Pastors Poorly Paid and Obituary Notes
A 1902 Iowa column laments low pastor wages in the Three Folk Association, calling on Baptists to support clergy. Obituary for Daniel Brown of Elk Creek near Triplet died June 30 1902 after a brief illness. he was remembered for generosity and upright character.
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Democrat
Waitauga
Three Folk Association
Churches of Your Association
Daniel Brown
Elk Creek
Triplett
Id. F. Eller
Christ
Local Henderson resident praises Chamberlain remedy
J A Kelley recalls a summer dysentery attack and credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with quick relief when used as directed. He is a well known Henderson, N Y citizen. For sale by M B Blackburn.
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Sommer
Chamberlain
Scribe
Litttle
Lansing
Owa
M. B. Blackburn
J. A. Kelley
United States
Mr. Kelley
Henderson
Poisoning the System and Stool Purge Remedy Ad
An old time health ad promotes DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a gentle laxative to cleanse the bowels and liver, prevent headaches and melancholy from constipation, and avoid griping while restoring normal action. The text hints at a health product from T. d. Coffey & Bro. and mentions Dr Hoppa.
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L. W. Spalding
Verona
J. Coffey & Bro
DeWitt
T. d. Coffey & Bro
A man finds the most important neighbor in any game
A man remarks that while identifying the least important neighbor is hard one can always point to the most important person at any stage of the game, reflecting on social hierarchy.
Vacation Dangers and Remedies Promoted in Ad Copy
The clipped notice promotes DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve for cuts burns and skin ailments with testimonials from L B Johnson of Swift Texas and warns against counterfeit products. It also touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets for cold relief and Grove’s signature on each box, priced at 2c, and mentions Kodol Dyspepsia Cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
L. B Johnson
Swift
Tex
T. J. Coffey & Bro
iGrove
Early handmade gold pens and rise of machine made quality
In historic notes the first gold pens were cut and finished by hand, using strips of gold and manual operations. Prices ranged from five to twenty dollars, but these early pens were outclassed by the newer machine made versions now available.
Best Liniment for Strains by Deer Park Merchant
Mr. F. A. Wells of Deer Park Long Island New York recommends Chamberlain's Pain Balm as the best liniment for strains. He used it last winter for a severe soreness in the side from a strain and was greatly pleased with the quick relief and cure it effected. Sold by M. B. Blackburn.
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F. A. Wells
Deer Park
Long Island
N. Y
Chamberlain
M. B. Blackburn
Yellow skin alert ends in cure by bitters
Lexington man M A Hogarty feared a fatal yellow jaundice scare as his skin and eyes radically changed. After futile doctor care he used Electric Bitters, reporting a full recovery after two bottles. The remedy touts relief for stomach liver and kidney issues at 50 cents by M n Blackburn.
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M. A. Hogarty
Lexington
M. N. Blackburn
Lota of men misread plan as rain fails to come
A group of men saved money and planned a rainy day fund but grow discouraged as it does not rain. They anticipated a downturn or storm that would justify their restraint, yet the weather never cooperates to trigger their precautionary measures.
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E. F. Jonge
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Safe Skin Cure
An old advertisement claims Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures eruptions, fever sores, ulcers, boils, carbuncles, and more. It promises relief from warts, corns, burns, and piles with a 25 cent price, noting availability at Blackburn's.
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Blackburn’s
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Ayer
Miss Minnie Hoover
Paris
Ill
Panti
Se. A Tei CO
Lowell, Mans
J.C. Fletcher
Boone, N. C
E.F. Lovill
Attorney AT Law
Boone
N. C
Todd
Gko
P. Pell
Todd & Pell
Attorneys AT Law
Jefferson, N. C
Watanga
Coffey’s
Coffey
J. M. Hogshead
Banner's Elk. Nye
Tenn
N.C
Notice
North Carolina
Watauga
Rol Robinson
Sense Ae
John W. Watters
Waters
Isabella Planer
Martha Waters
Mary Phillips
Laura Phillips
Sarah Triplett
William Water
Mindy Winters
Lacretim Waters
Rarah Waters
Greenwood Waters
Melvin Waters
Ethel Waters
Melsona Waters
John Waters
Ynthia Waters
Geo
Superior Court
Watwiga County
John W. Waters
Wilkes
Watauga County
Jorn
Bingham
Foreign Mission Board
Ios
Brown
Elk Township
Z. T. Watson
Rutherwood, Nlc
Clarrk
Clark
Justice
Shepherd
Washington Messenger
Oldfort
Carolina
Big
Hyde
Beaufort
Old Ford
Hoppa
Noel Davis
Specian
Nannie Davis
Cardus
Ene
Kilmer
Ron
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N
Auilea
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