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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1906
Page
2
Watauga Democrat notes a lively campaign with Republicans fielding a full slate and Democrats offering several candidates amid independent challengers. It urged voters to study past records and qualifications, and favor the best men. Also discusses prohibition of cigarettes in schools, tariff issues, labor, and local political figures including George Hall and Senator Bailey.
During a fierce storm at Blowing Rock last Sunday night Miss Kelsey Coffey, 15, daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Coffey, was instantly killed by lightning in a John Springs area home. Her sister Viola survived shock and temporary paralysis, recovering by Tuesday. The piece then pivots to a critique of the coal trust and Roosevelt era spending, urging use of unspent travel funds.
Fragmented report cites Isle of Pines persecution claims against Cuban officials with calls to protect U.S. citizens and hints at broader government accountability for state actions.
The public wants regulation to start but resists ceding decision making to the Interstate Commerce Commission. Corporations push for time, fearing premature schedules. A brief postponement could speed progress toward faster action after Easter.
The Ashe Association will convene with the Laurel Church on September 25 1906 instead of August 21 due to smallpox in the neighborhood. Weekly notices will appear in the Jefferson Recorder detailing Laurel area sanitary conditions. August 13 1906 EB Tucker Moderator.
The ad cites Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as iron and quinine in a tasteless form with no cure sold on pay later. A reporter recalls Speaker Cannon’s remark at Oyster Bay about tariff revision, calling it Great Father in Heaven. The note asserts Canadian foreign trade rose by 82 million dollars year over year, asking how protectionists explain it.
Fralt Growers are advised of a large lot of high quality nursery stock for sale. The consignor, W L Coffey of Morets North Carolina, advertises fresh trees straight from the soil undried and unwithered at favorable terms.
Seed wheat for sale excellent quality Deitz wheat awarded gold medal and diploma at St Louis. Cash orders held for you. Price one dollar per bushel in any quantity. Contact J A Shull Neva Tennessee Mill Creek Farm.
Taylor and Mast of Valle Crucis North Carolina announce a full line of coffins and caskets kept in stock at reasonable prices. All sizes available to suit every buyer with respectful service.
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