Canal route outlined and its vast impact described
The piece details the proposed interoceanic canal from Colon to the Pacific, its six mile landfall to the Chargres river, thirty six miles to the Culebra cut, and Panama Bay. It notes a 49.09 mile length, 12 hour transit, cost, labor losses from fever, and the transformative effect on world commerce. It also touches on a public debate in Milwaukee against divorce and morale pieces followed by a moral anecdote from Moody and satirical quips.
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Colon
Chargres River
Obispo
Atlantic
Culebra Cut
Panama
Rio Grande River
Panama Bay
Nicaragua
Bay of Panama
Pacific
Suez Canal
Wallace
Gormer
Pretty Hard on the Lawyer and Doctor
A dying country editor taunts a doctor and lawyer over medical fees and the will. He asks them to kneel beside him as he dies, hoping to die between two thieves like a savior. The two men faint, and the editor surprisingly recovers, ending the tale with a twist.
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Simultaneouly
Cynic Quote on Human Nature
A cynic is a man who admits that there are worse men on earth than himself. This compact remark reflects a sharp, self critical view of human morals and the tendency to compare oneself unfavorably or favorably against others.
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Earth
Women Measure Happiness by Ability to Make Men Miserable
A provocative remark notes that women gauge happiness by their power to render men unhappy, reflecting gender tensions and social attitudes of the era. The sentence explores tension between personal satisfaction and controlling influence in relationships.
Doctor Wakefield to Visit Boone and Banner Elk
Dr W A Wakefield an eye ear nose and throat specialist from Charlotte will spend part of his summer vacation in Boone on Thursday July 14 and at Banner Elk on Thursday and Friday July 16 and 17. He may be consulted by persons who desire his services.
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Charlotte
Watauga
Boone
Banner Elk
When Some People Catch On to a Joke They Never Let ZO
A brief quirky note observes that once some individuals grasp a joke they cling to it, keeping the humor alive in conversation and memory. The tone hints at playful exaggeration and shared amusement among peers.
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Philippine Islands
Cure a Cold in One Day Laxative Quinine Tablet Ad
An old advertisement promises a one day cure for a cold with Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. It notes Grove’s signature on each box and offers refunds if the remedy fails, priced at 25 cents.
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Druggista
Grove
Man's Duty Aligns with Neighbor's In His Own View
A concise remark asserts that a man’s sense of duty should harmonize with his neighbor’s expectations. The statement emphasizes ethical reciprocity and communal responsibility without detailing concrete actions or the context of origin.
Witty Proverbs from Extett Stinson in Morning Telegram
A string of pithy sayings touches on truthfulness in fishing cheerfulness laziness and social quirks. It cites amusing maxims about judges baby shows sailors boils and luck with a whimsical tone attributed to Extett Stinson in the Morning Telegram on July 7.
Proclamation: Reward Offered for Boone Potter
Governor Aycock issues a 200 reward for the apprehension and delivery of Boone Potter, charged with murder in Watauga County. Potter is believed to have fled or concealed himself. citizens and officers urged to aid in justice. Proclamation issued in Raleigh on April 13, 1903, with sheriff to receive the culprit at Boone courthouse.
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State of North Carolina
Boone Potter
A. W. Howell
Watauga County
Boone
Farm for Sale near Skull's Mills on turnpike road
Two hundred acres along the Watuga River one mile from Skull's Mills on the turnpike road and eight miles from Blowing Rock in North Carolina. One hundred acres open land mainly in grass with water power and pastures wet watered. Present crop reserved. For particulars contact S. W. Correy Skull's Mills NC.
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Watauga River
Skull’s Mills
Blowing Rock
S. W. Correy
Skulls Mills
N.C
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Watauga Democrat
Panama Canal
News and Observer
Milwaukee
Presbyterian General Assembly
Los Angeles
Presbyterian Church
Mr. Moody
Chicago
Lenre
Moody
Chicago News
Misery Way
Dame Fortune
Aeynie
W. A. Wakefield
Taki Ies
Sterling Teuiby Co
New York
Sam
Extett Stinson
Morning Telegram
Castoria
Catilulden
Raleigh
Charles B. Aycock
P. M. Prarsatt
Pri
What Is
Griger
Remedy Company
Montreal
A. P. Whitener
GW. Raby
Martin
Blowing Rock, N. C
W. P. Pendley
Washington
Jeans
B. C. DeWarr
The
Morning Post
Raligh
N. C
North Carolina
Ra Eian
America
Munn & Co
Scientific American
Broadway
Newark
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