Southern Power to Build Massive Bridgewater Reservoir Dam
The Southern Power Company plans a huge project in Piedmont North Carolina to impound three rivers the Catawba Linville and Sadddy creek with a dam across the intervening land. The facility will create a vast reservoir and drive a 26000 horsepower hydroelectric plant operated by water from the dam. The project aims to conserve mountain runoff and provide emergency capacity while serving the hydro plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Power Company
Piedmont Carolina
Mammoth Corporation
Bridgewater
Linville
Catawba
Stomach Trouble and Constipation Remedies Praised
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's tablets as the most satisfying remedy for stomach troubles and constipation. A Wallsburg NY druggist cites positive local sales. The piece also remarks on poverty and drink, urging literacy and education over liquor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S M Murphy
Wallsburg
N.Y
Avoid Colds With Dr. King's New Discovery
Aging seasons bring sudden colds and coughs as winds shift. Dr. King's New Discovery is advertised as a pleasant tar syrup that soothes coughs, relieves colds, and helps break grippe attacks. The product is said to be ready to use with no mixing required and has been tested for over 40 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thedford
Earthquakes Rare in Australia Compared to Other Continents
A comparison notes Australia experiences virtually no earthquakes unlike other continents. The finding highlights Australia's geologic stability and contrasts with the seismic activity seen in regions around plate boundaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
The Humble Tuber and Its Celebrity Depredations
A satirical piece defending the Irish potato against critics and medical condemnations. It notes the Czar banned vodka from his realm because of potato origin, and early physicians linked potatoes to palsy. The essay defends the tuber’s role in European diets despite abuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Europe
Memphis News
Scimeter
Give Him a Chance in Home Ownership Drive
A Columbus County News editorial urges county tenants to buy homes, proposing land sales at low interest to help families secure a future. It argues a strong landlord tenant bond, the need to empower tenants to make initial payments, and to provide a pathway for children to become self sufficient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Columbus County News
Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey Promoted As Cough Remedy
An ad touts Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey cough medicine with a formula including pine tar and various ingredients. It claims quick relief and markets ready made 25 cent bottles, urging readers to buy from their druggist and to verify the package label. Also notes Henry Clay’s long tenure as Speaker of the House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bell
Indian missionary praises Chamberlain remedy in lecture
A missionary visiting Deep Moines church in Iowa described his inland journey in India where illness struck him. He carried Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, which he credits with saving his life and aiding prevention and cure of cholera in India. The speaker urged the remedy's reliability for milder bowel complaints common in the United States.
Washington Capitol Dome Made of Wood and Copper
The original dome of the Capitol in Washington was constructed with a wooden frame and covered with copper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol
Washington
Foley’s Honey and Tar Offer for Coughs and Colds
An old advertisement invites readers to mail a slip with name and address to Foley Co. in Chicago for a trial package including Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound, Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley Cathartic tablets, marketed as comforting for stout persons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley &Co
Chicago
Ill
Foleya
Foley
Keep Your Skin Clear and Heal Thy
There is only one way to have a clear healthy complexion and that is to keep the bowels active and regular. Dr. King's New Life Pills will wake your complexion healthy and clear. Wore the bowels gently, stimulate the liver, cleanse the system and purify the blood. A splendid summer medicine, 25 cents at your druggist.
How to Get Rid of a Cold in 1900s Tip Sheet
C E Summers of Hol dredge Nebraska describes suffering a severe cough and cold that disrupted sleep. He credits Poley’s Honey and Tar as directed for a complete cure and speedy recovery. Foley’s brand is noted as soothing and healing and recommended for children. MB Blackburn endorses.
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Holdredge
Neb
Poley
Invention of an opaque eye mask aids daytime sleep
A new device designed to help people sleep in daylight uses an opaque mask worn over the eyes. The invention aims to block light for better rest during bright daytime hours.
Forethought in National Health Habits Promoted
W Archer Caldwell C asserts his family never travels without Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He claims it saves trouble and expense on extended visits, noting its ubiquity and usefulness in household travel.
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W Archer
Caldwell, C
Chamberlain
New York City Sees Over Eight Million Unaffiliated
An estimated eight million residents in New York City are without church affiliations, indicating a broad shift in religious participation and community engagement across the metropolis. The figure highlights changing social patterns and the potential impact on local churches and charitable networks within the city.
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New York City
Making the Most of June Health Ad
June advice urging good health and kidney care. It promotes Foley Kidney Villa as a remedy to activate kidneys and banish suffering, urging readers to feel fine, be well, be strong. Includes a dated signature M. Blackburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley Kidney Villa
Blackburn
Unmarried Men Outpace Married as Lawbreakers
Statistics indicate unmarried men commit crimes at about twice the rate of married men. The finding highlights a pattern in criminal behavior linked to marital status, with implications for social and legal discussions.
