Reforesting Efforts Grow In Watauga County
A Watanga county correspondent notes ongoing forestry work with old field locusts regrowing into sap timber. Farmers are protecting chestnut, poplar, and other rapid growers while Henry Miller north of Boone plants hundreds of black walnut trees. The piece lauds Watauga as a leading example in North Carolina forestry efforts and urges continued momentum.
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Watanga
Henry Miller
Boone
North Carolina
Vanderbilt Estate
Watauga
West and South unite in Democratic convention talk
The Greensboro Talk rails at past hopes for West and South political unity. It recalls 1896 and 1904 episodes where promises of free silver and Western support did not materialize. Nebraska senator Bryan’s home state is cited as leaning Republican. The piece critiques regional voting patterns and GOP gains.
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Derver
Democratic National
Greensboro
Looo
Nebrask
Difficult Kitchen Etiquette In a New York Press Style
A fragment from the New York Press humorously critiques household routines and male and female roles in the kitchen. The dialogue centers on coffee, breakfast, and the idea that mastering domestic tasks marks qualification, with banter about succession of spoiled meals.
Prayer Fragment From Ailing Page Seven
Fragmentary devotional plea asking divine support for endurance and virtue amid temptations and sorrow. The garbled text invokes mercy for the distressed, protection for loved ones, and guidance through night watches toward hopeful or sorrowful outcomes.
Real Wonderland in South Dakota Opens With Cures
A fragment from a 19th century page describes A Real Wonderland in South Dakota with mineral riches and strange formations at Mound Aty near Mrs. E. D. Clapp’s home. It mentions a cave of heating, a sick child near death from throat and lung troubles, and praises Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and colds. The text then shifts to promotional language and a stray aside about education in handling multiple tasks, mentioning women and daily life.
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South Dakota
Bunanga
Moundaty
E. D. Clapp
Son
Wile
Local colored farmer lauded for honesty and industry
James T. Wolla, a respected Black farmer near Lawndale, built a solid reputation through frugality and honest dealings. He owns 60 acres, produced cotton, corn, wheat, and potatoes, donated land for Douglas Academy, and funded his daughters' Lincoln Academy education. The Star honors his achievements amid broader Georgia news.
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James T. Wolla
Lawndale
Anly
Douglas Academy
Lincoln Academy
Cleveland Star
Notice of Land Sale Under Executions in Watauga County
Notice to the public that by virtue of several executions issued from the Superior Court of Watauga County in favor of multiple creditors including M. Gump and Hautsman Bros against G. F. Bingham, the land situated in Watauga County on Cove Creek is to be sold at public out cry on Monday February 1 1888 at the courthouse in Boone North Carolina. The tract, bounded by specific compass courses and landmarks, contains 61 acres more or less and will be sold to satisfy the executions and costs. The levy lists creditors and amounts due with interest.
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Watauga County
Carolin
Ruperier Court of
Watauga Co
Summer Arrott Hardware Co
Hautsman Bros
Arnaut &Mo
Mitchell-Powers Uardware
Vn & Marshal
G. F. Bingham
Cowl Howe Dour
Boone
Waituza
N.C
Cove Creek
Evoch Swift
Henson
A. J
Sam Fletcher
Fletcher
Singham
Kentucky Politicians Debate Railroad Pact and Gambling Law
The Durham Sun urges restraint as lawmakers seek a compromise with railroads and enforce gambling laws. It questions political alignments, references Georgia political figures, and warns against militia intervention if settlements fail.
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Durham Sun
Kidney and Bladder Trouble Relief Ad
Thousands suffer kidney and bladder troubles. Don’t endure them. DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills offer quick relief. One week’s treatment cost 25 cents. Sold by J. M. Tidges.
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J. M. Tivdges
Continental couples wed in England under English law
Each year 800 to 1,200 couples travel from the mainland mostly Germany to marry in England. The bride goes first, stays a night, and gives notice the next day. The ceremony then occurs by license. otherwise a four week wait would apply.
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England
Germany
Ieense
Roglagd
Early River sale aids sick duck and Jill tale
A fragmentary item notes Duck and Jill once ill now well and wiser as blues and headaches fade after an Early River venture. J M Votyes is listed as selling Little Marly Rivers in an apparent trade notice.
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Duck and
Jill
J. M. Vo Tyes
Notice to creditors and estate of Tempa Johnson deceased
Qualified as administrator J M Calloway notifies creditors to present claims within twelve months from December 2 1997. All debts to the estate should be settled promptly.
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Tempa Johnson
J. M. Calloway
Adm
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