Prohibition Appeal Prompts Vote Call in Town
In a fiery editorial from the Watauga Democrat, Rev D Frank Carver urges strong support for prohibition against liquor. He argues abstinence protects families, churches, and communities, condemns the saloon as ruinous, and calls voters to choose temperance next Tuesday, citing moral law and scripture to deter drink. A note of gratitude praises Miss Rivers for Home Mission work and Senator Overman receives a ten thousand postage stamp cane from a Colorado convict.
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Hell
Church
Book of Life
Kingdom of Heaven
Mroter
Christain
North Carolina
D. Frank Carver
Christian Advocate
the Democrat
Mount Airy
Patrick County
Vaz
R. C. Rivers
Watauga Democrat
Dan River
Rivers
Senator Overman
Vedera Penitentiary
Colorado
Temperance Tide Rises Yet Election Will Not Sway
A brief note quotes a speaker promising a sweeping temperance movement by month’s end while warning not to expect liquor to influence the election. The statement asserts liquor will barely alter the voting outcome and urges supporters to stay steadfast.
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Charity and Childrne
We Garbolized Witch Hazel For Puss Burns Sores
An old advertisement notes a witch hazel product labeled Garbolized Witch Hazel marketed for skin irritations. It promises to soothe burns sores and minor wounds, citing a general audience of users seeking topical relief. The copy emphasizes quick action and simple use.
Senate Finance Committee Backs God We Trust Coin Restoration
The Senate Committee on Finance voted unanimously to report the bill already passed by the House for the permanent restoration of the words In God We Trust to gold and silver coins. The inscription had been removed by presidential order.
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Senate Committee On Finance
House
Miner Exhibits Ore Sampling At Winston
Mr W T McKay of Courtney Yadkin county displayed mine samples in Winston recently claiming a block of ore would assay 500 dollars per ton. Separate item notes a Chinese drowning toll from a Yangtse Kiang flood and then an advertisement extols Kodol as a digestive aid sold by J M Hodges.
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W. T. McKay
Courtney
Yadkin County
Winston
Yates Sues Hedgepeths in North Carolina Land Sale Notice
In Watauga County North Carolina T F Yates vs Noah Hedgepeth and Clemmie Hedgepeth. An execution from the Superior Court dated April 9 1908 directs sale on June 19 1908 at Boone court house to satisfy a judgment of 16 55 plus 5 55 costs. One eighth interest in 50 acres at Richard Hedgepeth land Laurel Creek Township to be sold to highest cash bidder. Sheriff John W Troddges.
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North Carolina
Watauga County
T. F. Yates
Noah Hedgeperh
Clemmie Hedgepeth
Superior Court
Boone
Atlas Hedgepeth
S. P. Worley
Richard Hedgepeth
Laurel Creek
Lownship
Noah Hedgepeth
Jandy
Tennesse
Worl
Knoxeville
Tenn
White Pine
Teun
Lst
East Tennessee Real Estate Company
Pod & Johnson Proprietors
Morristown, Tennessee
Gospel and Revenue Fight in a Roaring War of Words
A dramatic cry against moral decay and government revenue via rum power dominates the page. Petitioning voters to support promptices on May 26, the piece denounces taxation and urges action while mentioning De Witt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve as a sale pitch.
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Erica
Gliss
Prohibition Message Amid Saloons and Faith
A sermon urging votes for the prohibition ticket links national salvation to abstaining from whiskey and urges Christians to vote. Ex Governor Daniel L. Russell of Brunswick County dies at 67, after retiring in 1900 and practicing law in Wilmington. The News and Observer notes his uncompromising character and few strong friendships.
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People'’s Tribune
Brunswick County
Daniel L. Russell
Wilmington
The
News and Observer
Big Atlanta Fire Leaves 175 Horses Burned
A major blaze in Atlanta destroyed stables housing 175 horses. Firefighters battled the flames for hours, with no immediate word on causes or total animal casualties as investigators begin inquiry.
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Atlanta
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Ephwanay
Yangtse Kiang River
China
J. M Hodges
Custoria
John W. Trodges
C. L. Shoemaker
DeWitt
DeWitt's
J. M. Hodges
East Boone
Tam
L. L. Critcher
H. ¢. Miller
Blowing Rock, N. C
Scott
Tennessee Farms
East Tennessee Real Estate Co
Morristown
Toun
East Tennessee
Addrews
JUST
Real Estate Company
Wood & Johnson Proprietors
Tennessee
N. L. Mast, Pres
W.C. Correy
Hacasan
Watauga County Bank
Boone, N. C
Boone, N.C
M. D
Blackburn Hotel
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