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Newspaper

Watauga Democrat

Location

Boone, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1900

Page

4

Debate Over Disfranchisement and Cotton Trade Shaped

In a Wartime style editorial the Watauga Democrat argues against demonizing Black voters while urging disfranchisement, stating many points support the constitutional amendment. A U S consular report from Hiogo Japan notes rising American raw cotton demand as Japan shifts to American textile material for loom use.

State Department United States Samuel Syon Hiogo Japan India America Consul Lyon

THEN ADVERTISE

Advertising will not work miracles. It cautions that careful buying cash discounts and wise organization are needed. The piece urges proper articles offered at right prices and well organized operations to ensure advertising is effective and not wasted.

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Two political episodes stretch the nation’s gaze

A crowd scene with a pompous Senator provoking a tense moment as a burly gripman asserts the people’s power. The Raleigh Post disputes talk of Pritchard and Butler discord, arguing the two factions work in concert against an amendment, their unity masked by strategic surface opposition.

Goa Gripnama Mike Jovan Gripman Collier Pritchard Butler Washington Raleigh Post

War losses and costs in Spain American conflict

The passage notes total American war losses in the Spanish American conflict reached 4,887, blaming poor camps and sanitation. It contrasts Britain’s constant military strain with a higher reported loss in a clash with Dateh farmers, claiming 23,865, and criticizes a nation’s war practices.

Spain Jidsamimer Great Britain

Paper Trust blames high prices on low water and tinder scarcity

The Paper Trust cites low water and tinder scarcity as reasons mills idle and wood pulp production limited. They accuse selling Mine paper cheaper in Germany than Germans can make it, while a Times Democrat remark notes an old saying about the devil as the prince of lines, referencing new treats.

The Paper Trust Germany

North Carolina divorce debate rises in Wilmington piece

In The Wilmington Messenger a community voice urges state lawmakers to curb rising divorce rates. The column calls for strong measures and a return to traditional guidance, framing the issue as patriotic and urgent for the upcoming legislative session.

Oldest Man in U S Rumored from White Shoals Virginia

John Roberts of White Shoals Lee County Virginia celebrated as 116 years old and claimed oldest living man in the United States. Rumors question if he ever played Knicks or met with George Washington while Roosevelt reportedly criticizes Mekinter and comments on a chocolatite remedial ointment.

John Roberts White Shoals Lee County Jonesville United States Ith G. Washington Gov. Roosevelt

Pain Balm Endorsed By Doylestown Editor

A Doylestown editor reports chronic rheumatism relief after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He notes almost immediate relief and states the balm has become a constant companion. The ad invites readers to purchase from medicine dealers or through C. L. Hoop & Co of Lowell, Massachusetts.

Les Maf C. L. Hoop , Co Lowell, Masa A. R. de Fluent Doylestown O Chamberlain Balin

Miss Esther Ransom Named Sponsor for Confederate Reunion

Miss Esther Ransom daughter of General Matt W Ransom will be sponsor at the United Confederate Veterans North Carolina division reunion to be held in Louisville Kentucky in May.

Esther Ransom Matt. W. Ransom United Confederate Veterans North Carolina Louinvile

Kedol Dyspepsia Cure Credited By Canton Man

R W E Sitner of Canton New York reports twenty years of dyspepsia and failed remedies until Kedol Dyspepsia Cure. He says it helped him start digestion and digest what he eats, and he offers Bros Phillips & son as suppliers.

R. W.e.sitner Canton N. Y Bros Phillips & Son

Suffrage Constitutional Amendment Falls Short in Town Stonte

A resolution to submit a woman’s suffrage constitutional amendment failed to reach the required constitutional majority in the town of Stonte, missing by two votes. The outcome signals continued debate over women's voting rights within the community and nearby jurisdictions.

Stonte

He Cured Himself with Arnica Salve Says West Jefferson Man

Renick Hamilton of West Jefferson Ohio suffered four months from a Rectal Vi sula and was told by doctors he would die without a costly operation. He claims he cured himself with Buck Jen's Arnica Salve. The ad touts Surest Pile cure at 125 cents a box from Blackburn's in a quippy exchange about Congress.

Renick Hamilton West Jefferson, O Buck Jen Blackburn's

Caldwell and Wetnoga Turnpike Company meeting notice

The Annant Meeting of the Caldwell and Wetnoga Turnpike Company will be held in Blowing Rock North Carolina on Wednesday May 9 1900 at 12 o'clock M. All stock holders requested to be present. T A Taybor President.

Annant Caldwell and Wetnoga Turnpike Company Blowing Rock O'Clork, M T. A. Taybor

Trinity College Announces Vast Endowment and Expanded Programs

Trinity College announces a landmark endowment to fund a comprehensive gymnasium and enhanced scholarships. The college opens its fifth year with September 6 amid plans for broader admission and loan scholarships for deserving young men. Send for a catalog from President Kil o of Donnam, North Carolina.

North Carolina Woffen Catalggal Kilo Donnam N.C

Blood Tighter Than Water in Danville War Row

A quarrel over the South African war left a German man stabbed thrice with a pitchfork and may die. His English wife was scratched amid chaos. An Englishman was beaten and scratched, and his German wife had hair torn out. The English woman initially stood with the German husband as Tom Atkins and the German fought for the burghers.

Danville Thefcont Tommy Atkins New York Ribune

Remarkable Care of Rheumatism in Kenna

A resident recounts a rheumatism attack lasting over a month that left her bedridden and unable to walk. After using Chamberlain's Pain Balm, she rose to walk at breakfast the next morning and has not suffered a similar attack since. Sold by dealers.

Kenna Jackson County Maddox Chamberlain B. Parsons

Local readers promote cures and fund raising efforts

In every neighborhood, someone claims life saved by Cham berlain's Coca Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy or other medicines, urging others to buy for relief. Advertisements from Lewis Ackerman Goshen Ind and Coffey Bros Phillips and Son tout bowel relief and cleansing benefits.

Lewis Ackerman Goshen Ind Barry Risera Coffey Bros Phillips and Son

Nasal Catarrh Cure Claims Quick, Painless Treatment

Dr G W Purpis advertises an 80 minute Extirpator procedure to remove nasal parasites causing catarrh and promises rapid cure for catarrh, cancer, and tumors with a money back guarantee. Examinations and inquiries offered from Shull's Mills NC.

G. W. Purpis Shull’s Mills N.C

Abroad year or two? McKinley letter hints travel

A fragmented note from Denn Adeniral signed McKinley asks about spending a year or two abroad, urging openness and goodwill. The message reads as casual inquiry and encouragement for possible long travel.

Syething McKinley Denn Adeniral

The Morning Post Raleigh NC Advertisement

The Morning Post of Raleigh North Carolina proclaims itself the popular priced morning newspaper with telegraphic and general news service. It invites subscriptions and notes special correspondents statewide for a complete synopsis of state news.

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