Lee the Ideal General Compared to Washington and Caesar
In a speech Hon. B H Hill praises Lee as virtuous and loyal, likening him to Caesar, Frederick, Bonaparte, and Washington while noting his refusal to enter civil politics. The anecdote includes a Richmond meeting where Lee declines political office and stresses military duty over state leadership.
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Lee
Frederick
Napoleon
Washington
Socrates
Achilles
Congress
Richmond
Hill
Davis
Caesar
Prussia
Bonaparte
Republica
Dr Bell’s Antiseptic Salve advertised for skin care
An advertisement touts Dr Bell’s Antiseptic Salve as suitable for pimples blackheads sores chaps ulcers sunburn and all skin affections priced at five and a half cents at all dealers.
President aids Arghans at industrial home
The President of the Industrial and Orphans' Home in Macon Georgia reports extensive relief for orphans and families using electric Bitters for nine years. He credits the remedy with improving stomach kidney and liver troubles, blood purification, digestion, and appetite, praising it for weak children and run down people.
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Industrial and Orphan's Home
Macon
A Horrible Hold-Up in Health Decline Cured by Discovery
Washington resident W R Lipscomb recalls a decade ago his brother’s battle with what seemed like hopeless consumption. After trying many doctors without relief, six bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery cured him completely. The remedy, praised for easing coughs and lung issues, is sold for $1.00 with a druggist guarantee.
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Washington, N
Dr. King
Dramatic Divorce Granted Over Ill Temper and Health
A Western judge grants a divorce citing ill temper and bad health. An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills claiming to prevent such outcomes while detailing health benefits and a 25 cent price. The notice also offers tomato seed planting guidance with timing, spacing, and frost warnings for home gardening.
Ayer’s Sarsaparilla Promoted as Non Alcoholic Tonic
An old advertisement questions common alcohol myths and touts Ayer’s Sarsaparilla as a non alcoholic tonic that purports to purify blood and strengthen nerves. It urges asking a doctor about its use and notes its alcohol free claim to build trust among readers.
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Ayer
Jc-Ayerco
Death of Mrs Martha Harris of Bulort Township
Mrs. Martha Harris widow of Dorsey Harris died at the county home last Friday afternoon and was buried at Macedo nia church Saturday. She endured poverty with Christian fortitude, living in the county home for 14 years after her husband’s death, and was remembered for her deep faith as she read from the Bible to visitors. She was about 33, and her life was marked by patience, faith, and hope in her final days.
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Monroe Enquirer
Martha Harris
Dorsey Harris
Bulort Township
Macedonia Church
End Is Not Yet in Peary Papers Debate
Prof Solom unson questions the practical value of investigating Peary records, noting Peary may refuse to submit papers. Meanwhile Dr Cook recovers in Germany with his wife by his side, and prospects rise that Cook will act when strong again, despite opposition from the National Geographic Society.
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Thomas A. Edison
Mr. Edison
Wright
Emil Fischer
Mars
University of Copsahagen
Peary
Solomonson
Dr Cook
Cook
Germany
Hin
Dr. Cook
National Geographical Society
Capt. Loose
Charleston News and Courier
Brave Fire Laddies Heal With Bucklen Salve
Bucklen’s Arnica salve is praised as earth’s greatest healer for burns, scalds, wounds, and ulcers while a Wake County legal anecdote shows Judge Cooke ordering adjournment so the state and federal courts could proceed.
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Earth
Cooke
Wake Superior Court
Cook
Connor
Swamp-Root Kidney Remedy Ad Promotes Health
An 1890s style advertisement claims a kidney disease prevalence causes many sudden deaths. It asserts bladder and kidney derangements lead to symptoms like headaches dizziness and sleeplessness. The copy promotes Swamp Root by Kilmer as a remedy, notes sample offers and mail order, urging readers to mention the paper.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
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Mitchell
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Edmund Jones
Lenoir, N.C
F. A. Linney
Boone, N.C
13Th Judicial District
J. C. Fletcher
Boone, N. C
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N. C
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Ross Donelly
Undertaker & Embailmer
Shoun's
Tennessee
R. Ross Donnelly
Silverstone
Greene, Jeweler
Robert B. Lee
Hon
B. H. Hill
Lagsiters
Mecklenburg
Edison
Richmond Newe
Lassiter
Petersburg
Palmer's Springs
Mecklenburg County
Republic
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Fletcher
Castoria
Chamberlain
J. M. Hododges
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