State party primaries argued to curb machine influence
An editorial argues for statewide primaries to curb political machine control. It contends primary timing affects county and town contests, cites disputes in the Tenth district over negro votes and Republican delegates, and claims future nationwide offices will require direct voter nominations despite constitutional constraints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic
John O'Donnell
Chief Greenwood
U. S
United States
Driving Team and Rig for Hire in Boone NC
Advertises a driving team and rig for hire at reasonable rates. Contact Geo. F. Blair at Blair Hotel in Boone North Carolina for arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. F. Blair
Blair Hotel
Boone, N. C
Boone
North Carolina
Trinity College to Open Women’s College for Miss Duke
The article notes Trinity College plans a separate women’s college with the same faculty. Miss Mary Duke of New York along with her father B N Duke and uncle J B Duke contribute 1 000 and land valued at 200 for the new building to be named for Miss Duke. Durham area residents have pledged support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity College
Trinity
Mary Duke
New York
B. N. Duke
J. B. Duke
Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsed In Local Notice
A local testimonial touts Dean's Kidney Pills as a proven remedy for kidney weakness in children, detailing back pain, discolored urine, and nighttime issues. It includes a quoted praise from Mrs. LS Sherrill of Hickory, NC, and cites price, dealer availability, and a secondary ad for Hall's Catarrh Cure and other products.
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Shipr
Dean
Sherrill
Hickory
N.C
Deans
Land entry notice in Watauga County 1914 record
Entry Notice No 2529 from North Carolina Watauga County describes RE Clark locating and entering five acres of land in Watauga township by a measured course from H C Saylor corner to HJ Taylor line and back to the starting point. Entered April 9 1914 by HJ Hardin Entry Taker.
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State of North Carolina
Watauga County
Said County
Clark
Watauga Township
Watauga River
H. C. Saylor
Clarke
HJ Taylor
HJ Hardin
Ready to Serve Any Hour Seven Day Deli Ad
A local eatery markets round the clock service promising instant meals at any hour. It notes it is open seven days a week and invites customers to call for guaranteed satisfaction.
Silas M. Greene Repair Services Ad
Silas M. Greene offers all kinds of repair work with a positive guarantee. When in need of repairs in his line call for honest work at honest prices. Wares Reainine a specialty.
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Mabe
N.C
Butler lodge seeks sale of Main Street property in Tennessee
A two story Main Street property in Butler Tennessee, owned by Butler Lodge No. 1, a meeting hall upstairs and post office downstairs, is offered for sale at sacrifice. The lodge has acquired a new hall and will consider terms to suit buyers. Inquiries to J. E. Reece, Chairman of Committee, Butler, Tenn.
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Main Street
Butler
Butler Lodge No
C.F
Union Store
J. E. Reece
Ch'm
Com
Tenn
Young Men Urged to Sacrifice for State Reform
President Wilson in Brooklin funeral remarks and Annapolis address urges service to mankind. Chief Justice Clark, speaking to North Carolina State University seniors, highlights state leaks totaling about 50 million yearly and calls on young men of the future to take up the task of reform and unselfish service.
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Wilson J
Brooklin
Mexico
Annapolis
Our State University
Clark
Tobacco Trust
North Carolina Supreme Court
Sale of town lots in Boone under 1913 Watauga court case
A Watauga Superior Court order from Spring Term 1913 calls for commissioner sale of two Boone town lots, plus a dower lot. Lot 71 starts at 669.20 dollars, Lot 107 at 1920 dollars. payment split with a six month remainder. Life estate noted for Mattie J. Green. Sale on July 6 1914 at 1 pm.
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Watauga Superior Court
H. J. Hardin
Mattie J. Greene
L. L. Green
Mattie J. Green
Bina Manderfield
Frank Manderfield
Wilmetta Green
L. L. Greene
Boone
E. H. Dougherty
Mattie J
Green
Boeing
Cardui touted as help for worn women in Pleasant Hill
A Pleasant Hill woman writes of long battles with severe headaches and weakness before praising Cardui, a vegetable tonic. She reports drastic improvement after three months, noting increased strength, appetite and better complexion, claiming it helped many women over 50 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Hill
N. C
Walter Vincent
Wess Bank Sar Tk
Lumber for Sale Near Winkler’s Mill
L. Haynes and Company announce a steam saw mill located about one mile above Winkler’s mill offering ready lumber and fast bill filling. Lumber delivered on request and priced by demand.
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Winkler
For Rent By W L Reece and Bro Rural Store
For Rent near Butler from W L Reece and Bro located four miles southeast. Large 86 by 50 ft store with 14 by 36 ft warehouse, good barn and granaries, wagon scales, metal roof, well equipped fixtures. Annual business about 2000 dollars. stock about 3000 dollars. Tenants may rent building and fixtures cheap and buy stock on easy terms. Contact W L Reece and Bro for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Reece
Butler
Thia
Notice of partition petition in Sarrah Morphew lands
In the Superior Court before the Clerk, a petition for partition of lands of Sarrah Morphew has been filed. J M Norris, Henry Norris, L D Nor ele, Sylvania Romingner and R L Gentry are named as necessary parties and must appear at the Boone Court House on June 3, 1914 to answer the petition or the prayer will be granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Nentseet
Sarrah
J. M. Norris
Henry Norris
L. D. Norele
Sylvania Romingner
R. L. Gentry
Court House
Boone
VO Pecaag
Tailor Made Clothing Offered by Worthmore Co Agent
All persons wishing to purchase Taylor made clothing are requested to call and examine my samples sent out by the Worthmore Tailoring Co Chicago. All wool Spring and Summer suits made to fit you. Overcoats, hats belts caps and more made to order. Fit and satisfaction guaranteed. Give me a call Yours for good clothes J Worpman Agent.
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Worthmore Tailoring Co
Chicago
J. Wobrpan
Bank Account Opening and Rail Schedule Notice
Point to success in business through a bank account and check book offer. The W YR railway announces regular daily trains with specific westbound and eastbound schedules from North Wilkesboro to Grandin and return, including weekend services and times.
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Many & Man
W. & Y.r.railway
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J. M. Morphew
W. W. Blackburn
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