A Joke From Sydney Smith at a Watauga Dinner
A Watauga Democrat item recalls Sydney Smith as a guest who teased a host named Kershaw about church behavior. Smith warned he would callKershaw by name if he smiled in church, then delivered a playful anecdote about a “ker-ker k-kershaw” moment during prayers. The piece also notes Raleigh and Baltimore boastful remarks about locals connected to McKinley’s assassination era.
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Sydney Smith
Lahall
York Hospital
Smith
Kershaw
News and Observer
Atlanta
Czolgosz
Baltimore
Norfolk
Warshin
McKinley
Raleigh
Nesting robin on a Philadelphia train car
A passenger coach of the Philadelphia Wilminton and Baltimore Railroad hosts a robin that built a nest beneath a broad air brake beam, sleeping on West Chester line stops and thrilling the crew with a domestic project amid daily journeys. The item also notes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets and reports Limestone College plans Winnie Davis Hall of History, endorsed by Southern officials and the Louisville reunion.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad
Jin
West
Chester
Morristown
Broad St
West Chester
Gaffney
8. C
Limestone College
Winnie Davis
South Carolina
Maryland
Louisville
Troubles of a Minister and Cure Claims
Hartland Georgia preacher J T W Vernon recounts a long leg sore cured by Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Amica Salve. He asserts these products purify blood and heal eruptions and boils. Also included are religious adages and a joke about men hiring cooks to avoid a growling husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.T. W. Vernon
Hartland
Love Finds Its Way To Her House Seven Nights
A lighthearted note reflects on love’s persistence as it seems to visit her home every night of the week, turning romance into a familiar routine.
One Life to Live for Others Tolatoi Quote
A compact quotation attributed to Tolatoi proclaims true happiness lies in living for others, emphasizing selfless service as central to a meaningful life.
Dyspepsia cures and cough remedy ad copy
An English language advertisement fragment touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as the sole preparation containing all natural digestive fluids for dyspepsia and digestion aid. It also markets One Minute Cough Cure for coughs or croup, claiming safety and rapid relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. T. Thomas
Moretz & Farthing
Zeb Buchanan
E C. Dewitt &Co
Chicago
Johnston's Sareaparilla Bottles Spark 50 Year Claim
A fragment notes Johnston stating Sareaparilla never fails and a claim that a quart bottle is tied to a 50 year test. It mentions a national bank planned to be established at Newton.
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Johnston
Newton
When Judgment Fails and Remedies Sell
A column notes how misread letters and misjudgments warp views of men and women. It praises clear thinking and fair judgment, then promotes Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets as a pleasant remedy priced at 25 cents with free samples at Blackburn's.
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Chamberlain
Blackburn's
Fragmented Dental Adute Title Not Available
A garbled OCR fragment presents stray quotes and disjointed phrases about women talking, a product named SARSAP AR, and Johnston. Readable content is minimal. main subjects and context are unclear, with no coherent event or dates.
Notice of Land Sheriff's Sale in Tugman Lot
Notice of sale under a Superior Court execution against Tugman and Davis for 17.46 plus costs. On October 7, 1901, at Boone courthouse, between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., the sheriff will sell the dower of Caroline Tugman and a tract on Riddle's Fork, described by metes and bounds, to the highest cash bidder. Aug. 29, 1901. Sheriff W. B. Baro.
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Tom
Superior Court
Eataugae County
Att Hage
R i Tugman
H. A. Davis
Court House
Boone
Said County
Nana
J. L. Tugman
Iland
Riddle’s Fork
Caroline Tugman
B. F. Tugman
Ragan’s Corner
Meat Camp Creek
W. B. Baro
Zeke Thompson Eyes Office Shift In Local Politics
In Billville readers note Zeke Thompson contemplates a race shift from governor to superintendent of the poor house. Voters report a wary mood as mystery ten dollar bills appear on doorsteps, while past lynching fears fade after six weeks. Ten-cent stumps offer labor for candidates, and a legislative nomination is accepted though the speaker admits quitting drinking at year start.
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Billville
Atlanta Constitution
Zeke Thompson
A Poor Millionaire Lately Starved In London
A Poor Millionaire Lately starved in London because he could not digest his food. Early use of Dr King's New Life Pills would have saved him. They strengthen the stomach, aid digestion, promote assimilation, improve appetite. Price 25c. Money back if not satisfied. Sold by Blackburn, druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Dr. King
Lackburn
Notice to Wheelmen and Patented Skincare Claim
A humorous line about dogs standing on hind legs leads to a Health and Be Good era product pitch. The ad touts sucklen's Arnica Salve for chafing sunburn insect stings sore feet and bruises. It claims invisibility for pimples eruptions and piles and mentions DeWitt's Witch Hazel salve healing running sores with a testimonial from James White of Bryantville Indiana. It ends with a prompt to get the best and reject imitations.
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JackLuin
James White
Bryantville
Ind
DeWitt
Moretz & Farthing
Zeb Buchanan
Fine Nursery Fruit Trees and Vines for Sale in Moretz NC
W L Correy of Moretz North Carolina advertises a fine assortment of fruit trees including apples peaches pears prunes and grape vines suited to the local climate, offered at about half the price of other nurseries with delivery of trees three to six feet tall. For particulars call or write.
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W. L. Correy
Moretz
N. C
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