Mountain folk blamed for misrepresentations by ministers
An Irvine Lown essay defends mountain Anglo-Saxon character against outsiders and clergy critics. It argues southern Appalachians are intelligent, capable, and deserving of fair funding for local schools, condemning sensational photos and deceptive fundraising. It notes Boone Valle Crucis Banner Elk Plumtree schools and Railroads, plus regional pride and warnings about harming the community’s image.
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Virginia
Tennessee
North Carolina
Alleghany Mountains
United States
Boone
Valle Crucis
Banner Elk
Plumtree
Boone and Buncombe Medley Dated Absurdities and Digs
A stream of satirical notes mocks figures like Roosevelt Huerta and Buncombe in a Boone centric snarl of quips. It parodies politics and society with wry jabs at editors, clergy, and leaders. The piece riffs on tea party era tensions and name puns. It ends by noting a botanical joke about elihuroot.
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Carlton
J. ©. Carlton
Boone
Theodore Roosevelt
William Jennings
Edward Buncombe
Daughters of the American Revolution
Dr Kings New Life Pills Promoted for Vital Health
An advertisement touts Dr. Kings New Life Pills claiming to cleanse stomach liver and kidneys and improve health by removing poisons and waste. Customer testimonial from C. E. Hatfield of Chicago states notable relief after one box. Priced 25 cents at your druggist.
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Dr. Kings
Dr. King
C. E. Hatfield
Chicago
Ill
Covanco For Three Years Cure Claim Featured
An Ohio woman Jennie Flemming of New Dover credits Dr King s New Discovery with curing a three year cough. The ad urges readers to buy a 50 cent bottle claiming it stops cough throat and lung trouble with relief or money back. Acklen s Arnica Salve promotes pimples beside cure claims.
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Jennie Flemming
New Dover
Ohio
Acklen
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