Forest Reserve Bill Sparks Local Debate In North Carolina
Moses N. Harshaw of Lenoir backs the Forest Reserve bill, arguing for government control and park style land use, while the Watauga Democrat questions the approach, warns against federal overreach, and defends state rights. The paper also notes mailing list challenges and a Montgomery county lightning fatality involving Mrs Blake and her child.
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Moses N. Harshaw
Lenoir
Congress
Elijah
Old
Harshaw
Lindey
North Carolina
Mia
Jas. Blake
Troy
Montgomery County
Prohibition Debate Moves Local Readers to Speak Out
A letter from A Rores rebukes G L Story for opposing prohibition and praises the wave of reform. He argues liberty arguments ignore divine laws and notes Blue Ridge township split over wet versus dry sentiment as God’s influence, he says, cannot be stopped.
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A. Roten
Bprron
G. L. Storie
Adam
Woman seeks divorce as husband jailed for failed get rich quick scheme
A Chiewoo woman files for divorce from her husband who is in jail after attempting a get rich quick scheme. She says the failure damaged her trust and feelings, prompting the separation.
CosaBtoria Patent Medicine Ad Promotes Balm for Wounds
An oldadvertisement markets Be Witt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve for cuts burns boils bruises and scratches claiming it is especially good for piles. Sold by J. Mi. Hodges with terse misspellings and repeated phrases typical of historic ads.
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Be Witt
Hawel
J. Mi. Hodges
Bar-room behavior contrasts with home life in many men
A fragment notes that many men treat friends in bars better than they treat their wives at home. The remark points to social hypocrisy and domestic tensions, reflecting a common observation about public bravado versus private conduct.
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Bia Wile
Local repair shop ad by Silas M. Greene
Silas M. Greene promises reliable repairs at a fair price with a 12 month mainspring guarantee. Located at R. M. Green's store, he advertises substantial stock and customer satisfaction guaranteed for all work.
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R. M. Green
Silas M. Greene
Tragedy at Long Creek: Gibson Bell Ends His Life
Gibson E Bell a 28 year old married man killed himself Sunday at his father's home in Long Creek Pender County Despondent over unemployment. The report notes local economic strain and references medical opinions on prohibition era issues.
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Gibson E. Bell
Long Creek Pender County
Incomplete River Keeps Fishing Tale From Boone NC
Narrative fragment describes a fishing day shared with brother James near Boone North Carolina. The writer mentions a small fish, a split encounter, and a salacious detail about the fish being stamped and its innards exposed. Signed by R C Rivers Jr likely a personal letter note.
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James
R. C. Rivers, Jr
Boone, N. C
Candidate for Attorney General Nominated by Democrat
Wewlaadter, Attorney General, endorses W. C. Newland of Caldwell county as a suitable candidate for Attorney General. The letter praises Newland’s high character and legal attainments, predicts strong statewide support, and urges his placement on the ticket to benefit the party and state governance.
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Eprron
W. C. Newland
Caldwell County
Gene
Newland
East Boone Dry Goods Store Ad High Variety
East Boone offers dry goods notions groceries standard patent medicines and a wide range of eatables. The shop highlights a four line stock of school supplies including stationery inks pens pencils crayons and related items. Butter eggs and grains sought at good prices with thanks from L L Critcher near the school campus.
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Boone, N. C
J. M. Hodges
M. D
Blacktwrn Hotel
Republican orators aim to calm voters after panic
A 19th century political piece argues that Republican speakers must persuade veterans that much of the recent panic was imaginary, framing the crisis as overstated by opponents and urging measured public response.
Senator Foraker Stirs Over Courtroom Etiquette Fear
Senator Foraker warns he may have to resume saying May it please the court as he refused to say May it please the President and his friends. The remark highlights his clash with executive courtesy and future courtroom decorum. He signals potential shifts in political theater and procedural etiquette.
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Foraker
Senator La kaltette Praises J P Morgan As Equal Of Nation
A senator lauds J P Morgan as the equal of the country while noting Congress dislikes a presidential message as much as an ordinary man dislikes an alarm in the morning.
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la Kaltette
J. P. Morgan
Congress
Navy leads bureau on defense of politics
In addition to all those bureaus at present the navy seems to lead a bureau on defense of our politics. The remark suggests the navy may oversee or influence political defense measures along with other federal offices.
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Navy
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R.C. Rivers
Col.r
Linney’s
Roosevelt
Washington
Forest Reserve
Wairbanks
Charlotte
N. C
WR. Wewlaadter
A. W. Beach
East Boone
Tom
L. L. Critcher
NaNanna
H. C. Miller
Blowing Rock, N. C
Boston
Scott
Tennessee Farms
East Tennessee Real Estate Co
Morristown
Toun
East Tennessee
East Tenn
Wood & Johnson Proprietors
Tennessee
Lw.c.correy
V.P
G. P. Hagaman
N. L. Mast, Pres
Watauga County
BANK
Boone, N
Tennesse
Hfe
Rail
Knoxeville
Tenn
Aule
White Pins
White Pine
East Tennessee Real Estate Company
Tennaset
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