Public building and typhoid debates in Congress notes
The Watauga Democrat reports on a public building bill of about 10.3 million dollars plus 3.1 million for contracts, with protests by Sims of Tennessee and Sulzer of New York. The piece argues many appropriations serve local district interests, urging restraint. It cites a typhoid spread linked to flies and a family case, and notes about 40 Corn-Stalk Gun boys at a fair parade. It mentions Wilkesboro public building approval and treasury deficits affecting funding.
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House of Congress
Sims
Tennessee
Sulzer
New York
Congress
Treasury
The
Corn Crvoners Association
Wilkesboro
Washington
Payne
Chronicle
Aged Mrs. Tipton Rambo Killed Near Doe Station
An accident west of Doe Station last Saturday afternoon killed Mrs. Tipton Rambo and seriously injured her husband and others. Rambo, a respected Doeville resident, and family planned a Mountain City visit when Mrs. Rambo was struck by an eastbound freight engine while returning to the depot. Interment followed at a nearby cemetery amid broad community mourning. services were led by John K. Wilson.
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Doe
Tipton Rambo
Elvas
Elva” Rambo
Rambo
D. R. Stout
Win. Pleasant
Wm. Allen
Dr Bell’s Anti One Twenty Five De Suly Cure Claim
A dated testimonial style note promises relief from skin and throat complaints with Dr Bell’s Anti One Twenty Five De Suly. The ad urges readers to try the remedy, citing supposed cures for pimples eczema and sores.
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Dr. Bell
Government Awakens to Irrigation and Railways Needs
The Turkish government acknowledges the importance of irrigation systems and railway development to support agriculture, mobility, and economic growth. Plans outline enhancement of irrigation infrastructure and expansion of rail networks to boost productivity and trade.
Kept The King At Home Laxatives Prove Helpful
Paul Mathulka of Buffalo New York writes that Dr King New Life Pills kept at home have been a blessing for his entire family. The product is advertised as a busy but sure remedy for stomach liver and kidney troubles and costs 25 cents at all druggists.
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Dr. King New
Paul Mathulka
Buffalo
N.Y
Boone Furniture Store announces up-to-date furniture line
Furniture and coffins offered with a full range of dressers sideboards bedsteads tables and other items. Coffins and caskets in mahogany gloss-white white and black plush and plushette in all sizes. Best attention to phone orders. Yours to please Boone Furniture Store
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Imost
Plone
Boone Furniture Store
The Durham Herald on the primary system and Champlain’s remedy
The Durham Herald argues the primary is the fairest plan yet for selecting candidates but its openness to factional fights harms the party. It also touts Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy as highly effective for bowel complaints, claiming widespread relief and safety for children and adults. Sold by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Durham Herald
North Carolina State Normal announces term starts September 14 1910
The North Carolina State Normal and Industrial College announces the fall session for women with four regular courses and special courses. Those seeking entry should apply early. catalog and information available from Julius I Foust, president, Greensboro, NC.
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North Carolina
Julius I. Foust
Greensboro
Howells and the Quack Painter of Common Sense
A reporter recalls William Dean Howells and a tale of a quack, a learned physician, and a blunt exchange. The quack notes that about one in a hundred pass the test of good common sense, then implies the speaker is among the ninety nine.
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William Dean Howells
Mr. Howell
Quack
Weill
Bell’s Pine Tar Honey Bottle Lon Promises Relief
An ad touts Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey as trusted for sixteen years with growing demand. The message urges readers to look for the Bell logo on the bottle and rely on its proven relief.
Notice to creditors executor of G W Lawrence estate
Notice in the estate of G W Lawrence, late of Watauga county, to all claimants to exhibit claims to the undersigned by May 20, 1911. All debtors to the estate must pay promptly. May 19, 1910, Fom Greer Executor.
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G. W. Lawrence
Watauga County
Fom. Greer
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ChamBertii Realists
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Lyon Mfg. CO
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