Domestic training and public schooling urged for children
The piece argues mothers should teach children work early to build independence, praising domestic science in schools but stressing home foundations. It notes aging readers and reflects on political chatter about electing leaders, including Patterson and Taft era tariffs, with broad social commentary. It ends with memories of Civil War reunions and portraits of elderly veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue V. Hollowell
Progressive Farmer
Cost of Disease Warns North Carolina Readers
The Winston Sentinel cites forty million dollars in annual losses from typhoid fever and tuberculosis in North Carolina and urges adherence to simple health rules. The News highlights a city physician warning about the house fly as a key disease vector, urging all citizens to join a crusade against filth to cut sickness in summer and fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
The
Winston Sentinel
Sentinel News
Charlotte News
Devout prayer on Jackson's death date and Civil War musings
A Richmond News Leader excerpt recalls Stonewall Jackson on his death anniversary with Confederate loyalty notes and musings on Gettysburg and Appomattox. It includes reflections on Lee, the South, and possible implications if Jackson had lived, plus a brief medicinal ad and social aphorisms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
Offerson Shields
Lexington
Rook
Stonewall Jackson
Shields
Mobile
Ala
Jefferson
South
Thomas J. Jackson
Lee
Jackson
Gettysburg
Wilderness
Appomattox
Hancetersville
Washington
Grant
Richmond News-Leader
Boone Furniture Store Ad Lists Pine Tar Honey Cough Cure
An old advertisement promotes Dr. Bell pine tar honey for coughs and colds, then highlights Boone Furniture Store offering a wide line of furniture including dressers, sideboards, bedsteads, tables, and a complete range of coffins and caskets in mahogany and plush finishes with options for plane orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bell
Boone Furniture Store
For All Skin Disease Dr Bell's Antiseptic Salve Ad
An old advertisement proclaims Dr Bell's Antiseptic Salve as the best remedy for all skin diseases. The creamy snow white ointment is pleasant to use and every box is guaranteed, priced at 25 cents. Available at all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patterson
Elf
Tennessee
United States
Hia
Carmack
White County
Tenn
Entry Notice of Fifty Acres in Blue Ridge Township
Document identifies L. Storie locating and entering fifty acres in Blue Ridge township along Middle Fork of the New River. Beginning at three small oaks near G. W. Long’s corner, following Jesse Hodges and H. J. Moore lines to the starting point. Entered April 16, 1910 by H. J. Hardin, Entry Taker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watluga County
L. Storie
Blue Ridge Township
Middle Fork
New River
G. W. Long
Jesse Hodges
H. J. Moore
Soam
Sach
H. J. Hardin
Chisamberlsiz's Systemic Tablets Claim to Aid Health
An advertisement touts Chisamberlsiz's Systemic Tablets as correcting a range of common issues from blotchy complexion and tiredness to constipation and indigestion. It asserts improved eye clarity and vitality, claiming reliable relief and promising gentle, effective results. The offer notes a price of 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chisaberlsiz
Lalivay
Entry of 50 Acre Land Claim Blue Ridge Township
State authorities note Jesse Hodges located and entered fifty acres of Blue Ridge township land along Middle Fork of New River. The survey begins at a chestnut Hodges corner and follows Coffey and Long lines to a mine on Blue Ridge, returning to Moor line with various courses. Entered March 8 1910. This April 21 1910. H J Hanpin, Entry Take.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.C
Watauga County
Raid
Jesse Hodges
Blue Ridge Township
Middle Fork
New River
Hodges
G W. Long
Coffey
Long
Blue Ridge
Widow Moor
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Brooklyn Eagle
Sulzer
Champ Clark
House of Representatives
Mr. Bryan
Govenor
Taft
Congress
Aime
Republican Party
Chronicle
Salisbury Post Ec
Greensboro
Chamberlain
Nature
J. M. Hodges
Cardus
Tcarda
Furniture & Coffins
Bliss
Ack
What Is
Castoria
Charles Bragg
Sweetser, Ind
Cardui
Corynianrs &c
Scientific American
Sonacmnaty
York
Omoe
Lyon Mfg. CO
5Th St
Brooklyn, N.Y
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