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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1900
Page
4
A partisan screed decries McKinley era imperialist policy and war in the Philippines. It denounces trust corruption and calls for a Democratic victory, analyzing electoral math to argue New York as pivotal for the presidency. Names and regional references anchor the piece in late 19th century political discourse.
A clipped political remark cites Hon. D. M. Quarles yielding to the demands of labor and industry leaders while asserting true prosperity must reach every American citizen. a D. A. De Armond line echoes the call for broad, rank and file prosperity.
A suggestion list of practical habits for girls includes shutting doors quietly, keeping homes tidy, rising early, baking bread, dressing neatly, considering others, wearing collars at breakfast, buttons on shoes, speaking clearly, and avoiding fidgeting to avoid disturbing others. The tone urges everyday etiquette over artistic skills as broadly attainable by all.
A reported plan by Senator Hanna aims to prevent the druminers from voting for Bryan by using trusts to send letters asking if they will accept jobs if McKinley is elected. The idea was to bind workers to nothing while hoping many would vote for McKinley for future work. A similar tactic was reportedly used in 1896 and may be tried again.
By virtue of a mortgage deed dated March 21 1898 to secure 200 dollars with interest, the property of F P Long and Me Long will be sold at the courthouse door in Boone NC on the Sunday of November 1900 between 10 am and 2 pm. The land lies in Watauga County Beech Mountain township and totals about 100 acres more or less. J C Poerner attorney represents the mortgage company.
A fragmented letter from the Atlanta Constitution mentions levies of 1310 cents on William, moles taken for unpaid notes, a house fire Wednesday, rumor of gold found on his property, creditors digging, and a wish for happiness and a merry Christmas. The Minneapolis Tribune quips that a carriage with a motor is an automobile and a horse‑drawn cart is a hastomobile.
W. Hy Eads of Sonesville Virginia recalls a child burning his boot with live coals causing years of sores. Bucklen's Arnica Salve healed the wounds after other remedies failed. It is advertised as infallible for burns scalds sores and piles sold locally by Blackburn.
Superior Court in North Carolina Watanga County orders sale by commissioner Swillow Monday of one fourth interest in 74 acres in Laurel Creek township on Watanga river. Lands adjoining S B Cook W F Winkler and others to be sold at public outcry for cash on day of sale. Sept 24 1900 R A Adams Commissioner J C Puerenor Attorney.
The fragment reports courses leading to degrees and ministerial study, noting 512 students plus 61 in Summer School and 38 teachers in the faculty. It directs inquiries to P. Able at the President’s office in Chapel Hill.
W L Corrry at Moretz North Carolina advertises a selection of fruit trees including apples and pears and grape vines suited to the climate. Trees range from three to six feet tall and are sold at about the same price as other nurseries with delivery available. Contact Moretz for details.
Springfield Republican reports a new political club at Oakhward California open only to soldiers who bore arms in the Philippines. The group, about two hundred members, supports Bryan and opposes the Philippine war as unconstitutional. Also noted is a Kansas incident where AM Collier of Cherokee Iowa survived a kidney attack, and credits Electric Bitters for rapid recovery, praising its healing effects.
An advertisement by Dr C W Pupp of Shale Mills North Carolina extols an Extirpator as the sole cure for nasal catarrh and related ailments. The piece claims removal of parasites and diseased tissue in a 30 minute operation with no bed rest, offering cancer and tumor cures and a money back guarantee. It urges examinations and replies.
The Morning Post in Raleigh offers a popular priced morning newspaper with telegraphic and general news. Subscription options are one month for 49 cents, two months for 1.00, three months for 1.00, per year 4.00, all strictly in advance. Send address and payment to Raven, North Carolina.
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