Local Notes and Remedies Roundup
A mix of community updates and notices includes visits by the Sutherland family to the Shull home, lumber deliveries to Elk Park, and a death near Fleming. Regional health ads promote Chamberlain’s remedies and Foley products while a local obituary recalls a child’s funeral at Harman graveyard. The column also touts Foley Kidney Pills and Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound for ailments. The baseball season is nearing its midpoint with chatter on national greatness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Mode Teague
Thad ‘Harman
Harman Graveyard
Ruth
Jesus
Jobo Norris
Foley
Buck Len's Arnica Salve for Piles and Skin Ailments
An old advertisement touts Buck Len's Arnica Salve as a remedy for piles itching irritation inflammation and swelling. It claims quick relief and comfort for burns boils ulcers cuts pimples eruptions and eczema and notes it sells for 25 cents at all druggists. It also promotes Chamberlain's Liniment for back pain and urges self respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck~ Len
Trisle of a Traveller Promotes New Life Pills
A traveling salesman from Berkshire, Vermont, touts Ex King's New Life Pills as an excellent remedy for stomach, liver, and kidney troubles. He claims the pills cured his constipation and indigestion and notes they cost 25 cents at all druggists. The piece closes with a caution to watch for honesty as the best policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleming
Pay
Chamberlain
E. E. Youngs
E. Berkshire
Rochelle
Fast Express
Weile
Dean
Dr. King
J. R. Watts
Floydale
Tex
Thedford
Notice of Sale in Wa tau ga Superior Court
In Wa tau ga county North Carolina the Superior Court before the clerk 8 W Greer and E T Miller administrators of W B Miller deceased announce a resale of land to satisfy debts. The sale will occur on the first Monday of September 1918 at 10 o'clock a m at the courthouse door for cash. Two tracts described with metes and bounds total about 402 acres plus more or less. Heirs at law include Clyde Miller Mabel Miller Edna Miller Walter Miller and Mattie Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Watauga County
Superior Court
W. Greer
E. T. Miller
W.B. Miller
Clyde Miller
Mabel Miller
Edna Miller
Walter Miller
Mattie Miller
W. B Miller
Dea
W. B. Stiller
Court House
W. B. Miller
Firet
White Pine
Wagner
George Pe
Said Phillips
Tom Jackson
Jackson
Doan's Kidney Pills Featured in Patient Testimonial Narrative
An elderly sufferer attributes relief from persistent kidney pain and aftereffects to Doan's Kidney Pills, noting improved sleep, reduced back and joint pain, and lasting health. The ad copy urges purchase and mentions Foster-Millburn Co as U.S. agents. It also includes medical testimonial blurbs for Dr King’s New Discovery and a unrelated crime pun about a man named Music sentenced to death in an Eastern State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ieee
Doan
Deslores
Foster- Millburn Co
Dean
Music
Bucking horses amuse crowds at North Carolina ball game
A niece recounts a seaside festival with wild bucking horses and a large parade of autos and grandstands. The piece also includes health tips praising Chamberlains Tablets for digestion and kidneys and ends with a humorous quip about school mothers and a safe being hoisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nep Perkine
Miog Teele Pulliam
North Carolina
Papa
Robert
For Sale Skyland Institute Blowing Rock Hotel Property
Property listing from Skyland Institute Blowing Rock offering 4 acres with three houses large rooms and grand views. Includes a living spring and the address E o Prudden. Listing emphasizes prime hotel potential and scenic surroundings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skyland Institute
Blowing Rock
E. O. Prudden
Watch Repair Offer At Boone Repair Ship
Notice from J. W. Bryan proprietor advertises watch repair services at Boone Repair Ship. Claims accurate repairs and careful timing before return, inviting customers to bring in work for attentive service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone
J. W. Bryan
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Chas. Sutherland
P. Shull
Sutherland
Tigeksteller
Zolf
Whitfeld Farthing
Willowdale
Howe Ages
Joseph James
Laurel Creek
Aghe Co
Floyd Ward
Elk Park
J.C. Greer
Mitchell Co
Jobo Baird
Baird
Joseph Mast
Sugar Grove
Joe
Cove Creek
Charity
J. L. Hackl
Eighth St
Lincoln
Denn
Castoria Eee
Anneal
Silas M. Greene
Sitvenstone, N. C
Warren
Buowixe Rock
N. Y
California
Themeel Vex
A. Mitchell
Bagdad
Mr. Mitchell
Foley Kulney Pilla
Fletcher
Howe
N.c
Marne Re Inte &c
Peter An ‘Ceapanton
Aiork
State Normal and Industrial College
North’ Carolina
Aes
Mitr
Joe Danes
New York
Bears
Castor
WR. Stoffel
Mexico
Children Ory
Castoria
Tale Cardus
Pia
Parke
Bilant
Tore Wift
Lane
Biedde
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