Western North Carolina urged to stay home amid hard times
In the Swatanga Democrat an article discusses Caldwell and Watauga counties residents selling property and wandering west in search of better fortunes. It notes crop failures and a money panic impacting the nation, urges staying in Western North Carolina, and covers political talk in Washington on electing U.S. Senators by popular vote. The report also records Superior Court proceedings in which several defendants faced nol pros, fines, or guilty verdicts, with a note that more cases remain on the docket.
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Caldwell
Adion
Waldwell
Watauga
West
North Carolina
United States
Washington
William J. Bryan
Congress
W. A. Hoke
Zach Eller
Filmore Greer
Jas. Eller
John Wilcox
Jas
Eller
Charley Harman
Edd Patten
Len Tagman
Pete Tatum
Albert Hampton
Kate Harmen
Armfield Waters
C W
Ashe County
Lizzie Blevinson
Lee Blevins
N.C
Jefferson
N.Y
Oversee road repair after fresheta damages county roads
Citizens urge overseers to fix washouts and substandard roads promptly following a recent fresheta. The piece stresses legal accountability for overseers who neglect duties and warns of consequences for failing to improve the public highways.
Scott's Emulsion Helps Weaken Children Grow Strong
An old advertisement compares feeding a horse to children, claiming grain-rich diets make them lively while grass-fed leaves them tired. It promotes Scott's Emulsion as a supplement that adds richness, boosts appetite and digestion, and red blood, claiming it strengthens weak, pale kids.
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Scott
Truncated Proceedings Likely to Resume Next Value
Fragmentary OCR notes suggest further proceedings will be published in the next issue or value. The text mentions continuation at a term and after next week, indicating ongoing coverage without full details. No clear names, dates, or places are readable in the fragments.
Cure a Cold in One Day Claim Advertised in Paper
Public notice touts Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets with a 25 cent price and refund if failing to cure. The piece then shifts to a sensational murder case in Pasquotank County where James Wilcox was found guilty of first degree murder for killing Miss Nellie Croprey and disposing of her body in the river. The father vows an appeal, while the condemned man would rather face death than a long imprisonment.
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James Wilcox
Nellie Croprey
Pasquotank
Insane U S Soldiers Return From Philippines To Asylum
The News and Observer notes a convoy of American soldiers, described as insane, brought to a government asylum after service in the Philippines. Chicago papers published interior photos of the car and inmates, reporting various forms of dementia among the men.
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Philippines
Chicago
News and Observer
Tariff Clash Seen Over Beet Sugar War
The Washington Star quotes a western Republican member of Congress fearing a sectional fight over tariff policy. He says the beet sugar contest is just the start, with Western states pitted against the East due to conflicting tariff interests.
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The
Washington Star
Congress
Gooch's Mexican Syrup touted as cough and cold cure
The advertisement promotes Gooch's Mexican Syrup as a quick remedy for coughs colds sore throat weak lungs bronchial soreness and consumption. It claims a true lung tonic effect and markets the product for 25 cents with the adage a stitch in time saves nine.
Martin Gottage MRS Hotel Refitted for Public Use
The Martin Gottage MRS under W P Pendley propr refitted and furnished in all departments for public accommodation. Comfortable rooms and good fare as the market affords. Transient boarders' comfort always looked after. Rates rea sonable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Pendley
Special Bargains Noted by Attorneys for Piff
A. 8. Evier and C.8. C. Topp along with Pell Atty's are listed as attorneys for the plaintiff in a matter featuring notable bargains. The record notes action by these firms in a legal proceeding.
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Evier
C. Topp & Pell Atty’s
Mission School Valle Crucuts High School Ad
Mission School Valle Crucuts North Carolina offers a fall term starting August 5 1901 for both sexes. The campus and surroundings are especially favorable for girls with excellent music instruction. Motto is Firmness Refinement Morality and Intellectual Development. Board and tuition reasonable. H A Dobbins Jr Priv Mus C D Taylor Master
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H. A. Dobbins, Jr
Merchant seeks goods and supplies in Boone notice
Richard M. Green of Boone appeals to visitors with a broad sale list including china, glassware, kitchenware, baskets, soaps, cigars, pocket knives, plows, coffee, candy, fruit, and footwear. He offers the highest prices for batter and eggs and invites people to call in next week.
Look Here Friends Bargain Sale Offers Better Prices
Fragmentary ad style plea invites readers to compare prices on goods, claiming better value and urging a pause to consider savings over rivals. Language shows period-appropriate sales tone with direct reader appeal.
Better prepared than ever before to serve my trade
A compact note of readiness signals sharpened skills and confidence in delivering professional service to clients. The speaker emphasizes experience gained and a disciplined approach to meet industry standards and customer expectations.
Be You Trade Prices at Sugar Grove Store Poster
An advertising notice invites readers to visit Sugar Grove and Licar to discuss trades and offers goods at low county prices. It promises competitive pricing and urges in-store interest for better deals.
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Sugar Grove
Licar
Phillips Bros Country Store Ad Promises Low Prices
An 1890 style notice from Phillips Bros announces a year end shift from credit to cash, invites trade for country produce in exchange for goods, and promotes a broad stock of dry goods groceries hardware and tinware at low prices in Watauga Falls and nearby areas.
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Peek
Todd
N. C
Y. A. E. Moretz
Lmaat
Watauga Falls
Phillips Bros
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