Hasty Marriages and Oxford Orphan Aid Tepid Debate
A Varied Watauga Democrat page discusses the ethics of hasty marriages, parental sacrifice, and public opinion. It cites The Youth's Companion critique, urges considering parental impact, and notes clergymen and civil officials in early nuptials. Also covered: Oxford Orphan Asylum Singing Class tours, Mason support, and Boone invitation. It closes with medical notes on flowers improving indoor air and their role in health.
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America
Oxford Orphan Asylum
Oxford Asylum
Masons
Middle
Wesrern North
Caroline
Emma White
W. J. Brogan
Ches
Eforts
Dr Kings New Life Pills Promise Quick Relief
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a pleasant surprise for stomach and liver pain. It claims the pills provide relief from headache dizziness and constipation and notes availability through M B Blackburn.
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Kings New Life
M. B. Blackburn
Silent tomb quote sparks debate on women in politics
Fragmentary quotation ridicules women in politics and public life. It suggests women are ornamental and prone to gossip, contrasting patience with perceived zeal, reflecting dated attitudes.
Frinity Park School Headmaster Adverts Expansion
Frinity Park School promotes itself as a first class preparatory institution with graduation certificates accepted for Southern college entrance. It boasts ten officers and teachers, a 75 acre campus, a 30,000 volume library, a well equipped gymnasium, modern instruction, frequent lectures, and seven years of phenomenal success. Catalogs available from J A Bivins, Headmaster, Durham NC.
Notice of administration for Harrison Aldrich estate
Administrator A Woodie invites claims against the Harrison Aldrich estate, with12 months to present proofs. Creditors asked to settle debts promptly. publication dated June 12, 1905.
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Harrison Aldrich
Notice of sale of W. W. Sherrill estate lands in North Carolina
Commissioner W G Hans announces sale of all lands from the estate of W W Sherrill at the Boone courthouse in Watuega County and Caldwell County. Two parcels include Blowing Rock adjoining Emory Sherrill and Skyland Institute, and Caldwell County land near Elbert Hartley A H Boyd and Caldwell and Northern Lumber Co. Sale funds debt settlement with terms: one third cash, two installments in 6 12 18 months with interest. Written July 17 1905.
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Superior Court
Court House
Boone
Watuega County
North Carolina
W. W. Sherrill
Blowing Rock
Emory Sherrill
iSkyland Institute
Caldwell County
Elbert Hartley
A. H. Boyd
Caldwell & Northern Lumber Company
W. G. Hans
Goughs
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve Ad Claims Cure All Ailments
An old advertisement touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as purest remedy for burns boils piles and skin afflictions sold by M and Blackburn. A testimonial from Annie Hunter of Pittsburgh credits Electric Bitters for curing typhoid and kidney trouble restoring strength and mobility with a six word claim of wonder.
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M. &. Blackburn
Annie Hunter
Pittsburg
M. B. Blackburn
Price
The Martin Cottage hotel advert remains open for public
The Martin Cottage, Mrs W P Pendley proprietor, reports a recent refit and refurnish across all departments and is now open for public accommodation. Comfortable rooms and good fare, with transient boarders warmly welcomed. Rates stated as reasonable.
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W. P. Pendley
Socialites and theatricals wrap up on marriages and divorces
Society people and theatrical folk spar over weddings and separations. A guaranteed cure for piles claims success with Paro Ointment, offered postpaid by Paris Medicine Co. Three reasons mothers prefer One Minute Cough Cure for coughs croup and whooping cough, sold by M. B. Blackburn.
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Paris Medicine Co
Louis, Mo
M. B. Blackburn
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Charlotte Chronicle
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Surthise Party
Patience
Seave
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Laras
Pharmacy
Adnress Virwxanie
Chapel Hill
N.C
Trinity College
D. W. Newsom
Pera
N. C
Frinity Park School
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Purham
Dey
A. Woodie
Law
Martin
Blowing Rock, N. C
John Sebastian
Pass Traf
Rock Island System
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Washington
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Memphis
Rock Island
Middle West
Colorado
Salt Lake City
Yellowstong National Park
el Paso
New Mexico
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Portland
Seattle
Ogden
Salt Lake
Pacific Northwest
Lion Coffee
LION
Oak Factory
Grocers Everywhere
Woolson Spice
Toledo
Ohio
E.W. Grove
Bowitos
DeWitt
Bowit
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E.C. DeWitt Co
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