Voices of the 1909 election call for Bob Doughton
In Watauga County the push for Congress favors Robert L. Coughton as a strong campaigner and Charley Cowles as a rival locally, with John H. Birennan of Sugar Grove urging Doughton for Congress. The note praises Coughton’s ballot strength, leadership, and devout public service while urging broad support to elect him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Cowles
Wilkes County
Congress
Charlie
Tin
Watauga, Ashe and Allghany
Robt
Douglas
Bob Doughton
Charley
John H. Binenan
Sugar Grove
Bell's Pine-Nar-Honey Remedy Ad Claim
An advertisement claims millions of Bell's Pine-Nar-Honey servings are used annually as evidence of its effectiveness against LaGrippe cough colds and bronchial troubles. The product is pitched as widely sold and recognizable by the Bell label.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bell
Explorers' club ejected Cook over Mount McKinley claim
The Charleston News and Courier reports Cook was expelled by an explorers' group for not reaching the summit of Mount McKinley. It notes general acceptance of the ascent records, Peary's banquet in Cook's honor, and hints Cook will respond while Peary faces scrutiny over polar discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Explorers’ Club
Cook
Mount McKinley
Peary
Admiral Schley
Charleston News and Courier
Dr Bell Pine Tar Honey Widely Sold For Coughs Colds
Forgapp coughs colds asthma and throat troubles it is the best sold everywhere Look for the Bell on the Bottle Little Tim Sullivan a successful Bowery politician in New York died there last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Little Tim" Sullivan
Bowery
New York
Hagle Eye Salve UFO hoax and NYC fire claim huge loss
A dubious claim touts a salve named Hagle Eye Salve that supposedly cured eye ailment for 25 cents but the buyer refused it. An American Express Co office in New York City burned on the 81st, with losses estimated around half a billion dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Express Co
New York City
Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey Ad and Real Estate Sale
An ad proclaims Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a top cough remedy with millions of users and a slogan about a bell on the bottle. A note mentions Mattison Square Garden in New York cost 3 million dollars and is sold to a real estate syndicate to be torn down for a modern office building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattison Square Garden
New York
Sutherland Eve Save Refund Offer Not Satisfied Promise
An advertisement claims if customers are not satisfied after using Sutherland's Eve Save, the money will be refunded. Priced at 25 cents, it targets readers via local dealers.
Dr J A Burroughs Dies In Asheville Leader Of State Medical Society
Dr J A Burroughs of Asheville, president of the State Medical Society, died at his home Wednesday of last week. Death was caused by Bright's disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. P. Bynum
Charlotte
Supreme Court
Gov. Caldwell
Wn. Phipp Bynum
J. A. Burroughs
Asheville
State Medical Society
Bright
Debate on town and country lads gets lively
In a Lexington Dispatch piece a school debate pits town against country boys over life’s pleasures and profits. A farmer quips about firing crackers to avoid police. a town student counters that silent cracker bursts invite worry. The crowd reacts with laughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington Dispatch
Hugh
Dr Bell’s Antisepure Salve Ad For Skin Ailments
An early advertisement promotes Dr Bell’s Antisepure Salve priced at 25 cents. It claims usefulness for pimples blackheads sores chaps ulcers sunburn and all skin affections with sales through all dealers.
Arthur Gilman Dies at 72 Founder of Radcliffe College
Arthur Gilman aged 72 of Cambridge Massachusetts died on the 28th at his home. He authored historical works and founded the Harvard Annes known as Radcliffe College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Gilman
Cambridge Mass
Harvard Annes
Radcliff College
Dr Bell Antiseptic Salve touted for skin cures
An advertisement claims Dr Bell's Antiseptic Salve quickly cures chapped hands lips boils sores and all skin diseases. The text mentions a 25 cent price and notes dealers are available. It presents a creamy salve formula and promises rapid relief.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Watauga Democrat
R.C. Rivers
Twumapay
R. L. Doughton
Deaton
Sredell County
Kedel
United States
A. J McLaurin
Brandon
Mis
Washington
Senate
Geo. Preston Shelton
The
Phoenix (Fire) Insurance Company
Brooklyn
Greenwich
Conn
Xinas
Day
J. J. Matheson
Taylorsville
R. P. Matheson
Frederick A. Cook
North Pole
Copenhagen
Tis
John Testerman
Ashe Mo
Jar
Sutherland
Fletcher
Utah
Uncle Sam
Canden, N. J
Castoria
Bend
Our Beautiful Savings Bank
Scott & Bowne
Pearl St
N.Y
Furniture & Coffins
Boone Furniture Store
Moretz Old Stand
Boone, N.C
G. R. Lone
Williamsburg
Butte, Mont
J.C. Eaton
Dist
Pass. Agest
Knoxville, Tene
St. Louis
M B
Blackburn
Boone, N. C, Jan
1910
Watauga County
Lenoir
W. W. McGowan
W. H. Beach
John W. Wilson
W. J. Lenoir
Oliver
Lenoir Hardware and Furniture Company
Lenoir, N. C
A. W. Wright
Duncan
Rambo
JK. Wadh
Merchants & Troers Bank
Dlounton City, Tennessee
J. W. Wright
R. F. Wright
E. E. Butler
Donnelly
H. T.D. Wills
R. EF. Donnelly
J. N. Wills
W. J. Smythe
J.C. Butler
B. R Brown
D. M. Wagner
Wm. H. Wilson
J.T. Puller
J. G. Butler
T. H. Sutherland
L. H. Hawkins
W. 8. Cole
J. B.D. Robinson
W. F. Shull
M. E. Wilson
Jobo H. Bingham
N. L. Mast, Pres
W.€.Correy, W.P. G.P. Hagaman, Cash
Watauga County Bank
Boone
N. C
Chamberlain
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