Southern Prosperity in the South Endorsed by Edmonds
In the May 16 1907 issue the Manufacturer's Record reproduces a statistical article by Richard H Edmonds on Southern prosperity. It touts rising cotton mill capital, spindle counts, railroad expansion, iron and steel gains, and new oil phosphate and sulfur industries. It notes hydroelectric power growth and the South as a key future energy center, plus improved cotton marketing reducing eastern dependency and expanding foreign trade through Southern ports.
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Manufacturer’s Record
Richard H. Edmonds
Record
Edmonds
South
New England
Alabama
Pennsylvania
Louisian
Texas
Louisiana
Indiana
Southwest
Appalachian Mountains
America
South Atlantic
Gulf Ports
Anoint Friends Before They Die With Kindness
A reflective exhortation urges sharing affection and comfort while friends are alive. It warns against waiting for funerals to express love and praises sending flowers and kind words to brighten homes before departure. The author emphasizes actionable, upfront posthumous kindness.
Bank cashier Franc Jones returns to Charlotte to face federal charges
Franc Jones, a defaulting cashier for a National Bank in Charlotte, reappeared in the city last Saturday after months away and surrendered to federal authorities. Others may be implicated as the affair unfolds. Jones posted bond in Box F900.
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Franc Jones
Charlotte
Jones
The Park Bill Isn’t a Republican Measure in North Carolina
In Asheville local citizens mobilized to protect land from floods and preserve timber and beauty for future generations. The writer urges citizens to support protection without opposing government aid, noting Congress will pay fair value and warning against overreach. May 10, 1907, Banner Elk, N.C. by B. M. Dueeer.
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Asheville
America
Sam
Watauga County
Linvil
Watauga
M. Dueeer
Banner Elk
N.C
Three Men Atop the White House? A Roaring Parley
The Charlotte News reports Teddy Roosevelt Taft and John L Sullivan in a lively, brash gathering filled with jests and boasts. The scene mixes humor and bravado as each man flaunts stature and fame while mock histories, pugilistic pride, and political vanity ripple through the page. Nearby, a North Wilkesboro Hustler note warns of illicit corn whiskey sold near town, predicting death for drinkers and urging punishment for sellers.
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Teddyy
Taft
Johnny
White Houses
Teddy
John L. Sullivan
John L
Dia
John
Charlotte News
North Wilkesboro
Watusga County Bank Boone Report 1907 Financials
Bank statement for Watauga county bank at Boone North Carolina shows assets of 39314.62 with loans and discounts 5321.95 overdrafts 98 clean assets include cash 7069 91 and securities 2561 00 while deposits total 39314.62. Capital stock 10000.00 undivided profits 944.51 bills payable 2946.00 deposits subject to check 25007.81. E S Coffey cashier attests to accuracy with J W Horton W C Coffey directors. notarized April 6 1907.
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Watusga County
Boone
N. C
North Carolina
U.S
State of North Carolina
Watauga County
E. S. Coffey
Advert for Shoes and Goods at L Jones Cottrell
Public notice urges shoppers to visit L Jones Cottrell at the R. M. Green old stand for men women and children's shoes new stock including Indies patent leather at 3.25, ladies dress goods, groceries, and produce buying, promising lowest prices and friendly service.
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Indies
Taleo
Tam
Land Entry Notice for 60 Acre Tract in Watauga NC
Entry Notice No 2471 lists J L Fox J H McLean and Fynley Gragg locating and entering sixty acres along the Watauga River Moody's mill creek in Watauga township. Beginning at a sugar tree on Fox line the parcel follows east along lines to a Lenoir corner then west and north retracing the deeded boundaries. Entered April 19 1907 by H J Hardin Entry Taker.
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State of North Carolina
Watauga County
Said
J. L. Fox
J. H. McLean
Fynley Gragg
Watan
Moody's Mill Creek
Watauga’ Township
JL. Fox
Big Bench
Lenoir
Bng
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted for Blood Purification
Impure blood lingering from winter causes boils pimples eruptions and fatigue in spring. The advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla thoroughly cleanses the blood and promotes lasting cures by restoring healthy function to stomach liver kidneys bowels and skin. It cites a company and a medical claim to support its remedy.
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Hood
Io & Timeous Co
Mess. Quananteep
Notice of Administration for G. W. Byland estate
Announcement that W L Byland administrator for G W Byland deceased of Watauga county North Carolina asks all creditors to exhibit claims by April 25 1908 and all debtors to make immediate payment this April 25 1907.
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G. W. Byland
Watauga County
N.C
Dinia
Nake
W. L. Bytanp
Farrior saves two thirds of Haywood apple crop
John Farrior, proprietor of a leading Haywood county apple farm with 6000 trees, reports that despite a recent cold snap he saved about two thirds of his crop. Experts project around 10000 bushels of fruit this summer after fires built throughout the orchard to ward off frost damage.
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John Farrior
Haywood County
Aubeville
Iti
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