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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1906
Page
3
Local notes report Training School opening next Tuesday the 4th and county commissioners session next Monday. Notices include Corpening sale of personal property and a tax-book update. Reports on mail routes affected by high water and mining implements for sale. Church and lodge announcements plus health and crime items. Independent race for county treasurer declared.
Public auction advertisement lists farming tools, a horse mowing machine, wagons, buggies, cattle, oxen, hogs, furniture, sewing machine, stove and more. Sale set for October first with six months credit and good security. Also brief local notices from Banner Elk about Watauga County Fair planning, a marriage, and upcoming religious and social events.
A heavy rain storm Tuesday night lashed the county with extreme rainfall. Blowing Rock reported the heaviest downpour witnessed in years, causing damage and flooding in the area.
A court appointed commissioner will sell, on September 17, 1906, at noon at the Boone courthouse, a one acre parcel in Stony Forks township adjoining W. D. Hendrix and W. E. Green, with a store house, for cash to satisfy a union judgment.
Fragment notes men overreacting to a perceived satanic majesty and bias. No clear event, date, or named entities to anchor a concise news item.
Dr Jones Cottrell invites shoppers to his store at the Green old stand offering men and women shoes dress goods hosiery laces and many ladies items plus a full supply of groceries at low prices. He pledges quick sales and short profits and says the highest prices are paid for good country produce.
The Charlotta Observer advertises deep discounts to clear spring and summer stock. It promotes low prices on lawn fabrics, lace, embroidery waist patterns, summer hats, dresses, and shoes, with big sacri fices on stock. Purchasers urged to visit Charlotte stores to save money.
An Independent candidate announces for the office of County Surveyor in Watauga County. The message is dated July 1906 and signed by Ervin Gueen.
A claim of rapid relief from discomfort asserts ready undertakings to implement an undefined transformation at any requested time. The text emphasizes swift action and universal end to pain, without specific methods or verifiable details.
A market note lists a sale of general merchandise at very low cash prices. Items include domestics 6 4 7 and 8 cents, bleached white goods cheap, ladies organdie and broadcloths discounted, yardage, and mens wear from 1.85 to 2.50. Also mentioned are school boy jeans, overalls, shirts, and notions with substantial price cuts.
A local sale advertises men's suits and shoes at steep discounts. Watches, hardware, tinware, glassware, family medicines, and a complete line of fancy groceries including sugar and coffee are offered at reduced prices. The seller promises great value across shoes, clothing, and household items to attract buyers.
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