31 Dec 1891
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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1891
Page
1
A collage of opinions on taxation, politics, and morality from a late 1800s periodical. It contrasts Harrison era tax ideas with modern criticisms, includes a short fiction excerpt about a boy and a grape theft, and touches Australia’s colonization, death philosophy, and comments on press reform, education, and tariffs.
A historical professional directory entry lists W B Councill M D and Boone North Carolina. It notes medical practitioners in the era and references the professional designation and location within North Carolina.
A local professional advertises services to residents of this and surrounding counties with prompt work and satisfaction guaranteed. The notice is dated Oct 27 and runs for three months.
Notice offers for sale by W L Bryan due to ill health. Hotel property in Boone to be sold for cash with terms to suit buyer. Willing to accept real or personal property in exchange. Apply soon. eee, W.L. Bryan.
Private sale of about 900 acres in Watauga County Rich Mountain with asbestos and quality grazing land for a sheep ranch. Executors L D Lowe and I T Furgerson of Mrs A P Calloway deed. Banver Elk, November 190.
A damaged fragment mentions pursing papers and an execution context with unclear references and missing names or dates, making it difficult to derive a clear news item or identify involved parties.
National Republican Committee Chairman Clarkson declares Harrison's renomination inevitable within sixty days though not his preferred candidate. The statement from the GOP machine head is seen as authoritative yet risky, with Blaine still a potential challenger in reach.
Fragmentary report notes Speaker Crisp faces difficulty shaping the House with many new members. Tradition resists promoting newcomers, while advocates urge selection based on ability and fit. The text also references a “terrible massacre of china” and mission station tensions in northern China, hinting at broader world news.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions obituaries and local notices, referencing Tim Johnson and Jo Jenkins, a claim of horse theft in Texas, Widow Brown with laughter, a funeral, Col Brown, and a ministerial or political jab about Congress. Names, places, and dates are unclear due to the distorted text.
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