Roosevelt denounced Standard Oil in wake of trust suit
Washington letter recalls the Standard Oil cases, detailing vast profits, stock holdings of John J Rockefeller, and alleged crimes. It defends Roosevelt's trust busting, notes government actions, and discusses oil lands policy and a presidential western trip plan. It also describes a reader’s trip to Jamestown Exposition sites and Washington landmarks.
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Standard Oil Company
Washington
National Capital
Waterway Commission
Memphis
Louisiana
Civil Service
McElhinny
John M. Parker
Norfolk
Epworth Methodist ‘Church
Baker
National Anti-Saloon League
Portsmouth
Hampton Roads
Monroe
Hampton
United State
New Port News
Manassas
Gettysburg
Hell’s Gate
Hell
Ocean Beach
Cape Kenry
Wahlington
White House
Health inside Canal Zone and Electric Bitters ad
An advertisement notes high wages lure artisans to Panama Canal construction while fears of fevers deter many. It promotes Electric Bitters as a safe remedy against malaria related risks and blood poisons, claiming cures for biliousness stomach liver and kidney troubles. Mothers are humorously cited regarding child behavior.
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Panama
J. M. Hodges
A Humane Appeal For Dr King’s New Discovery
A Richmond citizen A D Williams appeals to readers with weak lungs to try Dr King’s New Discovery, touted as the only remedy that helped him. The advert claims it cures coughs and lung diseases such as asthma bronchitis croup whooping cough quinsy and hemorrhages while rebuilding the lungs. Trial bottle offered free with a secure price of 81.00 and guaranteed by druggists.
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Richmond
Ind
A. D. Williams
West Main St
Arnica Salve Promises Quick Cures for Sores
An old advertisement extols Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a universal healer for burns sores cuts and ulcers, promising guaranteed relief from various afflictions. It touts the salve as superior to others and asserts it can cure even longstanding sores with “no equal.”
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Bucklen
Constipation dangers and a mule team rescue near Blair's Fork
Ayer s Pills advertisement warns of poison absorbed from clogged bowels. On Monday afternoon C C Waters traveled toward Lenoir with cabbage from Watauga county and became stuck crossing Blair s Fork creek. His wagon sank into mud and sand, mules detached, and the wagon left in the creek bed. Tuesday morning a man from Watauga named Church helped pull the wagon free after a tough struggle with quicksand.
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Lenoir
Watauga County
C.C. Waters
Blair's Fork Creek
Church
Weetauga
Hollister's Tea Promises Beauty Boost for Girls
An advertisement touts Hollister's Rock Mountain Tea as a beautifier for girls, claiming red lips, laughing eyes, sweet breath, and good looks. Pitched by Plackburn and Blowing Rock Drug Co, the copy promotes tea and tablets as the remedy.
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Hollister
Rock Mountain
Plackburn and
Blowing Rock Drug Co
A nice thing about having a lot of children
A lighthearted remark on family travel and money saved when traveling with many children. The line emphasizes practical frugality and the humor of large households managing expenses on journeys.
Rocky Mountain Tea Ad Warns of Health Promise
An old advertisement touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a cure for travel ailments and organ troubles, claiming it will restore health for 35 cents. It mentions M B Blackburn and Blowing Rock Drug Co. in connection with the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Rocky Mountain Tea
M.B. Blackburn and
Blowing Rock Drug Co
Do You Get Up With A Lame Back
Kidney trouble makes you miserable and restlessness or fatigue may accompany back discomfort. Seek medical evaluation if back pain is persistent, severe, or accompanied by swelling fever weight loss or numbness.
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L. D. Lowe
Banner Elk
N.C
Watauga
Mitchell
Adjoining
Todd & Ballou
Jefferson, N. C
J. E. Hodges
Sands3
N. Y
Aug
G. Ly
Edmund Jones
Dano N.O
F. A. Linney
Boone, N. C
13Th Judicial District
J.C. Fletcher
E. F. Lovill
Boons, N. C
A. A. Holsden
Mountain City
Tennessee
Court House
E. S. Goffey
Atiorne, al Law
R. Ross Donnelly
Shouuss
Coffie
NEW Jeweler’s Shop
Boone
Critcker Break Row
Silas M. Greene
J.P. Morgan
Wall Street
Standard Oi Company
New York
John J. Rockefelter
Standard Oil
Standard Oil Co
Ohio
Supreme Court of Texas
Standard
Waters Pierce Oil Company
Marrket
Corsicans Refining Company
Hiic
Great Corporation
Roosevelt
Congress
Army
Univy
Gins
Kennedy
Dr. King
Capital
Congressional Library
Washington Monument
J. H. Brendall
Health
Canal Zone
Ayer
Ayers Ed
Anc
J. D. Aor Cosy
Lowell
Mase
Es Kilmer
Kilmer
Pright
Jr. Kilmer
Ami Beret
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamston
Swamp-Root, Dr. Kilmer
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