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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1900
Page
2
In the Watauga Democrat a brief mention lists figures Robert C Rivers along with Borror and Proraieror. The item reads as a fragmented political or local notices snippet from the newspaper page.
The discredited Republican candidate for Congress spoke at the courthouse in Toone last week, attacking the editor of this paper over a Chronicle story about bribery allegations against U. S. Commissioner Spence. The article recounts muttered libel accusations, a mob scene, a public quarrel over press fairness, and a later speech by Blackburn that dismissed issues and mocked rivals.
The Republican attitude to wards trusts resembles their view on prohibition. They support the law but resist its enforcement, showing a pattern of backing legislation while avoiding strict application.
The piece questions Bryan as an honest man and a demagogue, notes the intelligent voter must register before it’s too late, and recalls Chauncey Depew’s anger at a past speech denouncing expansion. It contrasts votes from 1896 with current estimates and asks where those voters came from.
Mrs R M Green advertises a shop in the old Boone post office offering cash sales of notions groceries laces curtains and a full line of spices and extracts. The notice invites trade and lists items such as lace curtains curtain poles and shredded coconut with a broad array of household goods. Marketed as cheap cash sales with trades welcome.
By sheriff authority the sale occurs at Boone courthouse on Monday November 5 1900 to satisfy taxes for years 98 and 99. Properties include Cove Creek Martha Slader 4 acres and many others with varying acreages and total tax plus costs listed.
Fragmentary text cites wartime casualty tones and a Virginia resident, mentioning 65 000 troops and a claim that Bucklen’s Arnica Salve heals burns sores bruises and piles. The passage reads as promotional copy with disjointed quotes and partial names, reflecting an early 20th century ad style. The source lacks coherent narrative.
A county store invites shoppers to explore its newest stock, highlighting up to date meats and a stylish general merchandise line. The voice emphasizes quality and variety as a draw for customers to visit and compare offerings.
Dry goods of almost every description from 10cts up to a dollar per yard groceries of all kinds and as cheap as they can be sold in the county. Large line of shoes in the latest style and we can fit you at almost any price you may desire. Large lot of hardware both heavy and shell ready made clothing in this department we are always prepared to suit you drop in and examine for yourself.
A Victorian style advert promises a large assortment of underwear shirts collars cuffs and cravats for gentlemen. It invites readers to visit and mentions “very latest styles” and a broad selection in almost endless varieties for all needs.
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