Prohibition results and political notes from Watauga
The Watauga Democrat reports partial county vote tallies from Tuesday’s prohibition election with first figures for prohibition and second for anti prohibition. It notes anticipated county majority 800 to 1000 and wires report Wilkesboro precincts voting for prohibition. Also cites Senator Johnson of Alabama backing Governor Johnson for president and discusses Democratic splits over Bryan. A large whale was captured at Cape Lookout and to be exhibited in Beaufort shipyards, valued at about $600 separate bone and oil.
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Lenoir
Wilkesboro
Wilkesboros
Watauga
Friends of Temperance
Johnson
Alabama
Minnesota
Bryan
Washington
John-1son
Cape Lookout
Beaufort
Wages and politics in Lawrence County and Democratic splits
Report notes foreign and American laborers flocking to Lawrence County farms for seventy five cents weekly with board provided, as well-to-do farmers hire scorers to oversee. It questions the slogan about a full dinner pail. The piece then analyzes the 1900s Democratic nomination race, predicting Johnson as stronger than Bryan, with many delegates breaking to Johnson in doubtful states.
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New Castle
Beaver Falls
Lawrence County
Johnson
Minnesota
Bryan
Northwest
West
Lizard Found in Ancient Oak Log Split by Joseph Mc Hlackey
A black and white spotted and yellow lizard, alive with fur grown, was found in the heart of an oak log split by Joseph Mc Hlackey near Bellwood Pa. The log comes from a tree more than 50 years old.
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Joseph McHlackey
Bellwood
Farmer Discovers Pot of Gold Near Taylorsville
Report from Alexander county says a well known farmer three miles west of Taylorsville found a pot of gold coins while ditching bottom land. The farmer allegedly hid the pot in the woods after the discovery, while two or three negro hands support the story. A highwayman once rumored to have money is said to have lived on the farm.
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Statesville
Taylorsville
Alexander County
The
Charlotte Observer
Tennesse
Knoxville
Tenn
White Pine
East Tennessee Real Estate Company
Wood & Johnson Proprietors
Morristown
Tennessee
Panic in State Affects Undertakers Most
A Waterbury dispatch notes no business is affected by the present panic more than undertakers. The strain is blamed on working men unable to purchase goods amid tight money matters, which is believed to contribute to fatal diseases.
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Waterbury Coun
DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve Ad
Advertisement for DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve claiming quick healing for cuts bruises and piles. Mentions JM Hodges as seller and promotes the product name and benefit in period style.
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DeWitt
DeWitt’s
JM. Hodges
Tariff Debate Signals GOP On Wood Pulp Policy
After election, tariff revision is planned with the fate of a bill to abolish tariffs on wood pulp and print paper. The issue exposed how the Republican party’s stance on tariffs may differ from reform promises.
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Republican Party
East Boone General Store Ad and Court Notice
East Boone area shop advertises dry goods groceries school supplies and more while a North Carolina notice from Watauga County describes an execution sale of an eighth interest in 50 acres near Laurel Creek Township to satisfy a judgment in favor of T F Yates against Noah Hedgepeth and Clemmie Hedgepeth.
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North Carolina
Watauga County
T. F. Yates
Noah Hedgepeth
Clemmie Hedgepeth
Superior Court
Boone
N. C
Atlas Hedgepeth
S. P. Worley
Richard Hedgepeth
Laurel Creek Township
Mortgage Sale Of Land In Watauga County North Carolina
Mortgage sale notice states J H Latham defaulted on a note to Bank of Ashe. F M and J D Thomas will auction Latham land in Cove Creek township Boone between 10 am and 3 pm July 6 1908 to satisfy 676.80 plus costs. Property lies along Cove Creek and details boundaries from Landrine Eggers heirs. Attys Lovill & Lovill.
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J. H. Latham
Thomas
J. D. Thomas
Office of the Register of Deeds
Watauga County
F. M
Bank of Ashe
Jefferson
N.C
J.D. Thomas
N. Y
Court House
Boone
N. C
Cove Creek
J. H
Davis
Ellison's Creek
DeWitts Little Early Risers Sold by Hodges
DeWitts Little Early Risers, a famous liver pill brand, are sold by J. M. Hodges.
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DeWitts
J. M. Hodges
Land Entry 2480 in North Carolina Journal
J W Garrison locates and enters two hundred acres on the South Fork of New River Blue Ridge township beginning on a cucumber line and following the old survey to include all vacant land entered May 28 1908 by U J Bardia Entry Taker.
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State of North Carolina
Watana County
Uker
Said County
J. W. Garrison
New River
Blue Ridge Township
Cook
Digestion Aid and Prominent Notices From Old Kentucky Clippings
A fragmentary 19th or early 20th century notice mentions Negro night riders in Kentucky via the Nashville American. It also includes a health tip endorsing Kodol for dyspepsia and digestion, advertised by J. M Hodges, amid assorted references to tobacco, crops, and a pink spectacle announced by J. Pierpont Morgan with tickets for a prosperity procession.
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Kentucky
J. M Hodges
Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup Advertised By Hodges
Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup is promoted as pleasant tasting and suitable for children. It claims to avoid constipation unlike most cough remedies and to act promptly to ease inflammation while gently stimulating the bowels to expel the cold. Sold by J. M. Hodges.
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Kennedy
Gough
J. M. Hodges
Taft Backers Confident. Anti Taft See Defeat At Convention
The Republican National Convention sees Taft supporters confident of nomination while anti Taft factions insist he will lose. The contest hinges on delegates decided by the convention committee and contested credentials.
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Watauga Democrat
R. C. Rivers
Turraway
East Boone
Sam
L. L. Critcher
John W. Sfudges
C. L. Shoemaker
KF. M. Taostas
J.D. Tuomas
Lovill & Lovill Att'y
H. C. Miller
Blowing Rock, N
Castorria
Bardia
J. Pierpont Morgan
Tennessee Farms
East Tennessee Real Estate Co
Tonn
East Tennessee
East Tenn
N. L.masr
Pres
W.€.Correy
V.P. G. P. Hacastan
Cash
Watauga County Bank
Boone, N. C
Apc
M. D
Blackburn Hotel
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