Watauga poll tax flap sparks party blame as blanks prompt talk
In Watauga the poll tax receipts are under debate with Republicans in county offices accused of crafting the blanks. A Newton visitor warns that Democratic state officials may have sent blanks to manipulate voters, while Sheriff Blackwelder explains receipts are drafted locally by county officers. The dispute centers on election tactics and party responsibility. The Greensboro correspondent notes Cone brothers plan Roanoke Rapids mill and a possible Deep River development along with a Wilcox case verdict puzzling prosecutors.
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Watauga
Watauga County
Newton
Etterala
Blackwelder
Raleigh
Watanga
Greensboro
Charlotte ‘Observer
New York
Mesers
Mosea H
Caesar Cone
Roanoke Rapids
Roanoke River
Halifax County
United States
Messrs. Cone
Deep River
Randolph County
Mrs Geiger Praises Stomach and Liver Tablets
Mrs Geiger of Dunkerton Iowa says she tried many medicines for stomach trouble and constipation but Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets gave her the best relief. Sold by Blackburn.
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Geiger
Dunkerton
Iowa
Chamberlain
Blackburn
Farre bubble and cures pile ads in odd message
An odd ad style notice promotes Farre as a bubble that cannot be secured by hitting the pipe and touts Pile-mne Cures Piles with a money back promise. The text urges doing what you can when you are unable to do what you would.
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Farre
Wise sayings and ads mix in early 20th column
A fragmentary page blends ad copy and proverbs about pensions, timing, and self responsibility. It promotes Gooele’s Mexican Syrup as a lung tonic for colds and bronchial ailments, priced at 25 cents, urging readers to keep a bottle handy for coughs and sore throats.
Cham berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets Ad
A humorous ad copy compares a poor husband to a mongrel dog and promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a remedy for low energy and poor appetite. Mentions sale by Blackburn and includes Castoria branding lines.
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Chamberlain
Gale
Blackburn
Take Time The Forelock Sarsaparilla Ad and Proclamation
An old advertisement urges Take Hood's Sarsaparilla to fight illness, then switches to a March 7 1902 North Carolina proclamation by Governor Chan. B. Aycock offering a $300 reward for an incendiary who burned Sutherland's Seminary in Ashe County and fled the state, with sheriff delivery and conviction details.
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State of North Carolina
Sutherland
Ashe County
Tech
Chan. B. Aycock
State of
North Carolina
Rnit
Jefferson
Raleigh
Canniel. Aycock
B. M. Pearsaun
Pri
Notice of tax sale and redemption in Elk township
A tax sale by W H Calaway former Sheriff of Watauga county on July 1 1901 at the courthouse door Boone listed Morphew and Morphew 100 acre tract in Elk township for 1900 1901 taxes. Redemption period ends July 1 1902. if not redeemed a deed will be issued. March 26 1902.
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W. H. Calaway
Watauga County
Court House
Boone
Elk Township
N. C
Blowing Rock
James Chamberlain
G. W. Grove
H.C. Balagon
Autel Creek
McNeill
Alan
Shawneehaw Township
J. BR. Hyatt
Willie W. Miller
Miller
Administrator’s Notice and Farm for Sale in 1902
Several legal notices dated 1902: an administrator calls creditors to present claims within 12 months for the estate of James P. Taylor, with personal obligations to settle debts. A Beaver Dam Township 41 acre farm with a four room cottage, barn, spring house, wood shed, young orchard, and good water is offered for sale. Tax and land redemption notices detail properties in Blowing Rock, Shawneehaw, and other townships, with redemption periods and costs.
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James P. Taylor
E. F. Levitt
Beaver Dama Township
L. W. Farthing
George's Gap
Callon
Abel
Next MeV Convention Set for Greensviore
The next MeV Convention will be held in Greensviore marking its first time outside Raleigh. The Concord Times notes Greensboro offers a fine new auditorium and top hotel facilities, surpassing other towns except Asheville, and predicts the convention will return each year once held there.
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Greensviore
Raleigh
Greensboro
Asheville
Concord Times
New Life Pills Promise Wide Health Relief
Advert says Dr. King’s New Life Pills cure constipation sick headache dizziness jaundice malaria fever and ague with a purely vegetable formula. Sold in 25c packages at five tack urns.
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Dr. King
Man’s deeds contrasted with endless mischief
A reflective line notes that good deeds have limits while a man’s potential for mischief appears boundless, underscoring a moral tension between virtue and temptation without specific events or names.
Fine Nursery Fruit Offers Trees and Vines for Sale
W L Correy advertises a fine assortment of fruit trees including apples peaches pears and prunes and grape vines suited to the climate. Trees range from three to six feet tall and delivery is available at Moretz North Carolina with pricing comparable to other nurseries.
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W. L. Correy
Moretz
N.C
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Concord Standard
Poitiers
Cascarets
Castoria
Johnston
C. Kingsbury
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Betwett, Mic
Hood
Good Farm
Yoo Drovsp
Nagao
Tae Sinile
Leh Flan
Bears
Jcastoria
Job
Bucklen
Earth
M. B. Blackburn
Moelree’s
Cardus
Boot & Shoe Shop
Blowing Rock, N. C
GH. Duncan
G.H. Duncan
Trade Mar
DESI
Taoa
the Morning Post
Raleigh,n. C
Morning Post
Rauetau, N. C
Scientifc American, Ee Mun! Co
Brendwos Now
Orrice
A. Snow & CO
Orrica
Sithiomaron
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