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Newspaper

Watauga Democrat

Location

Boone, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1907

Page

4

Curious Industrial News Attacks Hat Bill in Assembly

The Industrial News scolds Rep Moses Harshaw of Caldwell for proposing a hat ban at public meetings, calling it a bold intrusion and urging removal of a cruel punishment clause. It defends Harshaw's character while urging broader reforms amid local notes on medicine and post office reform.

General Assembly Harshaw Caldwell Moses N. Harshaw General Assembly of North Carolina W. D. Boyce Chicago Postoffice Department Postoffice Post- Office

Garfield on Citizenship and Labor Echoed in 19th Century View

A Cleveland era editorial cites James A. Garfield arguing that citizens must balance rights with duties. It laments education’s fixated focus on intellect over manual work, stressing the dignity and necessity of honest labor for most people.

James A. Garfield

Entry Notice of North Carolina Land Entry 1907

Entry No. 2463 in Watauga County records shows R. H. Parker and L. Sc. Critcher entering 10 acres in Boone Township on New River. Beginning at a white oak near Vannoy and H Shipleys land, entered January 16 1907. Entry taker H J Hardin files the notice.

State of Northarolina Watauga County Said County R. H. Parker L. Sc. Critcher Boone Township New River Whiteoak Tinova Said Vannoy

Hollister's Bocky Mountain Tea Promises Health Boost

Advertises Hollister's Bocky Mountain Tea and Lablets claiming to build waste tissue, promote appetite, aid digestion, induce refreshing sleep, and renew health and strength. Priced at 35 cents a package or tea bags, from M. Blackburn in Blowing Rock.

Hollister Rocky Mountain M. B. Blackburn Blowing Rock Drug Co M. ‘Ba Blackburn

Senate approves pay hikes for senators and cabinet

The Senate accepted the House proposal to raise salaries to 7500 for Senators and Territorial delegates and 12000 for the Vice President Speaker and cabinet. The 58 to 21 vote followed nearly three hours of discussion with Simmons and Overman supporting the measure.

Senate House of Representatives House Simmons Overman

Electric Bitters Cited as Cure for Back and Kidney Ailment

J. R. Blankenship of Beck Tenn endorses Electric Bitters claiming complete relief after a few bottles. The ad asserts a guaranteed cure for back and kidney trouble with a first bottle showing relief and full recovery after several doses. Price 50 cents sold by all druggists.

J. R. Blankenship Beck Tenn

Samuel Heaton Locates Fifty Acres in Beaver Dams Township

Entry Notice No 2462 State of North Carolina Watauga County Samuel Heaton locates and enters fifty acres of land in Beaver Dams township at the head waters of Stone Mountain branch Beginning on a rock at the Tennessee line then along J C Kellers line toward Palmers land along Palmers lands to J H Lunsford land then to the State line and back to beginning entered January 3 1907 H J Hardin Entry Taker

State of North Carolina Watauga County Said Samuel Heaton Beaver Dams Township Stone Mt. Branch Tennessee Line J. C. Keller Palmers Land

Entry Notice for 50 Acres in Boone Township NC

Entry Notice No. 2461 lists W. F. Parker locating and entering fifty acres of land in Boone township on Bairds creek. The tract begins at a chestnut tree on Parker and Blair’s corner, runs along Parker and Blair lines to Hagaman and back to the starting point. Signed H. J. Hardin Bo y Taker.

The Advice of an Expert and a Western Judge

A court scene shows Tim Jackson accused of stealing chickens. The judge questions how he could steal under a roosting owner and guarding dogs, while Jackson suggests buying chickens in the open market instead of explaining the deed.

Tim Jackson Jackson Liz Jedge

Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Cure for Lung Trouble

C Q Floyd of Kershaw South Carolina recalls a near fatal consumption eleven years ago. He weighed 125 pounds and suffered constant coughing until he used Dr King’s New Discovery for six months, then recovered to 170 pounds. Thousands are healed yearly, guaranteed by druggists with 50c and 1. Trial bottles free.

C. QC Floyd Kershaw Thad Dr. King

Accident near Berry crossing tears buggy and horse

Mr. Joe Drum narrowly escaped as a east bound passenger train struck his horse and buggy at Berry crossing No 22 near West Hickory Wednesday evening. The vehicle was destroyed and the horse killed in the collision. The near miss was described as a star row escape by the Hickory Mercury.

Weat Hickory Joe Drum Th.e Berry Crossing No. 22

Senator Simmons Praised For Magnificent Congressional Record

Charlotte News extols Senator Simmons for past services and a long, distinguished record in Congress, arguing he richly deserves renewed honors as a representative of his people.

North Carolina Simmons Congress Charlotte News

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