Neutral questions loom in US war stance debate
The Baltimore Sun surveys complex neutrality issues as France Belgium and Britain press for loans and arms while Wells warns against sending grain to Holland. The piece explores contradictory policy by buying German ships and aiding logistics that could strengthen Germany amid reports of Belgian Louvain and Antwerp bombings.
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Baltimore Sun
United States
William
Germany
France
Belgium
Antwerp
H. G. Wells
Holland
Rotterdam
Wells
Asheville
Louvain
Ihs
London
Paris
Berlin
Constipation Causes Sickness Warns of Backed Up Waste
An old advertisement urges readers to avoid constipation as it supposedly allows poison absorption. It promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a preventive measure, claiming one dose at night costs 25 cents and can keep you well.
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Dr. King
Bradshaw Daughter to Wed Carr in Watauga Affair
Announcement of the approaching marriage of Miss Ruth Bradshaw of Hickory, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. W. R. Bradshaw, to Mr. E. N Carr on the 16th. Mr. Bradshaw has many friends and admirers in Watauga who wish the couple happiness.
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Ruth Bradshaw
W. R. Bradshaw
Hickory
E. N Carr
Bradshaw
Watauga
Infection And Insect Bites Dangerous
A reader warning notes mosquitoes, flies and other insects spread disease by bites. Each bite injects ion into the system and may cause serious illness. Sloan's Liniment is promoted as a disinfectant for cuts, bruises and sores, with a money back guarantee and a 25 cent price at druggists.
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Sloan
Letter from Rev Water E Isenoor from Siloam NC
Rev Water E Isenoor writes from Siloam North Carolina to Watauga friends in the Democrat noting happy reunion after months apart. He recalls life in the ministry, perseverance amid hardship, and asks prayers for strength and future meetings in a brighter place.
Destroying Civilization in Europe Voices of Despair in War Riots
An impassioned lament laments the decimation of Europe as World War I ravages Russia Germany France and England. The author argues warlords crush science and civilization while millions perish and industry collapses. He pleads for mourning rather than hatred and warns of irreparable loss to humanity.
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Russia
Germany
France
England
Europe
Dr Kings New Discovery Promises Quick Cough Cure
Summer coughs and colds risk serious health issues including lung trouble. Dr Kings New Discovery is advertised to relieve coughs and colds promptly, soothe irritation, and prevent complications. Priced 50 cents and 1 dollar with money back if not satisfied.
Morphew's New Blowing Rock Drug Store Opens
An advertising notice touts Morphew's Drug Store in Blowing Rock with a fresh stock of medicines and a soda fountain. It promises health benefits from their drugs and remedies, humorous claims about candy, writing paper, and fancy items, and urges cash sales with no questions asked.
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Blowing Rock
Morphew's
Morphew
Luck Turns Against Roosevelt in Perilous Political Gamble
In a Columbia State essay, the author argues luck is a chance law and applies this to Roosevelt. It says Roosevelt overplayed with New York progressives by backing Hinman for governor, provoking repudiation from Republicans and progressives. The piece portrays his diplomacy as exposed and warns his betraying gamble may fail.
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Columbia State
Roosevelt
New York
Hinman
Summer Constipation Danger and Po Do Lax Ad
Summer constipation danger cited as more risky than other seasons due to contaminated foods and fermenting stomach contents. Warns against excessive cold-water intake and mentions colic fever ptomaine poisoning as risks. Po Do Lax claimed to relieve and cleanse the bowels, with a 50 cent dose advertised at druggists.
Mail Carrier Frank Min ton Retires on Yadkin Route
The Star Route carrier Frank Min ton stopped his mail trip along the Yadkin River route in Wilkes County after 40 years on one route and 15 years on the river route. He never learned to read or write but could deliver any given batch of letters accurately. Now the Watauga and Yadkin railroad has begun carrying mail up that way.
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Frank Minton
Yadkin Satur
Wilkes County
Watauga and Yadkin Railroad
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Orga Bigbie
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Mapen
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G. H. Hayes
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Edmund Jones
Wateuga
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Banner Elk
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