from a Watonga county page includes mentions of Calaway the sheriff and Hucklow's Azalea Selva. It also contains an advertisement for a salve claimed to cure corns and skin ailments, plus a Chamberlain's Cough Remedy guarantee urged by M. B. Blackburn, touting its effectiveness for influenza and coughs and promising refunds after part use.
Witty songs vs. fear in a remembered line
A quoted remark by Mme de Revigne notes fear of a man who spends his day in witty song, reflecting on vanity and bravado in social theater. The line captures a playful critique of performance and self-display in polite society.
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Mme, de Revigne
Made Young Again By Dr King New Life Pills Claim
D H Turner of Dempsey town Pennsylvania reports taking Dr Kings New Life Pills for two weeks and says they restored his energy like his teens. He praises their vegetable formula for liver stomach and bowels and notes price of 25 cents at M B Blackburn's store.
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Dr. King
Han
D. H. Turner
Dempsytown
M. B. Blackurn’s
Notice to creditors and claimants in the Wall estate
Having qualified an executor of the last will and testament of Lucinda Wall, notify all persons indebted to the estate to make immediate payment and all persons having claims against the estate to present them within twelve months from the Native date or be barred from recovery. Nov 16, 1899, L. D. Lows, Executor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F.lugman
L. A. Greene
Lucinda Wall
L. D. Lows
Quotations and Proverbs Mashup on Life and Wisdom
A compact collection of maxims and proverbs from various authors. It pairs sayings about advice, memory, frugality, honesty, purpose, affection, and reputation with attributed writers, highlighting timeless reflections on life and character.
Surgeon Cure Promised for Piles by Witch Hazel Salve
J. B Clarke of Peoria Illinois advertises a cure for piles and skin diseases using Witch Hazel Salve. He warns surgeons would operate but claims his salve cured men with piles. He notes countertesta caffeino and references Phillips 4 son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B Clarke
Peoria
Ill
Phillips
Son
Death rate from consumption rising in New York
Mr John 4 Pryor of Buffalo notes from Medical Record that last year New York deaths from consumption rose by 539 percent and the current year shows the rate climbing. if continued the year could see over a thousand deaths from consumption, the highest rate yet known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John 4. Pryor
Buffalo
New York
The Action Best For The Greatest Happiness
A maxim attributed to Hutchinson appears, stating that the best action is the one which yields the greatest happiness for the greatest number. The quotation emphasizes utilitarian ethics as a guiding principle.
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Hutchinson
Old People Made Young by Electric Bitters
Vermontville Echo editor J C Sherman touts electric Bitters as a miracle for aging readers. He claims the tonic eases nervousness sleeplessness indigestion heart trouble and rheumatism while boosting kidneys digestion and appetite for him and his wife. Available for 50 cents at M B Blackurns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Sherman
Vermontville
Michigan Echo
M. B
Blackurn’s
Fine Nursery Fruit and Vines Offer at Half Price
Fine nursery ads offer fruit trees apples peaches pears prunes many varieties and grape vines suited to climate. Trees three to six feet tall delivered to customers. Contact L CorFeY Moretz NC for details and delivery. Also notices of sale in Watauga NC: court to sell saw mill and grist mill property at public outcry on Feb 5 1900 with half cash and half on six months credit. Commissioner D F Barn to oversee. title retained until paid.
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Imate
L. Corfey
Moretz, N. C
North Carolina
Watauga County
Superior Court
T. H. Taylor
C. D. Taylor
Grover
Taylor
Robert Lee Taylor
Lola V. Taylor
Geo. T. Taylor
D. F. Barn
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Watauga Democrat
Robert C. Rivers
Eprrot and Proprietor
Tacnrspay
Jesue Paisley
Harnett
Atwater
Lawton
U.S
United States
E. Spencer Blackburn
Congress
W.C. Newland
Lenoir
Gage
Standard Oil Bank
Standard Oil
Landmark
Chas. B. Aycock
Sidney Sherwood
John Hopkins University
Cornell University
Ash
Kian
SCOTT
Emulsion
T. B. Bailey
Mocksville
St. Paul Globe
American Tin Trust
Raleigh
Thej
Snegroes
Taining
Calaway
Watnoga County
Hucklow’s Azalea Selva
B. Blackburn
W. B. Blackburn
Carolina College
George T. Winston
West Rauzien
N.C
Kuaffir
Canlyle
George Eliot
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