Roosevelts clash with Hanna and naval board critique
The Banner Elk Letter critiques Secretary Long and the Schley court of inquiry, arguing the court interprets history not creates it. It attacks Crowenshield, accuses him of bias, and notes Roosevelt's tactics against Hanna while asserting Roosevelt supports Negro equality. It also condemns a defective Confederate pension law and urges reform.
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Banner Elk
Democrat
Long
Schley Court of Inquiry
Eport of Inquiry
Schley
Sampson
Crowenshield
Crawenshield
Massachusetts
Republican Naval Board
Naval Board
Naval Board of France
Capt. Dreyfue
Ester— Hazy
Roosevelt
Mark Hanna
Hanna
South
Galliger
Scott's Emulsion Ad. Feeding for Strong Healthy Children
An ad compares feeding horses to children, claiming grainlike oats improve vitality. It argues sickly kids need special feeding and promotes Scott's Emulsion as rich nourishment and a strong medicine that boosts appetite digestion growth and red blood.
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Scott
Obituary and Park News From Appalachian District
Dawn death takes Addie Lawrance wife of Tilden Letheo in Union Bapt ist church member for years. Family grieves while noting her faith and hope of meeting in heaven. Appalachian Park and Forest Preserve news reports strong federal support from Wilson and Congress for a Southern Appalachians reserve to protect timber and provide recreation across the region.
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Tilden Letheoe
Addie
G. W
Lizzie Lawrance
Dasa
Union
Washington
North Carona
Congress
Wilson
United States Geological Survey
Adirondaks
United States
Southern
Appalachians
American meets Greek mentions bustling rivalry clash
A brief note describes an encounter between American and Greek teams or figures, hinting at a lively clash of styles and crowd reaction. The passage centers on cross-cultural sports or competition, signaling a forthcoming clash or showcase without detailing outcomes.
Quote Encouragement From Readers Sparks Mixed Reactions
A reader urging to “Always do the best you can” draws varied responses in letters to the editor. Some applaud the sentiment as a practical motto, while others question its applicability in complex dilemmas and call for clearer guidance from community leaders.
Cattle Quarantine Lifted for Winter Movement
All state and federal restrictions on cattle traffic are removed from November 15, 1901, to January 21, 1902, allowing cattle to be driven from Caldwell, Wilkes, and parts of Burke and McDowell into mountain counties. After January 21, 1902, quarantine rules resume for the next year. December 2, 1902.
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Caldwell
Wilkes
Sorry
Burke
McDowell
Mountain Counties
It Saved Her Life by Gooch’s Mexican Syrup Claim
An Athens county notice from J. & N. Sands Trimble reports a neighbor’s cure of lung fever in Misa Davie after using Gooch’s Mexican Syrup and Gooch’s Quick Relief. The doctor urged stopping the medicine but the syrup appears to restore health overnight. Sales pitch asserts the product cures whooping cough and simple cough at 25 cents.
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Goodie
Misa Davie
di Fe
Gronch
Gooch
J. & N. Sands
Trimble
Athens County
O. Goocie
One Minute Cough Cure Promises Quick Winter Relief
A vintage advert promises a fast cure for winter illnesses including coughs croup bronchitis and grip. It claims harmless pleasant tasting relief and cites testimonials from D George Winchester Ky and T J Coffey & Bro noting rapid improvement and peace of mind after doses.
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D. George
Winchester
T. J. Coffey & Bro
Fragmented Literacy Note on Language and Work
A puzzled line discusses letters and words, noting pity and help. It references Johnston and a faulty phrase about a swimming instructor. The text mixes spelling oddities with business missteps and a casual remark about a state, likely Minnesota.
WA Calls Promptly Attend Day or Night
A terse notice indicates wa demands prompt attendance by responsible parties around the clock. The line suggests required readiness to respond during day or night, emphasizing urgency without detailing who is summoned or the specific event.
Fall term opens August 5 1901 at small school
The advertisement promotes a school offering Primary Secondary and Music courses. Four teachers teach, with certificates for Primary and diplomas for Secondary. Principal 8 J Rogers signs. Training for teachers exams in North Carolina and Tennessee and music mastery on organ guitar mandolin. Tuition and music fees listed. Send for circulars.
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N.car
Tenn
J. Rogers
Wilkesboro Marble Works promises best style at lowest prices
Webb and Miler proprietors of Wilkesboro Marble Works pledge top quality granite and marble monuments and cemetery line pieces at the lowest prices with satisfaction guaranteed.
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Wilkesboro
Big Reduction In Prices for All Articles
I have reduced stock prices across the board with savings on yard goods and fabrics. Snow offer includes lawns at 10 cents, 12 for a dollar values, calicoes at 8 cents, plaids at 4 cents, and jeans cut rates. Mens and Sadie shoes marked down, fruit jars arriving, and I remain open for produce trades.
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Mens
Sadie’s
Mission School Valle Crucis North Carolina Opens Fall Term
Mission School Valle Crucis North Carolina announces fall term begins August fifth, 1901. The facility emphasizes female safety, music, and high moral and intellectual development with firm discipline. Board and tuition are reasonable under H A Dobbins Jr and C D Taylor.
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H. A. Dobbins, Jr
Mas
C. D. Taylor
Bargains in cheap spring goods at cost
Overstocks and new shipments offered at actual cost. Tam overstocked store buys large lots of lawns calicoes yard-wide percals mens shoes shirts and undergarments at cost. Owners solicit buyers for a wide array of dress goods domes tic Alamance sugar and produce with an anxious sellers pledge to please despite varied items and prices.
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Sadie
Will W. Bolsclaw
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