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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1916
Page
4
A Watauga Democrat quips on July heat and prophetic signs foretelling rain. Various seers claim omens from red skies to a ringed moon, while pigs tremble, but all guesses fail as the hot spell persists and crops suffer.
A Norwalk Connecticut resident Mrs Elizabeth Slauson writes that Foley Cathartic Tablets are wonderful aiding digestion and relieving constipation bilious headaches and other bowels related conditions. The note appears in an advertisement by M B Blackburn. Also mentions the first American linotype machine being installed by an Italian newspaper in Tripoli.
Advertisement notes Foley Pids provide prompt action for relief of rheumatism sore muscles aching joints backache and sleep disturbing bladder troubles. Sold by MB Black- Uuro.
The text notes Nebraska sand as the ideal material for quartz glass once Germany depended on, highlighting regional production in the county. It also includes a patient testimonial from Joe Dingman of Webster City Iowa about Chamberlain's Tablets easing recurring liver trouble and stomach pain. A security feature describes a travel bag handle designed to fit inside the bag when locked to deter theft.
A fragmentary ad notes that children struggle at night with coughs. Foley’s Honey and Tar is advertised as a reliable family cough medicine with no harmful ingredients. A testimonial from William Leonard of Pottsville, Pa claims his baby had a very bad cough and was relieved after the first dose, sold by Morburn.
Dr W H Wakefield of Charlotte will be at Blowing Rock Hotel on Wednesday September 6 and Blackburns Hotel in Boone on Thursday September 7 and at Banner Elk on Saturday September 9 to treat eye ear and throat diseases. Due to storm the doctor will charge a fee for eye testing if glasses are ordered.
A mirror attached to the photographer's camera enables patrons to view a live preview of the resulting image, allowing them to see how their picture will look before it is taken.
A vintage ad advises treating a cold with Dr. King's New Discovery. It claims the formula with Pine-fur antiseptic and Balaams eases coughs, soothes the throat, and clears the head, promising quicker relief and urging readers to keep a bottle at home.
An advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment as a quick pain reliever for divers' injuries and knee pain. It features a testimonial from James Furgus von of Philadelphia praising relief after one application and notes a 25 cent price at druggists.
A clergyman, aiming to announce hymn books, assumes the clerk will read a baptism notice and invites parishioners to submit infant baptism names. Deaf pastor then suggests hymn books for those lacking them, priced at one shilling to one shilling and four pence. Londoners living in 471000 flats noted.
A historical notice promotes outdoor exercise and a glass of water before breakfast to keep bowels regular, plus ample fruit and vegetables and a daily bowel movement. When needed, Chamberlain's Tablets are recommended as pleasant and mild. The text also hints at improvised medical devices and a government project to extend a wireless system to army posts with a curved bone tabled for cutting shin.
Reader notes emphasize pre planning and of Cham berlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, used for generations to prevent costs from illness. The article mentions travelers keeping a supply on extended visits and pearls rising in value, now worth about three times what they were a decade ago.
A health ad claims a daily bowel movement with a gentle laxative effect without griping. It promises blood purification, relief from constipation, and a tonic overall effect for 250. at druggists. The notice also mentions a new industrial use for a submarine motive in gathering shells from the sea bottom.
A cure for coughs Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey blends remedies to ease irritation and stop coughing. A 25 cent bottle is advertised to prove its value. Fishermen on Arica's gold coast spend Saturdays mending nets instead of fishing.
Mia Sidney Sia mons of Mair Haven New York testifies that her baby cured of cholera morbus by Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, and says family use has given good results with this medicine available everywhere.
The writer WC Jones of Budford North Dakota recalls a severe diarrhoea attack lasting years of weakness after which Chamberlain's Coke Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy gave quick relief. The note says many druggists recommend the remedy for reliability and availability everywhere.
An old advertisement promotes Doan's Kidney Pills for backache and urinary trouble. Mrs. Elmina Hahn of Hickory North Carolina credits the pills with removing pain, easing swelling, and improving sleep. The ad urges readers to buy the 50 cent remedy from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo New York.
A one hundred dollar reward is offered for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. The remedy claims to act through the blood to heal mucous surfaces and expel poison, with testimonials available. Sold by druggists for 75 cents. F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio.
In Watauga County Superior Court North Carolina Bumgarner sues E E for 244.60 after endorsing note to L A Hayer. A summons issued July 14 1916 by Clerk W D Farthing returnable to the fall term. A warrant of attachment on defendant's property issued July 14 1916 returnable with the summons. Defendant must appear and answer by the specified date or relief is granted.
Fifteen acres more or less in Watauga Fernalies known as the Blaine Aldridge land, for the year 1915 tax 2.50, adjoining Calvin Andrews and H T Shook et al. Sale on September 4, 1916. Dated June 3, 1916.
Tax collector Hollifield announces a sale of unpaid 1915 real estate taxes at Boone court house door on Monday September 4 1916 at 12 M. The listing includes numerous one lot properties owned by Ken Atkinson B B Blackwelder W L Boatright J C Coultre J F Cox J A Edmiston O P Lutz W J Palmer Scott Il Perky M H Pinkney J F Green N H Martin Mattie Gwyn J Worth A H Washburn W P Wilson Annie Sidenburg Seamen and others.
W Whiting's 4200 acre tract in Watauga County is subdivided into small parcels for sale. The listing targets buyers seeking homes with easy cash and installment options. Located between Blowing Rock Grandfather Mountain and Skulls Mills Yonablessee Pike, near the Linville River railroad project, with maps provided. Contact V M Lacy Boone Fork Lumber Co Shull's Mill NC for details.
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