Peck's Bad Boy Tribute to George Peck Dies in Verse
Walt Mason writes in News and Observer praising George Peck creator of Peck's Bad Boy and longtime Wisconsin magistrate secretary and statesman. The piece humorously honors Peck's career and memory with playful lines as a goodbye toast to a departed friend and colleague.
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George Peck
Dave
Jauwiter
Peck
Wisconsin
Statesman
Walt Mason
News and Observer
Fret Rule of Good Health and Digestive Potions
Fragmentary old health advice promotes keeping bowels open and regular. Mentions Paley Cathartic Papiets and Wyoberdice gt with vague claims to cleanse the bowels relieve nausea banish ligating and invigorate the liver attributed to M. B. Bivekburn.
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M. B. Bivekburn
War echoes in Darby as new love blooms Sunday
A fragmentary note recalls a young war era romance near Darby on Sunday, mentioning a first special trait ho speing and dawn at the countryside. Names and precise details are unclear due to the damaged OCR.
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Darby
Asom
Doe
Fragmentary OCR Notice Sparks Unclear Local Event
A damaged OCR passage shows jumbled phrases about a sticky situation and a potion. It mentions local items and a wall, but the text is too garbled to identify people places or concrete actions.
Dissolution Certificate Filed With Secretary of State
The document records the dissolution of a corporation filed under law in Raleigh on March 27, 1916. Signature by J Bryan Gries, Secretary of State, authenticates the act.
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Raleigh
A. D
Ashville Bank Deposits Reach 6.64 Million in Growth
Ashville shows growing prosperity as bank deposits total 6 636 100 29 dollars, highlighting morale in the city among the hills. The unsigned note attributes the rise to continued local economic activity.
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Ashville
Hills
Dr King's New Discovery for Children Coughs
A vintage plea promotes Dr. King's New Discovery as a safe pleasant tar syrup for children with coughs and colds. It notes the product cleanses waste poisons with a laxative touch and promises quick relief from mucus irritation. The text ends with a stray European peace reference.
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Dr. King
Protect School Children and Navy Wireless Stations Planned
Public health note warns measles scarlet fever and whooping cough common among city schools. A common cold should not be neglected as it weakens children’s resistance. Foley Honey and Tar is described as pleasant and non narcotic. U S Navy plans wireless stations in Hawaii and the Philippines with a 4700 mile radius.
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MB Blackburn
U.S. Navy
Hawaii
Philippines
Safe Medicine for Children Cough Remedies Questionable Use
The article discusses choosing cough medicine for children and questions the safety of common remedies like Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for young ages. It notes concerns about dosage and the desire to avoid harming children while seeking effective relief.
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Chamberlain
Mothers Day Observances Highlight Community Exercises
Community groups and churches held appropriate observances for Mothers Day. Events included prayers, readings, and short programs honoring mothers, with participants from local schools and organizations joining in collective ceremonies across town.
Fragmentary Health Claim From Allen Kans Item
The readable text includes a man claiming long kidney trouble and mentioning various remedies and pills. It references Arthur Jones in Allen and a plea about age and health. The fragmentary OCR lacks clear context, dates, or outcomes but notes a list of alleged treatments and symptoms.
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Lam
Arthur Jones
Allen
Kanes
Drought Cuts Short Eastern North Carolina Strawberry Crop
A prolonged drought in eastern North Carolina has severely reduced the strawberry harvest. Farmers report stressed plants, lower yields, and concern for market supply as dry spells persist across the region.
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North Carolina
Sloan's Liniment Eases House Cleaning Aches
An advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment to soothe pain from bruises and strain during house cleaning. It promises quick relief with light rubbing, restful sleep, and mentions a grateful user calling it worth its weight in gold. Sold for 25 cents at druggists.
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Sloan
Wilkes County GOP Convention Set for May 29
The Wilkes County Republican convention is called for May 29 to nominate a county ticket. The meeting will determine candidates to represent the party in county offices and endorsements for the upcoming election.
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Wilkes County
Tested and Proven Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement
W H Crews a railroad conductor from North Wilkesboro North Carolina attests three years of benefit from Doans Kidney Pills noting relief for back ache and stiffness. He keeps a box on hand and praises the remedy as unequalled. Price 50 cents at dealers and Foster Milburn Co Muffalo New York distributes the product.
