15 Aug 1889
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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1889
Page
1
The excerpt surveys contrasts between rural farming life and city business pressures in North Carolina. It discusses farm independence, rail transportation needs for mineral regions, and proposed industrial growth, noting regional optimism and social critique. A sermon on white slavery criticizes capitalism’s bonds on workers and calls for reform.
In Caldwell County North Carolina statements from residents Mr A G Carpening of North Catawba and Mr Wilson Lawton of Kings Creek praise Kephaline for relief of headaches toothache neuralgia colic and other pains. They report successful use in varying small doses. The letters reflect local consumer endorsement of the remedy.
A brief period poem by John Dwight emphasizes that rest comes from purposeful toil. True leisure arises when one dedicates self to duty, seeks beauty in daily acts, and aligns life with higher service.
A farmer’s life blends hard work with small joys as daily tasks demand attention. Gate repairs fence mending garden plotting and crop cultivation fill the day on the working farm.
The article highlights material upbuilding and resources in North Carolina with wide press and financial interest. It cites the South, New York topics praising the vast iron and coal potential, noting mountain ranges forming the state’s western boundary and rapid mineral development nearby in Tennessee.
A garbled excerpt laments brutal working conditions as workers endure scarce oil, dangerous machinery, and rapacious neglect. It describes worn-out laborers condemned to charity hospitals or pauper graves, while claiming the laborer is worthy of much more.
The piece outlines upcoming state elections across multiple states and notes United States Senate terms expiring next year. It introduces Mekisson's Western Critic, edited by F. Mokassan, a Republican-leaning paper aimed at Burke County with a twelve month publication plan and strong local ownership.
The State Alliance plans a Mayettville meeting on August 14. Bryan Sutterwall, 22, son of Gov Fowle, dies in Washington. The Penitentiary’s shoe factory employs 16 workers making 240 shoes daily. Niagara Island project and state aid efforts cited. Legislature to convene and seat Fleming, Democrat. Education board allocates thirty thousand dollars from treasury entry fees for five cents per pupil. Rev Baylus Cabe sells one thirty second interest in a telegraphic invention to a New Yorker for ten thousand dollars.
By virtue of an execution in my hands for collection, W. L. Hendrix sues Oli Rimer and Martin Rimer in the Superior Court Clerk's office, Watauga County. Judgment for 65.65 dollars plus costs. Public sale at Boone court house door on August 26, 1889, of Eli Rimer and Martin Rimer's 800 acres on Laurel Fork Elk Creek, adjoining Eli Rimer and others. Levied July 20, 1889. J. L. Hayes Sheriff.
Notice of power of sale on a 65 acre woodland Preswell tract in Shawneehaw township, Banner’s Run site, adjoining Phillip Church and others. Mortgage by Win Yonca to Margaret Lowrance of Watauga County. Debt of 53.44 plus interest and costs. Sale to satisfy the debt, cash, to the highest bidder on September 2 at the premises.
Jones and Vane issue a brief notice from the People of Watauga. They describe a large store building in a beautiful town and suggest readers take note of a visible message.
In Elk Park North Carolina a local shop advertised a wholesale sell off as it liquidates a full line of goods of every kind previously kept in a first class store. The sale aims to move stock quickly at minimal prices.
The ad boasts unmatched bargains in the state and a well selected stock. It emphasizes a strong, competitive inventory and shopping appeal to attract customers.
Esol warns readers to call and price our goods elsewhere. Tex shop prompts buyers to watch this column for a more complete Hat bargains update next week.
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