A Month of Disasters Across The World
The Asheville Citizen notes a string of calamities in May. A Decca tornado in India killed 416 and ruined crops. The Martinique and St. Vincent volcanic eruptions claimed over 30,000 lives. A Pennsylvania naptha explosion killed 23 and wounded 200. A passenger steamer was lost in the Indian Ocean with 650 aboard. A Texas tornado killed 50 to 100. a Tennessee coal mine explosion entombed 150 to 300. A Cincinnati storm caused over a million in damage. floods struck Iowa and Britain Columbia mine entombed 134. Illinois Nebraska Missouri and Kansas also suffered heavy storms. The record, while rare, supports the view that misfortunes come in waves and illustrate nature's power.
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Asheville
Decca
India
Martinique
St. Vincent
Pennsylvania
Indian Ocean
Eigteenth
Texas
Tennessee
Cincinnatti
Iowa
Columbia
Illinois
Nebraska
Missouri
Kansas
Statesville
Bucklen's Arnica Cure Proves Rapid Sick Leg Heal
An 1902 item from LaGrange Georgia notes P A Danforth claims Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured a frightful running sore on his leg in five days after six months of suffering. The ad touts ulcers wounds and piles relief for 25 cents, sold locally by Slackburn. Separately a divorce on grounds neglect is cited as an example of masculine lack of appreciation. A Democratic Judicial Convention in Lenoir New York schedules July 14 1902 to nominate judges and solicitors.
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P. A. Danforth
LaGrange
Bucklen
Slackburn
Thirteenth Judicial District
Lenoir
N. Y
W. A. Sevr
Hickory
Ayer's Pills Marketed as Liver Cure in Ad
An old advertisement touts Ayer's Pills as a cure for dyspepsia biliousness and stomach complaints. It claims the pills soothe sick headache poor appetite and constipation and features a 5 cent price with a vivid sales tone.
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Ayer
Democratic tariff trusts issue urged over Philippine question
The Asheville Citizen views the Democratic platform as largely solid but argues the party should center its tariff and trust reform stance in the congressional campaign. It criticizes Republican control by trusts and urges Dems to lead on tariffs to mobilize voters and win in the coming election.
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Asheville
Congress
Priviere
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Promises Quick Cure
Dangerous if neglected wounds often fail to heal but DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is advertised to prevent troublesome sores even after delay. Testimonial from H. C. Hartley of Yankeetown Indiana claims a long running leg sore healed after using the salve. Cures skin diseases and tiles yield to it. warns against counterfeits.
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DeWitt
H.C. Hartley
Yankeetown Ind
Notice of mortgage foreclosure sale in Boone North Carolina
Public sale by court order of a house and lot in Boone tied to a 1902 mortgage by R L Councill and wife Cora L Couneill for 300900 with only interest paid up to 1901. Sale at Boone court house on July 14 1902 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to satisfy debt with interest, in fee simple to the buyer. June 19 1902. B A Fok mortgagee.
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R. L. Councill
Cora L. Couneill
Court House
Boone
N. C
I. Coffey
W. C. Coffey
Methodist Church
T. J. Coffey
S. Councill
B. A. Fok
Eating Crow Origin Story From Revolu tionary Tale
A soldier in an English regiment stationed in Virginia ate a farmer s crow after a court sentence and then threatened the farmer to finish the crow or be shot. The tale explains the origin of the phrase eating crow. Also includes a testimonial about Chamberlains Cough Remedy and a political quip.
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Virginia
The Best Time for Cough and Cold Cure
An old advertised remedy sells Goodes Mexican syrup for colds and consumption as a true lung tonic. The ad urges timely use, claims quick relief for sore throat and bronchial soreness, and notes a 25 cent price with a proverb about wisdom and self-help.
How to Avoid Trouble with Chamberlain's Cholera Remedy
This notice urges families to buy Chamberlain's Col e, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy now to prepare for summer. It claims universal acceptance as the most successful bowel remedy for children and adults and notes it is sold by M. B. Blackburn.
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M. B. Blackburn
Wealth Through Time Wasted, Advice From a Philosopher
A proverb suggests that poor men could gain wealth by better using the time they waste lamenting poverty. The idea frames self-improvement through action, not complaint, as a path to prosperity.
Real estate sold for taxes in Watauga County North Carolina
Notice reports tax sales conducted by ex Sheriff W H Calaway at Boone courthouse on July 11 1901. Lands sold include One town lot in Blowing Rock owned by James Chamberlain tax 1900 cost 2.10. one lot in G W Grove name tax 173. one town lot in H C Palnson name tax 2.85. 95 acre McNeill tract in Laurel Creek township tax 1900. 40 acre Hyatt tract in Shawneehaw township tax 4.10. Redemption ends July 1 1902. if not redeemed deeds will be issued. March 25 1902 Willie W Miller agent.
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W. H. Calaway
Watauga County
N. C
Court House
Boone
Blowing Rock
James Chamberlain
G.W. Grove
H. C. Palnson
Laurel Creek Township
McNeill
Shawneehaw Township
J. BR. Hyatt
Willie W. Miller
E. A. Miller
A King and a Miller in Berlin tale of fair play
The German tale recounts Emperor Frederick the Great threatening to seize a flour mill near his palace in Berlin. The miller refused to sell, asserting he would keep the mill as long as he lived. The emperor, angered, relented after the miller’s reply that there are still judges in Berlin. The anecdote highlights ruler and subject relations and the miller’s defiant stand.
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Frederick the Great
Berin
Berlin
Germany
Fine Nursery Fruit and Grape Vines Offered in Moretz NC
W. L. Correy of Moretz North Carolina advertises a fine stock of fruit trees including apples peaches pears and prunes plus grape vines. Prices promised at about the same as other nurseries with delivery of trees three to six feet tall. For details contact W. L. Correy Moretz NC.
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W. L. Correy
Moretz
N.C
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Chicago
New
Guckingran
Chamberlain
H. J. Strickfaden
World Herald
Fair Haven Wash
M. 8
Blackburn
de Witt & Co
Bowto
Fae Sindo
New York
Rane
Gastoria
Bears
Castoria
Alfred Heinze
Quincey
Tlinois
T. J. Coffey & Bro
Geo
Stuart
Martin
Blowing Rock, N. C
W. P. Pendley
Boot & Shoe Shop
Blowing Rock, N. Y
H. Duncan
Duncan
Austin
Winchester
Ind
Johnston’s
The
C. H. Kingsbury
Stich
Johnston
Sam
Patel Anton
C. Trom & C. Ealsiegers Hesi
Bt. Louis
GURE
Worting Remedy Company
Menirral
Yebente
Uae
the Morning Post
Raleigh, N.C
North Carolina
Finent Telegraphic and General News Service
Morning Post
Raxesan
Aipamsehe Caetre Scientific American
Terme
Sna Las Munn & CO
Broadway
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