Gold Nugget Tale and Colonial Echoes From The Watauga Democrat
A fragment from the Watauga Democrat weaves a 1799 Cabarrus County gold nugget tale with a boy named Comran Reed finding the piece and a Fayetteville jeweler melting it into a bar for 350 dollars in 1820. It also includes varied notes on royal scorn for certain fashion, state tax tallies from 1899, and moral reflections from Charles R. Brown, plus a courtroom quip about handwriting.
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Tobe Smrall
United States
Cabarrus County
N. Y
Comran Reed
Fayetteville
No clear article headline from fragmented quotes
Fragments quote philosophical remarks and odd phrases about life heart blood wisdom peace and immortality. The text includes Ruskin and Fuller quotes, plus stray lines about an old New England maid and yellow rats. No coherent event or context emerges.
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Ruskin
New England
Mother's Favorite Cough Remedy Endorsed for Children
An advertised patent remedy claims to soothe coughs colds and hooping cough in children with no risk from opioids. Blackburn sells the product described as safe for babes and adults. A Larimer county farmer reports a cow died after swallowing an umbrella and yeast from a kitchen scene.
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Larimer County
Golden Transcript
Dr Kings New Discovery Cures Grip and Lung Ailments
A short note from Saginaw Michigan credits Dr Kings New Discovery for curing grip and lung troubles. The reader reports their doctor failed but three bottles cured the family. Trials are free and bottles cost 10 cents to 1 dollar at Blackburns.
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Chrie. Reiter
Saginaw, Mich
Port and Zeitung
Ena
Dr. King
Saga
Blackburn’s
The fittest place for conquest of anger at home
A concise maxim urges a person to control anger, selfishness, and impatience within the home. It emphasizes that personal virtue at home defines character more than public displays elsewhere.
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Mozoondar
Representative Kitchin push to enlarge Greensboro public building
Representative Kitchin seeks to enlarge Greensboro public building to handle growing government business. Supervising architect says expansion needed at an estimated cost of 75000 dollars. Kitchin plans to introduce a bill for the expansion and also pursues a public building bill for Durham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biblical Recorder
Kitchin
Greensboro
Durham
International Navigation Company pressures for Treasury raid sanction
The Providence Journal reports the International Navigation Company is pressing Congress to sanction a raid on the Treasury, aided by the administration. The effort undermines the company’s prestige as it faces skepticism from strong lawmakers. Senators Allison, Aldrich, and Hoar may back the bill due to administration backing, despite the measure’s pernicious nature and dangerous precedent.
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Providence Journal
International Navigation Company
Treasury
Allison
Aldrich
Hoar
Han ‘N
Fragmented health ad fragment sparks cautionary note
An unclear line mentions liver issues and a list of symptoms including burden on the heart and constipation. It seams to reference a home remedy dose but provides no complete instructions or product name. The readable text hints at a medical or patent remedy context without clear detail.
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Endorsed by Orth Stratford Reader
A reader from Orth Stratford, N H, touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a sure relief for chronic indigestion and stomach troubles. The ad-style testimonial claims immediate relief and overall health improvement, noting the product digests food and benefits even severe cases. Names Moretz and Farthing Johnson and Buchanan appear in the surrounding copy.
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Peter Sherman
Orth Stratford
N. H
Moretz and Farthing
Johnson and Buchanan
Secretary Root Declines Cuba Fraud Report Evidence
Secretary Root declines to submit the Lawshe report to Senate scrutiny. The report is said to implicate several high government officers in Rathbone era Cuba misdirections and its publication would be inappropriate.
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Root
Senate
Rathbone
Cuba
Dr Kings New Life Pills Promise Quick Cleanse
Advertises Dr Kings New Life Pills as a harmless purgative that gently stimulates liver and bowels to expel poisonous matter cure constipation and sick headache. Sold for 25 cents at Blackburns.
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Dr. King
Blackburn’s
Old Sayings Spill From The Atchison Globe
A fragment from the Atchison Globe reflects on community, loyalty, and public behavior. It notes how vanity hides in small acts and comments on reactions to affection, praise, and loneliness. Sarah Bernhardt, age 56, is quoted about aging and loneliness in a brief cultural aside.
