Three Politbeirus Stranded by Ballot Rejection
The Asheville Citizens and Watauga Democrat contrast three NC politicians Hill Moody and Blackburn as failures in the recent election. Hill switched to the Republican banner and lost Clarke by 60,000. Moody failed despite an easy nomination and district pushback. Blackburn faced a 1700 majority against retirement. All three are portrayed as cautionary tales of party betrayal patronage and unfaithful service.
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Asheville
Ballota
Hill
Moody
Blackburn
Thomas Nathaniel Hill
Halifax County
Independentiam
Clark
North Carolina
Majuh” Moody
Congress
Ita
Eighth
Remarkable cancer cure cited by Elizabeth woman
An elderly resident G. W. Roberts of Elizabeth West Virginia reportedly healed from incurable cancer after using Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Arnica Salve. The anecdote spurs local inquiries while praising the tonic's broad claims for biliousness kidney liver trouble and general weakness. The ad promises a 500 bottle with satisfaction guarantee by MOB Blackburn.
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Elizabeth W. Va
G. W. Roberts
Bucklen
Mob
Blackburn
North Carolina Delegation Elected to Congress
North Carolina will send a unanimously Democratic delegation. Elected representatives include John F. Small of Beaufort in the First District Claude Kitchin of Halifax in the Second Charles R. Thomas of Lraven in the Third Edward W. Poll of Johnston in the Fourth William W. Kitchin of Person in the Fifth Gilbert B. Patterson of Robeson in the Sixth Robert N. Page of Montgomery in the Seventh Theo F. Kluttz of Rowan in the Eighth Edward Y. Webb of Cleveland in the Ninth James M. Gudger of Buncombe in the Tenth Patterson, Page, Webb and Gudger are new men. The others have served terms.
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North Carolina
John Fi. Small
Beaufort
Claude Kitchin
Halifax
Charles R. Thomas
Gilbert B. Patterson
Robeson
Robert N. Page
Montgomery
Theo, F. Kluttz
Rowan
Edward Y. Webb
Cleveland
Patterson
Page
Webb
Gudger
Land Title on a Playing Card Found in Harrisburg
A historic land claim in Chester County traced to a deuce of diamonds was filed by John Whitehall of Lancaster County on March 2 1771 with patent issued March 7 by John Lukens. The original title to a rich tract of over fifteen acres was penned on a playing card, with bright red diamond spots and dates written on the back. The card was found among old papers in the department of internal affairs and will be archived intact.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
East Cain Township
Chester County
John Whitehill
Lancasterle County
John Lukens
Department of Internal Affairs
Department
To Cure a Cold in One Day Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
An advertised claim promises a one day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. The label states that all druggists refund money if it fails and bears E. W. Poure’s signature on each box.
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E. W
History of Eleven Boys and Early Presidents
A compact historical sketch recounts the early lives of eleven U.S. presidents from humble beginnings. It notes Adams Jackson Polk and others born in log cabins or small towns, highlighting modest origins and personal learning. The piece ends with moral guidance on conduct and character drawn from Christian World quotes.
Jumped on a ten penny nail and foot relief story
A Forkland Virginia merchant’s daughter stepped on a rake of ten penny nails driving one nail through the foot and a second halfway. Pain Balm quickly relieved pain in five minutes, and in three days she wore a shoe again with no discomfort. The ad promotes Pain Balm as a painless alternative and cites testimonials for DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve curing piles and other skin issues.
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J. N. Powell
Fine Nursery Fruit Trees and Vines for Sale in Moretz NC
W L Correy offers a fine lot of fruit trees including apples peaches pears prunes and a quality assortment of grape vines. Trees delivered, heights from three to six feet, at about the same price as other nurseries. For details call or write Moretz, North Carolina.
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W. L. Correy
Moretz
N.C
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Dhayea
Nhivyon
A. Emoretz
Mabel
of Lraven
Edward W. Poll
Johnston
William W. Kitchin
James M. Gudger
Buncombe
John ‘Adams
Andrew Jackson
James K. Polk
Millard Filmore
New York
James Buchanan
Alleghany Mountains
Abraham Lincoln
Kentucky
Andrew Johnson
Ulysses
Grant
Ohio River
James A Garfield
Grover Cleveland
William McKinley
DeWitt
O’ Haney
Geneva
D.ie
T J. Coffey
Dr.King
Trourley
Neumon
Iest
Edmund Jones
Watauga
WiLmEtMina Nagel
Sintanhangg Beat
Signa, RaRaNp
Memedy Company
Chicago
Martin
Blowing Rock, N. C
W. P. Pendley
Cys As
Hes
Cau
T. J. Coffey
Bro
Newton Enterprise
Caldwell
Ox Wirt & Co
Aise
Herbert Spencer
Boot & Shoe Shop
Blows G Rock, N. U
H. Duncan
Veny Truvy
G. H. Duncan
Ppatien
Tiaes Poste
Laos
Botear Service
Bears
United States
the Morning Post
Raligh.n. C
Morning Post
Ravesau, N. CG
U.S
Washington D.C
Annettes
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