Educational day at Watauga Normal and State Convention
A lengthy report from July 24, 1902 notes Robert C. Rivers and others at Watauga Normal with over a hundred enrolled, praise for faculty including Miss Kidd and Prof. Swift, and visits by Rev. Jones and Supt. Goodman. It also covers the Greensboro State Convention and Democratic selections, praising Judge Clark, Joyner, and Simmons, with reflections on Roosevelt and tariff policy from the Cincinnati Enquirer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geanty
Watauga
Blackburn
Mies Kidd
Hickory
Mathematica
W. H. Swift Ia
Maxwell
Spainhour
Francum
E. F. Jones
D. D
B. B. Dougherty
J. O. Goodman
Ashe County
Publicity and tariff tied to steel profits and sugar politics
The piece argues publicity exposes the Steel Trust profits of 64 million in six months and claims tariffs shield monopoly gains of 20 to 30 million annually. It notes Roosevelt favors public disclosure over tariff cuts and cites Nebraska beet sugar opposition as corporate, not public welfare focused. Senators Millard and Destritch allegedly prioritize refining interests over Nebraskan masses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steel Trust
Representative Babcock
Congressional Campaign Committee
United States
Roosevelt Roosevelt
Nebraska
Millard and
Destriteh
Roosevelt
Democratic Convention for 8th District to Nominate in Wilkesboro
The Democratic Congressional Convention for the 8th District will convene in Wilkesboro next Wednesday to nominate a candidate for Congress. It is likely Theodore F. Kluttz will be nominated by acclamation, and every Watauga delegate should attend if possible to support the county and district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8Th Dist
Wilkesboro
Theodore F. Kluttz
Watauga
Neely Starts Business in Havana, Rathbone Returns
The Baltimore American notes Mr Neely begins a business venture in Havana while Mr Rathbone returns home seeking vindication. The piece hints at shifting fortunes and predicts varying financial outcomes by next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neely
Havana
Rathbone
Baltimore American
Roosevelt’s Dinner With Henry Frick Cited Trust Talk
Philadelphia Record notes a remark about discords and harmony while President Roosevelt is said to speak forcefully on trusts. The Atlanta Constitution adds a jab describing Henry Frick as “one of the trustiest of the trusters” as Roosevelt dined at his palace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Palace of
Henry
A. Frick
Atlanta Constitution
Congress to voters knock the underpinnings free
The Philadelphia Record notes that Congress failed to strike at the Beef Trust and argues that voters must act to topple the underpinnings of Congress itself to curb the trust’s power. It frames the issue as a direct call for public accountability and political change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Beef Trust
Philadelphia Record
Republicans in Washing ton warn of tariff trust crusade
Chicago News notes Republicans fear a clever Democratic crusade against tariff protected trusts, suggesting party leaders sense growing political peril in opposition to tariffs as a strategy for trust protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chicago News
When is a trust not a trust in campaign finance
A terse note from the New York nal suggests that a trust is not a trust when it demonstrates legitimacy as a capital alliance by making substantial contributions to the Republican campaign fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Campaign Fund
New York
Stop the Cough with Lexative Bromo Quinine Pills
An ad claims Lexative Bromo Quinine Tablets cure a cold in one day with a money back guarantee. The price is 25 cents. The brief promotion emphasizes a fast cure and consumer assurance.
Notice of sale of lands in Watauga County North Carolina
Pursuant to a decree of the Superior Court E F Lovill administrator of J P Taylor and Emma Taylor widow of J P Taylor advertise sale of Valle Crucis lands five hundred twenty five acres and a one half interest in Blowing Rock Hotel property eight acres to pay debts and administration costs on Wednesday August 7 1902 at Boone court house between 12 and 3 p m to highest bidder terms one third cash balance in six and twelve months from sale date June 24 1902 E F Lovill Administrator
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Watauga County
N. C
E. F. Lovill
J. P. Taylor
Emma (. Taylor
Dosr
Booneimszid
Watauga
Valle Crucis
Blowing Rock
Do You Trade With the Beginning of the New Year
The speaker declares abandoning the credit system at year start and vows not to grant indulgence to patrons under any circumstances, urging strict adherence to the resolution.
Spring and Summer Dress Goods and Shoes Excerpt
A merchant lists new spring and summer dress and shirt waist goods in broad stripes, calicoes at 5 to 6 cents per yard, a line of embroidery and trimming, hosiery for ladies, and shoes for ladies men and children. The items are offered by mail order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawnsworth
H. CO. Miller
Also Mentioned on This Page
Watauga Democrat
Robert C. Rivers
Borror
Tavrs Bay
Tennessee
Prof. Potts
Gaul
Maiden
Perkins
Claremont
Hatton
Bowlin
Bivins
Charlotte
Dixon
Tulane University
Greensboro
Walter Clark
Supreme Court
Judge Conner
Platt D. Walker
E. C. Beddingfield
J. Y. Joyner
Simmons
Chas
Armfield
Judge Brown
Cincinnatti Enquirer
Hood
North Carolina State Normal and Industrial College
Charles D McIver
Gramspono
Drg W.raby
Blowing Rock, N. C
Stork
N.C
G. W. Raby
Sugar Grove
J. R. Phillips
Watauga Falls
Phillips-Bros
Bargins
Wilt
W. Holsclaw
Davenport College
R. ©. Craven
Lenom, N.C
Merchant and Trader's Bank
Mountain City
J. Walter Wrieat
W. P. Duncan
Rambo
R. F. McDape
J. Cashier
J. Walter Whcat
E. E. Hunter
Dr. J. 4. Butter, J. N. Wixus
R. BE. Donnelly
J. C. Butler
Sode
W. L. Shull
Caren
North Carolina
Avpress F. P. Venable
Pres
Chapell Hill
Trinity College Ee N
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