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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1901
Page
2
In Tavrs Bay August 29 1901 readers discuss whether steelworkers can form unions for protection while denouncing a naval scandal about Sampson, Schley and allies. The letter covers Admiral Evans reprimands and political tensions, noting public opinion split on the Havana and Santiago affairs and referencing the Grandfather clause and illiteracy exclusions.
The Justice Department applauds the Havana conviction of Postmaster General Thompson for stealing 400 dollars and fines him the exact amount. They warn stricter punishment could affect Neely and Rathbone. A New York figure seeks notoriety claiming spinal injury amid broader Republican backbones referenced as weak.
Rumor contends the Panama Canal company rather than the asphalt trust drives unrest in South Atlantic affairs. The piece notes shipyards are busy with private engagements and government contracts suffer, as groups eye subsidies and potential grabs on profits amid tense industry forecasts.
A reflection on vitality as life’s core and Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a booster. Mentions revenue stamp disputes and bureaucratic restrictions, plus South Africa war dispatches and political notes. Announces Dr. Wakefield's health recovery and a brief medical visit schedule in Boone and Bunner Elk for eye ear nose and throat care.
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The article reports on defense of Admiral Sampson by supporters who say he did not author the Fourth of July Present dispatch and that letting a subordinate issue the news without his review shows improper fitness. It also notes a minister’s account of a leg sore cured by electric Bitters and Bucklen’s Amica Salve and advertises Elmore Bitters and Johnston’s Sarsaparetin products.
The Martin Cottage under MR and Mrs W P Pendley announces it is refitted and refurnished in all departments and open to the public. It offers good comfortable rooms and fare as good as the market allows with attention to transient boarders and reasonable rates.
Crowded towns and cities cry for fresh air and relief while a vendor advertises a broad stock of merchandise. He promises abundant, rare bargains across departments and notes woods are selling at moving prices to attract customers.
An advertisement highlights a wide range of dress fabrics from finest to cheapest grades, inviting customers to visit to find any desired material and promising favorable pricing and selection.
Z B Buchanan offers a wide range of goods including shoes NHOKS hana sewed pairs for all, groceries provisions hardware glassware and summer stock. He invites customers to bring country produce and promises to pay the highest market prices for butter cheese and other items.
Dinney and Hayes of Boone North Carolina invite individuals to call about Lands Water Power Timber and Mineral interests. If they do not buy they will find a buyer and if you won t sell they will sell you Limnly and Hays real estate actors Boone NC. Per F A Linney attorney.
Fall term opens August 5 1901 for Trade Academy in Trade Tennessee Four teachers offer Primary Secondary and Music courses. Certificates issued for Primary diplomas for Secondary. Principal S J Rogers with county and state superintendents sign. Teacher exams prep for North Carolina Tennessee. college pathways. Tuition $1 to $2 monthly Music $2. pay $5 to $6 monthly for instruction. Circulars available.
Advert indicates mail work received with estimates furnished for day work. All work guaranteed. Bee one.
I have reduced prices on all stock where possible. Lawn goods down 12 percent to 10s, all 10 cent goods to 8 cents. Cotton calico 15 for 10 cents, calicoes 6 for 3 cents, plaids 7 for 4 cents. Celluloid collars 10 to 3 cents. Jeans usually 25 cents to 18 cents. Mens shoes 1.25 to .95. Ludie’s shoes 1.00, regular 1.25. Mason’s Fruit Jars in stock. Still seeking produce buyers. Thanking customers for past favors, Yours.
Notice reports tax sale actions on November 5 1900 at Boone courthouse for lands in Meat Camp and North Fork townships including properties of wm Tomlinson heirs David H Miller heirs Thos Brown heirs W A Presnell and Price heirs. Adjacent lands and acreage totals 300 plus 75 acres 3 and 100 acre tracts. Redemption expires November 5 1901 with deeds by law if not redeemed.
Valle Crucis N C announces a new fall term at its mission school for both sexes beginning August 5 1901. The campus and surroundings favor female students with strong music offerings. Motto emphasizes Firmness Refinement Morality and Intellectual Development. Board and tuition are reasonable with H A Dobbins Jr Pam Mrs C D Taylor mentioned.
Overstocks and cash buyers sought for lawns light calicoes yard wide percals and summer dress goods at actual cost Men s large size shoes 9 10 11 8 at cost Silk bosom shirts and underwear offered Sadie s Dress Goods features Dark Lawns Mercerized silk and other fabrics Calicos 5c and up Jeans cheap or barter for wool Domestic Alamance goods urged Roots herbs chickens and other produce welcomed Will Holsclaw owner invites buyers to please themselves
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