What Is a Farmer
Discussion on defining a farmer spans Pennsylvania and North Carolina ideas. The Workmen’s Compensation Board drops the attempt, leaving courts to decide. A farm worker’s status hinges on casual work versus running a farming business, with ownership alone not proving farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonel Green
State Farmers’ Union
Workman's Compensation Board
Pennsylvania
North Carolina
Pennsylvania Board
Wadnan
Charlotte Observer
Work Is Health and the Value of Proper Labor
A prose excerpt argues work sustains health and wards off malaise, noting overwork harms, while balance yields life and vitality. It contrasts with idleness and cites a 1912 political listing in the New York World and a hopeful wartime outlook from the Boston Transcript.
Tired of toil seeks town job and better life in verse
Walt Mason laments endless labor and failed jobs from farming to store work to insurance and swine grooming. He travels and tries prospects, grows weary, and ends with a note of ending in the poorhouse as his toil breaks him.
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Stucker's
Walt Mason
Winston Salem Journal
Dr Kings New Life Pills Promote Liver Function
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as liver aiding with a gentle laxative effect. It promises no griping or nausea and claims improved digestion after taking a bottle for 25 cents at druggists.
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Dr. King
City debates state law on tapping and peppered editorials
A Philadelphia Inquirer remark questions state law against wire tapping while a Chicago News jab targets Congress. A Paris correspondent notes French forgiveness after defeating Germany, and the Washington Herald remarks on postwar sentiment.
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H’m
Philadelphia Inquirer
Paris
Washington Herald
G O P Proposes Roosevelt Writes Americanism Platform
Kansas City Star reports GOP leaders view a Roosevelt drafted Americanism platform as a basis for nominating Burton, hoping for a compromise.
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Roosevelt
Burton
Kansas City Star
Mail-in offer slips for Foley remedies promotion
An old promotional note invites readers to mail a slip with name and address to Moley & Co in Chicago to receive a trial package of Foley remedies including Honey and Tar Compound, Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley Cathartic Tablets, MB Blackburn.
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Moley & Co
Chicago, Il
Foley
MB Blackburn
Parading Intelligence May Help You Escape Jury Duty
A light remark notes that showcasing intellect could influence jury duty exposure. The quip implies wit as a strategic aid in avoiding service while reflecting on civic duty.
Age 52 man cured by Foley Kidney Pills in Kansas
Arthur Jones of Allen Kansas writes that age and long kidney and bladder troubles hinder recovery yet Foley Kidney Pills bring greater relief than anything else tried. He reports rheumatism backache and joint stiffness improved with regular use.
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Arthur Jones
Allen
Kans
B Blackburn
The Fellow Who Sows His Wild Oats
A witty proverb-like line notes that sowing wild oats yields no breakfast cereal nor timely harvest, implying actions before maturity bring no practical reward.
Champhree Liniment for Rheumatic Pain Relief
Spring weather worsens rheumatic pains but Champhree Liniment offers relief. The ad notes the product is available everywhere and targets readers seeking comfort during damp, cold conditions.
Harsh Remark Sparks Armenian Food Reference
A Baltimore American column quotes a brutal remark about Armenians accusing them of eating grass and suggesting none are left to eat anything. The offensive line targets a minority group by framing poverty as a stereotype.
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Baltimore
Protect School Children by Treating Common Ailments
Measles scarlet fever and whooping cough affect many cities school children. Do not neglect a common cold as it weakens the system. Foley Honey and Tar is pleasant to take, acts quickly, contains no opiate. Mr Blackburn governor of Kansas has a pumpkin named for him.
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Foley
Blackburn
Safe Medicine for Children Cites Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
The article argues that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is safe for children as it contains no opium or narcotic and can be given to children as confidently as to adults. It notes the medicine is pleasant to take and effective for coughs colds and croup and claims it is obtainable everywhere.
Architects Predict Postwar Architectural Style
The Detroit Free Press opines that architects forecast a new design era after the war. The piece speculates on churches becoming simpler and more functional, with less ornamental detail as a guiding trend.
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Detroit Free Press
Constipation Relief Promoted by Chamberlains Tablets
An advertisement notes the bowels are the body's sewer system and constipation causes dullness and poor digestion. It claims Chamberlains Tablets quickly relieve the condition and asserts availability everywhere.
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Chamberlain
Greensboro Daily News Prospectus
The Greensboro Daily News describes its daily and Sunday circulation, coverage from Washington to Raleigh, and AP wire service. It notes a broad news staff, editorial aims, and annual subscription price of seven dollars.
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North Carolina
Washington
Associated Press
Notice to creditors in Bowles estate Watauga NC
In Watauga County North Carolina the administrator A C Bowles estate issues a public notice. Creditors must file claims by May 1 1917 or be barred. Debtors must pay promptly. Dated April 27 1916 R L Binenam Administrator de bonis non of A C Bowles deceased.
Notice to creditors in Coffey estate Watauga County NC
The undersigned administrator of the estate of Thos Coffey deceased calls all creditors to exhibit their claims by April 6, 1917 or be barred from recovery. Those indebted must pay promptly. This 4th day of April 1916. John W Hodges Administrator.
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North Carolina
Watauga County
Thos, Coffey
John W. Hodges
Adm
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad and Endorsements
An old advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for an incurable catarrh and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as an internal remedy. It includes testimonials from Fr. J Cheney & Co and notes the endorsement by the National Bank or Community Toledo, claiming the remedy acts upon blood and mucous surfaces. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
FR. J. Cheney
National Bank
Toledo
Kidney Aches and Urgent Toxins Warn of Health Risks
The notice discusses kidney-related pains associated with toxins and diseases. It claims saline remedies cleanse the body and references widespread use by county residents seeking relief from ailments through a home remedy approach promoted by Foley Klaney.
Husband rescues despairing wife in Kentucky letter
In Catron Kentucky Mrs Bettie Bullock recounts four years of womanly troubles with pain and weakness. Her husband finally bought Cardus the woman’s tonic and she reports regained walking ability and strength. The letter urges others to try Cardus and consult their druggist.
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Cardus
Sale of Land For Taxes in Boone New York 1916
Sale of land for taxes by request of heirs of J M Brewer deceased will occur at the courthouse door in Boone New York on June 5 1916 first Monday. About 76 acres in Shawneehaw Township on Dutch Creek waters known as J M Brewers heirs land. Sale covers taxes for 1914 and 1915 and cost of sale. May 3 1916 W P Moody Sheriff Watauga County.
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J. M. Brewer
Boone
N.Y
Shawneehaw Township
Dutch Creek
W. P. Moody
Watauga County
Land Entry Record for 60 Acres in Blue Ridge Township
In Watauga County, Roby Pendley enters 60 acres on Joes Fork in Blue Ridge Township adjoining Grandin Lumber Co G L Storie and others. Land description describes corner lines and boundaries entered April 18 1916 by H J Hardin E T.
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State of
North Carolina
Watauga County
Said
Roby Pendley
Joes Fork
Blue Ridge Township
Grandin Lumber Co
G. L. Storie
Luml Co
Boundry
H. J. Hardin
E. T
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Bright
N. Y. World
Boston Transcript
Pilla
Chicago News
R. O. Jennings
N. C
Blackburn Hotel
Kansas
Toledo Blade
Safe Medicine
THE
Greensboro Daily News
A. C. Bowles
R. L. Binenam
Fletcher
Castoria
Foley Klaney
Catron, Ky
Jmencea
Aman
Watauga
J. W. Bryan
Boone, N. 0
Sathor
Hodces and Carlton
North Carofins
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