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Watauga Democrat

Location

Boone, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1909

Page

4

Lecture prospect in Charlotte by Dr. Frederick Cook

Watauga Democrat reports Charlotte readers may hear Dr. Frederick A Cook, Arctic explorer, in coming months. S. Russell Bridges of Atlanta says he plans to extend a twelve lecture contract with the Alkahest Lyceum Bureau to include Charlotte, Richmond, Norfolk, Raleigh, and possibly more cities. Charlotte likely would host a large audience, given Cook’s narrative has generated broad interest in the Observer’s recent weeks.

Dee Ook Charlotte Charlotte Observer Frederick A Cook North Pole S. Russell Bridges Atlanta Alkahest Lyceum Philadelphia Cole Alkahest Lyceum Bureau Bridges Richmond Norfolk Raleigh Cook Arctic

Justices to the Dog in Arctic Hero Tribute

A Newark News piece honors the sled dogs of Arctic exploration, praising the dog that pulled the team to the North Pole. It credits the animal’s devotion to its master for the voyage’s success, noting humans would have struggled without faithful help.

North Pole Cook Penny Peary Newark

Republicans Fight Over District Attorney Post

Hickory Democrat W. G. Wright, 60, indicted for criminal assault on his granddaughter Annie Wright, aged 12, in Forsyth county last January, has been adjudged insane and sent to the criminal department of the pen, now is pronounced sane and to be tried in Forsyth court next session. Holton, Adams, and Rollins also seek the district attorney office amid party maneuvering.

A.E Holton Himelf A. B. Adams Rolling Adams Rollins W. G. Wright Annie Wright Forsyth County Criminal Department Forsyth Court Lexington Dispatch

Murder at Kenley church shocks community

At Kenley in Johnston County John Atking rushed into a church service to confront Ben Davis after asking the parson to suspend, then fired four shots. Davis died the next day. Adkins is jailed. The report notes both men were Negro. New York leads dairy value, Iowa second. Chamberlain’s Liniment advertised as reliable for mishaps and sprains with claimed benefits.

Kenley Johnston County John Atking Ben Davis Davis Adkins Lexington Dispatch

Frightful Fate Averted By Arnica Salve Claim

Frightful fate averted after using Bucklen’s Arnica Salve reports of curing a severe knee cut. The ad extols Arnica’s healing for wounds and burns while other items promote Cough Remedy and moral maxims. Local notes mention Moore county hog catching and a large 150 pound hog.

Frank Disberry Kelliher Minn Bucklen

Farm land for sale listings from M Piper of Greenville

Farmers urged to contact M Piper of Greenville Tennessee for farm land listings. He offers a large list of desirable farms in various sizes and invites written inquiries to receive descriptions suited to the buyer’s needs.

Ino M. Piper Greenvile Tenn

Little Things That Lift Or Crush A Life

A short reflective piece shows a small gray clad woman gifting roses from a garden to a carriage occupant before leaving. The scene highlights how tiny acts of kindness can sustain someone at their weakest moments and that little things often matter more than grand gestures.

Vilage Tiege Virginia-Carolina Chemical Company Vigivla-Carolina Op

Roller Mill Property For Sale Near Washington College

Improved thirty barrel roller mill with corn mill attached and 112 story dwelling, barn, six acres in East Tennessee wheat belt. Location Broylesville Road two miles from Limestone depot and Washington College, adjoining lands of J. H. Hardin. Price reasonable, terms easy with half down and balance later. Title good. For details contact H. J. Hardin, Washington College, Tennessee.

East Tennessee Broylesville Road Limestone Depot Washington College J. H. Hardin H. J. Hardin

Business Girl as a Wife Passages on Domestic Roles

The piece argues a business woman makes the best wife due to knowledge of finances, need for a restful home, and efficiency from work experience. It lauds a cheerful, peaceful home lit by love as strength for workers, followed by an ad for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy praised for curing coughs and colds and sold by J. M. Hodges.

J M Hodges Chamberlain I M. Hodges United Presbyterian Chamberlain's J. M. Hodges

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