Hard Times and Education Headline Watauga Spirit
Watauga Democrat discusses recurring hard times and inner resolve, praising Gov Aycock for promoting universal education in North Carolina. It notes Hickory murder speculation around Tom Yount and a wedding-age tragedy, while President Roosevelt names Whitelaw Reid as special ambassador for King Edward VII’s coronation.
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Roosevelt
Whitelaw Reid
Court of St. James
Edward
Mr. Reid
Carrie Nation injures toe with hatchet in reform raid
A retold anecdote notes Carrie Nation striking her foot with a hatchet during a raid on saloons, prompting sardonic musings on vengeance and revivalist D. L Moody. It mentions a Northfield contest where a student offered a concise moral line about thorn and rose.
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Carrie Nation
Kansas
Frigid February Fears Ahead After Mild January
Weather observers warned that despite January’s remarkable mildness in the mountains, February could compensate with harsher conditions. Forecasters cautioned against celebration as the season’s patterns remain unpredictable and variable.
Governor Pardons Aged Mitchell County Woman
Governor Avcock pardons an elderly Mitchell county woman jailed for selling whiskey. The act is described as noble due to age and need, with commentary on the motive driven by poverty. The text also ponders the palindrome red tum reversed spelling murder, noted as a lifetime study.
Senator Depew Pants Mystery in Ex Change Remark
A remark from an exchange suggests Senator Depew once had 120 pairs of pants or did before marriage. The line questions who wears them now, reflecting a pointed, humorous exchange.
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Depew Ia
Feeding Children Like Horses With Scott’s Emulsion
The ad draws a parallel between grainfed horses and children, claiming feeding differences explain energy and vitality. It promotes Scott’s Emulsion as enriching nourishment to improve appetite and strength in sickly kids.
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Scott
Medicing Ik
Disease hits horses in Ons-Hlow and Jonee counties
Reports from Ons- Hlow and Jonee counties describe an alarming horse epidemic with a disease resembling apinal meningitis in humans. In Mississippi a house fire started by an icicle caused by chemical heat from lime burning a barrel. A Bible replica used for Queen Victoria’s coronation search will be duplicated for King Edward’s June coronation.
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Ons- Hlow
Jonee
Mississippi
Queen Victoria
Edward
Bryan Praised as Speaker Despite Presidential Ambitions
The Christian Sun this week lauds Mr. Bryan, noting his strength as an orator and public speaker. It closes by declaring him "a president ial candidate no failure, as an orator and public speaker, a success, and without a rival." The piece hints at health remarks and references to various sensational claims from the era.
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The
Christian Sun
Bryan
Skinner Named U S District Attorney for Eastern NC
The wily Harry Skinner has been appointed District Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina by President Roosevelt to succeed Claude Burnard, the present incumbent.
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Harry Skinner
Eastern District of
North Carolina
Roosevelt
Claude Burnard
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Promoted For Child Care
An old advertisement stresses that children are especially prone to injuries and infections and promotes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as an unequaled remedy to draw out fire, ease pain, and help wounds heal. It warns against counterfeit cures and cites testimonials about eczema and piles. The clipping also includes brief notes on politics and public figures of the era and ends with a claim that DeWitt's Little Early Risers relieve constipation.
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DeWitt
de Witt
Jas. Mock
N. Webster
I. J. Cor Vy & Bro
A Rail Road Man's Prayer
An old railroad worker in a revival meeting prays to stay on life’s rail and follow divine safety. He asks prudence as a lamp, strong links of love, Bible as lamp, and strict switches. He seeks Ten Commandments as a schedule and acceptance into eternal happiness by the universe’s superintendent.
Beaver Dam Notice From 1900 Land Records
Wording notes a notice for Cook Myra with 30 acres in Beaver Dam on year 1900 valued at 2.03 in Watauga. Wagner A. L. for 99 year interest in 60 acres of land in Boone township valued at 6.40.
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Watauga County
N.C
Court House
Boone
W. H. Calaway
Boone Township
Wagoner
A. L
Bald Mountain
Grubb R
Raylarkin
Flowing Rock
Abernethy
Beaver Dam
Cook Myra
Watauga. Wagner A. L
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Yia
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D. L Moody
North Field
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Henry ©. Payne
Wisconsin
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Booker Washington
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Atlanta
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Buunk
N.Y
Coffes’s Hotel
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Miller
Wilkesboro
Valle Cruuis, N.C
Linvite
Dopor
L&ss
A. E. Moretz
Mabel
Aidaee
T. J. Coffey & Bro
Ian
Ladie’s Dress Goods
Wilt
W. Holsclaw
Henry Waterson Hax
Andrew Carnellia
Carnegin
Latham & Moretz
South Main St. Lenoir
Priges Righty
Abe
La1ham & Morey Lenoir
Martin
Blowing Rock, N.C
W. P. Pendley
Sugar Grove
Watauga Falls
Phillips Bros
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