Watauga Democrat households contemplate war profits and politics
The article recounts Uncle Sam buying two transports the McPherson and the Terry for 350 000 and spending 500 000 on repairs, then selling them for 49 000, while debating corruption claims and party loyalties. It mentions Congressman Blackburn in North Carolina's eighth district, voter disenfranchisement, and a memorial note for Miss Nannie Bowe along with local notices and anecdotes.
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Sam
McPherson
Terry
Navy
North Carolina 1902 election a busy slate ahead
The 1902 year is an off year politics wise yet North Carolina faces a heavy ballot. Voters must choose a U S Senator to succeed Pritchard and ten Congress members along with a majority of the Supreme Court and ten Superior court judges. Also on tap are a railroad commissioner and sixteen solicitors plus all county officers.
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North Caroli
F. L. Merrit
News and Observer
Kesides
United States
Pritchard
Supreme Court
Clarke
Furbes
Cook
Superior Court
Timbrlake
Winaton
Robinson
Neal
Coble
Starbuck
Hoke
Moore
Justice
Jones
Abbott
City governance clash tests reform versus control
A wary assessment notes that New York politics show a rot that may be real or not. The confession from a notorious figure is treated cautiously, while Republicans demand stripping city control from elected officers and placing it under the state governor.
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New York
Corn crop ruined by drought halves farmer profits
The drought has caused about half the corn crop to be ruined. Since half the crop is consumed near where it’s grown, the usual profits from selling corn are wiped out. If farmers must ration stock or cannot fatten it, they face hardship and reduced returns.
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Steel Trust
Hanna reshapes party to fit his own image
The text asserts the Republican Party abandoned scruples for wealth, becoming mercenary under Hanna's leadership and reformed to reflect his personal interests and style.
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Republican Party
Hanna
Nation Realities Behind The Steel Strike And Political Glee
A reflection on the steel strike with no wage or union issues resolved, noting potential Morgan or Shaffer appointments, mentions Rooweve t as a Western visitor, mocks hat-wearing workers in cartoons, condemns an Indiana judge fining a man for insults, questions Sampson’s testimony and alibi, and hints at Ohio Democrats’ impact on Mark Hanna’s finances.
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Morgan Or
Shaffer
Bors
New Discovery for Consumption Promises Quick Relief
Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption is hailed as a universal cure for coughs colds and respiratory ailments with dramatic claims of restoring health to victims of consumption pneumonia and bronchitis. The ad notes trial bottles free and guarantees satisfaction or refund, while also warning against counterfeits and touting DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve for burns cuts and sores. Zeb Bachanan Morets & Farthing.
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J T. W. Vernon
Hartland
DeWitt
Zeb, Bachanan
Indigestion and dyepepsia report at meeting
Fragmentary OCR note mentions indigestion and a condition tied to medication with unclear context. No clear persons, places, or organizations are readable.
Notice to all creditors of Coffey and Bro firm
The firm urges all indebted parties to settle in full as the noven of said on must be wound up quickly. From Aug 19 they will sell goods only on a pay-down basis with cash discounts. W. C. Correy signs the notice, asking credit refusal to finish winding up the business.
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T. J. Coffey & Bro
W. C. Correy
Pendley Martin Cottage Hotel Reopens Furnished for Public
The Martin Cottage MRE and W P Pendley proprietor announces the hotel has been refitted and refurnished in all departments and is now open for the public. It offers good comfortable rooms and fare as good as the market affords with the comfort of transient boarders always looked after. Rates reasonable.
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MRE
W. P. Pendley
Dress Goods Offer in Wide Range of Fabrics
In a broad display of dress goods the market presents endless varieties prices and styles from finest fabrics to the cheapest grades. If you need anything in this line it will be to your interest to call on me.
Buchanan Seeks Trade With Broad Stock of Shoes and Goods
A fragment from a 19th century ad shows B. Buchanan offering shoes for ladies, men, or children, along with groceries, provisions, hardware, glassware, and للبيع. The note promises complete summer stock and solicits trade, inviting customers to bring cash and promising fair pricing.
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B. Buchanan
Trade Academy opens fall term in Trade, Tennessee
Fall term opens Aug 5 1901 at Trade Academy Tennessee. Courses include Primary Secondary and Music with certificates or drama for completed programs. Principal J Rogeen offers exams in North Carolina and Tennessee for teachers, organ guitar mandolin instruction. Tuition and music fees listed. circulars available.
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N. Car
Tenn
J. Rogeen
Price reductions across the stock announced
The retailer states that after reviewing inventory they have cut prices on every article where feasible. The update emphasizes broad reductions aimed at clearing stock and encouraging purchases.
Fruit Jars in Supply Prompt Market for Produce
The note expresses ongoing demand for good produce and gratitude to friends for past favors, closing with a courteous sign-off. It signals continued market interest in sourcing produce and maintaining goodwill with local connections.
Real estate tax sale notice for 1900 lands in Boone County
Tax sale at Boone courthouse for Meat Camp and North Fork lands and 800 acre Roaring Fork tract, heirs of Tomlinson Miller Brown Preswell and others. Redemptions must be completed by Nov 5 1901 or deeds will be issued. August 1 1901, W W Miller, per E B Mirror Ler.
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Court House
Thossrown
Stringer
Bork
North Fork Township
Horton
Wa Preswell
Meat Camp Township
String
E. B. Mir. Ler
Mission School Valle Crucis High School for Girls
Valle Crucis North Carolina fall term begins August 5 1901 at a two sex high school with excellent facilities and surroundings favorable for girls. Emphasizes music and moral development under H A Dobbins Jr and Mrs C D Taylor with reasonable board and tuition.
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H. A. Dobbins, Jr
C. D. Taylor
Bargains at Cost on Summer Goods and Shoes
Overstocks offered at cost on lawns calicoes percals and other summer fabrics. Men s shoes in sizes 9 10 11 offered at cost along with shirts underwear and dress goods. Also seeking roots herbs eggs chickens feathers and all good produce for cash.
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Menu
Sadie’s
Sadie
Will W. Holsclaw
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