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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1905
Page
3
A terse Watauga Democrat item reports a second death by self harm in the community. The brief notes a postal office related matter connected to the incident and identifies no additional names or locations beyond the local setting.
Local notes describe a severe Monday storm in Boone and surrounding areas. Damage includes flooded streets, toppled trees, a bridge obstruction, and power outages. courthouse adjourned due to darkness and hazard. Residents report widespread impact and ongoing cleanup efforts.
A short moral on frugality noting that saving a dollar reduces the need to earn ten, with guidance on controlling living expenses and cautious spending. It also promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a cheap preventive measure and mentions author J. M. Moretz.
An old Grove product ad touts Tasteless Chill Tonic described as iron and quinine in a tasteless form. It promises no cure, no pay and hails 25 years of use, aiming to reassure customers of reliability and long standing brand.
820 acre estate one mile from Riverside in Astie county. 150 acres cleared, smooth and in good condition. Seven room dwelling plus outbuildings. Large orchards with turples peaches pears grapes. For full description address Albert Blacknarnar Riverside Neb.
A Virginia infant gravely ill last summer recovered after her parents used Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The Dewey family of Agnesville reports rapid improvement within hours and full recovery after half a bottle was given. A store carried the product.
Basan Green born February 9 1848 died July 51st 1905 aged 62 years and 12 days. Married to Marcus Bolick October 2 1862. Evangelical Lutheran church member until death. Funeral exhortation follows. Then travel advert offers round trips to Wilmington from Watauga on August 14 15 with $1 fare. Listed pickup points and organizers. See them for seats.
Local ad lists new goods including canned fruits, meats, dress goods, notions, white goods, hosiery, jeans, suits, shoes, plows, hardware, trunks, and valises. Emphasizes low prices and large selection for men, women, and children. Presentation mirrors a small town storefront promotion from June 24.
The passage notes that doubt often arises not from the weary and suffering but from theory minded students at ease in their meditative closets. It suggests such critics treat themselves gently by a universal legislation they question, lamenting melancholy and profundity.
A promotional note touts One Minute Cough Cure as timely and effective for coughs croup and whooping coughs. Described as gentle pleasant and child friendly it claims to be the children's favorite cough syrup.
An advertisement for Davenport College for Girls invites readers to write for a catalog to Charles C Weaver, promoting benefit of schooling near home with advantages of distant institutions and reasonable rates.
IBHG BARGAINS promotes trade with five percent back on purchases and invites customers to visit state offerings. M Green invites bringing any goods to trade while Alfred W. Dula touts finely crafted silverware for proper table service and low prices.
Knoxville Monumental Works, a monument manufacturer, is approached with inquiries about expanding its product line and services. The company fielding questions appears open to new opportunities, while discussing potential collaborations.
An ad promotes Chamberlains Stomach, Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoe Remedy by J M Moretz praising its quick relief. A North Carolina notice in Watadura county Superior Court lists a real estate sale action in Boone tied to J W Councill and others, with a date and required appearance for August 18.
Calico and plaid fabrics offered at modest yard prices. Ladies and misses trims and shoes advertised. Craddock Terre line claimed with satisfaction guarantee. Mens and boys suits priced eight to fifteen dollars. Complete grocery line available. Letter from H C Miller dated April 10 at Blowing Rock.
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