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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1901
Page
2
A Watauga Democrat column comments on General Carr and party unity, criticizes pensioners who return warrants, reports Kansas wheat losses from a noon fire, and notes President Wilson’s tariff stance amid trust pressure. It also praises Massey’s continued leadership at North Carolina A and M Experiment Station, with foreign correspondents offering mixed battlefield reports.
A Democrat letter denounces Republican naval officials over the Santiago medal controversy. It argues Sampson never engaged in naval battles, contrasts Schley’s role, and condemns Republican favoritism while warning of broader political decay. The writer laments James P. Taylor’s death and pokes at campaign stunts, referencing New York politics and Odell or Roosevelt.
Nancy E Ragan born January 7 1857 died June 28 1901 aged 42 years five months and sixteen days. She suffered seven months in bed and spoke of meeting loved ones in the home above. Funeral preached by Rev J J L Sherwood. Burial at family graveyard one mile west of Boone. Sister Dunia Gililliam.
A News & Observer fragment cites Professor Starr on Japanese progress and decline, notes New Jersey bans on Sunday alcohol sales at summer resorts, and mocks war revenue stamps redemption. It cites North Carolina urbanization at eight percent, mentions lynchings in Ohio, and highlights Christian Endeavor growth to four million in twenty years.
The text notes Minister Conger should explain charges against members of the American legation for looting brought in McDonald the Britt Minister at Pekin.
By virtue of a power of sale in a mortgage dated June 18 1899 E M Gragg and wife Rachel Gragg conveyed property to W V Calaway and wife to secure a 700 note with interest from June 13 1899 The notice states the sale will occur on the first Monday in August 1901 at the courthouse door in Boone to the highest cash bidder Described are two tracts of land the first 60 acres purchased by Gragg from W W Justice and the second 75 acres bought from Calvin Berry The mortgage is registered in Watana county and appears in book 286 June 27 1901 Mortgagors W V Calaway and wife Mortgagee E F Lovitt Atty
People in cities towns and countryside crave a deep draught of pure air. The speaker notes thousands arrive daily while preparing to meet demand for air related trade in the line of providing atmosphere.
Dealer advertises a complete stock across every department offering rare bargains to customers. Goods priced to move, emphasizing variety and value to attract shoppers.
The ad from B. Buchanan promotes dress goods in endless varieties with prices and styles, nails shoes for all ages, groceries, hardware and glassware, and invites customers to bring country produce for highest market prices. It highlights summer stock and solicits trade in Troy.
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