Watauga Democrat urges school building fund drive
In a lengthy appeal the Watauga Democrat calls on residents to support a new permanent school building in Boone. It notes many contributions and attendance at the closing of a session led by Profs. B. B. and D. D. Dougherty, urging further fundraising before August. It also prints a second column letter titled Phantom criticizing anti trust enforcement and urging government action.
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Feo Yeas
I of Boone Conceiv
Pone
Leamuty
B. B
D. D. Dougherty
W.A. Coffey
J. C
Buxton
New Apple Variety Introduced by Cicero Cline
The Newton Enterprise reports Cicero Cline has introduced a new apple variety in the section. The tree bears fruit without bloom and the fruit forms on the body of the tree like a fixed growth. Originating in Watanga county, grafts were brought here and several young trees are thriving. Local nurseries are obtaining grafts and plan to offer trees for sale soon.
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Newton Enterprise
Cicero Cline
Wastanga
Cline
Watanga
Watauga
Jacksonville Fire Destroys District. $15 Million Loss Reported
Fire rips through 148 city blocks in Jacksonville Florida on the 8th inst. destroying a thirteen by two mile area and leaving thousands homeless. Estimated loss reaches 15 million dollars while a relief fund of 15000 dollars is raised for the needy. A bizarre note mentions a bounty for triplets in a Kansas bag revealing 18 sets born soon after the offer.
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Jacksonville
Florida
Kansas
Scotts Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil Health Booster
Scotts Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil is presented as a life enhancing product for all ages. It claims to restore appetite, ease burden of eating, and restore flesh and health when work is hard or digestion fails. The copy emphasizes it as food that makes you forget your stomach and supports general well being.
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Scotts
Dinner tainted meat kills Rowan county youth in Salis bury
A young man from Rowan county died after eating at a negro lunch house in Salisbury. Doctors attributed death to tainted meat served there. The case raises questions about contamination and safety amid broader shipyard and Cuban delegation discussions.
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Rowan County
Salisbury
Democrats fear no tariff clash with Babcock on 1904 bid
Democrats aiming to win in 1904 on anti tariff and anti trust platforms dismiss anxiety over Representative Babcock. Ephraim remains loyal to his idols and will not abandon them.
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Babcock
Ephriam
Acquittal of Callahan sparks despair over juries
A writer laments the Callahan acquittal in the Cudahy kidnapping case, arguing parents should not free a child-stealer over dislike of Mr. Cudahy. He cites McKinley and Cuban attitudes toward annexation, and questions Carnegie’s wealth decline and use of Magee physicians.
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Callahan
Cudahy
Mr. Cudahy
Congress Without Verifying Treaty Power
The report notes Congress acts without verifying tele revipority treaties while Fronre hikes tariff on an American coin meal to double the domestic rate. She plans further increases to block markets, reducing US imports to near one thousandth as the speaker warns prosperity may not last. Trusts are blamed for eroding the golden eggs.
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Congress
Fronre
United States
Local merchant announces new Mabel location and low prices
E Mobetz announces move to the G W Lawrance building in Mabel offering coffee at 1.00 for 9 pails, best prints cheap, domestic goods 6c per yard, sugar 16 tbs for 1.00, and promises to pay the highest market price for country produce. Trade welcome with money saving emphasis.
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Mabel
G. W. Lawrance
New Year Savings on Every Article Listed
In 1901 the old year is gone and the New Year opens with chances to save on every article. The prose promises lower prices and more favorable terms for customers as trade and traffic shift into the new era.
Trade and bargain goods fill the store shelves
The establishment urges customers to bring their trade and promises bargains across all departments. Dress goods, groceries, hardware, shoes, and tableware are showcased with an invitation to inspect items and trade produce for cash or goods. It also notes buyback of roots and herbs and high prices for certain oils.
Sgrofula and Its Awful Horrors Sarsaparilla Quart Bottles
Johnston's sarsaparilla touted as a cure for scrofula with claims of wonderful cures. Ad copies mention quart bottles and list Moretz & Farthing in Boone North Carolina and J. W. Hodges in Rutherford, North Carolina.
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Johnston
Land Timber and Mineral Wanted in Boone North Carolina
Linney and Hayes of Boone North Carolina invite owners and buyers of lands water power timber and mineral interests to call. If we don t buy we will find a buyer. If you won t sell we will sell you. F A Linney attorney rent estate agents Boone NC.
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Linney & Hayes
Boone, N. C
Boone, N.C
F. A. Linney
Come and buy your goods at best market value
James R. Phillips invites buyers of all county produce to purchase grain, chickens, eggs, butter, and other goods at the highest market value. He promises savings and urges customers to visit him for fair prices and reliable service.
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James R. Phillips
Trade advertisement at the old post office building
The ad offers Sugar, Flour, Rice, Spices, Extracts, Cigars, Tobacco, toilet soaps and laces in stock. It promises high market prices for country produce and invites calls when in town. Signed by R M Green in Minnesota.
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Lam
R. M. Green
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