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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1902
Page
4
A fragment from Chicago News and Watauga Democrat items recounts aphorisms on human behavior and duty, followed by Rocky Mount Spokesman observations. It notes a North Carolina politician linked to Eastern Carolina Republican circles and discusses a supposed anti trust amendment amid campaign spending.
The Democratic Party of Watauga County schedules a county convention at Boone Courthouse on Monday August 18 to nominate a House candidate and county ticket and conduct other business. Precinct chairs must hold primaries on Thursday August 14 to elect delegates. voters invited to attend. Each township should elect a five member precinct committee led by a chairman, reporting to the County Convention. J C Horvon, Chairman. July 14, 1902.
The Philadelphia Press summarizes editorial views stating the President and Attorney General Knox are pursuing the trusts in their own way. It notes the administration faces resistance as trusts grow accustomed to blunt tactics and respond sluggishly to pressure.
The piece criticizes Republicans for claiming mastery in campaign tampering with trust money. It accuses the party of looping around the trust issue while trusts continue to contribute to campaigns, implying pervasive influence and questionable practices in financing politics.
The Atlanta Constitution raises a question about Congress ability to regulate commodity prices and why lawmakers cannot lower them again after they rise to robbery levels. The piece argues that legislative power lowers prices for some goods but fails to reverse hikes, leaving the public burdened by high costs.
Fragmentary text recalls political attacks on military figures with partisan framing. It contrasts Democratic criticism of Lamar and General Jake Smith with Republican defense of General Miles and Admiral Schey, framing it as service competence.
A witty remark reworks the adage as a learned man abandons a rock for a seaside shelter. The character quips about the shift from sturdy foundations to a beachside dwelling, signaling a humorous change in judgment.
An old advertisement for Hood's Pills touts relief from headache biliousness sour stomach and constipation priced at 25 cents a box. Prepared by C J Hood and Co Lowell Massachusetts the copy cites Stonewall Jackson and a quotation attributed to Dr. Alexander McGuire about taking Richmond with 10 000 men during the Civil War retreat from Bull Run.
A London starving millionaire could have benefited from Dr Kings New Life Pills, which improve digestion and appetite. The foreign item reports a Danish author Madson who fell and was choked by his high color in Copenhagen, noting warning from the Morning Post about reckless young statesmen and posted cautions.
A vintage advertisement claims Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cures eruptions fever sores pimples boils carbuncles and ulcers. It asserts sores blotches and pimples vanish and guarantees relief for cuts corns burns sealed piles with a 25 cent price at Black Barn’s.
An American industry note argues steel rails are sold openly in European and world markets while Republicans push tariffs. The piece also promotes Chamberlain's Coke Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a worldwide tested cure, available from M. B. Blackburn.
The passage claims that Republican spellhindera's utterances, if recorded in a book, would form the most complete comedy of contradictions imaginable, according to their own brazen confessions.
A promotional note urges billionaires to use Cham berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets claiming they cleanse the stomach regulate the liver and bowels and provide a quick permanent cure. Sold by M. B. Blackhurao.
A humorous Asheville sourced report discusses Big Tom Wilson, famed bear hunter, potentially guiding President Roosevelt for a fall bear hunt. It notes concerns about Wilson’s weak condition, debate over the President’s travel plan, and the idea of a rest stop in Asheville before any pursuit, with varied opinions on timing and reception.
A reflective piece argues that moral compromise often accompanies tempting wealth or accolades, warning that pursuit of success without ethical anchoring can lead to hollow gains and long term regret. The tone remains cautionary and philosophical throughout.
The Mrs W P Pendley Proprietor announces the hotel building has recently been refitted and refurnished in all departments and is now open for the public. It offers good, comfortable rooms and meals of market quality. Transient boarders receive attentive care and rates are reasonable.
G H Duncan proprietor offers best grade laced boots shoes and loggins with prompt repairs and satisfaction guaranteed. Uses only best materials and invites customers to call. 410 01.
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