Land Entry Record in North Fork Meat Camp Township 1916
North Carolina Watauga County office records Jacob Potter enters 500 acres near North Fork of the New River and Meat Camp Creek. Tract runs from Elk Knob Copper Company line south to Kay and Potter, then along paths through Winebarger Woodrings Barkers Tatums Pattersons Browne Lena Hortons Abe Potters and John Mains back to Elk Knob. Entered June 13, 1916, by H J Hardin E T.
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State of
North Carolina
Wataugaho
Said
Jacob Potter
North Fork
Meat Camp Township
New River
Meat Camp Creek
Elk Knob Copper Company
Lane
Kaye and
Potter
John Winebarger
Barkers
Tatums
Pattersons
Browne
Lena Hortons
Abe Potters
John Mains
Kay and
Potters
Elk Knob
H. J. Hardin
E. T
Sale of Blaine Aldridge land for taxes in Watauga township
Property described as fifteen acres more or less known as the Blaine Aldridge land in Watauga township for the 1915 year. Tax 2.50. Adjoins the lands of Calvin Andrews H T Shook et al. Sale set for September 4, 1916. Dated June 8, 1916. W P Moody sheriff.
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Watauga Township
Blaine Aldridge
Calvin Andrews
H. T. Shook
W. P. Moody
Kidney Pill testimonial from Indiana man relief in 48 hours
Frank Mosley of More's Hill Indiana reports constant side and back pains. After a first dose of Foley Kidney Pills, great relief appears and within 48 hours all pain disappears. The pills claim to activate kidneys, improve health, reduce fatigue, and stop sleep disturbing bladder ailments.
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Frank Mosley
More’s Hill
Ind
Boley
Partition action seeks sale of real estate in Watauga County
In the superior court before Clerk AA Greene and A Adams the petitioners AA Greene and A Adams vs Walter Green Nelin Hodges Lethia Green and husband Millard Green Dorris Green Charlie Green Willie Green Clayton Green and Millard Green guardian of Lethia Green. Defendants Walter Green Nelia Hodges Lethia Green Millard Green Dorris Green and Charlie Green must appear before the clerk in Boone on July 6 1916 to answer or demur to the petition or risk relief being granted. Dated June 10 1916 W D Farrarina C S C
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North Carolina
Watauga County
AA Greene and
Adams
Walter Green
Nelin Hodges
Lethia Green
Millard Green
Dorris Green
Charlie Green
Willie Green
Clayton Green
Nelia Hodges
Superior Court
Eaid
Boone
W. D. Farraina
John Mast
Larence Mast
Inez Mast
Oscar Mast
Hattie Mast
Joe Mast
Jacob Mast
Nora Mast
Clarence Mast
Su- Tor Court
Said County
Mortgage Sale Notice in Watauga County North Carolina
A mortgage holder W O Greene through attorney John H Bingham sells at public auction on a designated August day in 1914 to satisfy 110000 debt plus interest and costs. Property lies in Beaver Dam township containing about 115 acres, with boundaries described through Greens corner and several lines to Millsapps and Dishmann Hines, and referenced in Book 8 of deeds of mortgages in the Register’s office.
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W. O. Green
Preston Dishman
Register
Watauga County
Beaver Dam Township
State of
North Carolina
Greens Corner
Thomas Millsapps
Spencer Dishmann Hines
Duke Glenes Inc
Nataure County
W.O Greene
Notice of Land Sale in Watauga County North Carolina
In the Superior Court before the Clerk A A Greene and EA Adams vs Walter Greene Nelia Hodges et al. will on the first Monday in Aug 1916 at Boone court house door between 10 am and 4 pm offer for sale to the highest cash bidder 38 acres more or less described lands in Boone township Watauga County adjoining Chas Lewis E A Adams and others. July 6 1916 A A Green Commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Watauga County
A A Greene
EA Adams
Walter Greene
Nelia Hodges
Superior Court
Court House
Boone
Watauga
Boone Township
Chas, Lewis
E. A Adams
Charles Lewis
Bradley
A. A. Green
Land sale near Linville River area in North Carolina
W Whiting's 4200 acre tract in Watauga County is subdivided into small lots for sale with flexible payments. The land lies between Blowing Rock and Grandfather Mountain near Skulls Mills Youohloosee turnpike, about one half to three miles from the Linville River railway being built to Shullsville. Maps by a competent engineer available to buyers. Boone Fork Lumber Co. listing in Bholls Mills NC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Whiting
Mr. Whiting
Watauga
Xuing
Blowing Rock
Grandfather Mountain
Skulls Mills
Youohloesee
Ile
Linville
Shullsville
North Carolina
J. M. Lacy
Gen. Supt
Boone Fork Lumber Co
Bholls Mills
N.C
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Henry Clay
House of Representatives
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Martin Block
Lenoir
H. Co
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Todiava
John H. Bingham
Fletcher
Castoria
Virginia & Carolina Railway
Dally
Konnarock
P.mabingdon
P. A.M
Thedfordslack
Gonni
Watangalo
J.W. Bryan
Buonk
N. C
Eatimates
Jennings
Banxens Exx
Blackburn Hotel
W. D. Farthing
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