Panic realism and political blame in a 1908 Democrat letter
The Watauga Democrat notes ongoing panic amid national financial stringency. It cites New York charity totals and western letters, argues both parties share responsibility, and mocks “soup house” rhetoric. It also recalls telegraph operator James W. Kater of Virginia and cites 37 Army Second Lieutenant candidates including Jubal Early Jr. and other civilians.
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New York
Ladies’ Home Journal
Soup House Brigade
Cleveland
Grover
Jubal 4
Early
Death Toll in Mines Grows as Fatalities Surge
Secretary Garfield cites 22 840 miner deaths over 17 years with 11 000 in the last six years and 5 861 harmed in 1896. He notes higher American losses than Europe due to conditions begetting gas and dust hazards, greater mine depth, and poorer ventilation.
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Garfield
Interior Department
America
Europe
Prosecution Set for Buncombe Murder Trial in Feb
Joseph Lance will be tried at the February 1 term of Buncombe County Superior Court for shooting from a train at Bunca Vista near Asheville and killing Alma Green a 14 year old. Public sentiment is strong and prosecutor Frank Carter is retained to assist the Solicitor. Lance has hired capable lawyers and fled with $1,300 from an Asheville bank on the day of the tragedy.
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Joseph Lance
Bunca Vista
Asheville
Little
Alma Green
Buncombe County
Frank Carter
Lance
Gas Addicks poised for Delaware governorship bid
Mr Gas Addicks is said to enter an active campaign for the Delaware governorship. The move is seen as aimed at easing money stringency in the area. Che wife of Mr Luck of Roanoke Va has given birth to four more Lucks. If the stork stays prolific he may have more luck than he wants.
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Gas” Addicks
Delaware
Che
Mr. Luck
Roanoke
Elk Park
N. C
Millard F
Hopkins
Editors Question Oklahoma Chaplain Prayer for Bryan Election
Editors fault the Oklahoma chaplain for praying Bryan may be elected. The piece argues presidents forget they too have prayed for slow-coming outcomes.
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Oklahoma
Mr. Bryan
New York Opens Large Fireproof Public School Building
New York unveils the largest and finest public school in the world. The fireproof structure cost $2,000,000 and will accommodate 4,000 children.
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New York
Time will come when water more precious than gold
A renowned scientist predicts a future when water becomes scarcer than gold and argues that even watered milk could be traded or bought to sustain life as water reserves dwindle. The quote underscores looming global shortages and calls for conservation and new resource management.
Quotations and quips in a varied press round up
A magazine writer notes Bernard Shaw’s skill on unfamiliar subjects and cites a Dutch diamond factory. a Denver Post quip mocks Boston politics with a You Be Quiet Club idea. The piece laments presidential booms, cites a Portland map joke, SC textile payroll, Kennedy syrup claims, Rockefeller church, and a Baltimore suicide linked to billboard advertising.
Hood's Sarsaparilla promoted as cure for catarrh
Ad claims catarrh is constitutional disease from impure blood and requires blood-purifying treatment. Recommends Hood's Sarsaparilla in liquid or chocolate tablet Sareatabe as the greatest constitutional remedy. 100 doses for $1, plus local remedies Catarrlets. Sold by Hood Co., Lowell, Massachusetts.
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Hood
Hood Co
Lowell
Mass
Forget The Rascal and Toasts to Good People
Ventury Magazine reflects on virtues, praising humble deeds by workers and a generous millionaire who reinvests in others. It counters cynicism about America, lauding public-spirited officials and unseen service while noting a minor joke about Can Fruit Canners ordering 300 million tin cans.
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Ventury Magazine
Nortal
United States
America
Cat Fruit Canners Association
Poor relief critique cited by Atlanta Georgian in 1907 case
The record notes a legal notice of sale from Watane ga county clerk Thos Binzhan, listing a 1907 execution against D O Eller tied to a judgment in Thos Greer v Will Baton and DC Eller. Property in Shawnechaw township to be sold February 8 1908 to satisfy $3000 principal plus interest and $310 costs, with Hodges and Byrd overseeing sale.
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Thos. Greer Ve. Will
Hettie Baton
D.C. Eller
Bennet Smith
Thos Binzhan
Watanega
D.O. Eller
Will Butoo
Thos Greer
Jeln W. Hodges
Byrd
Open Letter Promises Local Machine Shop Services
S A Grier announces the opening of a machine shop in Lendiy near the Lenoir Baggy Company's plant by the Depot. He offers repairs for worn machinery, engine cylinder boring with piston and packing ring fitting, castings on short notice, and specializes in saw mill gear work. Samples on exhibition and prompt personal attention are promised. He cites ties to J I Case Machinery and steam power supplies.
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Dean
Lendiy
J. 1. Case
Lenoir Baggy Company
A. Grier
New Store in East Boone Offers General Merchandise
Local retailer announces a move to East Boone with a stock of boots, shoes, dry goods, notions, and a broad country store selection. The ad promises a full assortment of goods and items to eat.
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East Boone
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Watauga Democrat
R. C. Rivers
Tuansday
James W. Kater
South
Manchester
Jeffer
Columbus
Gens, Beauregard and Polk
Lippincott
Bernard Shaw
Amsterdam
Holland
London
Denver Post
Boston
Tom, Lawson
Portland
Oreg
South Carolina
Kennedy
J. M. Hodges
Mr. Rockefeller
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Baltimore
The
Young Rockfel
Atlanta
Lam
Cne
L. L. Critcher
Manna
Pataca
Antroa
Pabentia
Mapu. Co. Poelve
Tennessee Farms
East Tennessee Real Estate Co
Morristown
Tenn
East Tenneyver
Ade Ures
East Tenn
Real Estate Company
Wood & Johnson Proprietors
Tennessee
the Merchants OF Watauga CO
Ulk Park
Maylst
Parlier
M. Sudderth
Blowing Rock
N.C
Harry Bairy
Mitchell County Bank
Stoffel Hardware Company
Mountain City
N. B. Owl
Kor
Mountain City Furniture Co
Court House
Mountain City Furniture Company
Menchant and Trader’s Bank
Mountain City, Tennessee
J. Warner Wrist
W.p.dux Gan
J. S. Raaspo
K. Watsn Ags
J. Cashier
J. Warner Wricnr
Raaso
RP Wright
Butler
S. Donnelly
Hot
D Wills
RB. Donnelly
Dn. Wills
W.T. Smythe
J.C. Ba He
Bob Renown
G. Butler
TH. Netherland
RS. McDade
WS. Cole
J. B.D. Robinson
Wills
MB. Wilson
W. Hlilson
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