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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1906
Page
2
Watauga Democrat notes how Alexander county timber lands are undervalued as buyers sell old field pines for 50 cents per tree, timber alone fetching up to $100 per acre. The piece argues holding timber boosts wealth while rail rate bills face partisan debate over interstate commission authority and court review. Edwards.
The Statesville Landmark notes Mr Chas I Toma of Hendersonville, state senator from the 38th district, resigns his Senate seat and declares he has joined the Republican party. The paper cautions about not reading the letter yet respects his nerve amid NC party faction strife.
The writer notes interest in nearing publication of state Republican platforms and questions how far Republicans will align with Roosevelt on confiscating wealth of the very rich. Emphasizes party organization must be preserved at all hazard and that leaders deserve obedience to prevent the party machine from becoming worthless.
A vintage ad claims Laxative Brono Quinine Tablets will cure a cold in one day. It promises refunds from all druggists if it fails and notes E W Groves signature on each box.
The piece notes Senate agreement with Democrats to admit Oklahoma and Indian Territory citizens, contrasting with House Republicans who resist. It urges voters to punish standouts in November for not trusting the people in major statehood questions for Arizona and New Mexico, and for Oklahoma.
Burke reflects on how fresh sensations feel in youth and how judgment dulls with time. He laments losing the same pleasure from great works as he once felt, noting the gulf between early delight and mature appraisal.
Invitation notes an honorary membership and invites attendance at the North Carolina Teachers Assembly meeting in Raleigh on June 12. It mentions a summer school at the same location from June 16 to July 6 and urges participation in these opportunities.
In Congress the Republicans are divided on reform measures yet unified on the park bill and an appropriation honoring the old flag. The split highlights intra party disagreements over policy while showing rare consensus on ceremonial funding.
The passage questions Senator Lodge about previous calls to imprisonment for railroad managers guilty of granting rebates. It asks whether he has repented or is reusing an old Republican tactic to mislead the public as railroads and trusts still exert control despite loosening effects seen after the San Francisco earthquake.
The proposed ten million dollar battleship plan may be scrapped as funds are redirected to assist San Francisco. The comment suggests the project will falter and remaining money will be redirected to relief efforts for the city.
The text notes that when Castro visits the United States he could face a warm reception over a 1909 bargain between the Asphalt trust and the Mormon Church via Perry Heath that allegedly gave Utah’s electoral votes to Republicans. It also mentions Republican senators fearing a vote on the Smoot case and many planning to repudiate it.
An Arkansas or North Wilksboro advertisement extols fire loss relief by insurance companies after the San Francisco conflagration. It touts policies at full value and predicts losses of twelve to fifteen million dollars, urging readers to secure policies with stable firms.
By order of the Superior Court of Watauga County Commissioners will sell at public auction at George Story’s store Ahw pat office May 26 1906 lands described in the Horton ex parte petition. Four tracts on Buffalo Creek and Joe's Fork include grants to David E Horton and Edmund Wilson, totaling about 125 acres, with 50 acres each in tracts one and two and smaller tracts three and four. Terms: 10 percent cash cost, 49 percent on credit three months, balance six months with security.
Lucia Wilke of Ceroline Wisconsin found happiness in Bucklen’s Arnica Salve which cured a running sore she suffered for 23 years. The salve is sold by all druggists and is hailed as a universal antiseptic healer for piles wounds and sores.
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