President views Standard Oil report and trusts rule
Washington letter reviews the Bureau of Corporations critique of Standard Oil. Judge Humphrey’s ruling colors reaction as the report accuses the company of a nationwide oil monopoly, manipulating rates and rail tariffs, with profits skewed by discriminatory practices. The piece notes calls to empower an interstate commerce commission and curb monopolies to relief farmers and the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ation
Lesus
Standard S Oil Company
Koosnin Washington
Bureau of Corporations
Humphrey
Standard Oil
Con- Sachsa Sen
Jinien
Alvantas Sea
Trade Aga
Standard Owl Co
Het
Congress
Interstate Comimerce Commission
Standard Oil Company
Standart Qs Company
American Sugar Refining Co
New York
United States
Postmaster Robbed at Riverton Ha and Health Claims
Postmaster at Riverton Ha, Robbed and nearly killed, writes of chronic liver trouble. He credits a tonic priced at 57 cents sold by druggists as a sure cure. The letter mentions neuralgia and stomach ailments and attributes recovery to a doctor’s treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fouts
Riverton
Poll tax disfranchisement noted in county election
Informed readers that Jefferson voters faced disfranchisement due to nonpayment of poll tax by May first. The note suggests a strong Republican presence and hints the editor may be misinformed.
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Bos
Inshe County
Fortunate Missourians Praise Dr King s New Discovery
A Missouri reader, once despondent with consumption, reports three customers cured by Dr King s New Discovery. One nearly sold property to move to Arkansas, but recovered and changed plans. The ad touts Discovery as a sure cure and lung healer, offered with free trial bottles and available at druggists.
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Life 1
PD. J. Duyer
Gi Mo
Sciatica Cure From Tweaty Years of Torture
A Minneapolis man J B Massey suffered sciatica for over twenty years. He found relief after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm, one application easing pain and aiding sleep, with a single bottle offering permanent relief. The ad promotes the 25 cent Pain Balm and lists Boone dealers and Blowing Rock Drug Co.
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J.B. Massey
Clinton St
Minneapolis
Minn
Chamberlin
Boone
Blowing Rock Drug Co
Nomination urged for Mr Newland in congressional race
A partisan column argues for Hon. W. C. of Leno as the best Democratic candidate for Congress this fall. It cites Newland’s prior race under tough odds, higher vote total in the district than any other ticket holder, and his strong moral character and ability as justification for his nomination. It notes his allies are soliciting support across counties.
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Pho
W. E C
Leno
Newland
Bnt
Ttiswell
Mer
Blackburn
Roosevelt
Utaelf
Newlin Shoul
Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Ad
An advertisement extols Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the best medicine for bowel complaints for children and adults. It claims universal efficacy, easy dosing with water and sugar, and urges every family to keep a bottle. The copy contrasts wealth with the remedy’s value and mentions sale by Drag Co and Mrs. White. A separate dialogue snippet shows Mr Black and another person debating agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockfeller
Chamberlain
Boone
Blowing Rock Drag Co
Guaranteed Cure for Piles Ad from Patent Medicine
An advertisement promises a guaranteed cure for piles including blind and protracting varieties with PAZO. refunds offered if healing does not occur in 6 to 14 days. The text also contains a stray dated insult line about politeness and superiority, likely editorial artifact.
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Lenoir, N. G
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J.C. Fletcher
Boone, N. C
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N. C
Coffey
Pet
DA RD Jennings
RESID
Dent Pt
Banner Elk, N.C
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Caldwell
Mitchell, Ashe
J. M. Hogshead
Cancer Specalist
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Washington
Wress
Sciatica
Cour!mygsnate
Rockefeller
Mrs. White
Mr. Black
Ayer
Crook
Cal
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Agaparilla
Pan
Watnega County
Boone N. C
North Carolina
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U.S
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Brate
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