North Carolina struggle over Reconstruction era politics
A Northern politics driven by fears of federal interference recurs in North Carolina. The piece critiques Congress including Congressman Cowles and the Force Bill, argues Republicans seek to control elections with federal deputies, and recalls 1868 1876 1896 history while praising countering moral-ethical concerns in Watauga County.
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Colls
Congress
Congres
Republians
Taft
Democrata
North Carolina
Washington
Congressman Cowles
Lochinvar
Cowles
Consovanien
Republican Party
South
Hamilton G. Ewart
Henderson County
Ewart
Electric Bitters touted for beauty and health benefits
An advertisement extols Electric Bitters as a cure for pimples skin eruptions and a wretched complexion caused by constipation or kidney poisons. It promises regulation of stomach liver and kidneys and stronger nerves leading to a bright-eyed pure breath and velvety skin. Charlotte News notes D A Tompkins of this city is urged for Minister to China with strong bipartisan support and recognition of his Industrial Commission service.
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Charlotte
D. A. Tompkins
South
China
Constitution
Atlanta
Taft
Tompkins
Industrial Commission
McKinley
Saloons Closed In 1908 Form Long Line Of Vacancies
The year 1908 saw enough saloons closed in the United States to create a solid line fifty two miles long, averaging one mile of saloons shut per week. Superintendent Baker of the Anti Saloon League says about 15,000 saloons were put out of business in 1908 and hopes to reach 20,000 in the next year.
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United States
Baker
Hard Saying on Charity and Progress Objections
A local editorial criticizes old residents who hinder civic growth, condemning obstructionist attitudes toward schools roads and streets. It argues such bigoted or stagnant figures should yield to progress, noting their long lifespans impede advancement while praising tough truths in editorial discourse.
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Lexington Dispatch
Watch repairs by J W Bryan Graduate Watch-maker
More good watches are in inexperienced hands than in any other. Watch repair is costly to entrust to anyone claiming the title of watchmaker. I have many years of business and give careful attention to cleaning, adjusting, and using the best materials. Charges are fair and only pay for work done.
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J. W. Bryan
Graduate Watch-maker & Jewele
Charlotte Observer
N.C
Observer
North Carolina
Sunday Observer
the Observer CO
Cuanvottz N.C
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