Watauga Damocrat notes on Manila coffin ship and 1902 campaign
The Watauga Democrat reports Kilpatrick transporting four thousand coffins to Manila for cholera victims, with New York World estimates at $32,000. It contrasts this with May imports of tools, furniture, and machinery totaling $27,328. The piece criticizes Republican leaders in North Carolina for avoiding joint debates, praises Senator Pritchard’s willingness, and attacks trusts, tariffs, and the political climate ahead of 1902 elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilpatrie
Manila
Pacific
Probers of Prosperity Note Labor Vote Tilt
A Knights of Labor Journal comment suggests many workers doubt universal prosperity and may swing toward Republicans in the coming fall elections. It hints at political shifting among workmen and the impact of economic rhetoric.
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Knights of Labor Journal
Of for the Children Oil Cod Liver Oil Emulsion
A fragment describes giving oil to children to aid growth and health. It praises Scott's Emulsion as a pleasant tasting oil and notes its long use. The passage urges giving the product to pale or stunted children to improve appearance and vigor.
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Scott
North Carolina Campaign Attacks Pie Philosophy
A Raleigh Greensboro era piece criticizes Republican promises as pie driven. It argues the platform mainly mirrors the Democratic administration’s actions, warns voters against pie slogans, and accuses Republicans of rewarding party loyalists once in power. It portrays a battle over favoritism and office-seeking within state politics.
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North Carolina
Hastings
Pritchard
Craig
Sea Need
Ator Pritchard
Wong
Republican Party
Watauga
Vaarlotte
Greensboro
DeWitt's Little Early Risers Promise Quick Stomach Relief
An advertisement touts DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a reliable liver and bowel cleanser. It claims they purge poison and putrid matter, act as a tonic for biliousness, and prevent fever, marketed by T. J. Yoffey & Bro. Also mentions Kodol as a cure for dyspepsia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
T. J. Yoffey
Bargains and Trade Offer from W Greene of Norris Ang
W Greene of Norris Ang advertises bargains and trade terms, offering to exchange country produce, roots, and herbs for goods. He lists coffee, soda, dry goods, notions, groceries, tinware, glassware, and keepware, inviting customers to bring items for the highest market price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AE. Moretz
Mabel
Bargain Shoes and Hardware Offered by Will W Holsclaw
In a dated ad, Will W Holsclaw promotes men and ladies shoes at low prices, summer dress goods, cashmere fabrics, and a broad hardware assortment including plows, hoes, nails, and horse shoes. He invites buyers to visit, noting timely bargains on hats, notions, suits, and country produce with payment of top market prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will W. Holsclaw
Rend Clothi
Todd
N.C
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Watauga Damocrat
Robert C. Rivers
Eorror and Provaieror
Y'aursnay
Criles
General Grosvenor
Champ Clark
Cuba
Dingley
Steel Trust
Roche
Sterling
Comedy CO
Chicago
New York
Cupid
Roxboro Courier
E. Spencer Blackburn
Spencer
Congressman Kluttz
Alphonse
Gaston
B. Spencer
News and Observer
Babeork
Joe
Arbuckle Coffée
Mercqhandibe
Greene, Norris
Ang
Bargins
Watauga County
Hamilton Brown
Blowing Rock
Claremont College
Hickory
N. G
Norman
Iz State Normal and Industrial
Charles D. McIver
Gnexisnono
N. C
G. W.raby
G. W. Raby
Davenport College
R. C. Craven
Leno
Merchant and Trader’s Bank
Mountain City
Tennessee
J. Walter Water
W. P. Dungan
J.C. Burner
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