Drummer Boy Romance and Rural Tales Across the Nation
A Chicago man recalls a youth romance with a Tennessee girl from the Civil War era while a South Dakota farmer threads vivid farm life anecdotes. Separate bits tell of a Texas breach of promise case ending with a salacious letter, and other scattered captions.
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Sherman
J. L. Henry
Chicago
Columbia
Tenn
Washington
South
Washington Post
Darling
Twilight
Texas
Justice
Keep Your Money in a Bank Says Marshville Note
The Marshville Home urges people to stop hiding money at home. Keep funds in a bank for safety and convenience. use checks for any amount up to the deposit. It argues business leaders trust banks and that even small savers gain protection and ease by banking.
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Marshville
New Life Pills Promise Quick Relief and Vigor
The advertisement claims King’s New Life Pills reduce ailments tied to constipation and offer strong, rapid relief. It asserts increases in vitality and guarantees satisfaction through druggists, priced at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Scattered Wudiz Stir Gathering of People
A scattered wudiz draws a crowd as people converge at an unclear event. Details are limited, but witnesses describe a loose assembly forming around the scattered items.
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Heals 23 Year Leg Sore
A Ceroline Wisconsin woman, Lucia Wilke, finds lasting happiness from a 25 cent box of Bucklen’s Arnica Salve which completely cures a running sore on her leg after 23 years of pain. The ad markets it as the greatest antiseptic healer for piles, wounds and sores available at all druggists.
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Lucia Wilke
Ceroline
Wis
Lovis to Continue Plans Amid Earthquake Aftermath
San Francisco reports describe Lovis continuing marriage plans and persistently low prices for corner lots since the earthquake, reflecting cautious optimism and steady demand in the recovery period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco News
Lovis
New York
San
Display Promotes Cut Glass Gems at Local Jeweler
A local jeweler Alfred W. Dula in Lexoir North Carolina touts a cut glass display with strong guarantees. The ad mixes quotes and testimonials while noting a claim of superior styles and a bold seal of trust to attract customers.
Notice of estate of B J Councill ded Watauga county NC
Notice to creditors of B J Councill deceased of Watauga county North Carolina to present claims by March 26 1907 or be barred. Debtors should settle promptly. March 26 1906 D F Howton Adm
Administrator's Notice for Joseph J Brown Estate
Notice to all claimants against the estate of Joseph J Brown late of Watauga County North Carolina to exhibit claims by April 24 1907 or be barred. The notice is dated April 23 1906 and issued by administrator cum testament, with Fr A Linney as attorney.
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J. L. Kincaid
Watauga County
North Carolina
Joseph J. Brown
N. C
B. Brows
Fr. A. Linney
Polnted Paragraphs and Manners of Men
A collection of wry maxims on pride drinking swindles and social motives. It notes many men prefer mismeans to good manners and warns against trusting a swindler or boasting of enemies. The piece cites Chicago News and reflects on love money and age.
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Jin
Chicago News
After Vesuvius and war’s lure the mighty fall
A historical note warns that nature and great powers outstrip human might. It echoes Wilkes Chronicle on global calamity and the futility of wealth and war. An ad for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea promises relief from back pain and rheumatic complaints, placed by M. B. Blackburn at Blowing Rock Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vesuvius
Globe
Warer
Wilkes
Oil of life tonic hailed in health ad copy
An old advertisement extols Holliister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a warming life booster priced at 35 cents with tablets. The note mentions M B Blackburn Blowing Rock Drug Co and cites John L. Sullivan allegedly offering Dowie a weekly $1000 for a vaudeville duet. A city bottle and jug buyer reports high volumes of empty containers including 3500 items at various stations. Prohibition zeal is lightly mocked in a brief local comment.
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Holliister
Rocky Mountain
M. B. Blackburn
Blowing Rock Drug Co
Charlotte People’s Paper
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Watauga Democrat
Drummer Boy
Big Dakota Farmy
Twine
Castoria
Philadelphia Enquirer
Chamberlain
Alfred W. Dula
Lexoir, N.C
Folk
Missouri
Philadelphia
Roosevelt
Atlanta Constitution
San Francisco
Hollister
Ringer Dowell Henney
Howarrza Davorant
Madison
Philadelphia Ledger
E. W.grove
J.C. Ray
Adm
J.C. Furrener
Atty
B. J. Councill
D. F. Howton
Toxsumercon
Fred W. Phifer
Bilingsly City Hospital
Staiesville
U. S
Washington D.C
John L. Sullivan
Dowie
Havebeet Brothers
What Is
Contiiee Castoria
Rockies
St. Louis
Portland
Northwest
J. H. Merrill
General Southern Aeat
North Pryor Street
Atlante, Co
Traveler Tobacco
EARTH
Mea Bros. Tobacco Co
Lynchburg Va
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