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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1901
Page
2
W Robert C Rivers quotes William J Bryan on Theodore Roosevelt entering the presidency with a strong civic virtue and untested policies. A New York Times note highlights labor class protections as skilled versus unskilled workers show wage dispute tensions. A plan considers forming a union for unskilled steel mill workers after summer privations.
The writer denounces privacy in Czolgosz's trial, arguing the assassin's hands are stained by the nation's highest official and he seeks notoriety. He urges a swift execution to atone for the high crime and improve public sentiment.
The Windsor Ledger editor prefers Annie for the cause she represents, mocks Emma Goldman and Carrie Nation, and suggests Mary Lease be kept on probation. He condemns Emma Goldman as anarchy personified and envisions her confined in an imagined desert.
The speaker argues that comparing Boer concentration camps to Andersonville is unjust to the Confederates. He contends the British had ample funds to care for prisoners, whereas Confederates faced blocks from enemies in securing even basic supplies for their captives.
The text notes that exports to Canada rise while those from Great Britain to Canada fade under a 33 percent differential duty. It implies adverse effects on British trade as domestic exports to Canada grow and foreign sales suffer amid higher duties.
Report from Free Town Sierra Leone praises the successful efforts to eradicate deadly fever by destroying mosquitoes. Officials claim the measures could be replicated elsewhere, touting Sierra Leone as a benchmark for combating the disease.
The senator calls Rooosevelt an organization man who will follow machine dictates. He notes Teddy did so as Governor of New York and expresses hope for better independence, while awaiting future actions.
A skeptical view of President Roosevelt arising from his Southern lineage and past clashes with superiors. The piece questions his stance on race, cabinet shifts, foreign policy, and domestic trusts. It notes cultural tensions, Labour wage debates, and previews cabinet changes, ending with a political ad pitch about a miracle cure.
The steel strike ends and the truce is declared a victory for labor advocates. Officials say the settlement will tighten controls on the industry and influence labor relations going forward.
A vintage ad urges readers not to get thin and to fatten up with Scott's Emulsion Cod Liver Oil. It markets the product as food and a helper for digestion and nutrition, noting fall and winter health risks and offering a free sample.
Pursuant to a Superior Court decree dated September 23 1901 a sale of estate lands belonging to John Ragan deceased will occur November 4 1901 at the courthouse door Boone Watauga County between 10 am and 3 pm. Parcels on Meat Camp creek include Lot 1 Green Knob 13 5 acres Lot 2 8 5 acres adjoining J Ragan and others Lot 3 south of widow's dower 23 acres. Terms 15 percent cash with balance in six and twelve monthly installments. Plot and calls provided day of sale. This land was previously offered August 31 last with ten percent advance. court ordered new sale. A W Beach Adm E F Lovin Atty.
A Washington writer notes with dismay that the state funeral was marred by disordered behavior as crowds, including African Americans, swelled into a mob at the Capitol doors. The piece suggests anarchists may fare better in jail for a time.
Office in the Bryan Hotel Building will practice in the courts of Watauga and adjoining counties. All business of a legal nature promptly attended to.
Prompt attention given to all legal matters entrusted to his care across Caldwell Watauga Mitchell Ashe and other nearby counties ensuring attentive representation and timely action in court proceedings.
The Martin Cottage operated by Mrs W P Pendley now open for public accommodation with comfortable rooms and good fare for transient boarders. A mortgage sale notice outlines a land foreclosure on Watanga River near Moody's Mill Creek, with a Sept 1901 sale at Boone courthouse to satisfy notes by E M Gragg and Rachel Gragg, secured by W V Calaway and Estella Calaway.
Ample room for selling or buying land water power timber and mineral interests in Boone North Carolina. Linney and Hayes real estate agents invite contact through Pandace Linney or Boone Ex and offer to find buyers if not directly purchased. Attorney note by BF. A Linney.
Trade Academy offers primary secondary and music courses with four teachers. Certificates for primary and diplomas for secondary upon completion. Principal and state and county superintendents signatures. Prepares for teaching exams in North Carolina and Tennessee and for college. Music includes organ guitar mandolin. Board from 5 to 6 dollars monthly tuition 1 to 2 dollars monthly music 2 dollars monthly. Send for circulars. J. Rogers, Principal. Miller.
An advertisement from Wilkesboro Marble Works Webb and Miler, proprietors, promises granite and marble monuments and cemetery line products in the best style at the lowest prices with satisfaction guaranteed.
A local retailer announces a broad markdown on all articles. Lawn goods drop to 12 percent value, calicoes to 8 cents, plaids to 4 cents, and celluloid collars to 3 cents. Jeans and shoes reduced, including men’s sizes. Jars and farm goods featured with renewed offers.
Mission School at Valle Crucis North Carolina offers a fall term beginning August 6, 1901. The school promotes female education with favorable buildings and surroundings, with strong music, and a motto of firmness refinement morality and intellectual development. Principal H A Dobbins Jr and Mrs C D Taylor oversee board and tuition.
Overstocks and new arrivals sold at actual cost include lawns light calicoes yard wide percals and other summer dress fabrics. Large sizes in shoes mens shirts underwear and silk varieties. Sadies Dress Goods offers dark lawns mercerized silk and cashmeres. Also seeking roots herbs lggs chickens feathers and produce plus sugar at 64% and up.
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