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Boone
Dean
W. H. Crews
North Wilkesboro
N. C
Doan
Gold Mining Deep in Aiea Reaches Over Five Thousand Feet
Aiea witnesses heavy mining activity as prospectors drive operations below five thousand feet promising rich ore. Engineers monitor throughput while workers report challenging conditions and safety measures amid the deep shaft development.
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Aiea
Notice of Administration for Bowles Estate in NC
North Carolina Watauga county notice states A C Bowles estate administered by R L Binca admr. Creditors urged to exhibit claims by May 1, 1917 or be barred. debtors asked to pay promptly. Dated April 27, 1916.
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North Carolina
Watauga County
Sale of J M Brewer heirs land at public auction
Sale of land for taxes by request of the heirs of J M Brewer deceased. At the courthouse door Boone North Carolina on Sunday in June 1916 first Monday. About 76 acres in Shawneehaw Township on Dutch Creek. For taxes 1914 and 1915 and cost of sale. May 3 1916. W P Moody Sheriff Watauga County.
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J. M. Brewer
Court House
Boone
N.C
Shawnevhaw ‘Lownship
Dutch Creek
W. P. Moody
Watauga County
Sale of Raylands land by trustee in Boone North Carolina
By power of sale in a deed of trust dated November 13 1915 George C Vaughan and wife L E Vaughan secured creditors I F A Linney trustee will sell at public auction for cash at the court house door Boone NC on May 22 1916 at noon the Raylands tract of 118 acres more or less described by deed from John Ray and others to Joseph T Ray dated May 29 1905 recorded in deed book No 8 page 502 in Watauga county court office April 17 1916 Trustee F A Linney challenges bidders to bids for the property.
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George C. Vaughan
L E Vaughan
Court House
Boone
N.C
John Ray
Joseph T. Ray
Office of the Register of Deeds
Watauga County
Raylands
F. A. Linney
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Promises Reward and Endorsed Cure
A vintage advertisement offers a hundred dollar reward for an uncured catarrh case and promotes Hall’s Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio. It includes testimonials from a National Bank official and notes internal action, price per bottle, and a recommendation to use Hall’s Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toled
O. O
P. J. Cheney
National Bang
Commerce Toledo
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Cited For Croup Help
An old store keeper from Jefferson Ga touts Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a trusted remedy. The note describes a family with two children ages eight and six who suffered severe croup and were cured after using the product, urging households to keep a bottle on hand to avoid doctor bills.
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Giorgis
Foley
Courh
T. Barber
Jefferson
Bill
Poley
Husband Rescues Despairing Wife in Kentucky Letter
An excerpt from Catron Kentucky tells how Bettie Bullock suffered years from womanly troubles, fading to bed and weakness until her husband gave Cardus, the woman’s tonic. She notes immediate improvement and now walks two miles, urging others with similar troubles to consult their druggist and start Cardus. Cardus is promoted by Chattanooga Medicine Company with a 64-page booklet offered.
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Catron, Ky
Bettie Bullock
Lexing ton Editor H B Warner Seeks Congress Seat
Editor H B Warner of Lexington announces candidacy for Congress in Kentucky's 7th district, citing experience in journalism and public service as qualifications for the national post.
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H. B. Warner
Lexington
Why Constipation Injures
The bowels are the natural sewerage system of the body. When obstructed by constipation, poisonous matter is absorbed, dulling the mind and hindering digestion and assimilation. This condition is quickly relieved by Chamberlain's Tablets, obtainable everywhere.
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Chamberlain
Morganton Student Arrested for Passing Worthless Checks
On May 9 T. B. Dale of Morganton, a Trinity College student, was arrested and jailed for passing worthless checks.
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T. B. Dale
Morganton
Trinity College
Practical Sleep Aid Advice from Historic Ad Copy
The article advises light suppers with little or no meat and milk to reduce sleep disruption caused by indigestion. It recommends taking one Chamberlain's Tablet after supper and notes the remedy is obtainable everywhere.
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Chamberlain
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