Governor Dockerys Bid to Curb Billion Dollar Session
The Watauga Democrat condemns the Fifty seventh Congress for wasteful spending. Governor Dockery argues the first session has spent over one billion dollars, raised taxes, and created new offices and salaries. He warns of Philippine costs exceeding the old federal outlay and calls for immediate voter action to restrain what he calls imperialist and colonial excess.
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Louis Republic
Dockery
Uty
Dockety
Fifty First Congress
Republican Party
Philippines
U.S
Arnica Salve Heals Railroad Worker After Accident
Dr A Kellett of Wilford Ark reports a railroad laborer’s foot crushed but Bucklen’s Arnica Salve quickly cured him. The salve is praised for burns boils piles and all skin eruptions and labeled the world’s champion healer. 25c sold by M B Blackburn.
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A. Kellett
Wilford
Ark
Bucklen
M. B. Blackburn
Bears the Tha Kind You Have Always Bought waters
A fragment notes a dark spot in a bean blossom as the nearest approach to black color in any flower, with repeated reference to a familiar label. The text mirrors an old catalog line about a product celebrated for consistent quality and trusted branding.
Van Sets Longest Passenger Run From Pittsburg To New York
A van was made from Pittsburg to New York covering 433 miles without a stop, the longest passenger train run on record.
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Pittsburg
New York
Cures Piles and Chicago Barber Shortage Notes
A fragmented report notes a claim about Phle the Cures Piles and a condition of refunds if it fails. It mentions Chicago possessing around thirty barber shops with only female barbers and states the number of women barbers exceeds 150.
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Phle
Moncey
Chicago
Botanic Blood Balm claims and record apple note
An advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for ulcers eczema scrofula blood poison cancer and skin diseases with a free sample offer and prepaid medicine. The snippet also notes British Columbia producing a world record apple sixteen inches around and weighing one pound three ounces.
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Blood Balm Co
Atlanta
British Columbia
Investment in Northern Mexico mining grows two years
Two hundred million dollars have been funneled into mining and industrial ventures in Northern Mexico over the last two years, indicating a surge in regional development and economic activity.
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Mexico
To Cure a Cold in One Day Cold Remedy Ad
Advertisement copy touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as a quick cure for colds with a money back guarantee from druggists. Claims E. W. signature on every box and a 25e price.
Bhoem Rein Fey No Easy Alt Anugey Steasmo
Fragmentary OCR text yields no coherent report. The lines appear as fragmented phrases with unclear references to people places events or dates. No definite event or identity can be established from the readable portions.
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Bhoem
Rein Fey
Notice of Sothe. North Carolina County Foreclosure Sale
Notice of sale by commissioner in a Watauga County superior court case Jesse Storie et al versus R A Nelson et al. on October 6 1902 at Boone Court House offering 150 acre tract with terms one third cash one third in six months and balance in twelve months with interest and title retained until full payment. Sept 1 1992. L D Lows Commissioner.
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North Carolina
Watauga County
Jesse Storie
R. A. Nelson
Superior Court
Court House
Boone
N. C
Watangaard
Samuel Day
Wm. Cottrell
John Storie
T. W. Sterie
Elizabeth Nelson
L. D. Lows
Mortgage Sale Notice in Watauga County North Carolina
Public auction to satisfy a debt secured by a 1902 mortgage on 275 acre tract along Meat Camp Creek in Meat Camp township Watauga County. Sale to be October 6 1902 at Boone Court House door between 9 am and 4 pm, proceeding to highest bidder for cash. Mortgagees Shattuck Hoffman and L Mast hold prior interest. notice refers to Book G page 90 in the Register of Deeds office.
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E. B. Miller
Jane Miller
E. S. Coffey
W. B. Councill
Court House
Boone
N. C
Wits
Meat Camp Creek
Meat Camp Township
Wetauga County
Center Stansberry
Thos Walls
J. P
D. M. Coffey
A. J. Moretz
Correy
W. B. Cousens
Spainhour Eaves clash over solicitor race in Rutherford speech
Rutherford correspondent reports Domineeratic candidate J F Spainhour attacking independent G G Eaves over misstatements in Marion News and Forest City Times. Eaves, Republican solicitor hopeful, editors two papers and dedicates pages to questioning Spainhour's Democracy. A stump meeting is planned to settle the dispute.
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Rutherford
Charlotte Obsersersnaya
J. F. Spainhour
Fourteenth Judicial District
Rutherfordton
G. G. Eaves
Marion News
Forest City
Times
Spainhour
Hfopmer
Eaves
Abovge
Papera
Morganton News Herald
Lingering Summer Colds Threaten Months of Illness
A medical ad warns summer colds are hard to cure and may linger for months, urging One Minute Cough Cure as a safe quick remedy. The spot notes it guards against coughs, croup, colds, bronchitis, and throat and lung troubles, appealing to families and children.
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T. J. Coffey & Bro
DeWitt’s Little Early Risers Promote Gentle Cleansing
Advert says the medicine cleanses the system of poison and putrid matter without purging or harming the stomach. It claims gentle liver relief and relief from biliousness and fever. Then cites official data: 17,000 Russian children six to fourteen have no education.
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DeWitt
T.J
Russia
New Life Ville Pill Ad Boosts Energy and Power
An advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Ville as a miraculous cure for weakness and listlessness. It promises enhanced health and mental power, claiming pills transform rain into strength, selling for 25 cents per box through M B Blackburn.
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Dr. King
Heath
M. B. Blackburn
The Martin Cottage Hotel Opens at Blowing Rock
The Martin Cottage in Blowing Rock North Carolina under Mrs W P Pendley now offers refitted and refurnished accommodations. The house provides good comfortable rooms and market fare for transient boarders with reasonable rates.
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W. P. Pendley
Public ovens feed dinners in Japanese streets
The article notes public ovens in nearly every street of Japanese cities where housewives can have meals cooked for a small fee. It mentions two groups in St. Petersburg inclined to eat horse meat: Tartars who enjoy it and students attracted by its low price.
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St. Petersburg
Law Exchange
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Promises Quick Piles Cure
An old advertisement touts DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a remedy for piles and skin ailments. It claims rapid relief and advises against counterfeits while featuring a testimonial from J. C. Phillips of Paris Illinois.
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DeWitt
Paris
Fine Nursery Fruit Offers Local Garden Trees and Vines
W L Corry of Moretz North Carolina advertises a stock of Hivati apple peach pear prune trees and grapevines suited to the climate. He claims prices about half of other nurseries and offers delivery of trees three to six feet tall with contact details for further particulars.
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W. L. Corrry
Moretz
N.C
Boot and Shoe Shop Promoted by G H Duncan
G H Duncan promotes a boot and shoe shop offering best grade laced boots fests and loggins with prompt repairs and satisfaction guaranteed. The ad promises high quality material and service with a friendly pitch and a contact note at 1410701.
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G. H. Duncan
Electric Bitters Credited With Saving a Life
E B Munday of Henrietta Texas recalls persuading his malarial and jaundiced brother to try Electric Bitters. He credits the remedy with expelling malaria purifying the blood aiding digestion and liver function and curing constipation and nervous issues. Available for 50c at M B Blackburns.
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E. B. Munday
Henrietta
Texas
Thia Rembedy
M.B. Blackburn
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