25 Aug 1910
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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1910
Page
1
An advertisement states a dentist will be in Blowing Rock from the first to the fifteenth of each month offering full dental work. Office location given as near Watauga Hotel. Dated Oct 21. St.
A long reader letter in Boone NC recalls Three Forks Church as the county and association mother church, tracing its 120 year history from New River settlements to its wide influence, and urging a new building and a memorial tablet to honor pioneer members. The piece also discusses potential site moves for future association meetings and calls for community support.
In a Wilkes Patriot account Gen Julian Carr of Durham lauds Henry Hayes of Gilreath as the bravest and most fearless Confederate soldier. Hayes, first to respond to emergencies and boldest in battle, meets Carr after the address as tears fill Carr’s eyes. The scene recalls five 1861 veterans reuniting, a poignant moment for onlookers.
An old advertisement extols Electric Bitters to restore digestion and vitality in youths and adults. It claims improved appetite, stronger stomach and liver, and renewed vigor, urging readers to buy at druggists.
A historical snippet quotes advice on self-improvement and perseverance, urging contentment with current station while preparing for higher goals. It emphasizes personal effort over relying on others to advance, noting future success rests with individual actions and steady work.
A Frightful Wreck warning promotes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as quick relief for cuts, bruises, sprains and wounds from wrecks, and claims cures for burns, sores, eczema, chapped hands and lips, sore eyes, corns, and piles with availability at all druggists.
A quip captures Aunt Anna asking a boy what gift to give his cousin for a birthday. He replies he knows but admits he is not big enough yet, delivering a playful line about his size and the gesture.
Observations from car windows through North Carolina and Virginia show lush cereals and fruits, green cattle lands, and emerald hills. The piece urges thankfulness and praise to God, noting beauty and goodness amid busyness, ending with a psalm-like meditation.
Advert reads a 24 hour life aid claiming sugar coated pills convert weakness into strength and energy. It touts cures for constipation headaches chills dyspepsia malaria and various drug diets with bold claims and energetic language.
The State's college offers courses in Agriculture Horticulture Animal Husbandry Dairying Civil Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Cotton Milling and Dyeing Industrial Chemistry and Agricultural teaching Entrance examinations will be held at each county seat on July 14 under President D H Hill at West Raleigh NC.
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