Maxwell lauded for public service in Watauga county speech
Prof L G Maxwell, member of the County Board of Education, spoke on the Public School Law at the courthouse. Introductory remarks by W M Prancom praised Maxwell’s sixty years of service, devotion to education, and integrity. The piece closes with obituary notices for Nancy Banner and reflections on Maxwell’s enduring legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Maxwell
New River
Watauga
Egypt
L. G. Maxwell
Watauga County
Goo, Waters
Thaholla Flower Marthh Waters
Mary Phillips
Laura Phillips
Sarah Triplett
Willeam Waters
Mindy Winters
Thereka Waters
Sarah Waters
Greenwood Waters
Melvin Waters
Ethel Waters
Melsona Waters
John Waters
Cynthia Waters
Geo. Waters
Cecil
Wilkes
Superior Court
Boone
N. c
Experiences With Chamberlain Remedy Mentioned
J A Kelley of Henderson North Carolina recalls a dysentery attack last summer and credits Chamberlain Coke Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for quick relief. The testimonial notes satisfactory results and personal endorsement as a well known local citizen. For sale by M B Blakburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Lansing
Iowa
Journal
M. B. Blackburn
J. A. Kelley
United States
Mr. Kelley
Henderson
N. C
M. B. Blakburn
DeWitt's Little Harry Risers Promote Easy Bowels
The ad promotes DeWitt's Little Harry Risers as a liver stimulant that gently aids bowel action. It claims relief from constipation, headaches, eruptions, and melancholy without gripping, emphasizing gradual, non violent improvement. It cites T. J. Coffey & Bro as the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
T. J. Coffey & Bro
Yellow jaundice cures advertised in Lexington notice
A Louisville era ad recounts M A Hogarty of Lexington Kentucky suffering yellowing skin and eyes from yellow jaundice. Despite top doctors, no relief came until Electric Bitters. After two bottles he claims full recovery, praising the stomach and liver remedy. Sold for 50 cents by M S Blackburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Hogarty
Lexington
Blackburn
STOP THE COUGH CURES COLD IN ONE DAY CLAIM
An advertisement touts Lexative Bromo Quinine Tablets promising to cure a cold in one day with a no cure no pay offer. The product is priced at 25 cents.
Vacation season cautions and wartime ads
Vacation days bring children outdoors and risks from accidents at open air venues. DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve advertised as rapid pain relief for cuts and burns with testimonials from L. B Johnson of Swift Texas. Also mentions counterfeits and urges caution. A quote from Col Francis W Parker stresses manual training over basic academics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
L. B Johnson
Swift
Tex
I. J. Coffey & Bro
Mother Uses Kodol To Ease Digestive Pain
Verona Missouri resident L W Spalding recalls how his mother aged seventy six found relief from persistent pains and general ill health after two years of using Kodol. He credits the product with improving appetite and tolerance for foods while stressing the link between improper eating and sickness. The advertisement claims Kodol rests the stomach and aids digestion as nature’s remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Spalding
Verona
J. Coffey & Bro
Legislature Likely Asked to Regulate Child Labor and Fellow-Servant Law
Colonel Olds notes that it is probable the Legislature will be urged to pass two new laws. One would regulate child labor in factories and the other extend the fellow-servant law, currently in force for railroads, to factories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonel Olds
Best Liniment for Strains Endorsement by Deer Park Merchant
Mr F H Wells of Deer Park Long Island N Y recommends Chamberlains Pain Basin as the best liniment for strains recounting his own use for a severe side lameness with quick relief. Sold by M B Blackburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Wells
Deer Park
Longleland
N. Y
Chamberlain
M. B. Blackburn
All the world loves a lover in quirky verse
A fragmentary verse about a lover pursued by many yet missing mutual affection. The speaker muses on the paradox of universal affection while noting personal longing and unreturned love. The lines suggest romantic longing and social attention without a resolved conclusion.
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Board of Education
Brillant
Napoleon
Empire
Maxwell
Washington
Virginia
County
Hamptden
England
la Fayette
France
L.G. Maxwell
Dean Swift
Ager
Nancy Banner
Lewis B. Banner
Atori
Dr. King
Alabama
Tuskegee
Booker Washington
Congress
Aunt Nancy
Uncle Lewis
Nan
Nancy
Eden
S. M. Dancer
Banner Elk, N. C
Ayer
J.C. Baxter
Braidwood
Ill
Bette
J. C- Fletcher
Attorney At Law
E. F. Lovill
Todd
Geo, P. Pell
Todd & Pell
Jefferson, N. C
Coffey’s Hotel
Coffey
J. M. Hogshead
Banner’'S Elk. N. C
Tenn
N.C
Caroline County
John W
National Printer’s Journal
Col
Francis W. Parker
Castor
Cardus
Cardi
Ford
BwamapRove
Dr. Kilmes & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
A. F. Pearson
Boots
Sho
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