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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1902
Page
2
The Watauga Democrat notes poll tax payment by May 1 to be eligible to vote in November elections and warns against false claims about voting rights. It also mentions discussion in France about a marble international monument to M. F. Maury, praising his ocean distance work and linking his Civil War loyalties to the Southern cause.
Truly the past year has brought floods and losses to farmers with more risk ahead. Ex Senator Matt Ransom sold his last year's cotton crop exceeding 1,200 bales and realized a net profit of 50000 dollars, a rare feat showing a farmer’s unexpected wealth.
Sallie Harris of Salem North Carolina reports severe muscular rheumatism relief after using Chamberlain's Pain Pain. After two applications she improved and after one bottle was entirely cured. Sold by M B Blackburn. Notes 315 newspapers now published in North Carolina despite growth.
Governor Aycock and State Superintendent Joyner lead a broad educational revival. Rural schools and country schoolhouses receive priority while the Educational Conference in Greensboro showcases progress. A large shipment of eggs heads to New York as Tennessee exports buoy the state’s agri trade. The Raleigh museum displays North Carolina’s largest emerald, termed Rendlewan amethyst, in Charleston.
The article notes Dr Dred Peacock resigns as president of Greensboro Female College with disappointment yet optimism as Mrs Lacy H Robertson succeeds him. It also reports the death by self inflicted chloral overdose of James Ransom, a nephew of Senator Ransom, at his Asheville home aged 38, leaving a wife and five children.
Edward Whealer of Eric Pennsylvania reports lifelong stomach trouble and costly doctors before using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. He praises its effectiveness and recommends it to others seeking relief, noting it digests what you eat without dieting. T. J. Coffey & Bro.
Gen Fitzhugh Lee rejects any pursuit of a diplomatic post as consul to Cuba. He says he seeks no diplomatic position and makes no claim to such an appointment.
The readable fragment speaks of nourishment strengthening the body to fight a hard cough and to fortify against future illness, urging care and vigor as essential for health. It mentions no court or formal action, and reads as a practical health note rather than a report of events.
A twelve million dollar project plans a railroad from Lincolnton North Carolina to the coal fields of Wise County Virginia. The effort seeks funding and organizational backing in Baltimore to advance construction and regional transportation development.
Notice calls for bids to build a brick church (Methodist) at Jefferson North Carolina. For plans and details apply to L P Boans, Jefferson NC. April 10 marked the quill drivers day at the Charleston Exposition with a call for all to attend North Carolina Editors day.
An old style ad claims Laxatye Bromo Quinine Tablets cure a cold in one day with a no cure no pay offer priced at 25c. A misplaced line notes Cecil Rhodes, maybe the world's wealthiest man, died at his Cape Town home in Africa. It also mentions heavy rains causing damage in Mies Louisiana and Texas.
Chas. M. Cramer, a Colombo Ceylon watch maker, urges Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for coughs and colds. He notes rapid chest cold cures and hoarseness relief in children, claiming one bottle often suffices. He has recommended it to many, all satisfied. sold by M. B. Blackborn.
Wilkesboro Marble Works Webb and Miler Prop promote granite and marble monuments and cemetery line items in a low priced package. Slogan claims satisfaction guaranteed and emphasizes beat of style and pricing.
Val le Crucis North Carolina Mission School for both sexes begins Far Term August 1901. Buildings and surroundings favorable for girls with excellent music instruction. Motto Firmness Refinement Morality Intellectual Development. Board and tuition reasonable. H A Dobbins Jr Pam Mars C D Taylor Music.
A fragment urges shoppers to compare prices and promises to sell bargains at lower prices than elsewhere. The note invites readers to rest and inspect the vendor’s offers, claiming to provide less money for more value on the road of life.
Legal note shows attorney Pan Atty’s eighth for preliminary prize Ever 0.8, with C Topp referenced in the brief.
Worn by time yet ready to serve, Wilt Holsclaw declares year’s change brings no shift in duty. The note speaks of continued service and steady trade as the new year unfolds.
A country store ad proclaims no credit in the new year and invites trade at Sugar Grove. Phillips Bros. promises well-priced dry goods groceries hardware and tinware with a neat stock and trade-in for country produce. The note mentions Watauga Falls service and urges patrons to visit for bargains in a broad range of goods.
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