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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1908
Page
1
An advertisement urges quick use of Kodol to strengthen the stomach and prevent chronic dyspepsia. It warns that ignoring minor stomach disorders lengthens recovery and promotes timely purchase from J. Ms. Hooges.
A Charlotte News piece extols love’s power against cynicism, contrasting two views of marriage and faith. It highlights a California saga of Brigadier-General Wardell stealing a leper wife to live with her across the Mexican border, while praising devotion and optimism. The Asheville Gazette urges homestead law reform, with the Durham Sun noting support for reconsideration.
A fragment from a Zanesville issue promotes Dr Kings New Discovery as a life saving lung remedy with a Mary Lee testimony. It also presents a moral column on becoming a popular boy through manliness honor and care for others, citing a Western Christian Advocate quote.
Mrs. M. M. Davison of Gilford Ave San Jose praises Electric Bitters as a superior family remedy for headaches biliousness and liver and bowel torpor claiming more health for digestive organs in a bottle than any other remedy she knows of Sold under guarantee at all drug stores 50c
A terse saying notes that women favor religion and men favor politics for similar underlying reason: lack of full understanding. The remark contrasts gendered perceptions of belief and governance in cultural debates.
East Poland Me resident W Stone reports Bucklen’s Arnica Salve heals sore feet and a wide range of abrasions including burns cuts and sores. The product is sold by all druggists under guarantee for 25 cents.
The article notes Judge Taft declined the invitation to North Carolina citing the need to raise money for his campaign. It recalls his sharp prior criticism of North Carolina GOP leaders and suggests he will not appear in the state before the election. It discusses implications for his political prospects and regional reception.
West Franklin Maine resident Mrs Chas Smith says she likes good things and has adopted Dr Kings New Life Pills as the family laxative medicine because they are effective without fuss. The purifiers are sold by all druggists.
The piece notes alarm in Republican ranks over black voters in the North and West favoring Bryan while A C Taft gains from southern votes. It cites President taft’s role on Brownsville troops and Trotter’s claim of 60 percent bolt risk. Also advertises De Witt's Kidney and Bladder Pills for back pain.
The Roanoke Evening Times notes Bryan stands on a stronger platform than Taft, arguing Bryan’s broader, more radical energy would invigorate government. It urges Democrats to rally behind Bryan to win and uphold government of the people, by the people, for the people.
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