Fragment of a Democratic family newspaper humor and politics in 1900s
A long front matter from the Watauga Democrat mocks delinquent subscribers and pleads for support, then shifts to clipped items including colonial views on the Philippines, Democratic Congressional notes about Crawford, Cleveland era financial remarks, and praise for Judge George H. Brown. It also cites Horace Greeley as a comparison to today’s press.
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St Horace Greely
Avo
Maine
Sanfrancisco Star
Cough remedy sales and political musings in 1900s text
The text references Chamberlain's cough remedy as a trusted family medicine in Oakland and notes a pharmacy dispute over coal and fleet movement. It cites Admiral Dewey's defiance at Manila, Greeks seeking American volunteers, and a Virginia coverage of General Lee's reception on his Tampa journey, highlighting public enthusiasm at Southern railway depots.
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Jos. E. Harsxep
Oakland
Sampson Pharmacy
Sehley
M. B. Blackburn
Dewey
Manila
Winston
The
Charlotte Observer
Robert Jenkins
Patras
Greece
Salem
America
Jenkins
Richmond
Boston
Danville
Reidsville
Greensboro
N. C
Southern Railway
Lee
Tampa
To Cure Constipation Forever Cathartic
A dubious claim asserts a allegedly permanent cure for constipation with a product marketed in the west Guad area. The note mentions no cure exists and hints at refunding money to burglars in an odd, inconsistent complaint.
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West Guad
Prostration After War War’send Follows Old Gentleman’s Suffering
Interior reports that the Pone was prostrated by the war and wished he had died before the tragedy. He kept his health for three years as Cubans faced starvation exposure and cruelty, raising questions about reverence for Saint Peter compared to salt peter.
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Manila
Saint Peter
Salt Peter
Bry an to lead Nebraska regiment as Colonel in battle
The William Jennings Bryan is to organize a Nebraska regiment and command it as its Colonel in possible combat. Gold-bug organs cheer, while predicting the fearless leader may be killed. Other notes mention Col. Benehan Cameron sending the stallion Choctaw to Tampa and reflect on Cuba and Dewey.
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William Jennings Bryan
Nebraska
Anton Herald
Raleigh
Nlc
Benehan Cameron
Fitz Lee
Lee
Tampa
North Carolina
Bucklen Arnica Salve Adverts Queen Victoria Birthday Note
Bucklen Arnica Salve promises quick healing for cuts bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. Sold by Holsclaw and Blackburn. A Queen Victoria birthday reference notes a global observance and a Senate session opening prayer as a notable sign of the times.
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Holsclaw
Blackburn
Queen Victoria
United States Senate
Dewey and Cuban Question Reflections in May Writings
A fragmentary poem contrasts Admiral Dewey with political duties. It laments U S public focus on Cuban diplomacy while Cuban patriots suffer, and notes a guarded tone from leaders amid unrest. The lines evoke historical figures and a call for attention to liberty.
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U.S
No To Bae Advertisement for Tobacco Cessation
An advertisement promotes No To Bae as a simple way to quit tobacco and improve vigor. It claims the product makes real men strong and offers a guaranteed cure with a free booklet and sample from Andrews Kemler Co in Chicago or New York.
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Bae
Andrews Kemuly Co
Chicago
New York
Press Power and a Nation in the News Paper World
The Gate City Journal notes the press as a powerful, hardworking force, while anecdotes praise Chamberlain's remedies used by Louisville lawyer Charles P. Johnson and merchants Wertz & Pike. Mentions of Chattanooga Times satire about a missing navy and ads for Chamberlain's Pain Balm and other remedies appear alongside dubious patent tobacco and clothing products.
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Chas. P. Johnson
Louisville Ky
M. B. Blackburn
Chamberlain
Wertz & Pike
Werehants
Fernandina Fla
Come Back Land
M. RB. Blackburn
Compound Oxygen Home Treatment Offered by Drs Starkey and Palen
An ad extols a nature based method to strengthen the body against airborne germs. It cites Koeh and others and promotes Compound Oxygen as the vital agent. Home treatment is offered by express, with free consultation, from doctors Starkey and Palen at 1629 Arch St Philadelphia.
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Koeh
Express
Drs. Starkey & Palen
Arch St
Philadelphia
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Watauga Democrat
Boone
Watauga County
N.C
Philippine
Sumatra
Philippines
News and Observer
Ninth
William Tecumseh Crawford
Congress
Mr. Crawford
Grover Cleveland
John G. Carlisle
Dingley
Cleveland
Senate
George H Brown
Ling Judge Brown
United States
Niuch
Hood
Admiral Dewey
Caletoria
Yorke
Bucklen
Manila Bay
Lranquill
Topka Capital
Castoria
Gate City Journal
Chattanooga
Senor ‘Moret
the Corte
Sampson
Senor
Ile
Senor Moret
Admiral Sampson
Valamel
Bears
Icastoria
Esa
S. Patent Office
Washington
Audressy Ic.a.snow&co
Soudan
Nile
Ipyramid
Mason & Mason Company
Ino
W. Madison St
Chicago, NL
Ean
Silver Knight-Watchman
Dimetallic Paper of
W. M. Stewart
Silver Knight Publishing Co
Washington, D. C
Democrat
Boons, N. c
Charles F. Miller
Lancaster
Penn
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