North Carolina House and Senate organize with new officers
January 17 1901 in Raleigh saw the NC House sworn in with Speaker Walter E Moore and Principal Clerk Brevard Nixon. Senate officers included A J Maxwell and H A London. Bills discussed include Governor salary increase to 4000 and 250000 for public schools. The piece notes many local bills and political chatter across both chambers.
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House of Representatives
North Carolina
Nixon
Judge Clarke
Walter E. Moore
Jackson
Brevard Nixon
Mecklenburg
Frank Bennett
Ansoo
Mr. Biggerstaff
Rutherford
H. A London
Halifax
Senate
House
Michael
Watauga
Spainhour
Burke
Mitchell County
Governor Salary Raise Debate in Early Legislature
An early bill proposed raising the governor’s pay from 3,000 to 4,000 annually. The writer argues against the raise now, citing budget needs for public schools and state institutions. They contend 3,000 should suffice until funding improves, noting Senate passage and implied opposition from officials.
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Senate
Postmaster General Expands Here and Abroad
The Postmaster General plans new parcel mail rules with four more nations allowing eleven pound packages to pass via ordinary mails. Officials say government services may prove cheaper and better, hurting the express trust as public insight grows.
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Express Trust
North Carolina school funds bill urged by lawmakers
A yearly appropriation of 250000 dollars for North Carolina public schools is before the Legislature. Supporters say the measure should pass, even if officers’ salaries are trimmed to fund it. The notice contrasts U S humor papers with British Punch and notes theft of jokes from American papers.
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North Carolina
London
Punch
Wanted reliable branch office manager in local area
An advertisement seeks a trustworthy man to manage a nearby branch. It mentions referencing a written note from von T. Morris of WHOLESALE House Cincinnati and notes illustrated catalogue 4e stamps. The piece also cites rivalry between The New York Journal and The World and references several product names.
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von T. Morris Wholesale House
Cincinnatti
Ohio
Resolutions of Respect for Mrs Coma Coffey at Watauga Academy
Resolutions from the Euterpean Society mourn the death of student Mrs Coma Coffey on December 30 1900. They note her devotion and duty, offer sympathy to her parents, and order copies of the resolutions to be filed and published in local papers. Signed by Gavriel(a) Blair Laura Grace Vom DeWitts. Little Early Risers advert claims liver cleansing and invigoration.
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Watauga Academy
Euterpean Society
Providence of God
Coma Coffey
Hana
Heroted
Watauga Democrat
Dew Drop
Gabriella Blair
Laura Grace
Vom
New Year Savings Promise In Local Advertorial
A dated 1901 advertorial notes the old year is gone and the New Year brings probabilities and possibilities, stating readers can save money on every article. It emphasizes frugality and value in shopping for the coming year.
Johnson & Buchanan Advertises Bargains at Blowing Rock
Merchandises offered include dress goods and ladies ware with many other items. A broad range of groceries and household goods are promoted. They seek bronze galax leaves roots and herbs with birch oil and staple produce for high prices. Blowing Rock North Carolina. April 15 1901.
Arbitration Fails Between Power and Weak Nations
The piece argues arbitration works only when both sides are equal in strength and influence. It contrasts the idea of fair mediation with historical failures where the strong prevail over the weak. It cites examples like Britain and the Boers and hints at broader international dynamics.
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John Chiraman
Travel advisories and ticket offer notice
A brief notice from J Brawley Pass Agent of Moorgsvirus North Carolina urges readers to contact him before traveling. He promises the lowest ticket rates and best accommodations and asks to write for details or to obtain travel arrangements.
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J. Brawley
N.C
Land Sale Notice in Watauga County North Carolina
Public auction by trustee Albert R. Shattuck to sell 448 acres in three tracts in Meat Camp Bald Mountain areas to satisfy $1,300 debt secured by a trust deed dated Aug 5, 1892 from Jane and Edmund B Miller to British and American Mortgage Co. Limited. Sale at Boone courthouse on Feb 4, 1901 between 10 am and 3 pm.
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Jane
Edmund B. Miller
Albert R. Shattuck
Watauga County
North Carolina
British and Almerorean Mortgage Co., Limited
Court House
Boone
Meat Camp Township
C. Moretz
Mrs. Hauck
T. 8. Walles
J. H. Taylor
J. E. Finley
John S. Greene
Jane Miller
E. B. Mille
A. J. Moretz
Wetea
Bald Mountain Township
J. W. Finley
William Norris
E. B. Miller
J. W. Henry Steele
Fragmented OCR chatter hints at cures and Johnston’s Sarsapar
A garbled OCR passage mentions a woman and talk about cures by Jobte cures, alluding to Johnston's Sarsapar, with unclear names and context. The readable bits suggest a discussion of remedies and public belief in medical tonics, but specifics are missing.
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Cain
Lia
Johnston
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