Galax Industry and Road Petitions Highlight Watauga News
The Galax leaves trade from Watauga and Mitchell counties yields about 15,000 dollars to sellers, with a 75 million leaf shipment last year. Roads from Boone to Valle Crucis and Vilas routes are urged, plus a bridge over the river. Rutherwood commencement features medals for Koaene Michael and Bertha Stansberry, with Prof Francum and Rev Hargett overseeing contests and a night program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Johnson
Watauga and
Mitchell
Johnson
Rutherwood
Ratherwood
Francum
B. F. Hargett
O. L. Coffey
J. W. Curtis
B. B. Dougherty
F. Hargett
Koaene Michael
Bertha Stansberry
Prof
Frarcum
Watauga County
Hoy Taytor
To Cure Cold in One Day Bromu Quinine Tablets
Advert appears promising a one day cure for colds using Laxative Bromu Quinine Tablets with a refund offer from all druggists and E W Grove signature on each box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
Scott's Emulsion Ad Promotes Health Patch Idea
An old style advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as repairing bodies worn by worry work and disease. It claims the product builds strong bones improves blood and lungs and emphasizes easy at home use with a free sample offer and wholesale distribution through druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Pearl St
New York
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Relief From Rheumatism
An old text touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the cure for rheumatism and swollen joints. It claims the medicine removes the cause of the ailment, with testimonials from a Sidney Iowa resident and a father who relies on the remedy to work in the fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Misa Apa Dorr
Sidney
Towa
Congress Bill Seeks Rename Indian Territory to Jefferson Territory
A congressional bill proposes renaming Indian Territory as Jefferson Territory. The measure argues the new name honors Thomas Jefferson and aligns with territorial identity, with lawmakers backing a formal designation change through legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Indian Territory
Jefferson Territory
Death of W J Glenn, Washington House doorkeeper
W J Glenn, door keeper of the lower House of Congress, died in Washington from pneumonia at age thirty nine. He was a native of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Glenn
Congress
Washington
New York
Castorra Becomes Leading Judge Candidate in Statesville
Benjamin F. Long of Statesville is favored to win the district judgeship succeeding Judge Woble. He is described as a clean upright man and a fine lawyer, regarded by many as one of the state’s strongest legal minds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin F. Long
Statesville
Woble
Free medical dispensary to aid Charlotte poor
Dr. Munroe of the North Carolina Medical College Davidson plans a free dispensary in Charlotte served by the senior class. It will supply free medicine and medical attention to the city's needy with refunds promised if the project fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munroe
North Carolina Medical College
Davidson
Charlotte
Medical College
Through the valley of shadows to the gates of glory
Excerpted religious meditation contrasts living in darkness with Sabbaths that rise to light. It speaks of a pilgrim journey from mountain top to mountain top as time passes under divine presence, culminating in entry to eternal rest. Also mentions a plate caption asking about kidneys and a medical or health note with odd wording.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beecher
Ex Judge Adams Seeks Alaska Judgeship Nomination
Former judge Spencer B. Adams of Greensboro seeks appointment to an Alaska judgeship amid a field of about 40 candidates. He notes background in law and public service as qualifying factors for the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer B. Adams
Greenshoro
Wilkesboro MarbleWorks Ad Promises Best Style Low Prices
Wilkesboro MarbleWorks Webb and Miler proprietors advertise granite and marble monuments and cemetery line products with a promise of top quality and lowest prices and a satisfaction guarantee. The message emphasizes craftsmanship and value for memorials and cemetery markers.
Mission School Valle Crucis NC Ad
Valle Crucis North Carolina Mission School offers a fall term starting August 5 1901 for both sexes. Facilities and surroundings favor girls with exceptional music advantages. Motto Firmness Refinement Morality and Intellectual Development. Board and tuition reasonable. H A Dobbins Jr principal Mrs C D Taylor music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Dobbins, Jr
Mra
Look Here Friends Bargains Offer Lower Prices
The speaker invites customers to compare prices and rest on life’s road, claiming to sell more goods for less money than elsewhere and promising to offer bargains in all at lower prices.
Do You Trade at Sugar Grove Store
Advertises a country store at Sugar Grove and L car intersection offering low prices, no credit, and trade of all country produce for dry goods groceries hardware and more. Promises neat stock and willingness to extend cash if trade is brought in. Also mentions Watauga Falls location and serves people there with goods at low prices. Yours Troy or Bros
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A. E. Moretz
Mabel
Haring
Tam
Peck
Nuttall
Sugar Grove
Watauga Falla
Troy, — Or Bros
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Watauga Democrat
Robert. C. Rivers
Bprrok and Prorvingtor
Taurspax
Board of County Commissioners
Boone
Valle Crucis
Laurel Fork
Franklin -Adler’s
White Oak Flat
F. P. Mast’s
Vilas
Zionville
Bock Press
Sterling Remedy CO
CasToRra
Pileine
Martin
Owing Rock, N. C
W. P. Pendley
C. D. Webb
C. Y. Miller
Wilkesboro
Valle Crucis, N.C
Richard M. Green
Merchant and Trader’s Bank
Mountain City
Tennessee
J. Water Wrieut
W. P. Duy Gan
Rampo
McCape
Ave’t. Cashier
1Stock-holding Ee
J. Warter Wrieut
I. G. Rant No
W. P. Doncan
EB. E. Huser
J.G
Todd
N. C
Evangelist Pearson
Hickory
Amaconeta
JL. Cottrell
Boone, N.C
Coffes’s Hotel
Trial
Fcalla
H.C. Miller
North Carolina
Aerie County
Lizzie Blevins
Lee Blevins
Superior Court
Ashe County
N.C
Said County
Jefferson
N. Y
Brar
Ladie’s Dress Goods
Wili. W. Holsclaw
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