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Newspaper

Watauga Democrat

Location

Boone, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1916

Page

4

Progressives in Indianapolis rebuke Republican indorsement

The Parker faction of the Progressive party met in Indianapolis and moved to keep the party intact during the campaign. They criticized the National Committee for endorsing the Republican candidate and hinted that Wilson may gain from the Parker faction, boosting Democratic prospects for President Wilson’s re-election. The action signals support for Democratic chances in the 1912 race.

Parker Progressive Party Indianapolis Roosevelt Hughes National Committee G.O. P Chicago National Progressive Party Mr. Hughes Democratic Party Wilson Charlotte Observer

Bose Army to Vaccinate All North Carolina Troops

Camp Glenn conducts typhoid vaccination as part of a readiness program. Brigadier General L. W. Young states every officer and man will be vaccinated before deployment, noting past wars showed typhoid as a deadlier foe than bullets and that European armies eliminated the disease with compulsory vaccination.

North Carolina Camp Glenn L. W. Young

Forethought and its cost in daily life in Caldwell

A reader from Caldwell explains that his family has relied on Charms Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Hammed for years. He notes they carry it during extended visits and consider forethought essential to avoid big expenses.

W Archer Caldwell Qhamin

Roanoke Pleas Petition for Sidna Allen Pardon

Roanoke petitions circulate to Governor Stuart for Sidna Allen’s pardon from a 30 year State penitentiary term. The famed Carroll county clan leader helped by supporters, with 1100 names on one Roanoke list, while ally and killer family members faced trial in Roanoke jail after 1912.

Roanoake Roanoke Stuart Sidna Allen Carroll County Virginia Massie Wesley Edwards Des Moines Sidna Alen King Belgium Danville| Ya Pee

King's New Life Pills Offer Gentle Daily Relief

An old advertisement claims free movement of bowels daily is health. It promotes King's New Life Pills as a gentle laxative that cleanses the blood, relieves constipation, and enhances vitality, claiming no griping and a strong tonic effect. Dated July 25, from a druggist.

Druggiste

Economic Impact Of Sickness Absence In The United States

A historical statistic notes that about 80 million workers in the United States lose roughly nine days each year due to sickness. The claim highlights large-scale productivity disruption and potential implications for labor economics and public health policy.

United States

Health Advice: Stay Regular with Diet and Ointment

A dated health tip recommends regular bowel movements through water intake before breakfast, plentiful fruit and vegetables, and a daily routine. If needed, use Chamberlain's Tablets for mild relief, noting availability everywhere.

French inventors develop water proof vertical axis rotary motor

French inventors unveiled a vertical axis rotary motor for hydroplanes that can be completely protected from water, demonstrating a compact propulsion concept adaptable to submerged operation.

You Want Quick Relief From Kidney Strain Pills

Advert says Foley Pills provide fast relief for kidney strain and associated pains. Claims to aid rheumatism sore muscles aching joints backache and sleep disturbing bladder troubles. Sold by M B Blackburn.

M B Blackburn

Says They Are Wonderful Foley Cathartic Tablets

A Norwalk ad touts Foley Cathartic Tablets as helpful for hot weather and digestive woes. Mrs Mirabeth Slauson endorses the product, with Norwalk Cynn noting the tablets are wonderful. For sale by M B Blackburn.

Mirabeth Slauson Norwalk Cynn M B Blackburn

Lard Production Output and Export Share

The annual lard production totals 11,500,000 pounds with about one third allocated for export abroad. This reflects the scale of domestic output and foreign sales in the industry.

The jotia Cuban rat pet relation revealed

The jotia commonly called the Cuban rat is related to the porcupine and is described as an affectionate pet.

Foley Kidney Pills Aid Green Bay Man Back Pain

Joseph G. Wolf of Green Bay Wisconsin credits Foley Kidney Pills with ending a months long backache and sleepless nights. The ad urges owners of weak kidneys to seek relief and notes the product is sold by MB Blackburn. A stray line mentions Bulgaria where every resident is said to own land.

Joseph G. Wolf Green Bay Wis Foley MB Blackburn Bulgaria

Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and colds

Advice to treat colds with regular diet and Dr King’s New Discovery with Pine Tar and antiseptic oils. The product soothes throat and bronchial passages, starts to clear the head, and is advertised as over forty years of use. Also notes a single Angora goat yields 80 pounds of wool at shearing.

