Independent Jessie Describes Plain Life and Quiet Confidence
In a Marian Democrat sketch, Jessie, living simply and plainly at home, declines wealth as a measure of happiness. She finds satisfaction in independence, not riches, and praises authenticity over pretense. The piece highlights youthful Bird hunter Forward Corpening, who shot fifteen ducks at dawn on the Yancy estate pond, with a photo to follow.
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Jensie
Jessie
Macon
C. M. Corpening
Woodlawn
Yancy Estate
Democrat
Marian Democrat
Most Remarkable Battle At New Orleans
The Battle of New Orleans pitted Jackson with 5000 American troops against Packenham and 12000 British soldiers. In under half an hour the British were routed, suffering 2709 dead and wounded, while American losses were 8 dead and 13 wounded. Remarkably it occurred after peace had been declared and included the slain Packenham.
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New Orleans
Jackson
Packenham
Wellington
Numster
Parkingham
Coal Strike Ends in Augusta Chronicle Note
A brief Augusta Chronicle item notes that a coal strike has ended and references youths who burned old man’s gas and coal, implying they won’t be welcome at their home during winter nights. The phrasing reflects vintage newspaper tone and social tension surrounding fuel scarcity.
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Giia
Augusta
A Wilkestiarry marriage ultimatum from a Philadelphia case
A Wilkestiarry woman reportedly set a list of brutal conditions for her husband to observe in exchange for returning after leaving him for IH treatment. The demands include waking early, weekly food and milk provisions, clean attire, church attendance, and domestic duties. The tale sparked alarm among society circles in Philadelphia and New York as comments spread.
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Bia
Ruth
Philadelphia
New York
Postage Reform Hinted as One Cent Mark Favored
In Charlotte a be lieved move toward a one cent postage rate is welcomed by business leaders as a long sought outcome. The proposal would ease mailing costs and boost commerce, though details remain uncertain.
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Charlotte News
Disasters Wrecks and Dr King's Discovery Cures
Carelessness causes railway wrecks and harms throat and lung sufferers. Dr King s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds saves many lives including Mrs Lois Cragg of Dorchester Massachusetts. Guaranteed for throat and lung diseases. MRB Blackburn Price Soc. $1 trial bottles free.
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Dr. King
Lois Cragg
Dorchester
Mass
MRB
Blackburn
Price Soc
King
King Edward’s Chinese Items Worth Two Million Said to Restrain American Servant
A Philadelphia Record item notes claims that King Edward’s china collection in Buckingham and Windsor is valued at two million dollars and discusses how an American servant resists in such a high value household.
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Edward
Buckingham
Windsor
Philadelphia Record
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Vitality For Debilitated
The advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for general debility and weakness. It claims to vitalize the blood and improve tone, aiding conditions described as general malaise and digestive issues associated with debility.
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Hood
Sheep protectors urged after deaths of three Shropshires
Yorkville Enquirer details a landholder’s loss when three Shropshire sheep were slaughtered, likely by dogs used by possum hunters on neighboring lands. Mr Whitesides proposes a state dog tax with collars to curb stray dogs and protect livestock, urging stronger measures to safeguard sheep. The item closes with a poetic aside from the Hygenie Gagette.
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Yorkville Enquirer
B. B. Whitesides
Norh
Yorksville
Whitesides
Garner’s suicide bid tied to finger wart reason
Elijah Garner, a young white man, drank an overdose of lanudrum with suicidal intent but was saved by a doctor. When asked why he wished to depart this life, Garner said he had a wart on his finger. The incident is noted amid various explanations given by those who contemplate ending life.
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Oyer
Winston
Elijah Garner
Garner
Lightning Protection Plans Adopted For Beaumont Men
Mothers foresee a hard winter as children catch cold easily. Croup proves deadly, but One Minute Cough Cure liquefies mucus and eases inflammation, preventing danger. Quotations from F S McMahon of Hampton Ga and T J Coffey and Bro. attest to the remedy restoring voices for contests.
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F.S. McMahon
Hampton
Fruit trees and grape vines for sale in Moretz NC
W L Correy offers a fine assortment of fruit trees including apples peaches pears prunes and grape vines suited to the climate. Trees delivered from three to six feet tall with delivery to customers in Moretz North Carolina. For details call or write.
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W. L. Correy
Moretz
N.C
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Gia Ee Allan
Sune
Chicago
New
Wyoming
Azel Walker
Raleigh
Foond
Thomasville
Chamberlain
Cure
Debiltty
Maysa
Vie
Shep
Fiduke
Hygenie Gagette
Ace Oden
C.C.C
Alaska
Noah
Castor
Edmund Jones
Lenoir
N. O
Watauga
Cascarets
Cascaret
Germantown Ave
Philadelphi, Pa
Oakeaa
Mamatsomyang
Montreal
New Yorks
Martin
W. P Pendley
Boot & Shoe Shop
N.G
G. H. Duncan
Trong
Joe
Turkey Trust
Age Herald
DeWitt
T. J. Coffey
Bro
OxWrrr& Co
U. 9
Misys Eernot Desu
Witheck Sharps
Age E.O. Sirgers Ar
Gastoria
Bears
The
Castoria
Indianapolis
Blood Balm Co
Atlanta
Morning Post
Raligh
N. C
North Carolina
Appress
Raveray, Wn, C
Jane
Washington
Throughunn &Co
Scientific American
Addrias Munn & Coo
Broadway
Wee Ait U
Ed Gr Pie
U.S. P
Washington D. C
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