Appalachian Park debate stirs Western North Carolina
The Appalachian Park proposal inspires mixed views across remote western counties. A Boston visitor predicts it will protect farms and boost tourism while critics warn of land loss and floods. The piece notes legislative support for a ten million dollar appropriation to acquire four million acres for a nationwide forest preserve and discusses local court actions, judge acclaim, and Institute plans at the State Normal and Industrial College with a proposed May start.
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Boston
North Carolina
Hepsidam
Legion
Trouse Committee On Agriculture
National Appalachian Forest Preserve
N. C
House
Senate
Ameri
Rumors Hint Ex-Deputy Larkin Hayes For Congress Nomination
Rumors say ex-Deputy Col lector J Larkin Hayes may seek the Republican nomination for Congress before the next convention. A high Republican source in Watauga supports Hayes, noting his strong local popularity and likely county support if he runs.
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J. Larkin Hayes
Congress
Watauga
Hayes
Scott's Emulsion Promises Health Through Strength
An advertising passage extols Scott's Emulsion as a health aid. It argues a cycle of weakness between thin blood and thin bodies can be broken by the tonic, which allegedly improves digestion, enriches blood, strengthens the body, and fosters new flesh. The text uses emphatic language to urge external help for change.
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Scott
Goody Mexican Syrup Promoted as Quick Cure In 25 Cent Bottle
An advertisement touts Goody Mexican Syrup as a pleasant and sure remedy for coughs and colds, sore throat, weak lungs, and bronchial soreness. It claims quick relief if used early and notes the product is a lung tonic priced at 25 cents per bottle.
Easter Weather Report Describes Calm But Cold Day
A fragment notes last Sunday’s ideal Easter with calm quiet and peaceful mood. It remarks on very cold weather recent days, with snow filling the air and Boreas depicted as active, reflecting the old proverb that March arriving with a lamb ends its run as a lion.
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Old Boreas
Cure a Cold in One Day Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
An old advertisement claims a cold can be cured in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund if it fails. EB W Grove signs the box. Cost 25 cents. A Morganton post office battle ends with Col Pearson retiring and John Mall taking possession after Blackburn appointment.
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EB. W. Grove
Gach
Morganton
Col. Pearson
John Mall
Blackburn
Corey
Mission School Valle Crucis NC Opens Fall Term 1901
Valley Crucis mission school advertises a coeducational high school start date August 5 1901. It touts favorable buildings and surroundings for girls and excellent music instruction. Motto shown is Firmness Refinement Morality and Intellectual Development. Board and tuition reasonably priced with H A Dobbins Jr as principal and Mrs C D Taylor in charge of music.
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H. A. Dobbins, Jr
C. D. Taylor
Merchant ad seeks auction items and supplies in Boone
A letter from Richard M. Green of Boone dated March 19 invites locals to call on him next week for cash in exchange for a wide range of goods. He lists stock in trade including tin and porcelain wares, tableware, baskets, knives and forks, plows, footwear, butter, and candies, promising high prices.
Look Here Friends Bargain Notice On Roadside Prices
A roadside vendor urges travelers to compare prices and rest, claiming to offer better bargains and more goods for less money than elsewhere. The clipped sales pitch invites customers to stop and pay attention to his promises of cheaper items.
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Wetenn
John Estep
W E Tryett
Felix
Howell
Larkin Ray
Td Ray
Dee E
Hoke
Mabel
Tam
Dry Gooday
Roy
Nuttall’s
Todd
N. C
Trade inquiry at Sugar Grove store offers low county prices
A store at Sugar Grove and Lear expresses interest in negotiations for goods and promises to provide the best goods at the lowest prices found in the county. It invites contact to discuss pricing and terms.
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Sugar Grove
Lear
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