Appeal for Training School funds echoes through mountain county
In a request from editor B B Dougherty the Watauga Democrat urges contributors to support the building of a training school. It notes Lipney's 500 dollar donation, a 1500 dollar state grant, and the need for doors windows shingles ceiling and flooring totaling about 2500 in new funds. It stresses public schools uplift and asks for continued support from local taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epitor
Lipney
Cone
Linney
Mr. Rivers
Public Library Gift Spurs Boone Community Drive
The first instalment of 122 volumes from Rev W R Savage of Blowing Rock arrives for Boone public library. Neatly bound works promise elevating reading. locals urged to donate books or money to reach 1090 volumes and fund future rooms. Mrs Alice Couneill hosts the library for now with plans for spring room fittings and a formal treasury appointment.
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Boone
W. R. Savage
Blowing Rock
Savage
Alice Couneill
Boyden
Behoda
Scott's Emulsion Rejuvenates the Weak and Sick
A promotional notice describes chronic illness as thin and weak people who should use Scott's Emulsion to stop flesh loss and restore strength. It claims the product builds new flesh and rich blood, strengthens nerves, and boosts appetite for ongoing sickness.
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Scott
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Ad Claim
An old timey ad touts a cold remedy labeled Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claiming quick relief. The blurb reads like a generic patent medicine pitch with vague dosage and benefit statements.
Bassett denial stirs Northern and Southern editors
The Ashville Citizen reports on New England editors and Boston Transcript reactions to Professor Bassett's denial of his article in the South Atlantic Quarterly. Editors argue over social equality notions and race, with calls to defend Southern values and resist northern press praise. The piece condemns sensationalism and defends cautious race dialogue.
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Bassett
New England Press
South Atlantic Quarterly
North Carolina
Trinity
Boston Transcript
South
Boston Paper
Jayne
Trinity College
Booker Washington
Tonthrrow
Craven
Vance
Basstt
Transcript
Atlantic Quarterly
Boston
Quarterly
Kilgo
E. Mims
Washington
Barnett
Tanity College
Bassete
Ashville
Trust Deed Auction in Watauga County NC
Notice by Albert R. Shattuck trustee of a 1904 public auction to sell 443 acres in three tracts in Meat Camp and Bald Mountain townships to satisfy a $1300 debt secured by a trust deed to the British and American Mortgage Company Limited. Sale at Boone courthouse on Jan 4 between 9am and 3pm.
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Jane Miller
Edmund B Miller
Albert R. Shattuck
Watauga County
North Carolina
Edmund B. Miller
British & American Mortgage Company, Limited
Boone
Meat Camp Township
C. Moretz
Mrs. Hauck
T. (. Wall
Bald Mountain Township
J W. Finley
William Norris
E. B. Miller
J. W. Henry Steele
Joseph Holman
Metex
Miller
FB. Miller
Wiliam Norris
J. W W
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Scott & Bowne
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New England
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Appalachian Training School
Poplie
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Boons
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London
Stoffel Hardware CO
Mountain City, Tenn
Hamilton Brown
Halle&ejones
Blowing Rock Drug, Sc
Opticians
Blowing Rock, N. G
Blowing Rock Drug Company
G. W. Raby
Merchant and Trader's Bank
Tennessee
J. Walter Wrigat
W. P. Duncan
Ramo
R. F. McCape
J. Cashier
Rasteau
E. JE. Hunter
Dr. J. 49. Burner
J. N. Wills
R. E. Donneeny
Dr. J. C.butner
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