Station passenger recalls wife and debt in Kansas dream
A Watauga Democrat clipping recounts a tired old farmer aboard a train pondering thirty years beside a patient wife who died. he recalls saving for her funeral while noting unpaid rent and the dream of giving her the best burial. The item shifts to brief notes from Topeka on Kansas paupers, then college prank expulsions, a Missouri corn sheller tale, a Clinton Democrat rediscovery, a revenue probe into soft drinks, and a faded weather wish for rain.
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Sam
Divy
Marene Kinder
David
Rose Garth
Clinton
Missouri
Prince's Men
Jackson's Mill
Washington
South
Republicans split on 1900 tariff stance in South
Mississippi and Alabama factions diverged over Foraker. Mississippi Republicans endorsed Foraker amid a split in the anti administration wing. Alabama Antis offered no clear stance. The piece hints a North Pole search theory tied to tariff debates and party unity.
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Mississippi
Alabama
Foraker
North Pole
Wellman
Small liquor shop tucked below the nose
Fragmentary note describes a tiny liquor shop open to the public, located underneath a reference point described as the nose. The readability is limited and details are sparse, with no clear events, dates, or named entities to anchor the item further.
Opportunity Knocks Once in a Lifetime Doorstep Phrase
A saying emphasizes daily chances but notes a rare moment when one fully seizes a major opportunity. The quote frames initiative as essential, urging bold action when fate presents its door.
Rival pressure fuels ascent to the top
A concise motivational line urging boldness against competition. It implies crowded fields below but asserts there is always space at the pinnacle for standout effort and success.
Janey to Select Fellow for Preparation of a Blush
Ad text promotes De Witt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve by J. Ba Hodges. It claims usefulness for cuts burns bile bruises and scratches and mentions piles as well. The tone resembles 19th century classified or advertisement prose seeking purchasers.
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de Witt
J. Ba Hodges
Tobacco Chews Across Eras and Odd Items
A fragmented, humorous listing of chewing habits across cultures and activities. References range from betel and tobacco substitutes to coffee beans and odd items like horse feeds, ginger, cloves, thread, and pum. The tone imitates a social note on curious chewing customs.
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Engin
Inden
Democratic national convention seating plan announced
The venue for the Democratic national convention in July will seat 14 099 attendees with 7 on the first floor, 1 809 in the balcony, and 54 in the gallery. Telegraph companies and private wires have designated space, with two telegraph companies allotted 1000 state fort on floor space.
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Dsn
Charlotte News
Trout species stocked for Mr Cone’s three lakes
Mr Cone received last Tuesday 8000 Rainbow trout for his lakes at Blowing Rock. One lake is stocked with mountain trout, another with black bass, and the third with rainbow trout, California trout listed in the Lenoir News.
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Mil Cone
California
Mr. Cone
Blowing Rok
Lenoir
DeWitt’s Little Barly Risers Sold by J M Wauges
An item notes DeWitts Little Barly Risers the funny little fiver pills sold by J M Wauges. The text mocks Roosevelt, suggesting his system was jolted and his elation faded, with garbled phrases indicating political satire.
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J. M. Wauges
Matton Chops and Sheep Pasturing Guidance
Farm Journal offers advice on early turnout to let sheep graze weeds, avoiding woody grass and ensuring fresh bite. Emphasizes gradual feeding changes from dry feed to pasture, hay provisioning, daily turnout for several days, monitoring feed effects, and avoiding backsets, wetness, cold rain, or chilly nights for flocks.
Rings New Lift Pills Purify Stagnation and Ills
The ad proclaims Rings New Lift Pills relieve stagnation in the liver and bowels, headaches, biliousness, and jaundice with a reliable purifying action. Priced at 25 cents and available at all druggists.
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Ring
Offles Bay Fire Seems Linked To Excessive Smoking Clue
A May Bohemian item jokes about an employee fired for constant cigarette smoking. The quip notes the paradox of much smoke and implies a cause rooted in smoking behavior, reflecting light, humorous local lore.
Kidney Pills Offer Relief for Delicate Organs
An old advertisement touts De Witts Kidney and Madder Pills as prompt and thorough for weak kidneys and bladder inflammation. Sold by J. M. Hodges.
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de Witts
J. M. Hodges
Entry taker locates land along New River in Boone township
In North Carolina Water county the entry records 6 acres along the south fork of the New River in Boone township. It describes starting at a maple north of the river near J B Morton’s corner and follows river meanders and neighboring land lines to R F Vanney and Kilfan bounds, with crossings and boundary complementation. Entered April 8.
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State of North Carolina
Water County
B. Horton
South Fork
New River
Boone Township
J. B. Morton
Oll Naethin Horton
Jonathan Horton
R. Fe Vanney
J Tf
Shir Jeynand
Kilfan
Hardin
Batty
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