08 Aug 1907
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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1907
Page
1
A reflective 19th century essay extols farming as the noblest profession, praising independence, home ownership, and rural virtue. The author compares farmers favorably to merchants, politicians, and professionals, recalls Appalachian roots, and defends agrarian life against urban drift and material excess. It closes with patriotic endorsements and a mused longing for country solace.
A speaker defines a Republican as one who believes in the greatest good to the smallest number, stating no description could be more exact. The remark underscores a view of political ideology prioritizing broad welfare over individual interests.
A historical medical claim cites eminent scientists on life expectancy and highlights a critical 50s decade for longevity. It recommends Electric Bitters as Nature's best helper after 50, calling the tonic a revitalizer for every organ and offering it at 50 cents.
A beauty expert discusses Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Ten tablets traded at 35 cents and Tea Or tablets. The Cosmopolitan Shipping Co of Philadelphia protests to the Interstate Commerce Commission over Hamburg-American Packet Co maintaining a land and tea transport monopoly between the United States and Europe, prompting calls for a subsidy for the ship trust.
An advertisement highlights the rise of kidney disease and claims Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root can relieve pain, correct urine issues, and help those with alcohol related problems. It offers a free sample and bottle details from Kilner & Co. at Binghamton New York, urging readers to mention the ad.
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