Speculation on War and Navy Strength in The Mikado Era
Commentary from Wilmington Messenger and Charlotte News on looming conflict with Japan over the Philippines. Calls to build a stronger navy, consider British alliance, and trust in God while readying arms. Includes critique of wheat cornering by John W Gates and impact on prices and flour. Ends with George MacDonald exhortation on openness to God's truth.
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United States
Japan
Wilmington
John W. Gates
Gates
May
Charlotte News
George Macdonald
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Saves Life After Poisoned Hand
Belle Plaine Minn resident reports a friend with a hand swelling from blood poisoning. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve drew out the poison, healed the wound, and saved his life. Burns and sores remedy sold for 25 cents at M B Blackburn’s Hardware Store.
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T. FB. Stearns
Belle Plaine
Minn
Bucklen
M. BR
Booker T. Washington Lecture Aids Negro School Fund
Prominent educator Booker T. Washington spoke in Winston to about 800 attendees, introduced by banker W. A. Blair. Admission raised roughly $1,000 for Slater Hospital and Slater Industrial School for negroes. Also ad for Castoria and Dr King’s New Life Pills at M. B. Blackburn’s.
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Booker T. Washington
Winston
Monborn
Washington
W. A. Blair
Slater Hospital
Slater Industrial School For
Appetite Restored by Chamberlain’s Stomach Tablets
Loss of appetite is caused by faulty digestion and Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets are advertised to restore appetite. The product is claimed to invigorate the stomach, strengthen digestion, and provide a wolf like appetite while also acting as a gentle laxative. Sold by J. M. Meretz.
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Chamberlain
J. M. Meretz
Vegetarian preacher refuses resignation over kiss claim
A vegetarian preacher is asked to resign after kissing a girl but declines, arguing the girl was a peach. The incident highlights local church tensions and moral expectations in the community.
Bilious Attack Advice and Cure Claim
If it is a bilious attack take Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. No quick cure is certain. For sale by J. M. Moretz.
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Chamberlain
Gale
J. M. Moretz
DeWitt
B.C. Dewitt & CO
Chicago
Crazy remark about pride blinds a man to a friend’s skill
A terse aphorism notes that revealing how others praise a friend’s talents can enrage a man who values his own reputation. It frames envy as a barrier to clear sight, suggesting humility and self-awareness as corrective.
Japan Imports Wool From European Nations
Japan imports wool from many European countries, reflecting broad procurement for textile industries. Trade patterns show ongoing reliance on diverse suppliers across the region.
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Japan
Notice of public sale in Watauga County NC
Superior Court in Watauga County NC orders sale of lands by commissioner Thos L Critcher on Monday June 5 1905 between 10 am and 4 pm to the highest bidder for cash. First tract 13 acres adjoining J W Harrison and Rebekah A Day lands. second tract Kerley mill property 5 acres. one third interest of the lands to petitioners. Deed on full payment. Attorney J C Fletcher.
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Superior Court
Watauga'o
Fik
Henry Rimer
Boone
North Carolina
Watauga County
Rebecah A. Day
J.J. Day
Roby Day
Thomas Day
Nora Day
Flossie Day
Arthur Day
Jessie Day
Thos. L. Criteher
J. W. Harrison
Rebekah A. Day
Jesse J. Day
Kerley Mill
W. B. Rovers
Thos. L. Critcher
J.C. Fletch
North Carolina land entry at Meat Camp Creek details
Notice of entry No 2445 records W H Miller locating and entering fifty acres along Meat Camp Creek in Meat Camp township at Hassy Ridge. It notes adjoining lands of Austin Miller's heirs and others, beginning on a stake at the northeast corner of the Miller twenty five acre grant and following Nahm Winebarger's line through several courses to include all vacant land. Entered March 3 1905 by H J Hanpiy, Entry Taker.
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State of
North Carolina
Watauga County
Said County
W. H. Miller
Meat Camp Creek
Meat Camp Township
Hassy Ridge
Austin Miller
Nahm Winebarger
H. J. Hanpiy
Test Your Seed Corn Germination Method
A Progressive Farmer note urges farmers to test seed corn germination by germinating about a hundred grains in a warm moist container such as a tomato can or shallow pan. This practical method reveals the actual germination rate and guides seed quantities for planting.
To Cure a Cold by One Day
An old ad promotes a cold remedy called Laxative Bromo Quinine. It claims one day relief with a 25 cent price and a refund offer if it fails to cure, with W. Gro signature on each box.
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W. Gro
Salt consumption per person in England tops forty pounds
The record notes England’s annual per capita salt consumption reaching forty pounds, alongside news that petroleum wells have been discovered in Chihuahua Mexico.
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England
Chihuahua
Mexico
Puro Ointment promises cure for piles and lung cage
Druggists refund money if Puro Ointment fails to cure pile conditions or lung cage, regardless of duration. First application provides ease and rest. Price 50 cents. If unavailable, send 5 cents in stamps for post-paid delivery from Paris Medicine Co, St. Louis, Missouri.
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Paris Medicine Co
St. Louis
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Watauga Democrat
Mikado
Uncle Sam
Philipine Islands
Sam
Plce
Fraham County
Chiton
A. T
Chanie Rimer
Kildy Ramer
Cloyd Rimer
Annie Rimer
Roxy Rimer
Dixon Rimer
Hattie Rimer
Ida Watson
Alice Watson
Castoria
Giakiv
Bears
Gastoria
Yale University
Wee Tee Prompsiy Obain Co
de Crib
DE Imarks
U.S
Lewis Fork
Wilkes County
California
Chicago, Union Pacific and North-Western Line
Bane
Pacific Coast
Missouri River
Chicago , North-Western
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Kniskern
Grove
Eppel
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