Stand-patters' Desperation Influences Tariff Debate
Watauga Democrat notes rising political activity among stand-patters amid tariff revision talk. Cites National Association of Manufacturers survey favoring a tariff commission and broad revision, highlighting pro-Cannon and pro-tariff league pressures. Also mentions Sakurajimi Japanese radishes and gardening tips from Washington Star.
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Bland-Patters
State Department Customs Administration &Greement
Germany
Tait
Panama Canal
National
Asssociation of
New York
National Association of Manufacturers
Tariff Commission
Washington Special Postage Change Issued on July Next
Postmaster General Meyer announced an act based change. From the first of July next any letter or package will bear an additional 10 cent special delivery stamp besides regular postage. The delivery will be treated as if a regulation special delivery stamp is affixed.
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Washington
Congress
Meyer
Soon to Be Married Betrothal Tale From a Stationer
An elderly German stationer amuses his family with a tale about a young couple bound for marriage. He reads signs in purchases, noting the girl’s changing patterns of paper and envelopes to declare the engagement near. The wife scolds his flippant deductions.
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Carl
Man’s Queer Habits And A Therapeutic Tease
A humorous old-time sketch notes men’s odd habits such as sharing tobacco and sipping from others’ drinks, then contrasts with a health ad urging readers not to trust ordinary medicines. It promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea priced at 35 cents from Blackhorn and Blowing Rock Drug Co.
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Hollister
Rocky Mountain
M. B, Blackhorn and
Blowing Rock Drug Co
Woman Feels Young Again After Rocky Mountain Tea
Ad copy notes a woman who cannot tell a woman's age but claims beauty returns with Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea. Describes complexion and appearance as fine and youthful, highlighting price 35 cents for Tea or Tablets from M. B. Blackbern and Blowing Rock Drug Co.
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Hollister
Rocky Mountain
M. B. Blackbern
Blowing Rock Drug Co
The New Prew Terms for Pedestrian Paths
Bendena Kansas editorial notes a quirky peacetime pledge allowing walkers to use center paths or outer rails, with spouses, a devil, and office car in tow. It laments tight baggage limits and foresees next year plans to plank ties farther apart to suit the average pedestrian.
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Bendena
Kan
Fortunate Texan Endorses King’s New Life Pills
A Dallas resident, BE W Goodloe of 107 St Louis St, praises King’s New Life Pills for curing malaria and biliousness without grinding or upsetting the stomach. The note mentions a domestic interruption and a New York paper noting the era of woman, with readers left unsure of what that age entails.
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BE. W. Goodloe
St. Louis St. Dallas
Tex
Dr. King
New York
Memphis News Scimitar
He Fired the Stick to Battle a Sore Trial
John Garrett of North Mills North Carolina says a sore resisted all treatments until Bucklen's Arnica Salve. The salve healed the sore and made him a happy man. Guaranteed for piles bites and lacerations by all druggists at 25 cents.
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John Garrett
North Mills N. C
Notice of Public Land Sale in North Carolina
Under a mortgage dated June 18 1904 J H Lathem and Coffey partners secure 2022 33 dollars. On July 1 1907 a public sale will occur between 10 a m and 4 p m in Meat Camp township Watauga County NC. The parcel adjoins several landowners and covers about 416 acres more or less. Deed in fee simple to purchaser. May 23 1907. HH Gavan Assignees
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J. H. Lathem
M. Coffey
J. P. Coffey
Eagh
Watauga County
North Carolina
Meat Camp Township
L. D. Miller
W. F. Proffit
L. A Greene
Norris
Meat Camp Creek
W. T. Proffit
Poffit
Proffit
Davis
Miller
Buck Eye
Lynn
Green
Howsards Knob
Gavan
Avsignes
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Ad Impresses Parents
An advertisement claims Hollister's Rocky Mountain tea is the medicine the world needs and that doctors agree on its remedy. It credits M. B. Blackburn and Blowing Rock Drug Co with distributing the product.
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Hollister
M. B. Blackburn
Blowing Rock Drug.Co
One sensible thing about spending money
A brief reflection notes that sensible spending prevents funds tied up in risky investments. It emphasizes avoiding loss by ensuring money is used rather than held in uncertain ventures.
Gambling and Tea Failures Highlight Human Nature
A quirky observation notes people often derive more amusement from losing ten dollars at gambling than from making tea at work, illustrating how risk and novelty influence mood and priorities in daily life.
Wedding vows and widow remarriage evoke stark contrasts
A proverb-like remark compares a girl’s wedding to entering heaven while a widow’s remarriage is like leaving the other place. The line frames marriage as a hopeful ascent for the young and a somber exit for the bereaved.
Woman Keeps Up Home Letters Detailing Grand Doings
A woman writes long letters from Mia Il describing her daily activities and the splendors she experiences, sharing vivid details with those back home.
A Beautiful Picture of Gum Chewing Fashion
A vivid sketch portrays gum chewing as a striking display at street, public, and church gatherings. It notes how both boys and girls participate, praising whitened teeth, rounded cheeks, and a rosebud mouth formed by a large piece of gum, with husky tones as the crunchy ritual unfolds.
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Tekher
Mortgage Sale In Watauga County North Carolina
Mortgage sale notice for 235 acres in Meat Camp township Boone NC. By power of sale in a deed to ALR Reece and D C Ragan mortgagees to secure 850 dollars. Public auction at court house door on July 1, 1907. Names H Latham Julia his wife J R Berce DC Ragan mortgagees.
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North Carolina
Watauga County
Alr
Reece
D.C
H. Latham
Julia
Boone
Meat Camp Township
Adam's
J. D. Miller
W.P. Lockapill
Manly Green
Algun
J. R. Berce
Ragan
Remark on Foolishness and Reformer's Success
A clipped quotation sequence notes a wife scolding a dissipated husband and a husband admitting folly. The dialogue shifts to a reformer’s success as a punchline. The excerpt showcases wit from Spare Moments and a satirical aside attributed to Sato Jones.
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Mervele
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