Senator Hoar Criticizes War in Philippines in Brookside Letter
The Brookside Letter in the Watauga Democrat rebukes the U S war in the Philippines. It stresses the folly of supporting cruelty and questions the motives of officials including Roosevelt and Miles. The piece condemns lynching rhetoric and defends Cuba while accusing the administration of mismanagement and tyranny.
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Cuba
Philippines
Philippine Islands
Thoburn
Senate Committee On
Islands
Roosevelt
Let it Atone and Scott's Emulsion Promotion
An OCR fragment touts Scott's Emulsion as a fattening medicine for thin people, claiming it builds new flesh without fatigue and that users will feel better, eat more, and weigh more. It invites readers to send for a free sample.
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Scott
Stop Tile Cough Wolke Off The Cold Ad
An old advertising line touts Loxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as curing a cold in one day with a money back offer. The price is listed as 25e and the copy emphasizes a no cure no pay guarantee.
Fire devastates Alexander City on the 18th inst
Alexander City Alabama suffered near total ruin from a blaze on the 18th inst. An appeal for help has been issued as residents confront widespread loss and damage.
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Alexander City
Ala
To Cure a Cold in One Day Laxative Bromo Quinine
An old ad promises a rapid cold cure with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It states druggists refund the money if it fails and features E W Groves signature on each box, priced at 25 cents.
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E.W. Grove
Booked for Nebraska speech by Booker T Washington
Booker T. Washington delivered the commencement oration at the University of Nebraska. His address focused on the race problem and its implications for progress and national harmony. He urged practical education, self-help, and determination.
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University of Nebraska
Booker T. Washington
Caldwell County Solicit or Excluded Over Immoral Conduct
Caldwell County Republican Solicitor Moxes N Harshaw, age fifty, and a candidate for re election, has been excluded from the Baptist church for immoral conduct. He serves the district as solicitor and has several grandchildren.
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Wsee
News and Observer
Moxes N. Harshaw
Caldwell Co
Baptist Church
Avoid Trouble With Chamberlain's Cholera Remedy
Urges families to buy Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy from M. B. Blackburn to prevent summer bowel issues. Claims universal approval and suitability for children and adults, noting it helps during busy seasons and may save nighttime trips to town.
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Chamberlain’s Cole
M. B. Blackburn
Adversity or prosperity reveal a man’s true nature
A concise reflection notes that hardship and success do not change character but expose its core. It asserts that individuals reveal their inherent nature under pressure or privilege, rather than undergoing transformation.
Life and vitality through Hood's Sarsaparilla joy
A booster of health argues that true living means strength and daily vigor. The piece contends Hood's Sarsaparilla builds up the system, transforms existence into life, and helps the weak or debilitated feel renewed energy. It advocates for readers to try the medicine as a blessing to well being.
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Hood
Kodella Care Ner Readies Plain Statement
Fragmentary note speaks of neighbor remarks and a cautious approach to commentary. No clear events, dates, or identifications are provided beyond suggestive phrases about polite communication and restraint in public dialogue.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises and Prominent Claims
Peculiar claims praise Hood's Sarsaparilla as a universal purifier and tonic with radical cures for humors eruptions and weak health. Testimonials cite improved vision after eight bottles and a prominent tobacco executive ordering a million dollar factory, while worm remedies are offered for children at five cents.
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Hood
Jeeps the Promise
J.B. Duke
American Cobacco Co
New England
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Watauga Democrat
Robert C. Rivers
Eorror and Proprietor
Brookside Letter
Letitor
Hoar
Senator Hoar
Spain
Cartori
Banner Elk
Democrat
Goda
Teddy
Ue 18
Miles
Jefferson Davis
Davis
Philadelphia
Gen
Pittsburg
Chicago
Beef Trust
Jake Smith
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Knox
Gross— Cup
Unamerican
Minneapolis
Warie
Kodol
Kodella Carener
C.C. C
JL. Cottrell
Boone, N. C
Coffey’s
Arbuckel
Richard M. Green
Boone
Merchant and Trader’s Bank
Mountain City, Tennessee
J. Waren Winant
W.P. Ducan
Rawpo
Ru. McCape
Arst
J. Warrer Waiaut
LS. Aah
RE. E. Hunver
Dr. J. 9. Butuan
J. Ne Winus
R.E. DuMnercy
J.C. Butuar
Tam
Sam
Brooks
Peck
Nuttall
Todd, N. C
W. H. Calaway
Watang County
Boone Township
John F. Eller
Noan Winkler
H.C. Miller
Rowan’ County
Benson
Bargins
Anxiouk
Wile W. Holsclaw
W. L. Shull
Silverstone
Sugar Grove
Pet
J. R. Phillips
Watauga Falls
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