Dr. King

Just the Thing for Diarrhoea Remedy Endorsed by Druggists

Two years ago WC Jones of Budford North Dakota suffered a severe diarrhoea attack lasting through a war. He grew weak and could not stand. A druggist recommended Chanderlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The first dose eased him and in two days he was fully recovered. Many druggists recommend it as reliable and widely available.

WC Jones Budford N.D Chanderlain

Notice in Bumgarner vs Earp Superior Court suit

In Watauga County North Carolina the Superior Court fall term 1916 hears the case H M Bumgarner versus E B Earp. A summons issued July 7 1916 for $244 60 due to endorsement of note for L A Hayer. A warrant of attachment issued July 14 1910 against the defendant’s property returnable with the summons. The defendant must appear and answer or demur by the return date or relief will be granted. W D Farthing Clerk C S C

North Carolina Watauga County H. M. Bumgarner E. B. Earp W. D. Farthing Superior Court North Osroliva L. A. Hayer

Sale of Blaine Aldridge land for 1915 taxes

Land sale in Watauga township for fifteen acres more or less known as the Blaine Aldridge land. Tax for 1915 set at 2.50, adjoining Calvin Andrews, H. T. Shook et al. Sale scheduled for September 4, 1916. Dated June 3, 1916, W. P. NCCBY, Sheriff.

Watauga Township Blaine Aldridge Calvin Andrews H. T. Shook W. P. Nccby

Fire blazes blamed on discarded cigar stubs in New York

Careless disposal of cigar and cigarette stubs is cited as the cause of 1,306 fires in New York City last year. A meteorite weighing about 20 tons is reported to have fallen recently at Bezerros in Pernambuco state, Brazil.

New York City Bezerros State Pernambuco Brazil

A Doctor's Pine For Honey Cough Remedy Ad

An advertisement touts Dr Bell Pine for Honey as a summer cough and cold remedy with Pine Tar Honey formula to soothe irritation stop cough and kill germs. A 25 cent bottle is claimed to prove effectiveness at druggists. Also notes Spanish plans for an electric Madrid to French frontier railroad line.

Dr. Bell Madrid

Liver Trouble Relief Through Chamberlain Tablets

A Webster City Iowa man Joe Dingman reports recurring liver trouble with side and back pain and stomach soreness. After using half a bottle of Cham Berlain's Tablets he felt well with no remaining symptoms. these tablets are obtainable everywhere.

Joe Dingman Webster City Iowa Chamberlain

Summer Troubles and Coal Deposits Reported

Summer troubles include hay fever and asthma sufferers finding relief with Foley's Honey and Tar, a non opiate remedy that soothes inflamed air passages and persistent coughs. Figeria has been added to lands with valuable coal deposits discovered in recent years.

Foley M. B. Blackburn

Tax Sale Notice for Blowing Rock Property

The town tax collector of Blowing Rock North Carolina announces a sale of real estate for unpaid 1915 taxes. On Monday September 4 1016 at 12 M the property will be exposed at the courthouse door in Boone for collection.

Blowing Rock N.C Boone

Land for sale in Boone Fork area under Whiting grant

Notice announces subdivision of W. Whiting's 4200 acre tract into small plots near Blowing Rock and Grandfather Mountain between Skulls Mitly and Youablesse turnpike. Boon Fork Lumber Co proposes reasonable cash payments with 1 to 3 year notes. Engineer placed land map. buyers urged from Watane ga to purchase for homes as land near Linville River railway to Schulle Mille. J M Lacy superintendent. Shulls Mills NC.

W.whiting Sal Mr. Whiting Watanega Blowing Rock Grandfather Mountain Skulls Mitly and Schulle Mille North Carolina J. M. Lacy jGon Boone Fork Lumber Co Shulls Mills

Husband Rescued Despairing Wife With Cardus Tonic

In Cardon Ky a letter from Bettie Bullock tells how years of womanly troubles left her bedridden and weak. After trying doctors and limited progress a bottle of Cardus, the woman’s tonic, restored strength. She now walks two miles and does her work. Cardus is promoted as helping over a million women in fifty years. The Chattanooga Medicine Co. urges readers to ask their druggist and begin Cardus today.

Bettie Bullock Cardus Chattanooga Medicine Co Iadniaceteane

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