Oldest woman in United States aged 108 as reported
The Watauga Democrat notes travel salesmen visiting Dai wie county and reports on an 108 year old woman said to be the oldest living in the United States. The piece mentions her age, her memories of prewar times, and the claim she has just finished a third set of teeth. It also covers agricultural losses with 50,000 acres of cotton to be replanted across Delta plantations due to flood and weather.
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Salisbury
Dai Wie
Foe
United States
Riley Colbert
Delta
Georgia
Alabama
Tennessee
Mississippi
Arkansas
Marriage in Dayton Creates Family Tangle in Law
A Dayton ceremony joined John Karch aged 59 and Mrs Karch aged 22 in marriage a few days ago. The bride is the ex-wife of the groom’s son and the ex-husband lives in Indiana. Mrs Karch has two children and by marrying her father-in-law becomes their grandfather’s stepfather and she will be their grandmother by marriage.
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Dayton
John Karch
Mre Karch
Indiana
Trusts as modern outlaws of commerce
Mr. Wmn. L. Rowell of Virginia, former Richmond Times editor, now delivers a strong arraignment of trusts. He argues that once controls over life necessities and transportation are secured, many current defenders will rise to fight them, and regulation may be the only remedy when it is too late.
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Wmn. L. Rowell
Virginia
Richmond Times
News & Observer
Life’s serious business framed by loyal service quote
A quote attributed to E S Holloway extols life as a serious duty rather than pleasure or pain. It frames communion and service as two wings for believers to rise to God and bear their sheaves, stressing duty and honor.
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E * S. Holloway
Bark tan bark trade booming in Western North Carolina
An industry that pays well in Western North Carolina, aside from the News and Observer, is gathering and shipping tan bark. It is produced in large quantities across many counties and sells at high prices, with values around 85,000 words and as high as seven dollars per unit.
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North Carolina
News and Observer
Farmers near Maurphy bring in large harvest total
Scout reports farmers near Maurphy brought in over fifty thousand dollars and this worth.
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Maurphy
Duke and the Park Lad Meet Amid Artillery Parade
An unnamed Duke riding from station to park on his estate chats with a ragged urchin who trails the carriage. The boy asks to ride, the Duke grants it, and at the park gates the boy playfully asks where the Duke is. The lad answers it is hard to tell, “it's either you or me.”
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Dook
Rogers
Cold Cure Promised By King's New Discovery
A large flood washed down a telegraph line in Laban Township. Chas Ellis, standing waist deep in icy water, contracted a severe cold and cough that worsened until doctors in Oakland Sioux City and Omaha warned of consumption. He cites Dr King’s New Discovery as curing him after five bottles. Trial bottles free. Boer war news scarce. England reports a $75 million cost and tax needs to cover loans. Bubonic plague reported in Cape Town.
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Chas
Ellis
Laban
Oakland
Neb
Sioux City
Omahia
Dr. King
Aix Bottes
M. B. Blarburn
Vince
England
Ali Disputch
Cape Town
Worthless Faults Admitted Yet Not By Her Friends
A village woman notes her spouse has faults but refuses to admit them to other women. An endorsement from Miss Florance Newman, suffering muscular rheumatism, claims Chamberlain's Pain Balm provides relief. Mira Newman of Gray, New York, speaks for others with similar afflictions. Blackurn distributes this value. Spring coughs require prompt cure, One Minute cough cure acts swiftly. DeWitt's Little Early Risers cleanse the system without griping. A watch trust with 75 million capital is announced. Testimonials claim DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve relieves piles. Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted for piles and injuries. Sold by Moretz and Farthing, Johnson and Buchanan.
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Florance Newman
Chamberlain
Mira Newman
Gray
N. Y
Blackurn
Moretz& Farthing
Johnson and Buchanan
When the Day of Reckoning Comes
A compact saying warns that those who seek religion solely for loaves and fishes will not be worthy of the scraps that remain at judgment. The remark casts doubt on shallow faith and emphasizes enduring devotion over material reward.
1797 Letter Reveals Early Southern Sentiments and Jefferson Satire
In a 1797 letter, Mrs John Adame Adame notes Southern readers dislike prolonged close study, contrasts with Washington, and playfully mocks Jefferson for “rocking in his private chair,” a precursor to the revolving chairs later common in offices.
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John Adame Adame
Washington
Wade
Jefferson
Perfect Man Joke Sparks Odd Audience Question
In a lecture room a man asks for a perfect man and a woman answers a joke about a deceased wife. London Answers suggests Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a scientific remedy for digestion.
New Life Pills Offer Quick Body Relief
An ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a cure for constipation headaches dizziness jaundice malaria fever and liver and stomach troubles. Purely vegetable and non gripping, the pills sell for 25 cents at Blackburn’s.
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Dr. King
Blackburn’s
Hero Returns For Governor Run Shaped By Distance
A veteran 93 year old man and a Missouri Congressman Champ Clark are cited discussing differing responses to public life. The piece notes overwork, nervous tension and exhaustion from campaigns. Electric Bitters is promoted as a cure all, with a 50 cent guarantee by Blackburn.
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Conger
Champ Clark
Missouri
Blackburn
North Carolina Morning Newspaper Overview
The paper bills itself as the popular priced morning edition in North Carolina with telegraphic and general news service. It promises special correspondents across the state providing a complete synopsis of state news.
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North Carolina
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