Tariff debates and dangers in opportunities discussed
An article cites former governors and a New York World editorial arguing tariffs protect major trusts while dismissing tax relief for the poor. It contrasts this with a parable about hogs and warns Americans not to chase every golden opportunity, urging steadiness amid changing markets.
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Massachu
Harmon
John
Ohio
Minnesota
Congress
Douglas
Beef Trust
Steel Trust
Standard Oil Trust
Aldrich
New York World
Great American Republic
Klondike
Charles Frederic Goas
Similes and a Juror in a Murder Case
A collage of provincial snippets runs through the page. An editor from The Herald, Jo. King, faces jury duty in a murder case despite publisher concerns about newspaper publicity. In Concord Times a North Carolina ploughing scene uncovers a Civil War era name plate from Co. A 26 Mitch Vols. A travel anecdote in Rusheylvania discusses potato statues and a humorous exchange about a dead aunt’s fortune.
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Durham
Jo. King
The
Herald
Concord Times
Allen Boger
No 10
R. Ebewell
N.V. Gregory
Mitch
Concord
Notice to Farmers on Fine Stallion for Breeding
Farmers urged to breed to a purchased eight tracked Fancy Boy Stallion described as a rich dark bay saddle and driving horse weighing 1220 pounds. The notice lists staged stand locations across North Carolina and Tennessee with dates late April to early May. Groom signatures include A W Ray and D M Winebarger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Todd
N.C
A. m
Notice to claimants in estate of Samuel H Banner
Administratrix notices creditors to present claims within one year from April 1908. Janz E Banner as administratrix requests immediate payment from those owing the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel H. Banner
Janz E. Banner
Adm
Good Will Library Gift to Mitchell County
Charles H. Wing of Boston established the Goodwill Library in Mitchell County about 14 years ago near Ledger six miles from Bakersville. The three story building housed thousands of volumes with free access for travelers and locals. Wing has donated the library and building to Mitchell County for public use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Will
Mitchell
Asheville
Bakersville
Ledger
Wing
Calamity Warns of Careful Boating and Kidney Health
A periodical cautions about river dangers from a careless boatman and urges readers to notice bodily warnings of kidney trouble. It promotes Electric Bitters as a remedy for backache and related ailments, citing a testimonial from J R Blankenship of Belk Tennessee. It closes with a Henry Van Dyke quotation about embracing life bravely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
J. R. Blankenship
Belk
Tenn
Soc
Henry van Dyke
Dr King's New Life Pills Endorsed by Pittsfield Attorney
N H Brown of Pittsfield Vermont praises Dr King's New Life Pills as a reliable family medicine. He states the remedy treats chills constipation biliousness and sick headaches and costs 25 cents at all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. H. Brown
Pittsfield, Vt
Dr. King
Lees-McRae Institute Announces 1909 Session Start
The Tenth Session will begin April 28 and close December 13, 1909. Last session enrolled 117 students from eight states and two foreign countries. Faculty consists of seven experienced teachers. For catalogue apply to Rev. Edgar Tufts, Baynes Exx, N. C.
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Edgar Tufts
Baynes
X. C
Rock West Virginia man dies in tree accident during lumber work
In Rock, West Virginia, a man identified as ACEC Winkler, described as an optometrist of Willen and a patriot, was killed when a falling tree toppled during logging. Four other workers escaped injury as remnants of the tree were cleared and prepared for burial.
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Acec Winkler
Ange the Witkey
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