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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1902
Page
4
A Watanza Democrat weekly prompts readers with questions drawn from daily life. It asks about features on coins, a watch face, a silk hat height, teeth count, a policeman's shield, buttons on garments, stairs at home, and identifying signatures on U.S. bills, testing common familiarity.
Advertises Chamberlains Coke Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with worldwide reputation for cures. Claims it never fails and is pleasant and safe to take. Sold by M. B. Blackburn.
Secretary Holmes argues California farmers can ship staff 8000 miles by rail to sell cheaper than North Carolina growers who bear 20 miles of bad roads. Rail costs run to $10,000 per mile, and farmers endure poor roads as a costly lesson.
A fragment discusses a tiger and a bird shot routine, claiming stealth and rapid consumption of fish. It argues that ordinary food and medicine fail against disease, and asserts Scott's Emulsion strengthens the body to resist and sustain lungs until illness ends, inviting a free sample.
The Washington Star accuses tariff protections of fostering trusts and harming the public good, urging voters to back the Democratic nominee as the wiser tariff steward. Treasury data show U S steel exports to Europe reach ninety eight million dollars, contradicting claims of surplus marketing in Republican rhetoric. Babock notes a European order for twenty thousand tons, challenging the surplus explanation.
In a speech on Cuban reciprocity delivered before the Senate last winter Senator Hanna predicted that failure to pass the bill would be rebuked at the polls in November. He asserted the Ohio Senator knew the bill’s fate would merit rebuke and that voters should assign responsibility and reprisal at the polls.
Col Olds, leader of the Baptist Female University, reports the campus will be more than full again. Several dwellings have been bought and used as dormitories, with three more potentially acquired, but a large dedicated dormitory building is still needed.
A minister confronts a twelve year old urchin claiming the devil has hold of him. The boy replies with a pointed, significant retort reflecting a moral or satirical exchange from a dated text.
A narrow medical notice claims Pile-ine cures piles and offers money refund if it fails. The advertisement emphasizes quick relief and refund policy, urging skeptical readers to try the treatment despite lack of documented evidence.
An old advertisement promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a universal cure for eruptions sores pimples boils and many skin ailments. It claims rapid relief and guarantees cure with a 26 cent price at Slackburn's store.
Miss Sede wick argues that pursuing a noble voyage risks wreck but is better than wasting life paddling aimlessly on a shallow stream with no purpose as the ultimate aim.
The speaker reflects on the imperfections of humanity and the desire to leave the flawed souls in the care of the divine. It expresses sorrow for errors and a wish for mercy rather than judgment.
In a reflection attributed to Thomas Jefferson the idea is explored that perfect happiness is not the natural lot of any human, yet the proximity to it depends greatly on individuals own actions and approach. The excerpt emphasizes personal responsibility in seeking contentment rather than divine allotment alone.
Text extols a tonic bottle claiming to strengthen nerves and digestion, improve appetite, and promote restful sleep after summer breaks. It touts Sarsaparilla Pills as the key to rebuilding the entire system, with teachers urged to recognize its purported benefits.
At a tax sale by W H Calaway ex Sheriff of Watauga, on September day at the courthouse door in Booney a tract in Blue Ridge township listed to John Adams for 1900 tax 2.07 and another tract in Blue Ridge listed to N L Webster for 1960 tax 2.10. Redemption expires September 2, 1902, otherwise the property will be deeded as law directs. This July 8th, 1902.
A Massachusetts firm places a friendly note on their letterhead urging readers to write with good nature and to allow corrections when errors occur. It argues that a calm, courteous first tone prevents unnecessary disputes and best serves justice.
Patient starved in London due to digestion problems. Early use of Dr King's New Life Pills could have saved him by strengthening the stomach, aiding digestion, promoting assimilation, and improving appetite. Sold by Blackburn with money back if not satisfied.
Local advertisement for G H Duncan offering best grade laced boots shoes and loggins with prompt repairs. claims hand and on hand stock, high quality materials and satisfaction guaranteed. contains garbled text and stray characters from OCR but centers on a boot and shoe shop notice with proprietor name and services.
A Moretz North Carolina supplier advertises a selection of fruit trees and grape vines. W L Correy promotes trees from three to six feet tall and claims savings of about half the price at other nurseries with delivery to customers. Contact Moretz NC for particulars.
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