Political Commentary on State Elections and Party Strength
The writer reflects on recent campaign results highlighting Democratic gains in the mountain counties and a weakened Republican opposition. It notes presumed white majorities, ongoing concerns about vote buying, and calls for unity among Democrats to build power in state and local offices. It surveys statewide outcomes across multiple states showing mixed Republican and Democratic fortunes and predicts a bright day for Democratic influence in mountain regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeter Pritchard
Democratic Party
Runaway bicycle injury and Bucklen's salve ad
An old newspaper notice describes a runaway bicycle accident ending in a severe leg cut for J. B. Orner of Franklin Grove, with a four year stubborn ulcer. The ad promotes Bucklen's Arden Salve as a cure for burns, scalds, skin diseases and piles at 2 cents at M. B. Beick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Orner
Franklin Grove
Til
Ben Bucklens Arden
M. B. Beick
Kluttz Captures North Carolina District Victory
Salisbury to Charlotte Observer reports Rep Kluttz wins a tight NC district race, defeating Blackburn by 1,659 votes as Republicans claim a strong majority across the new district stretching from Stanly to Ashe. campaign funding and alleged corruption noted, including liquor shipments and federal staff involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Kluttz
New Earth
Stanley
Ashe
Congress
Salisbury
Klurtz
Rowan County
Army of Revenue
Blackburn
Modern Scott’s Emulsion Promotes Easy Digestion
A vintage health notice touts fat-based feeding for consumption, arguing salt pork and fat-rich diets once common. It praises Scott’s Emulsion as tailored for easy digestion and lung-supporting effects, claiming liver oil and phosphates boost vitality. A free sample offer is included.
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Scott
Chairman Simmona plans NC Democratic chair retirement
The statement praises Chairman Simmona for his service to the North Carolina Democratic Party, noting his clean, upright conduct and predicting any vacancy caused by his resignation will be hard to fill and will elicit deep gratitude from Democrats across the state.
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Simmona Eays
Democratic Party
North Carolina
Remarkable cure with Electric Bitters at Elizabeth WV
An elderly man named G. W. Roberts endured incurable cancer until Electric Bitters and Lucklen's Amica Salve allegedly cured him. The report praises Electric Bitters as a powerful remedy expelling biliousness and aiding kidney and liver troubles, describing it as a tonic for rundown health with guaranteed satisfaction by M. B. Blackburn.
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Elizabeth W. Va
G. W. Roberts
Lucklen
M. B. Blackburn
D R E S S G O O D S H A R D W A R E H A T S A N D M E N S N O T I C E
I have received a large stock of spring and summer dress and shirtwaist goods. New calicos, hosiery, women and men's shoes, children's shoes, and remnants. Hardware, plows, hoes, nails, axes. Hats for men and women, notions, suits for men and boys. Willing to buy country produce and roots. Wilt W. Holsclaw invites visit.
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Tan
Mabel
Thayea
A. E. Moretz
Atock
Cali
Yours
Wilt
Holsclaw
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Robert C. Rivers
Tuarepay
Suutesville Landmark
Rhode Island
Democrata
New Jersey
Flanigan
Fifth
Cleveland
Birdsall
Boies
Henderson
Virginia
New York State
Odell
Kansans
Texas
State of
Washington
California
Tennesse
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Indiana
Massachusetts
West Virginia
Ohio
Utah
Nebraska
Idaho
Charlotte Observer
North Wilkesboro
Boy Blackburn
petMre
Babel
Lisulon Scott & Bowne
Pearl St
N. Y
Toon
Guotas
Todd
H.C. Miller
Watauga County
Hamilton Brown
Blowing Rock
Jere
Bargins
North Carolina State Normal and Industrial College
Charles D. McIver
GreEnsworo
N. C
G. W.raby
Blowing Rock, N. D
Stork
G. W, Raby
Merchant and Trader’s Bank
Mountain City
Tennessee
J. Walter Walcat
W. P. Duncan
Ramo
McCape
Ags
J. Cashier
J. Walter Whent
LS. Ram Bo
E. E. Hunter
J. G. Burner
J. N. Wills
R. E. Donnery
Dr. J.C. Butler
C. B. Webb
Y. Illerr
Wilkesboro Marble Works
Thomas L. Critcher
Deerfield, N. C
Warnier
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