Washington Letter on Appropriation Bill and Cabinet Talks
A Washington letter reports on the disputed appropriation bill, cuts to the payroll, and criticism of officials including the $10,000 a year press agent plus purchasing agent Rose and auditor Benson. It notes potential federal cold storage plans and the likelihood of pork-barrel pressure, mentions Bat Masterson as a possible replacement for Tyree, and discusses canal funding and projected costs amid political maneuvering. It closes with a physician’s endorsement of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
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Senate
House
Commission
Bishop
Jas
Pres
W. D. Rose
Br. Benson
Pratt
Feed Trust
Beef Trust
Ohio
Harsvard
Rough Riders
Bat Masterson
Tyree
United States Marshall
West Virginia
Masterson
New York
Marshall
Bat
Omaha
Dodge City
Teiger
Jaman
County Exhibit continues with names and county charges
Archive excerpt lists numerous county workers and creditors, including agents, jurors, road and bridge labor, jail costs, inquests, and various fees. Entries mention W. Byrd, J. Norris, M. Hodges, G. Robbins, W. Wagner, and others with amounts and dates around 1905. It notes county jail, home upkeep, road surveys, and material purchases for Watanga/Watauga projects.
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John
Jad Hartley
Gu Blair
Bingham
AM Bradley
JW Horton
Isa Lunsford
RK Hartley
Solomon Grogan
We Profit
WB Graybeal
Kimber Johnson
Lu Holler
Js Lewis
AJ Penley
JoRay
W Masteal
Thos Binnham
Darke
K & Spann Wood
MN Dirshaw
Iodges
Criteher
Wit Byrd
Young
Blinkenship
Gw Miller
Pamith Wand Boos
Holshouser
M and Hodges
Brannock
Blankenship
County
M Hodges
Ing
Anoward
Bounty
Carroll
Quest
Waages
Wott Byrd
Watwuga Bridge
G W Robbins
Watanga Bridge
W Robbins
Watauga Bridge
Wig Wagner
Watnoga Bridge
Henry Coffey
Blackburn
Warcaster
Greer
Homen Davis Road
L Holshouser
Coffey
Ray Travis
Pryan
Terre Natson
Scoupty
County Indebtedness Report of November 1905
The county debt stood at 1254.45 on November 380, 1905 with uncancelled claims from the claim book. Bonded debt for the courthouse was 18000 plus interest. Several hundred dollars in county claims with ex Sheriff Baird and Treasurer Hayes could be cancelled to reduce indebtedness. Nov 89, 1905. J. M. May, Clerk Board of County Commissioners.
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Terest
Sbff
Baird
Hayes
J. M.may
Cik Bd. Co
In Praise of Chamberlain's Couch Remedy
Praises pour in for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy claiming prompt relief and effectiveness for croup and colds. endorsements include a South Africa resident and clerk from Alice, Cape Colony, noting satisfaction. Available from Blowing Rock Drug Co and local dealers in North Carolina.
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Chamberlain
Humphrey
Lock
Alice
Cape Colony
South Africa
Loone
N.C
Blowing Rock Drug Co
Blowing Rock, N.C
Orvemix Cinamenn Coven Remedy marketed for children
The Orvemix Cinamenn Coven Remedy is advertised as a trusted 30 year old medicine for colds croup and whooping cough praised as safe for small children. It is sold by Boone N C and Blowing Rock Drug Co Blowing Rock NC.
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All Delers—Boone
Blowing Rock Drug Co
Blowing Rock
N.C
Home Remedy Advice for Constipation and Gentle Purgatives
A historic note recommends half a pint of hot water before breakfast to keep bowels regular and advises avoiding harsh purgatives. If a purgative is needed, Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets are described as mild and gentle. Sold by J. M. Moretz in Boone and Blowing Rock Drug Co. in Blowing Rock.
Torture of a Preacher at Harpersville Rev. Moore’s Cough Cure
The Rev. OD Moore pastor of the Baptist church at Harpersville New York describes enduring agonies from a persistent cough caused by a chest condition. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with curing his cough and saving him from consumption stating the remedy cleared throat and lung disease. A grand cure available at 50 cents per bottle with trial bottles free.
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Od, Moore
The
Baptist Enmreh
Harpersville
N.Y
Castonia Bear the The Kind You Have Always
The fragment mentions Castonia and references a van and wheels in motion. Details are sparse, with unclear nouns and no coherent event or quotes to establish a clear public notice or story.
Bank Statement of Watauga County Bank at Boone
Financial report dated November 9 1905 from Watauga County Bank Boone North Carolina listing loans 19599 41 credits 7624 bills payable 2335 50 deposits 28337 16 and cash items 144 05 to be verified by cashier Coffey.
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Watauga County
Boone
N. C
State
Carolina
Lvabilutles Capital
Bel
State of
North Carolina
S. 1
Coffey
Red Bank
Soleooly
Swamp Root Promised as Kidney Cure All Over Town
Claiming vast dangers from kidney trouble the ad touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as the quick cure for kidney liver and bladder disorders. It notes relief from frequent urination and pain and offers free literature while urging readers to mention the newspaper ad.
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Dr. Kile & Co
Binghamton
N.Y
Dr. Kilmer
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L. D. Lowe
Banner Elk, N.C
Watauga
Mitchell
Todd & Ballou
Attorneys AT Law
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Cousta
F. A. Linney
Edmund Jones,lawyer
C. Fletcher
Boone, N. C
RE. F. Lovill
Attorney AT Law
E. S. Coffey
RE. D. Jennings
Banner Elk, N. C
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Blackburn House
Gach
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W. I Bower
Lenoir, N.C
Aldwell
Mitchell, Ashe
J. M. Hogshead
Banner's Elkn
Tenn
Congress
E.G
Canton Center
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U.S
Croup
Boone, N.C
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Ayer
W. J. Haown
Menom
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