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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1900
Page
4
A mosaic of opinion from the era comments on Anglo Saxon missions tied to wealth and empire, contrasting moral pretense with economic motive. Woven with dispatch summaries and editorial chatter, it discusses U S policy, party strategy, and early political candidacy hints amid a backdrop of imperial and corporate themes.
A Northern observer argues that lynching is not a planned movement to curb crime but an immediate act of vengeance against a monster who, by his crime, has forfeited humanity and mercy. The piece frames the Newport News incident as evidence against any notion of organized racial retaliation.
Notice that Jane and Edmond Miller defaulted on a 1300 debt to British and American Mortgage Co. and that trustee Rubert R. Shattuck will sell 443 acres in three tracts at Boone court house on February 5, 1909 to satisfy the trust deed recorded in Watauga County.
A Bristol Courier verse from 100 year ago jokes about a calendar year and aging. The speaker ponders whether the new century or the old one is being referred to, noting the annual slipping of old into new and the frustration of keeping time. It shows playful self reflection on time and aging with humor.
Trust deed dated August 27 1891 between J D Bryan and S A Bryan to secure 400 00 owed to British American Mortgage Company Limited recorded in Watauga NC deed book C page 396. Trustee Albert R Shattuck will auction 167 acres in Watauga Township February 5 1900 between 10 AM and 3 PM for cash to satisfy the debt.
Capt Ben Clark, a Southern freight conductor, suffers a rare skull deformity with a widening gap between separated parts from ear to ear. He works daily but endures constant headaches. Dr Campbell and Dr Tiffany in New York evaluate the case and advise treatment.
Dr C. W. Paipps, specialist in catarrh cancer and tumor located in Shull's Mills North Carolina, advertises an 80 minute extirpation procedure to destroy parasites causing nasal catarrh and pledges a positive guarantee with refunds if not cured. He also claims ability to remove cancerous breast in 12 to 16 days and offers free examinations with prompt replies to inquiries.
The forty fifth year begins Wednesday September 6 at Trinity College. Describes largest endowment in North Carolina and a complete gin nasinm in the state. Board $6.50 to $10.00 per month. Loan scholarships for worthy young men. Young women admitted to all classes. Send for dialogue to President Kilgo Duruay NC.
The Morning Post in Raleigh advertises as a popular priced morning paper with telegraphic and general news service. It claims special correspondents statewide provide a complete synopsis of state news.
No paper beyond paid time. Send in your subscription to The Morning Post, Raueien, North Carolina, to ensure continued delivery.
Gaston county asserts leadership in cotton and mill production, built and owned by locals, contributing to regional wealth. Miss Annie K E Gunning of Tyre Michigan praises local prosperity and progress. Also an ad claims Road Dyspepsia Cure digests food and relieves stomach trouble with Coffey Bros Phillips & Son.
The University of N reports its largest enrollment and full facilities in its history including 88 faculty, 495 students, 3 academic courses and 8 electives, 3 professional schools in law medicine and pharmacy, new buildings water works libraries and laboratories. Women can join advanced classes. tuition 60 dollars yearly board 68 per month. Scholarships loans free tuition for teachers and a summer school for teachers with 24 instructors and 147 students total 644. Catalogue requests to President Alderman Chapel Hill NC.
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