16 Apr 1914
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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1914
Page
1
A fragment discusses Boone and nearby residents seeking properly graded driveways to reach the heights of Rich Mountain and Howard's Knob, outlining a community effort to improve access. The note hints at local geography and public works concerns without detailing dates or specific plans.
A writer recalls Mary Sawyer and the famous Marys lamb from Sterling near Boston in 1806 born, lamb followed to school, the tale that inspired a Harvard student poem. It notes the lamb’s wool stockings funded Old South Church saving it from sale, and locals discuss Boone tourism and rail access.
Town and County notes a harvest of local happenings. Mentions John Stanbury returning from Greensboro after his daughter's graduation recital, Alma Moretz visiting her grandfather Rev Harrison Farthing, and concerns over frost damage to fruit in parts of the county. Also references E J Norris’s war wound, Clara Estes returning home to Up ton, and Roby Greer acquiring fine draft horses.
State and general items report Senatorial action granting Monroe North Carolina three thousand dollars for a porch on a public building. Other items note post office safe thefts in Siler City, a Rowan farmer finding a ancient case knife, political shifts, and local appointment praise for Watauga County entries in Durham Daily Sun.
An old advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a spring tonic and system cleanser. It promises to purify blood, stimulate kidneys liver and bowels, relieve spin fever and restore energy, guiding a four week treatment with guarantees and prices 50 cents and a dollar.
Mrs Young recalls Mary Sawyer of Somerville Massachusetts famed for the Lamb tale. Mary married Tyler, died 1889, and is buried near Boston at Mt. Auburn beside Longfellow. Their home became a playground for Somerville children per wills of Mary and her husband.
An advertisement touts Dr Ling’s New Life Pills as a family laxative praised by Mrs Charles E Smith of West Franklin Missouri. It claims 25 cents at druggists or by mail from H E Bucklen & Co in Philadelphia or St Louis. The rest of the excerpt notes Miller’s sarcasm about unsold goods and idle workers.
J. W. Bryan, agent, invites all to call and examine Worthmore Tailoring Co. Chicago made to measure wool Spring and Summer suits overcoats belts caps and bats. Full fit and satisfaction guaranteed. Yours for good clothes.
A local notice invites readers to join The Sledge Hammer by sending one cent plus name and address on a slip to be placed in a Contestant's Box. The first drawn entrant wins a dollar. contest closes June 1 at The Sledge Hammer in Yuma NC.
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