Forest Reserve Bill Sparks Community Debate in Elks Park Letter
A Virginia periodical prints a debate on forest reserves and the 1906 bill. Leroy Boltincer of Blowing Rock argues the bill protects forests without harming farmers, citing Secretary of Agriculture statements and congressional aims. He defends government actions and criticizes opponents, while urging readers to consider the broader public interest.
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Elk Park
Secretary of Agriculture
United States Senate
Spen King
Cone
Congress of the
United States
Switzerland
Vucation
Congress
Secrretary of
Appalachian Mountains
Forest Service
Iate McKinley
Cannon
Leroy
Boltincer
Blowing Rock
Cullom
Illinois
New York
Wall Street
Times
Statesville
Let us give flowers to the living and not to the dead
A reflective prose piece extols the living’s need for sympathy over flowers for the dead. It proclaims true politeness, a pure woman’s influence, and love as home guardian, urging kindness amid life’s sorrows and a celestial hope beyond.
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Earth
Electrical Bitters and a Prison Violence Note
The article cites high Panama Canal wages tempting artisans despite malaria fears, praises Electric Bitters as malaria protection, and mentions Albert Ki Peverette in Marquette prison, who cut off his hand to avoid further abuse. Also notes DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve sold by J. M. Hodges.
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Panama Canal
Albert Ki. Peverette
South Bend
Richland
Mich
Marquette
Peverette
Chicago Recorder-Herald
DeWitt
J. M. Hodges
Prominent citizen loses Jersey cow in peculiar wedged can death
In Newton a leading resident reports a Jersey cow found dead with her mouth tightly wedged around a four pound tomato can after the stable was opened. The animal had put her tongue in the can while seeking bran and suffocated as she struggled to free herself. The item also includes ad blurbs and a light joke about marriage.
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Newton
Jdo
Charlotte Observer
Rock Mountain Tea Promises Beauty Aid for Women
Advertises Hollister's Rock Mountain Tea as a great beautifier for women with red lips laughing eyes sweet breath and good looks. Sold at five cents per tablet by Blackburn and Blowing Rock Drug Co. Includes a quip on a man’s conscience.
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Hollister
Rock Mountain
M. BR
Blackburn
Blowing Rock Drag Co
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L. D.lowe
Banner Elk
N.C
Watauga
Mitchell
Todd & Ballou
Jefferson, N.C
J.B. Hodges
Sands, N. C
Ann. G. Ly
Edmund Jones
F. A. Linney
Boone, N.C
13Th Judicial District
J.C. Fletcher
Boone, N. C
E.F. Lovill
Attorney AT Law
Boone
N. C
A. A. Holsclaw
Mountain City
Tennessee
Court House
Ffey
R. Ross Connelly
Shoun's
R.ross Donnelly
NEW Jeweler’s Shop
Crithherink Row
Silas M, Greene
Richmond
Jul
A. D. Williams
West Main St
Twilight Thoughts
Sion
Canal Zone
Ayer
J. C. Ayer
Lowell
Massmet
J. M.hodges
Mamma
Kilmer
Dr. Kilner & Co
Binghamton
N.Y
Gesap
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