Red letter day for Democracy in Watauga county speech
Oct 2 1902 Tuesday brought a large crowd to the public square in Watauga to hear Governor Aycock and Sam L Patterson speak. Patterson addressed the audience for nearly two hours in the court house, praising Democratic policies on education pensions and veteran care while noting salary questions and state finances. Republicans present praised the speech, while critics warned against tariff reform rhetoric. A. A. Gadger spoke later to a small crowd, with reports suggesting he failed to meet expectations.
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Watauga
Aycock
Sam. L. Patterson
Patterson
Court House
J.C. Fletcher
Democratic Party
Eara
North Carolina
Daniel L. Runnell
Vance
A. A. Gadger
Panama
McKinley
Republican Campaigners, Are Receiving Full Pay From Uncle Sam
Would Be In Personal Crisis To Re Is The Tariff
A fragmentary line from a report references a congressman facing a personal crisis over tariff policy. The readable text offers no clear names, dates, or places to anchor a fuller summary. Further context is unavailable in the accessible portion.
Mountain Apple Show At Fair Promises Notable Entry
At the Smite Fair October 20, an all mountain counties apple show will debut with prizes of 3 dollars for first and 1 dollar for second per plate of five apples. Entrants should select eight or ten finest specimens, wrap individually, label with apple variety and grower name, and deliver to Mr Coffey who ships to Raleigh. Seedling apples receive the same premiums to encourage Watauga County growers.
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Hgenis
Haywood
Yancey
Watauga
Maldwell
Hoover Watauga
Democrats seek to pressure on cheap goods abroad issue
Chairman Bab sock criticizes using foreign cheap imports to attack trusts while Speaker Henderson says free trade remedies won t cure the trust evil. The remark reflects intra party debate over trade policy and consumer prices.
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Henderson
Scott's Emulsion billed as valuable flesh builder
An advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion claiming a young woman gained twelve pounds from regular doses after buying twelve pounds of flesh at eight cents a pound. It stresses value for money and offers a free sample, with address Scott & Bowne New York and distribution in druggists.
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Scott
Coffey Poised for Catawba Victory in Local Race
A note from Frank A Clinard dated Sept 20 at Hickory reports Catawba residents determined to elect clean officials, predicting Coffey will win by 800 to 1000. Clinard accompanied E Y Webb and Coffey on campaign trails, noting white Republicans endorsing Coffey. Harshaw’s letter and Coffey’s exposure of Harshaw’s schemes are cited, with Catawba backing Mosey in the November election.
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Frank A Clinard
Hickory
Catawba
el Coffey
Clinard
E. Y. Webb
Coffey
Dacky Harahan
Harshaw
Lenoir
Mosey
Tariffs, Trusts, and Politics In Old Debate
The piece critiques Republican tariff talk as harming workers by raising costs for tools, clothing, food, and coal via trust profits. It contrasts party lines with statements from Roosevelt supporters and Congress members, noting tensions over tariff policy and its impact on working families. It ends with a brief ad for Kedolpsia Cure.
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Republican Party
Griggs
Democratic Congress’ Committee
Roosevelt
Democratic Party
Bargains Bargains at Green's grocery and general goods
Norris offers low prices on Arbuckle coffee and soda with 10 cent per pound allowances. He also lists dry goods notions tinware glassware and queenware and promises to pay top market for country produce roots and herbs in exchange for goods. Dated Aug 20.
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Tam
Mube
A. E. Moretz
Mabel
W. Holsclaw
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