24 Apr 1902
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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1902
Page
1
A Philadelphia reader recalls a "new man" from parilla and promotes Ayer's Sarsaparilla as the strong, hopeful remedy of choice. The message urges avoiding other brands and trusting the tested old remedy for strength and vitality.
A reflective line about truth and error suggesting that every truth carries flaw. It reads as a philosophical musing rather than a reportable event or concrete fact. The sentence uses general imagery to express uncertainty about perfection in knowledge.
A Hartford man describes a severe leg infection that followed a rusted wire scratch. After two years of pain doctors recommended amputation, but he recovered completely using Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Arnica Salve. The claim is that these products cured eruptions and blood disorders, with M. B. Blackburn guaranteeing satisfaction or refund for 50 cents.
A Washington summary notes Republican disarray over Cuban reciprocity and tariff revision guided by Babock and Payne, with Democrats favoring tariff reform. Senate debates Chinese exclusion amid Philippine concerns, reporting on Governor Gardiner and Miles. Adams bills reorganization of consular service and warnings about pay, tenure, and merit merit-based reforms.
Charles C Ellis of Lisbon Ta describes wading waist deep in icy water to repair a telegraph line during the flood. He suffered a severe cold and cough that doctors in Oakland Neb Sioux City and Omaha said meant consumption. After using Dr King s New Discovery he was cured in six bottles. Also advertised My Jack burn Price 50cc and 1.00.
An advertising notice touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a cure for gunshot sores and general wounds. It cites a testimonial from A F Fuller of English Indiana and warns against counterfeit products while mentioning T J Coffey & Bro. The text also includes a religious line about Christ being the alphabet.
Neglect causes danger from constipation and biliousness, with De Witt's Little Early Risers praised by M. 1K. Smith of Butternut Michigan as the most satisfactory pills. Also notes 812 North Carolina bird species with eight protected, urging compassion for wildlife and referencing Cascarets candy cathartic for constipation relief.
Spring coughs and colds are warned as serious if neglected. A dove of one minute cough cure promises immediate relief from coughs colds bronchitis and throat and lung troubles. Testimonial from Postmaster C C Dawson of Carr Illinois endorses the remedy as safe effective and saving many illnesses. The Chicken's Favorite sold by T J Cag ey & Bro.
An ostrich farm is to be established at Asheville with work starting soon on the enclosure. The farm will be owned by A. Y. Pearson and the birds will be shipped from the farm near Frelix, Ariz.
An old advertisement claims Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets restore energy and appetite when feeling weak or lacking zest. It promises renewed vigor and a hearty appetite, with sales through Blackburn.
A historic medical advertisement claims Kilmer Swamp Root cures kidney liver and bladder troubles. It touts Dr Kilmer as a specialist and offers a free sample bottle and book by mail to readers, mentioning hospital and private practice use and broad reader reach.
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