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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1901
Page
2
Robert C Rivers, longtime editor and proprietor of the Watauga Democrat, announces his retirement after decades shaping the paper and its local coverage. The paper states Rivers will oversee a smooth transition with new leadership to continue community reporting.
Paurspay May 16 1901 The impression grows that the Supreme Court will again decide the tax on United States goods shipped to Porto Rico unconstitutional and dismiss other cases for errors. A defeat would be a syndicate victory for the administration and leave it free to tax colonial products. The tariff issue grows more paramount and may decide the next presidential election with Republicans frantically aligning to claim pure tariff reform.
The piece argues New Mexico has lingered as a territory longer than any state and lacks presidential voting rights. It contrasts American money concerns with London dining charges and notes the army canteen abolition reducing drunkenness, asserting ministers found no conspiracy behind the canteen in their presearch statements.
The text notes Wu’s push to enlist American financiers to lend China money for paying indemnity. It portrays Wu as savvy, arguing that nations lending China hundreds of millions aim to safeguard their territorial interests.
The source asserts that more than a million Chinese perished due to Allied actions and urges reflection on the magnitude. It contrasts this casualty figure with historic mass killers, implying a vast, lingering impact across history and time.
A reflection on the unseen losers in the Wall Street market. The piece asks who is losing the sums others win, noting the lack of coverage for those harmed by market swings and the implied hidden costs of speculation.
Memorial note honors Maggie Hartley born 1871 died 1901 with religious devotion and family loss. Davenport College commencement plans outlined by Rev. Pickens with events June 1 to 4 including sermons, concerts, and literary addresses. Also brief remarks on international affairs and finance, referencing France Panama offer and Senator Hanna.
The discussion centers on a shipbuilding trust and its water usage in business. Officials note a large subsidy bill to enable dividend payments on saline ventures. Secretary Gage reports a national debt figure of 995 million dollars, far below the rumored billion-dollar steel trust capitalization.
W I Bower attorney at law in Lenoir North Carolina practices in Caldwell Watauga Mitchell Ashe and surrounding counties. He provides prompt attention to all legal matters entrusted to his care.
A. W. P. Pendley proprietor reports The Martin Cottage at Blowing Rock North Carolina has been refitted and refurnished in all departments and is open for the public. It offers comfortable rooms good fare and reasonable rates with prompt attention to transient boarders.
Boot and Shoe Shop advertises best grade laced boots shoes and leggings on hand with prompt careful repairs. Uses only best materials and guarantees satisfaction.
Mary Shannon of Newton May left more than 125000 dollars to charitable and public institutions. The Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute gets 10000 dollars. Tunkeye Alabama, Kittrell North Carolina Normal and Industrial School for Negroes, Atlanta University, and Mallieu Seminary for whites each receive five thousand dollars. The Newton Massachusetts hospital and other Newton institutions receive eighty two thousand dollars.
A 19th century style ad or notice urges readers to cleanse thoroughly and not neglect any part of the body. It promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy and includes exhortations to avoid bias against medical tonics. The text reads as a marketing or health tip snippet from a periodical.
Announcement says Tram at Mabel 1 offers goods at discounts with coffee at 1.00, prints 5 to 6 cents, sugar 16 pounds for 1.00, domestic at 64 per yard, and other items at similarly low figures. Jean and Will pledge savings and highest market price for goods brought in. Located in G W Lowrance building, request visits.
The message from A E Moretz pledges savings for 1901 across articles and goods. It emphasizes leaving behind old year trade competition and looking forward to affordable prices, inviting customers to trust the store for value.
A regional store advertises racks of dress goods and a wide range of items. Consumers are invited to browse hardware, shoes, tableware, groceries, and produce, with a promise of bargain prices and a broad stock. The notice mentions Blowing Rock, North Carolina, and seeks customers to bring trade.
Land timber and mineral interests sought in Boone North Carolina. LINNEY and HAYES invite sellers or buyers to call. If we don’t buy we will find you a buyer. Real Estate agents F A Linney attorney.
James R. Phillips announces a move to a new building with a strong stock of goods to be sold for pay down at the lowest possible prices. He invites customers to come and buy to save money and offers all good country produce at its highest market value, including grain and chickens, in Sugar Grove on October 8, 1900.
Local ad from H. Miller of Todd offers a discount sale on a broad mix of items. Clothing includes ladies dresses, men's suits and shoes, boys and children's wear, plus trims and textiles by the yard. Household goods feature lamps, glassware, saucers, and pantry items. Also lists school books and classic literature. Payment terms urge down payment with mail-in discounts.
W Holsclaw of Vilas North Carolina advertises a large lot of spring goods and more arriving weekly. He offers cost price on items including lawns light calicoes yard wide percales and dress fabrics. Also lists men's shirts undergarments and various fabrics plus a demand for farm produce and poultry with wholesale prices and a call to shop now.
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