Taft program aims and policy outlines in inaugural address
The Taft inaugural address outlines main policies including enforcement of Roosevelt era rulings, railroad anti trust relief, limits on bond issues by interstate railroads, tariff revision, a graduated inheritance tax, conservation, strong military, equal treatment for foreign born residents, a monetary reform, postal savings banks, free trade with the Philippines with sugar and tobacco limits, Panama Canal construction, and broader national unity. It also notes electoral law protections and hiring practices.
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Taft
Roosevelt
United States
Soldier Beats Death Plot With Doctor King’s Discovery
J A Stone of Kemp Texas, Civil War veteran, believed a plot by a lung disease and death aimed at him. After years of stubborn cold and weight loss to 130 pounds, he used Dr King’s New Discovery which restored his health. The ad claims universal relief for severe colds, asthma, hemorrhoids and pneumonia prevention with a free bottle offer.
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J. A. Stone
Kemp
Texas
Dr. King
Universal
Roosevelt In Africa Predicted Survive By Optimistic Professor
A Vanderbilt professor of astronomy warns Col. Roosevelt against dangers in Africa claiming the president may not return alive if he pursues big game. The piece quotes the Baltimore Sun and Charlotte News, noting Roosevelt’s famed resilience and immune temperature against fevers. It also details gifts to Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt, including a jeweled hunting knife worth about 1250 dollars and a diamond necklace valued by donors at 50 to 100 dollars each.
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Wil Teady
Becht
Frederick Starr
University of Chicago
Africa
Anell
Starr
Col. Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Roosevelt
Emile
Baltimore Sun
Charlotte News
Statesville
James W. Gerard
Supreme Court of New York
Washington
Conservative North Carolina Legislature Adopts Conservative Measures
The Legislature adjourned amid public praise, with conservative decisions shaping anti trust policy and cautious appropriations. While some bills fell short in the final hours, including a proposed State highway commission with a $5,000 appropriation, optimism remains for future sessions as investigators consider the Torrens land title system and the body is commended for prudent governance.
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North Carolina
Passae
State Highway Commission
Charlotte Observer
Doctors Offer Cure Claim For Fisher Rectal Trouble
A Detroit woman Mrs M E Fisher suffering severe rectal trouble is advised to undergo an operation, but she credits Dr Kings New Lift Pills with a cure. The ad claims the pills prevent appendicitis ease constipation and relieve headaches and are sold for 25c at druggists.
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M. E. Fisher
Detroit
Notice of sale to satisfy mortgage in Watauga County
North Carolina Watauga County. By power of sale in a 1904 mortgage by J. K. Harmon and Bettie Harmon to M. G. Shearer to secure 450 plus costs. On April 1 1900 at public auction at Boone courthouse door the 47 acre Laurel Creek tract described by numbered calls will be sold to highest bidder to cover debt interest and costs. Ald. sale dated February 27 1909. M G Shearer Mortgagee F A Linney Att’y.
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North Carolina
Watauga County
J. K. Harmon
Bettie Harmon
Boone
Laurel Creek Township
J. W. Harmon
Harmon
M. G. Shearer
Sorner
F. A. Linney
Notice of Mortgage Sale by W F Parker in Watauga NC
Notice under power of sale in a 1907 mortgage by Geo M McGuire and Jesse P McGuire to W F Parker Co. at Boone NC. It lists two tracts totaling about 7 acres, incumbrance of $75, sale to satisfy $700 debt plus interest and costs. Sale at courthouse door April 5, 1900 between 10 am and 2 pm.
Notice of ejectment suit in Watauga County court
In North Carolina Watauga County Superior Court J C Here ton and J B Horton sue W R Hamby and M A Shelton. The defendant, W R Hamby, is not found in state. Plaintiff Will file complaint at the March 1909 term in Boone seeking ejectment and possession of real estate. Defendant must appear and answer or relief will be granted. February 22 1909 Thomas Bingham C S C of sang Oss.
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North Carolina
Wutau County
J. C. Hereton
J.B. Horton
W. R. Huby
M. A. Shelton
W. R. Hamby
Thos. Bingham C
Sang Oss
WV. R. Hamby
Superior Court
Wataus Za
Boone
Besginning
Tuos
Binciam
Watch Repairing and Fair Charges by J W Bryan
Watch repair is costly and risky with untrained workers. J W Bryan, a graduate watch-maker and jeweler, emphasizes careful repair and adjustment using the best material. He vows reasonable charges, no unnecessary work, and promotes timely cleaning and oiling to keep watches running.
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J. W. Bryan
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Panama Canal
Statenville
Fairbanks
Lincoln
Wilmington
Philippine Progress
New York
America
Philippines
Atlantic
W. Cameron Forbes
Dalands
Therliziotie
Mr. Forbes
Board of Health
Bubonic
Hong Kong
Bomarnin
Councile
Hardin
Limestone
Tennessee
Bowne N.C. Povd
First Cays
G. R. Long
Williamsburg
Nat T. Dulaney, M. D
Fourth St
Bristol Tenn
L. D.lowe
Banner Elk
N.C
Watauga
Mitchell
Edmund
Jones ‘Trent
Baer
Attorney AT Law
J. ¢. Fletcher
Boone, N. C
W.R. Lovill
A.A. Holsclaw
Mountain City
Court House
Goffey
Athornes al Law
Ross Donnelly
Undertaker
Emgaimer Shoun's
Tennessce
Bs Bosb Donnelly
Balks Death Pot
Geo. M.mcguire
Jesse P. McGuire
W. F. Parker and Co
State of
J. Smith
S. W
M. M. McGuire
E. J. Smith
Rouse
George Hayes
Lynn
Hayes
Silverstone
P.O. Boid Mo
Watanga County
W. F. Parker & Co
Mortgngné
Ayers
J. C. Ate
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