Government waste and graft in department supplies
A long, critical report from the Keep Commission details widespread price gouging and lax controls in government procurement. Ink, mucilage, blotting paper, pencils, and other office supplies show wide price variation across departments, suggesting systemic overpay and mismanagement with potential for further revelations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keep Commission
Government Printing Office
Agricultural Department
Post Office
War and Navy
Department of Agriculture
Naid
Capitol
Con
Department of the Interior
War Department
Department
Department of Agriculture and Geological Survey
Washington
Civil Service Commission
Chamberlain Stomach and Liver Tablets Endorsement
J P Klote of Missouri says Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets are more beneficial than any other remedy for stomach trouble and related disorders. Sold by P O My Mipret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
J. P. Klote
Kadol Dyspepsia Cure Promotes Digestive Health
Indigestion becomes chronic and dangerous, Kadol Dyspepsia Cure promises to cure indigestion and related troubles, preventing stomach catarrh. Dr Newbrough of League West endorses Kadol as the best remedy for sour stomach, saying it digests food and makes the stomach sweet. Sold by M B Blackburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kedol
Newbrough
League
M. B. Blackburn
Love and stomach remedies in a vintage notice
A brief ad style fragment notes that love and hate alternate, then mentions indigestion disturbing sleep and insomnia. It claims many cases have been permanently cured by Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver tablets and lists J. M Mor— as the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oy Chamberlain
Gale
J. M Mor
Prospector from South Africa Eyes Western North Carolina Diamonds
David Draper of Johann anaburg, South Africa, arrived to survey Western North Carolina mountains for potential diamond deposits amid several fine finds in the region though no organized development yet. The Charlotte News notes North Carolina as a future hub for industry, forests, minerals, and prosperity, praising the state as a preferred Southern center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Draper
Johannanaburg
South Africa
Pretoria
North Carolina
Atlanta Constitution
Charlotte News
Union
South
Couuntry
Finding Health Through New Discovery for Coughs
A shabby ad-like note urges prompt care for chest ailments crediting W. Barber of Sandy Level Virginia and claim that Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds cured 41 with lung trouble after other remedies failed. Blackburn's store offers the medicine at one dollar with guaranteed satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. ©. Barber
Sandy Level
Kings
Blackburn
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ED. Lowe
Attorney AT Law
Banner Elk
N. C
Walanga
Todd & Ballou
Torneys AT Law
Jefferson
N.C
Cotata
F. A. Linney
Edmund Jones
Lenoir, N.C
Watauga
J. C. Fletcher
Boone
E.R. Lovill
E. S. Coffey
R. D. Jennings
Blackburn House
W. J. Bower
Lengir, N
Caldwell
Mitchell
Ashe
J. M. Hogshead
Panner's Elkn
Tenn
Ashington
Prem Sor
News and Observer
Rockefeller
Mr. Keene
Wall Street
Rorerkefeller
Sean
Chicago
Ram
Earth
Ginasie
Ayer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N.V
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