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Sarah Bernhardt
Atchison Globe
Mystery of Female Ailments Solved by Electric Bitters
Readers hear testimonials on Electric Bitters curing backaches headaches nervousness sleeplessness melancholia fainting and dizzy spells among women. Mrs Phoebe Cherley recalls kidney trouble and a lame back, yet Electric Bitters healed her and the 73 year old can now manage housework. Also notes general health boosts like improved appetite and constipation relief.
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Phoebe Cherley
Peterson
Blackburn’s
Three academic courses leading to degrees offered at UNC
The catalog lists professional programs in Law Medicine and Pharmacy and a Summer School for Teachers Tuition set at 60 dollars Scholarships and Loans available to Need Needy Free Tuition for Candidates for Ministry Minister's Sons and Teachers The institution reports 512 students besides 61 in Summer School and 38 teachers in the faculty For catalogues and information address F P Venable President Chapel Hill N C
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F. P. Venable
Chapel Hill
N.C
Mexican War Vet Praises Chamberlains Remedy
A Mexican war veteran and editor cites his experience in Mexico in 1847 and 1848. He claims Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy prevented pension increases by curing his diarrhoea, calling it unequalled for quick relief and pleasant to take. Sold by Blackburn.
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Chamberlain
Mexico
Blackburn
Trade figures prompt data caveat between nations
A Treasury Bureau statement notes the United States exceeds Great Britain in exports of domestic produce, yet Britain’s overall foreign trade remains nearly double the U S. The note hints that figures can be used to mislead, even while true.
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Treasury Bureau of Statistics
United States
Great Britain
Prominent Chicago Woman Praises Chamberlain Cough Remedy
Prof Roxie Tyler of Chicago Vice-President Iino in Woman's Alliance testifies to Chamberlain's Cough Remedy curing a severe winter cold that threatened pneumonia. She says it is easy to take, relieved her quickly, saved a doctor's bill and time, and she will never be without it again. Forwarded by Blackburn.
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Roxie Tyler
Chicago
Iino
Woman's Alliance
Chamberlain
Blackburn
Fine Nursery Fruit Trees and Vines For Sale
A seller offers a fine lot of fruit trees including apples peaches pears prunes and grape vines suited to the climate. Trees range from three to six feet tall and delivered from the nursery. For details call or write 1 Correy Moretz N C.
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Correy, Moretz, N. C
Abram Hewitt on duty and wealth
Abram Hewitt asserts the rich have not done their duty yet he retains his own wealth and position. He argues for social obligations while maintaining personal holdings.
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Abram
Hewittt
Chamberlains Liver and Stomach Tablets Ad
If troubled with a weak digestion belching sour stomach or dull after meals try Chamberlains Liver and Stomach Tablets Priced at 25 cents Samples free at Blackburns.
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Chamberlain
Blackburn’s
Fragmented South Piecing Through November Wreckage
The fragment notes people in the South busily repair and salvage after the November wreckage. It hints at ongoing recovery and collective effort without detailing specific events or locations.
Chamberlain's Liver and Stomach Tablets Ad
Cut this out and take it to Blackburn's for a free sample of Chamberlain's Liver and Stomach Tablets. The ad claims the tablets are the best physic and cure stomach disorders biliousness and headache. The message ends with a Pope quotation about learning and the Pierian spring.
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Blackburn’s
Chamberlain
It Girdles the Globe Bucklen Arnica Salve Ad
The famous Bucklen Arnica Salve is touted as the best in the world and the perfect healer for cuts bruises sores burns ulcers felons aches and all skin eruptions. Price is 25 cents per box at Blackburns.
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Holland
Wilhelmina
Leslie’s Weekly
Jesus
Charles R. Brown
Thomas Fuller
Sweet Mercy
Hood’s
Bacon
Britain
New Mexico
S. Marden
University of North Carolina
Maccets
Beter
What Is
Castoria
Cenning Castoria
Cardus
Cardu Ee
Ios Brs Inc
Et Sian
Greg Ermotenny
Srepuascy
Hale Pea
Improve
Oedal
the Moving Post
Raleigh, N.C
North Carolina
Morning Post
Raueicy, N.C
BO Ysary Expea
Washington
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van A.snhow&co., Opp. Pateny Orrice
Soudan
Nile
Pyramo
Mason & Mason Company
Madison Sty
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