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Newspaper

Watauga Democrat

Location

Boone, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1901

Page

4

Watauga Schedule B Taxes Under New Revenue Plan

The article outlines tax rates under Schedule B for various professions and goods, including clothing, brokers, packing houses, breweries, oil tanks, futures dealers, pistole dealers, cigarette manufacturers, emigrant agents, and itinerant vendors. It notes taxes rise with population, with specifics such as stock brokers paying 25 to 75 dollars annually, town taxes from 5 to 20 dollars, and large manufacturers up to 1000 dollars per year. It also mentions a new administrative framework where sheriffs and tax collectors must settle with the State Treasurer within ten days after month’s start, replacing previous delays in remittance.

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Tennessee cedes land for Appalachian National Park reserve

The Tennessee Legislature approves cession of East Tennessee lands to the Federal government for a proposed Appalachian National Park reserve, with Governor McMillan likely to withdraw opposition as both houses pass the act by large majorities. The reserve would cover thousands of acres of southern Appalachians.

Tennesse East Tennessee Appalachian National Park McMillan Southern Appalachians Landmark

Cabbage Purchases After Pension Cash in Memphis

A old ex slave who travelled from across the river to Memphis cashed his pension, bought three crates of cabbages, and planned to eat them all. He said he would eat cabbage until he forgot the way home, reflecting relief after forty years of freedom.

Darkey Memphis Front Memphis Scimitar

Cough Cure Promoted By Mor et Farthing Johnson

An old advertisement-style note touts a One Minute cough cure claimed to be a high grade remedy. It asserts immediate action against dangerous spring coughs and mentions Mor et Farthing, Johnson and Buchanan as the suppliers or endorsers.

Moret

Phillip Brooks Quote on Spiritual Power and Guidance

A brief reflective line quotes Phillip Brooks on how each person possesses spiritual power to guide and uplift others through inner clarity and faith rather than universal wisdom. This excerpt emphasizes personal spirituality shaping the lives we touch.

Phillip Brooks

One Minute Cough Cure Proves Speedy for Manatawny Man

Mr. T. K. Houseman of Manatawny Pa credits One Minute Cough Cure with a rapid recovery from a severe lung cold after other remedies failed. An exchange notes Boston plans apartments for horses with steam heat electric light and baths but not yet feeding beans.

T. K. Houseman Manatawney, Pa Boston

DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve Endorsed by Moretz and Farthing

Skin troubles cuts burns and chafing soothe quickly with DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve. Beware imitations seek the genuine Moretz Farthing John son and Buchanan.

DeWitt Moretz & Farthing John‘son Buchanan

Goods found in woods amid stolen items in Greensboro

Two Greensboro officers discovered a dry goods and na tionat¢re in the woods near a location last week. The items are believed stolen and include ladies dress goods. The notice also lists various advertisements and an administrator's notice for Benjamin Hartley's estate, with claims due within 12 months.

Greensboro Benjamin Hartley

Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Endorsed By Texas Man

An advertisement touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure claiming relief after ten years of indigestion and compares it to other remedies. It notes the product is purely vegetable and available for 250 price from C. I. Hoop & Co of Lowell Massachusetts with testimony from Anderson Riggs of Sunny Lane Texas and others like Moretz Farthing and John Buchanan.

C. I. Hoop & Co Lowell Masa Anderson Riggs Sunny Lane Tex Mr. Riggs Moretz & Farthing John 800 Buchanan

Eternal Life Harvest through Sowing Earthly Service

A sermon-like quotation proclaims that eternal life arises as a harvest from here on earth, arguing life can be reaped only by sowing earthly deeds in daily service. The line links spiritual reward to intentional acts of giving and work.

Piles Cure Ad Promises Bucklen Salve Dealers

An old advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a universal cure for itching piles and skin troubles. It claims thousands cured and sells at 25 cents a box with a guaranteed cure, urging buyers to beware of imitators. The ad includes testimonials and lists distributors Moretz and Farthing, Johnson and Buchanan.

Bucklen

Backbone Noted As Rare Item In Anatomy Text

A fragment notes that the term backbone appears in a context where a body part is described as rare to classify as anatomy. The remark implies unusual naming in physiologies without detailing specific structures or exceptions.

Fragments Infer Theft and Phrasing From Philadelphia Record

A shuffled snippet notes penitentiary fund thefts totaling over sixteen thousand dollars. It mentions Scribtell and Penner, Wright-Oh, and editors ignoring manuscripts, plus quotes about a woman's actions and a line about work becoming pleasure or vice versa, with other fragmented thoughts.

Scribtell Young Penner Wright Philadelphia Record

Mortgage Sale Notice in Dark Ridge North Carolina

Mortgage given by R F Miller on June 15 1898 secures 550 dollars and the sale of a steam saw mill engine boiler and fixtures is set for May 16 1901 at 1 pm in Dark Ridge NC. Terms to be announced. Atty J C Flennen Mort Monerz officer authorized by power of attorney.

Cnder R F. Miller Dark Ridge N.C

Case of Blasphemy Shocks Wilkestboro Chronicle

A local incident described as the first case of blasphemy in the area involved Ashe Comex forward and others who, after consuming corn liquor, baptized each other at a pond on Hous Creek on Sunday. Neighbors were disturbed by their shouting and praying, and they were indicted. Blasphemy is not a statutory offense in the state, though it is a common law offense. The writer suggests making blasphemy a statutory offense for the nearby county.

Ashe Hous Creek Wilkestboro

Dr Kings New Life Ville Cure Ad Offers Plant Remedy

Promises a Purely Vegetable treatment to cure constipation sick headache dizziness jaundice malaria fever and all liver and stomach troubles. Sells for 25 cents at Blackburn's. Includes a quoted adage about wealth and adversity revealing true friends.

Dr. Kings New Life Ville Shieh Blackburn's

Raging Flood Stories and a Lifesaving Cure

A Lisbon man recalls wading waist deep in icy water while repairing a telegraph line. He fell ill with cold and cough, then doctors said consumption. After using Dr King s New Discovery he recovered completely in six bottles, with trial bottles free at M B Blackburn store in Oakland Neb Sioux City and Omaha were cited as locations where doctors suggested the illness.

Waxnea Chan, C Ellis Lisbon Oakland Neb Sioux City Omaha Dr. King M. B. Blackurn

Kodol Dyspepsia Remedy Claim From Years of Research

A promotional notice extols Kodol Dyspepsia Core as a universal digestive aid. The ad claims the product digests all food components and was developed after long scientific study, urging readers to use it for indigestion and dyspepsia.

Overworked workers seek new routes to coalfields

The note reports many African American men leaving Winston for coal fields in West Virginia, with about a hundred departing in one day. It also quotes Champ Clark on overwork and nervous strain, praising Electric Bitters as a cure for exhaustion.

Winston West Va Champ Clark Missouri Blackburn

The Morning Post Raleigh NC Advertisements

The Morning Post in Raleigh North Carolina markets itself as the only popular priced mori Pe newspaper with telegraphic and general news from state correspondents offering a complete synopsis of state news. Subscriptions offered in multiple durations with strict prepayment required and no paper continuation beyond paid term.

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