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Watauga Democrat in Boone, North Carolina
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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1900
Page
2
Public schools books price debate and 1900 campaign notes
J J T Reese voices views on school books and price accessibility for state schools. He urges legislative action with publishers to lower cost and improve supply, plus a commission system in each township. The column also notes plans for Buxton Blackburn debate, the death of Capt. Martin V Moore, and commentary on McKinley era politics and Anglomania in state affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.J. T. Reese
Martin V. Moore
Auburn
Alabama
Capt. Moore
North Carolina
Caldwell County
South
Hon J Buxton Support and Various Political Notes
Several paragraphs praise Hon J C Buxton of North Carolina as a capable, honest Democrat and longtime district advocate. The piece notes his family pedigree, Senate service, and expected election. It also covers a violent incident involving Miles Flack and a Black assailant, broader imperialism impacts, Peach growers, W C Pearson as electoral elector, Vermont political shifts, Olney backing Bryan, McKinley era policy, and Alaska observations by Senator Mason.
Bell of Alimo Recovered and Offered for Sale
The Charleston News and Courier reports the Alimo bell found and now owned by a San Antonio lady. Found three months ago at Goliad it weighed about thirty five pounds and bore the 1772 date with a Spanish coat of arms. The clapper is missing and the relic will be placed in the Alimo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston News and Courier
San Antonio
Texas
Goliad
Pension pensioner Evans finds defect in hearing
Pension Compassioner Evans discovers his eligibility for a pension due to defective hearing after a doctor accidentally identifies the issue. The speaker mocks the expanding pension system, noting the unlikely future where McKinley might also receive a pension for a weak spine stemming from his military service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evans
McKinley
Politicians clash over trusts in New York
Republicans attack Tammany Hall in New York, while Democrats admit some may join trusts. The piece argues Democrats oppose trusts despite occasional members, a stance the author says Republicans fail to match.
One Minute Couch Cure Promo By Coffey Brothers
An advertisement promoting a “One Minute Couch Cure” claiming immediate results. It credits Coffey Brothers, Phillipe, and associates as promoters of the harmless remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffey Bros
Phillipe and
Som
Broadening of Senatorial Primary Voting Rights
A News and Observer report states that the electorate for the senatorial primary now includes all white electors who voted for the Democratic State ticket in August or who vote for the Democratic candidate for Congress and the Democratic Bryan and Stevenson electors in November. It notes that a voter subscribing to the full Democratic ticket both times is entitled to vote, effectively allowing all self-described Democrats to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Executive Committee
Congress
Stevenson
News and Observer
J. C. Buxton
Forsyth
Aycock
Buxton
Dr Kings New Life Pills touted despite dangers
A fragment states Dr Kings New Life Pills are advertised as a safe cure for headache and constipation, with a price of 25 cents at Blackburn's. The piece contrasts sensational claims about dynamite body cures with a harsh political note on trust regulation and party lines, mentioning W J Bryan and a Democratic hopeful Buxton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Blackburn’s
DeWitt's Little Early Risers Endorsement Ad
An advertisement extols DeWitt's Little Early Risers as the best pills, praising their promptness and certainty, attributed to Coffey Brod. Phillips & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Coffey Brod
Phillips & Son
The Sun Says Whites Are The Real Threat In South
A New York Sun editorial argues fear should center on white communities rather than Black southerners, stating whites pose the greater risk to regional stability. The piece frames threat in terms of social and political dangers rather than racial groups alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
South
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Endorsed For Skin Ailments
For burne, injarier piles and skin disenses use DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, the original formula. Beware counterfeit copies may be offered. Only DeWitt's works from Coffey Ros, Phil Lips & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
DeWitt’s
Coffey Ros
Phillips & Son
Pou Nominated for Congress in Fourth District
Hon E W Pou of Smithfield Johnson County was nominated for Congress in the Fourth District on Thursday of last week. Pou is serving his third term as solicitor in the Fourth Judicial District and is described as a man of marked ability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Pearson
Morganton
E. W. Pou
Smithfield
Johnson County
Groceries Sold Cheap in County Offer
A county wide sale announces groceries of all kinds at the lowest possible prices. Local shoppers are urged to take advantage of the substantial discounts offered across various staples and provisions.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Watauga Demorat
Robert C. Rivers
Eprrog
Prorngror
Spencer Blackburn
Boone
Blackburn
Alger
Hay
J. (. Buxton
J.C. Buxton
Superior Court of
Corres
State Senate
Miles Flack
Forest City
Flack
Mr. Flack
China
South Africa
Canning Trust
Vermont
Russia
Olney
Bryan
Iiat Congress
Hanna
Philadelphia
Mason
Illinois
Alaska
Spain
Pacific
Cscabstorta
Tammany Iee Trust
New York
W. J. Bryan
Salisbury
J. B. Gaither
China Grove
Catholth
Hood
Chamberlain's
THE
Hague McCorkle Dry Goods Company
Greensboro
N. B
F. W. Richards
North Carolina College
Raleigh
George T. Winston West
N.C
Chamberlain
Republicans
Gains
Gen
Ewland & Watson
F.M. Eens
Seneca (I
News
K. B-Webb
C. Y. Miller
Wilkesboro
Webb & Miler
I. N, Corpening
Oms Icea
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