Editor Carmack Killing Sparks Public Debate
The Greensboro Landmark urges public record before trial, arguing Carmack’s editorials provoked Cooper but condemns personal attacks. It notes Carmack’s sharp references angered Cooper, yet insists a newspaper’s praise or censure must serve public duty, not private motives, and calls for accountability in this high profile feud. The piece also reflects on pensions and a broad view of editorial responsibility within the era.
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Coopers
Statesman
Greensboro Ab
Cooper
Secret Of Long Life Plus Electric Bitters Promoted
A French scientist claims a blood based secret to longevity, but Electric Bitters is hailed as prolonging life by purifying and revitalizing blood. A testimonial from W M Sherman of Curliing Me cites cure of kidney trouble. Mention of American Tobacco Company pressure in North Carolina and legislative action.
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Congress
United States
W. M. Sherman
Curliig
American Tobacco Company
North Carolina
Louleburg Times
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Heals Medical Ailments Says Tex Man
A Texan man writes that blood poisoning from a spider bite caused deep sores on his leg and left him bedridden for five weeks. After doctors failed, Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured him of eczema boils burns and piles, a claim shared by a Bosqueville resident.
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Bucklen
John Weenington
Bosqueville
Tex
Who Was Jack Robinson
Jack Robinson was a real person and a longtime Harwich MP. He won favor with George III and faced a Sheridan-led brawl over bribery, famously prompting the quip Name! Name! by linking to the saying Jack Robinson.
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Jack Robinson
Aga
Dorothy Nevill
John Robinson
George III
Harwich
Sheridan
Robinson
Treasury
Trial of Col Bullet Head Cooper in Nashville
The Monroe Journal notes Col. Bullet Head Cooper is on trial in Nashville with others for the murder of ex Senator Carmack. It suggests verdicts by a jury of free but illiterate peers, while lawyers argue, and mentions the man's financial record possibly affecting outcomes.
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Col
Bullet Head Cooper
Nashville
Carmack
Monroe
Revolts At Cold Steel and a Cure Claim Tale
Mrs. M. Ef. Fisher of Detroit Michigan suffering severe rectal trouble was advised by three doctors to undergo an operation. She instead used Dr. King's New Lift Pills and claims she was wholly cured. The pills are advertised to prevent Appendicitis cure Constipation and Headache priced 5 cents at all druggists.
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J. A. Stone
Kemp
Texas
Dr. King
M. Ef. Fisher
Detroit Mich
Notice of two mortgage foreclosures in Watauga County North Carolina
Public sale notices issued by W F Parker Co and M G Shearer trustees the first foreclosure lists Geo M McGuire Jesse P McGuire mortgage securing 700 with 230 paid and 75 incumbrance. land near Silverthorne and adjourning parcels described with landmarks in Boone item dated February 1 1908. The second foreclosure by M G Shearer secures debt and costs against J B Harmon Bettie Harmon at Laurel Creek Township Boon Court House to begin April 1909 with a 47 acre tract described by bounds and roads.
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Geo. M. McGuire
Jesse P. McGuire
W. F. Parker and Co
N. C
E. J. Smith
M. M. McGuire
George Hayes
Hayes
Watauga
North Carolina
Watauga County
J. B. Harmon
Bettie Harmon
Court House
Boone
Watauga’ County
Laurel Creek Township
Sourwood
Eald
Crosuer
Harmon
Sorner
M. G. Shearer
A. Linney
Arkansas Named for New Battleship by Congress
Congress authorized a new battleship and signed the name Arkansas to honor the state. The designation reflects recognition of Arkansas' role in national defense.
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Arkansas
Congress
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