Watauga Democrat Presses for Equal Justice after Mountain Murders
The paper recalls the Reelfoot lake lynching of Captain Rankin and compares it with Senator Carmack's Nashville murder, urging consistent demand for justice, condemning violence, and questioning partisan double standards while calling Tennessee to clean house.
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Bristol Herald Courier
Beelfoot
Tatum
Captain Rankin
Duncan Cooper
Waylay
Senator Carmack
Reelfoot Lake
Carmack
Nashville
Tennessee
A Tribute to Carmack in the Tennesseean
Bishop E. E. Hoss offers a heartfelt memorial to ex Senator Carmack praising his integrity and public spirit. He lauds Carmack's principled stand, courage, and clean record, noting the nation’s admiration and Tennessee’s betrayal, while expressing deep personal grief and reverence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmack
E. E. Hoss
Odils
Senate
Tennessee
Bucklen Arnica Salve Endorsed for Sore Feet and Burns
A reader from East Poland Maine praises Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the proper remedy for sore feet burns cuts and abrasions and notes its usefulness for piles. The ad urges trying the guarantee-backed salve sold by druggists for 5 cents. The piece ends with a William V. Kelley quotation praising virtue and a useful career.
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Bucklen
W Stone
East
Poland
The Salt of the Earth Woman Worker Quote
A brief exhortation distinguishing two kinds of girls the working type and the gadding type praising the former. It extols work as dignity and utility for a pretty girl who seeks meaningful contributions as stenographer teacher saleslady or housekeeper. Excerpt.
Red Band Pure Scotch Snuff Ad Claims High Grade Product
An old advertisement extols Red Band Pure Scotch Snuff as the highest grade snuff. It reflects a circa era emphasis on ambition and personal effort, noting that backward glance habits hinder progress and that sharp men carve out fortunes. A wistful line suggests work is less enjoyable than it could be.
Confide Your Boys Openly For Better Fatherhood
Mary E. Bryan writes in The Home Magazine that a father should be frank with his children about his nature and experiences to earn their confidence. She warns that children spot faults and may misjudge parents, urging honesty to build trust. The piece notes a neighbor, Grayson, seeking reverence before reelection and a son’s quip about “pulling the wool over their eyes.”
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Grayson
Harry
Mary E. Bryan
Annele Remus
The
Home Magazine
Land Sale Notice in Beaver Dam Township Watauga 1908
In the Superior Court case R Z Linney v Jerry Ray and wife Margaret, a land sale is set for the first Monday in December 1908 at Boone court house. The tract in Beaver Dam township, Watauga county, covers about 150 acres and is bounded by Thos Farthings chestnut corner, chestnut oak, three red oaks, spruce pine, and a stake point. Commissioner F A Linney signs the notice.
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Superior Court
Watauga County
R. Z. Linney
Jerry Ray
Margaret
Court House
Boone
Beaver Dam Township
N. C
Farthing
F. A. Linney
Notice in Watauga County Superior Court 1908
In Watauga County North Carolina Superior Court spring term 1908 HI Ridder and others versus Carolina Valley Oil and Gas Co. plaintiffs seek 1690 dollars for work and labor. Defendants must appear at the next term to be held the third Monday after the first Monday in March 1909 at Boone court house to answer or demur or relief will be granted. October 13 1908 Tuos Bincuam C.8. C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Watauga County
Superior Court
HI. Ridder & Others
Carolina Valley Oil & Gas Co
Said County
Boone
N. C
Tuos
Bincuam
Reflections on a Bachor and social quirks in letters
The piece laments lighthearted social tricks by women and men, musing on romantic letters and dinner habits. It quotes the New York Press on feminine romance and notes Kennedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup marketed for children and adults with a maple sugar taste and bowel action claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
J. M. Hodges
Traveling man cites dry and wet town numbers in Gibson
A Gibson visitor notes in casual terms that 62 dry towns and 46 wet towns exist in their territory. He argues wet towns harm business for dry goods and groceries, saying the money the busy boot can spend buys clothing, dry goods, shoes, and groceries in dry towns.
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Gibson
Roosevelt Breaks Democratic Trademark China in Campaign
During the campaign remarks accuse Roosevelt of destabilizing the political landscape as he disrupts well established Democratic interests, with critics likening his actions to breaking china marks of the party. The Wilmington Star notes the metaphorical critique amid election season.
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Roosevelt
Wilmington Star
Witt's Carbonized Witch Hazel Salve Ad
An old advertisement touts Witt's Carbonized Witch Hazel Salve as superior to imitators. It claims the product is cooling soothing and effective, sold by J. M. Hodges in Stranger with praise of its quality versus competitors.
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Roanoke
KE. M. Coulter
Witt
Conside Witt
J. M. Hodges
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casToRra
William V. Kelley
DeWitt
Custorra
King
Aries
Bachor
New York Press
Dr. King
L. A. Bartlet
Guilford Maine
tRemedy Fc Weeee Srey
Fae Limite Signature
New York
Bears
Cardus
Lucinda, Hill
Freeland, C
Cardui
Knoxville, Tenn
Morrixtown
Young Orchard
Ruscelsville
Tenn
Robert Wood
Morristown Tenn
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