Political convention critique and ad for Kodol
The piece recalls a Chicago convention viewed as machine driven and lacking enthusiasm, likening it to a 1892 Minneapolis event and warning about steam roller politics. It then shifts to stomach health advice, endorsing Kodol as a remedy for dyspepsia and indigestion sold by J. M. Hodges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News and Observer
Chiago
Anther
Minneapolis
Taft
Washington Herald
Chicago
Washington
J. M. Hodges
Booze Factory Raided In South Mountain Operation
United States Marshal C F Blalock and Chief of Police P P Tones took a trip Monday to South Mountain in pursuit of a alleged booze operation. They seized a distillery with 100 gallons capacity and destroyed several fermenters. The operatives escaped without been identified or arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
C. F. Blalock
P P. Tones
South Mountain
Hickory Democrat
Electric Bitters praised by Frank Conlan in New York
Mr. Frank Conlan of 436 Houston Street, New York, extols Electric Bitters as a grand family medicine for dyspepsia liver issues and weak kidneys. The tonic purports to regulate digestion purify the blood and revive vigor for both sexes, sold with guarantee at druggists for fifty cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Conlan
Houston St
New York
Soc
Tick inspectors Horton and Staley depart to convention
The Chronicle notes tick inspectors rit Horton and Bob Staley will travel to Charlotte for a convention adding that their absence may lead to more activity from mice. The report frames the trip as a routine industry gathering with potential impact on local tick control efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rit Horton
Bob Staley
Charlotte
Chronicle
The Best Pills Ever Sold Claim
After doctoring 15 years for chronic indigestion and spending over a hundred dollars, B. F. Ayscue of Ingleside says Dr Kings New Lift Pills are the best. Sold under guarantee at all druggists, 25¢.
Peculiar Pension Rule Deterrent to Strikes
An exchange notes the German old age pension scheme forfeits benefits if the worker does not work forty eight weeks out of fifty two on average, a provison that has deterred strikes. The remark also touches on a lazy worker and unrelated lines about a beauty specialist facing hard lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iThe
Boundary description for Richard Martin and Joseph Elrod grants
Public land entry notice dated June 18, 1908 by Hi J. Hardin, Entry Taker. Describes the boundary for grant No. 885 to Richard Martin for 100 acres and grant No. 14,547 to Joseph Elrod for 11% acres, located in Blue Ridge township Watauga County along the Yadkin river. Includes detailed bearings and landmarks through Blue Ridge and Old Wilkes county lines, noting exclusions and ownership by Green Park Improvement Co.
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State of North Carolina
Watauga
Said
F. G. Slarper
Watauga County
Blue Ridge Township
Richard Martin
Grant
Alex
Green
S. W
Alex Green
8. E
Elrod
Blue Ridge
Wilkes County
N. E
Ben Green
Green Park Improvement Co
Lne
Edmiston
Anid Improvement Co
Locust Ridge
Martin Grant
Janac Story
Lucy
Joseph Elrod
Hi. J. Hardin
Castonita and the Young Doctor’s Dilemma
A fragmentary note on Castonita hints at a melodramatic scene where a young male doctor faces a patient’s flirtations. The text also suggests social cautionary lines about cigarette habit formation in boys and girls, and a strange line about rings as moral incentive.
Debating Married Life and Patent Medicines
A fragment quotes Cas Tonra Dear the Tha Kad Yoon Ras and mentions DeWitts Early Risers liver pills sold by J. M. Hodges. The tone suggests a satirical or social commentary with casual references to marriage and advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cas Tonra
Dear the Tha Kad Yoon Ras
DeWitts
J. M. Hodges
Fact about age and knowledge sparks debate
Towne and Brown exchange quips on the idea that a man gains real knowledge only after reaching thirty, and remains eager to set down what he knows until forty. The humorous exchange highlights aging and self assurance in a concise dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towne
Brown
DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pillas Benefit Kidney Health
A historical notice promotes DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills as prompt and thorough in strengthening weakened kidneys and alleviating bladder inflammation. The remedy is recommended widely and sold by J.M. Hodges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
J.M, Hodges
Man Regrets Being Named After Infant
A tongue in cheek reflection on the awkwardness and vanity people feel when a baby is named after them. The remark suggests mixed emotions about lasting likenesses and personal ego.
Notice to creditors of Mattie Wellborne estate Wilkes NC
Qualified as administrator, Jno T Wettsorny, urges all claimants to present debts by June 11, 1909 or be barred. Creditors must file with the administrator. Also calls for immediate payment of any amounts owed to the estate as of June 11, 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Wellborne
Wilkes County
N.C
Jno
T. Wettsorny
Adm
Land Entry 2480 Watauga NC Blue Ridge Township
Watau ga County entry record states W Harrison locates 200 acres on the South Fork of New River in Blue Ridge township. Beginning at a cucumber, following the Cook old line and various courses to include all vacant land. Entered May 23, 1908 by H J Hardin Entry Taker.
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State of
North Carolina
Watau
Aker
Said
W. Harrison
New River
Blue Ridge Township
H. J. Hardin
Twilight and Music Tribute to Mies Hattie Crawford
A composed poem from Dr A T Brickell for Mies Hattie Crawford of Salisbury. It weaves scripture and music as solace, praising heavenly light, guiding stars, and the joy of salvation. The piece ends with faith in divine presence beyond life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies Hattie Crawford
Salisbury
A. T. Brickell
God
Kennedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup Sold by Hodges
An old advertisement touts Kennedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup as pleasant tasting for children. It claims to be non constipating yet gently stimulates the bowels to help drive a cold from the system, sold by J. M. Hodges.
Mortgage Sale of Land in Watauga County 1908
Public auction at Boone court house door on July 6 to sell land in Cove Creek township. Mortgage forecloses on J H Latham note backed by F M and J D Thomas, after they paid $676.80 in 1908. Property includes tract of about one acre in Cove Creek with detailed bounds and a reserved one sixteenth portion. May 27, 1908. Attorneys Loyill & Lovill.
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D. H. Latham
F. M. Thomas
J. D. Thomas
Office of the Register of Deeds
Watauga County
F. M
J. H. Latham
Bank of Ashe
Jefferson
N.C
J.D. Thomas
Ashe
N. Y
Court House
Boone
Wat Muga County
N. C
Cove Creek
Landrine Eggers
Landerine Hegers
Ransom Eggers
Davis
Ellison’s Creek
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Castonita
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Castoria
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North Carolina College OF Agriculture and Arts
West Raleigh
Dr. King
CRVEN
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Mase
Jesus
F. M. Tuomas
J.D. Tuomas
Morty
Loyill
Lovill Att'y
Mary Hudson
Eastman
Miss
Cardui
Cardu
Montezuma
Lence
J.C. Carpenter
Charlotte Observer
Observer
Sunday Observer
Nationa
Actress
the Observer CO
Charvorre N.C
Tunburn
SWIFT
AAA
Nas
Strave
Manne
Mrakt Miles
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