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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1916
Page
4
A Kansas City bulletin warns housewives about the dangers of dry cleaning with gasoline. It explains gasoline is a high explosive, outlines safety steps for outdoor use, and stresses keeping ignition sources away. The notice cautions against careless handling and disguises a serious hazard in homes and pockets.
A public notice quotes Mrs. U. E. Riley of North Troy New York praising Chamberlain's tablets for indigestion after six months of use. The notice states the product is obtainable everywhere and presents the testimonial as a remedy that gave her great benefit.
A 19th century style advert promises one hundred dollars for proof of catarrh cures and extols Hall's Catarrh Medicine as the most reliable remedy backed by 35 years of patient testimonials. It states the medicine works through the blood and mucous surfaces and urges readers to try it for noticeable health improvements.
An old time quip details a wedding notice spoiled by editor’s overlong flourish. The minister earns ten dollars, the groom resists, and a year’s subscrip tion is demanded. The piece ends with the obituary and ads torn up by angry readers.
An advertisement claims indigestion and bowel irregularities cause headaches nausea bloating and sour stomach and promises relief by taking Moley Cathartic Tablet this evening for a better morning credited to M. B. Blackburn.
An advertisement asserts women suffer kidney trouble as men do and often endure pain. It promotes Foley Kidney Pills as quick relief for backache, pressing inside and muscles, stiff joints, and bladder ailments. The tone mirrors early 20th century med ads and uses product claims to appeal to female readers.
A Wellsburg New York druggist proclaims Chamberlain's tablets the most satisfactory remedy for stomach troubles and constipation he has sold in thirty four years. The ad claims 100000 to 500000 fly species as a playful preface and notes availability everywhere.
New York state maintains a network of 251 savings and loan associations overseeing thrift funds. The institutions serve local communities with home mortgage financing and deposit services.
A man named Jaciiua Man's experience described by Frank Mostey reports severe side and back pains eased after the first Foley Kidney Pills dose, with complete relief within 48 hours. The promotion claims the pills activate kidneys, restore health, and stop bladder issues.
A global overview indicates vegetables account for about 25 percent of the world’s diet. Analysts note demand trends across regions and dietary shifts influence production, trade, and pricing patterns. Public health implications cite balanced intake and sustainable farming considerations.
A young condor does not take flight until its first year, delaying initial ascent while feather development and balance mature under careful oversight by wildlife staff at the reserve.
Sudden weather shifts and high winds bring colds and grippe this season. Summer colds can be annoying and dangerous. Dr King’s New Discovery relieves coughs and cold symptoms. It soothes the cough checks the cold and helps break up grippe. No mixing needed just ask your druggist for a bottle. Tested and tried for over 40 years.
Read about C E Summers of Hol dredge Nebraska who suffered a severe cough and cold. After using Foley's Honey and Tar as directed his cough was cured and he credits the remedy with a speedy recovery. The ad also notes Foley's as soothing for children and mentions Quicksilver’s density at 13 percent heavier than water.
An advertisement touts Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a ready made cough remedy. It lists ingredients including pine tar aconite sugar hyoxcyanins and mandrake and asserts quick relief with soothing effects and phlegm relief. The text notes bottles are sold at 25 cents and urges readers to check the package for the formula.
A Des Moines lecture reports an Indian missionary fell ill in interior India and credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving his life. He says the remedy is used effectively in India as both prevention and cure for cholera. The ad also notes Denmark has more than 6 000 motorcyclists.
A vintage advertisement touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as the sole path to a clear complexion. It claims the medicine activates the bowels, stimulates the liver, cleanses the system, and purifies the blood as a splendid summer remedy priced at 25 cents at the local druggist.
Mortgage sale notice records a loan to W O Greene dated August 3 1914 due August 8 1945 and describes land in Beaver Dam township Watauga County North Carolina including 115 acres. The sale on the first Monday in August will be to satisfy the debt interest and costs with escrow details and reference to deeds of mortgages Book 8 pages 263 268. Attorney John H Bingham signs for the mortgagee.
In the Superior Court of North Carolina Watauga County before Clerk A A Greene and E A Adams versus Walter Greene Nelia Hodges et al. By order of sale the court will on the first Monday in August 1916 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the courthouse door in Boone offer for cash the described lands containing 38 acres more or less, adjoining Charles Lewis A Adams and others, beginning on a chestnut on a ridge and ending at the beginning. A A GREEN Com. July 6 1916.
A large tract owned by W Whiting in this county comprising about 4200 acres is subdivided into smaller tracts and offered for sale. The seller aims to help home seekers and the poor by providing affordable cash terms and annual payments on the remainder. Maps of each tract by an engineer will be provided. The land lies between Blowing Rock and Grandfather Mountain and near Shulls Mills and Youablessee turnpike, a short rail line near Linville River. Contact J M Lacy Boone Fork Lumber Co Shulls Mills NC.
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