Roosevelt Favored Cuba Concessions Stir Republicans
The text notes Roosevelt's recommendation on Cuba policy, arguing moral and national interests justify concessions. It mentions the sugar trust backing the move if refined sugar price remains unchanged, implying cheaper Cuban raw sugar but higher refined costs for consumers. Senator Lodge is expected to lead the Senate fight.
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Congres
Roosevelt
Cuba
Sugar Trust
Senator Lode
Senate
President backs tariff stance amid protectionist foes
A Washington letter notes the President aligns with high protectionists while tariff reform advocates in Congress push for change, only to shelve bills in committee and face re election pressure from home supporters.
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Washington
President's message praised by Republicans and Democrats
A Washington writer reports broad approval from Republicans and Democrats for the President's message though criticisms of certain economic deductions are noted. The Wilkesboro Chronicle mentions Rev. E P Greene joining the circuit and praises him, while Fred L Merritt is elected editor of the Asheville Citizen starting January 1.
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Washington
Wilkesboro
E P. Greene
Fred L. Merritt
Raleigh Newa and and Observer
Asheville Citizen
Eve Invented Temptation Battling Bat Men Monopolies
A cryptic line notes Eve as origin of temptation while bats, symbolized as bat men, dominate indulgence and desire, with pines referenced as a setting or metaphor for allure and control. The fragment hints at a mythic genealogy of temptation and a satirical view of masculinity.
Educational Board Totals in County With Per Capita Share
The Board of Education reports 5,193 school age pupils in the county and total funds from poll and property taxes of 5,369.71 plus minor income from lands state and other sources. Net funds after deductions amount to 5,482.16, distributing to pupils at 1.03 per capita with 83.87 balance. Comparison notes Johnson County per capita 1.71 and longer school terms in Johnson. Letter from Dubois Idaho describes Christmas travel, wildlife, and home ties. Also brief notes include cabbage snake found in Lenoir area and a medical ad for Sarsaparivia and One Minute Cough Cure.
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Democrat
Board of Education
Cass
Treax
N’s
Mik Stissati
Johnson Cp. Tenn
Johnson
Johnson County
Weather Opinion Sparks Public Debate
A reader letter questions the value of expressing opinions on weather in public discourse. The remark notes that a man has a right to voice views, yet asks about the usefulness of such expressions.
Scott's Emulsion trade ad promotes health cycle cure
An old promotional copy argues that a thin body breaks into a cycle of thin blood and worsening health, and claims Scott's Emulsion from Scott & Bowne strengthens stomach and blood, builds flesh, and restores balance. The ad notes a free sample and lists prices for New York druggists.
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Scott
Semple- Scott & Bowne
Pearl St
New York
It Saved Her Life By Gooch’s Mexican Syrup Remedy
A neighbor hoards a cure for lung fever and whooping cough as J. and N. Sands of Trimble Athens County Ohio report a dramatic recovery. Miss Davie was near death when the doctor warned against his medicine and the household syrups, Gooch’s Mexican Syrup and Gooch’s Quick Relief, were administered hourly. Fever faded by morning and the patient recovered with several bottles, touted as a life saving cough remedy.
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Goodie
Miss Davie
Goodh
Gooch
County Commissioner's Mileage and Pay for 1901 Figures
I J M May Clerk certifies the Watauga County Board members served days and miles for year ending November 30 1901. Hodges 20 days 125 miles total 47 80. Holshouser 19 days 204 miles total 48 20. Trivett 20 days 65 miles total 43 25. Statement dated November 30 1901 with seal.
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I. J. M. May
Board of County Commissioners
Watauga County
Tohn W. Hodges
W. L. Holshouser
Ll. M. Trivett
J.m.may
Mission School Valle Crucis NC high school for both sexes
Valle Crucis N C Mission School advertises a fall term beginning August 5 1901 for both sexes praising favorable buildings and surroundings especially for girls with strengths in music. The institution promotes firmness refinement morality and intellectual development with reasonable board and tuition under H A Dobbins Jr and Mrs C D Taylor in charge of music fittings.
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H. A. Dobbins, Jr
C, D, Tylor
Bargains Ahead At Cost In Jawna Spring Goods
Overstocker WilJ. W. Holsclaw invites all to trade for a large lot of spring goods and upcoming shipments. He promotes actual cost pricing on calicoes, percals, dress goods, shirts, underwear, silks, lawns, and more. Also seeks produce including eggs, chickens, feathers, and other farm items, with a broad call for shoppers to come and trade.
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Sadie
Wilj. W. Holsclaw
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Rev. Gattis
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D. F. Barre
Adm
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Tennessee
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C. B. Webb
C. Y. Miller
Wilkesboro Wiarble
Webb & Miler
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