Cotton seed from nuisance to rich inheritance in the South
The article reflects on cotton seed's shift from a nuisance to a valuable commodity. It cites historical law in Mississippi against dumping seed in streams and notes modern uses and products from cotton seed such as butter, lard, olive oil substitutes, cow feed, paper, and more. It discusses Rockefeller and Carnegie style philanthropy and urges careful, publicly accountable charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Enquirer
Mecklenburg County
Mississippi
France
Oryer
Mr. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Carnegie
Whit Next! School directors pressed for janitor amid duties
A Monroe Journal piece recalls teachers demanding a janitor for the graded school to avoid heating and cleaning chores, while the board suggested the building will stand without fires if wood can be procured. The excerpt reflects local attitudes toward school maintenance and summer heat.
Patriot Palma and Cuban liberty in the tropics
A fragmentary obituary and clippings praise President Palma of Cuba, noting lifelong loyalty to Cuban liberty, tears at U S mariners landing, retirement to Havana palace with no fortune, and a thrifty life spent aiding the cause. The piece merges this with ads for Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and patent nostrums from local sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. D. Stockland
M. E
Little Falls
Minn
Boone
Blowing Rock Drug Co
Palma
Cuba
Diapatehes
United States
Caba
Coban
Palma Isavea
Uvana
Uia
Chamberlain
Blowing Neck Drug Co
End of The World Robbed 16 11 Wolfe Ta
An advert claims Electric Bitners cure a range of ailments including general debility liver and kidney complaints blood diseases headaches dizziness and weakness. The copy promises strong relief and guarantees satisfaction with a 59 cent price through druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolfe Ta
Piles Treatment Adette by Druggists
A guaranteed card promotes a topical ointment for piles with claims of relief for blind, bleeding, protruding symptoms. Druggists are authorized to promote and sell the medicine to customers, listing Corbin and La Dove as associated parties in the distribution effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Corbin
la Dove Soc
Watauga County Bank Report Sealed at Boone 1906
Bank condition report for Watauga County Bank at Boone North Carolina dated September 4 1906 shows loans 24442 21 other assets 84236446 deposits 27684 45 and total assets 42364 46 I E S Coffey cashier sworn before J M May register of deeds on September 15 1906 Attest directors note included May the account reflect full receipt and posting of cash and securities
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watauga County
Boone
N. Q
North Carolina
Bankets
J National Bank
U.S
State of
Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Advertisement Claims Cure
A Norris period advertisement extols Swamp Root as a bladder remedy that promotes kidney health and claims to prevent sudden deaths from kidney related issues. It asserts benefits for bladder control and reduced nighttime urination and offers free book and samples by mail from Dr Kilmer & Co of Binghamton New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kile
Kilmter
Binghamton
N.Y
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L. Clowe
Banner Elk
N.C
Watauga
Mitchell
Todd & Ballou, Attorneys AT Law
Jefferson
J.E. Hodges
G. Ly
F. A. Linney
Boone, N. C
Edmund Jones
Atone N. C
J. C. Fletcher
E.R. Lovill
Attorney AT Law
BOONS
N. C
A. A. Holsclaw
Mountain City
Tennessee
Court House
Lye
Eb, M.madron, D. K. S
N.J
Guffey
Bowre
LAW
New York Times
Carnegia
Mi Essage
Gmortal
Pathetie
Cass
Pros Palma
Robien
Tallister
Blackburn
Ayer
Arman
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