Democratic Jokes and Political Quips Across The South
A reflectively satirical column cites Governor Russell, party rifts, and a comic d jerky bird tale about Republicans and Democrats. It questions U S territorial policy, Philippine rights, and port reforms while noting bankruptcy filings and local ads. The piece ties in Cleveland fusion, tariff talk, and commentary on Chines policy, ending with quick health and consumer notes from Pain Balm to One Minute Cough Cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eigh
Charlotte Observer
Hedickey Bird
Eny
Hiotea He
Firat
Rascell
Holtom
Russell
Loge Harris
Marquette Club
Chicago
Russel
Dyspepsia Relief Praised by One Canton Man
Rev W E Sitzer of Canton New York reports twenty years of dyspepsia ending after using Kodol Dyspepsia Care. He claims it digests what you eat and regards it as a panacea for all forms of indigestion. Coffey Bros Phillips son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Orr
Newark
Coffey Bros. Phillips & Son
W. E. Sitzer
Canton
N. Y
Coffey Bros Phillips # son
Debates over a distinct exterior department and names in play
The text questions creating an exterior department to oversee Alaska Porto Rico and other territories, hints at a constitutional issue, mentions De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve for medical claims, and notes Roosevelt and Woodruff shifting positions on the Vice Presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Exterior
Alaska
Porto
District of Columbia
de Witt
Oakin
Coffey Bros
Phillips & Son
Democratic Party nominates Bryan for election
The Democratic National Committee endorsed William Jennings Bryan as the nominee for president and declared he would be nominated and elected, signaling strong party unity rather than individual endorsements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic National Committee
Bryan
Alligator Egg Found In Creek and Cough Remedies Endorsements
A curiosity shows an alligator egg found by James T. Mayo in South Creek where 58 eggs were noted. Mayo recalls an alligator 15 feet long in warmer months. The piece includes testimonials praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy from D. B. Mearkle and One Minute Cough Cure endorsements from Mrs Harriet Evans and Poffey Brothers Phillips & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Gazette
James TL. Mayo
Harriett Evans
Hinsdale
Childre
Poffey Bros, Phillips & Son
Notice of Land Sale in Watauga County 1900
In Watauga County Superior Court Spring Term 1900, J L Moretz sues A M Dougherty and Isaac Dougherty. By execution from the clerk the highest bidder for cash will buy at the Boone court house door on March 26 1900 all Dougherty and partners lands totaling about 650 acres in Rich Mountain gap Cove Creek Meat Camp Creek area. The sale enforces a judgment of 136.80 plus interest and costs including publication. Sheriff A Calloway and J W Miller proceed.
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North Carolina
Watauga Co
Superior Court
J. L. Murtez
A. M. Dougherty
Isaac Dougherty
Watauga County
Joseph L. Moretz
Court House
Boone
N.C
A.M. Dougherty
Watauga
Rich Mountain
Cove Creek
Meat Camp Creek
Solomon Grogan
Landriné Eggers
John Moretz
John Wineburger
Naham Winebarger
E. B. Muller
Moretz
Jess
J. L. Moretz
AM. Dougherty
Janac Dougherty
Willett
Miller
Inelu
A. Calloway
J. W. Miter
Trade disputes over Porto Rico duties and representation
The piece contrasts Spain's 10 percent duty on Porto Rican goods or island representation with the United States imposing 25 percent of Dingley rates or 50 percent ad valorem on Porto Rican goods. It criticizes the claim that inland areas will have no representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Croup Sufferer Benefits From Cough Remedy
In Albany a dairyman waited for a doctor for his sick child with croup. He bought Chamberlains cough Remedy at a local drug store and the child improved before the doctor arrived. The druggist reports steady demand as the remedy is recommended to neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Dairyman
O. Scholz
Chamberlain
Gale
Early Risers Relief and Gentle Cleansing Remedy
Goshen Indiana resident Lewis Ackerman endorses De Witt’s Little Early Risers as a headache cure and bowel cleanser. The ad claims reliable relief and a gentle purge, with Coffee Bros Phillips and Son marketing the product locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Ackerman
Goshen
Ind
de Witt
Coffee Bros
Phillips and Son
Sheriff’s sale of 60 acre Watauga land to cover mortgage
In Watauga County Superior Court W W Shelton and wife Mary Ann executed a mortgage to the State of North Carolina on Oct 11 1898 to secure a $100 bill of costs and fine. By virtue of the deed the land on Stringers Fork of North Fork New River bounded by Frank Hockaday Jacon Potter T H Sutherland and others will be sold March 26 1900 at Boone courthouse door between 10 a m and 2 p m to satisfy the balance of the fine and with such title as the firm holds. This Feb 15 1900 J H Binawast O S 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Watauga County
W. W. Shelton
Mary Ann Shelton
Court House
Boone
Stringer
Notice of Divorce Proceedings in Watauga Superior Court
Notice that Mary J. Ragen v L F Ragan Sr has commenced in the Superior Court of Watauga County for divorce. Defendant must appear at the next term on March 26, 1900 at Boone courthouse to answer or demur. otherwise plaintiff seeks relief. Feb 12, 1900. Jolly H. Rixonam, Atty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
WatangaUo
Mary J. Ragen Va
L. F. Ragan
Watauga County
Said
Boone
N.Y
Jolly H. Rixonam
Extirpator cures catarrh and cancer claims Shull's Mills visit
Dr C W Pairs a specialist in catarrh cancer and tumor advertises the Extirpator a short painless operation to destroy parasites causing nasal catarrh and cancer removal without a knife. He guarantees cure or refunds exam free and letters answered from Shull's Mills North Carolina.
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C. W
Shull’s Mills
N.C
North Carolina Morning News Ad Promotes Subscriptions
The paper proclaims itself as a popular priced morning issue with telegraphic and general news. It touts special correspondents across the state and offers a complete synopsis of state news, inviting readers to send in subscriptions.
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Benlator W. M. Stewart
Raitor
Wiven
North Carolina
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Philippines
Porto Rico
Durham Herald
T. d. Gattis
Charlotte
Mecklenburg County
T. J
Rico
Nicaragua
Graver Cleveland
Democratic Party
Nebraska
Mark Hanna
Ealifacto
Nnt
AR. de Fluent
Doylestown O
Germany
Reichstag
South Africa
Roberts
Sudl
Trudy Roosevelt
Tim Woodruff
Gardul
Mearkle
Mattie, Penn
Truat
Castoria Twars
Ure
Mosey
Civilization and Progress
THE
Morning Post
Raurigg
Marks, Ba
Sopyrights Ao
Mescn Ms
Pesaty
Scientific American
Os Munn & CO
Broadway
New
Orreairey
Parca Orcieey
Mt Tins
Agra
C.a.snow&co
Orn
Washington, B.C
Soudan, Nile and
Mason & Mason Company
W. Madison St
Chagos, I
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