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Newspaper

Watauga Democrat

Location

Boone, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1910

Page

4

Two Youths Arrested in Western Robbery and Fire

Luther Bowman and Richard Shomake, about twenty, were arrested by Sheriff Smith and deputy Hamby on charges of holding up Benfield in the western town. Pistols, razors, and other stolen items were found. they are also suspected in the Lenoir Chair factory fire. The pair, whose parents live near town, await a preliminary trial in jail.

Lenoir News Luther Bowman Richard Shomake Smith Hamby Benfield Lenoir Hardware and Furniture Company Connert Lenoir Sheriff Smith Pincoln Mr. Getz Mortimer Pirtola Poecki

Do It Not Speak Of Prizes or Worries In Life

A chunk of verse warns against boasting or idle talk and urges practical action over chatter. It lists cautions about fashion, behavior, and manners, ending with a medical note recommending Chamberlain’s Liniment for pains and noting its sale by dealers.

Chamberlain

Banner Elk man praises school and farm funds

Mr Charlie Hodge of Banner Elk visited Lenoir on Tuesday to meet his sister in law Annie Kelam. He spoke highly of Banner Elk school and noted Rev Mr Tofte is successfully raising funds to pay for the farm the school purchased.

Charlie Hodge Banner Elk Lenoir Annie Kelam Hodge Tofte

Foley's Honey and Tar Promoted for All Coughs and Colds

A household remedy claim says Foley's Honey and Tar yields equally good results for every family member from children to adults. The ad asserts it is best and safest for all coughs and colds and notes it is sold by MB Blackburn.

Foley MB Blackburn

Erosion and Potatoes Across Centuries in History

The excerpt contrasts U S erosion by water with European farming practices and notes a 12 inch per millennium land loss. It then traces the potato’s origins from England in 1596 to uptake in France and Germany, highlighting royal interest and famine-driven cultivation.

Europe Rockies Chicago Journal England Holburn Walter Raleigh Youghal Cork Parmentier France Louis XVI Marie Antoinette Frederick the Great Germany

Sale of Cal van Long Rich Mountain Tract in Watauga County

Mortgagee Tuos BincuAn will sell at Boone courthouse door on December 12 1910 between 10 am and 4 pm to satisfy a $710 loan secured by Eli Long mortgage dated March 25 1910. Property lies in Boone township Watauga County adjoining Jennie Lovill W Gross W T Blair John Hodges J H Brown and others. Registered KM page 155 in Register of Deeds office.

Eli Long Boone N.C Watauga County State of North Carolina Boone Township Jennie Lovill W. Gross W. T. Blair John Hodges J. H. Brown Calvin

Box Of Cigars Fetches 2000 At Madison Square Garden

New York November 23 A box of cigars sold for 2000 at Madison Square Garden. Senator Joseph W Bailey of Texas sold them and John H Shulte of Port Chester NY bought. Shulte offered 3000 but Bailey took 2000. Shulte, a renowned horse breeder, had just sold his stallion Prince McKinley for 1750 and lamented missing a higher price.

New York Madison Square Garden Joseph W. Bailey Texas John H. Shulte Port Chester N. Y Shults Prince McKinley Senator Bailey

Foley's Kidney Remedy Ingredient Promotes Urine Health

The notice describes hexamethylenetetramine as a German chemic ingredient in Foley's Kidney Remedy and urges use at the first sign of kidney trouble. It promotes uric acid solvent and antiseptic action for the urine and notes MB Blackurn sells the remedy.

MB Blackurn

Collision Lesson Face The Music Head On

A brief proverb on choosing direct, confrontational outcomes over indirect ones. It underscores the value of facing consequences squarely rather than avoiding impact, using a vivid metaphor about how to handle life’s clashes.

Bell's Anti Pain Relief for Colic and Pains

Dr Bell offers An ti Pain claiming rapid relief for colic and bowel trouble and useful for external pains. Bold statement of instant effect and broad applicability.

H. Bull

Mr Otto Paul Praises Foley’s Honey and Tar in Milwaukee

Milwaukee resident Mr Otto Paul commends Foley’s Honey and Tar as the best for coughs and colds. He notes it cured his baby’s bad cold in one day and thanks MB Blackburn for selling the remedy.

Otto Paul Milwaukee Wis Foley MB Blackburn

Reading Pays Through Reading and Farming Education

W I Massey argues that reading others' work plus applying ancient discoveries can boost a farmer's income by at least $5000 yearly. He notes many farmers struggle with poor land and opt not to read, proposing rural schools and agricultural colleges collaborate to cultivate a reading farming population and replace non readers.

Colleges of Agriculture Massey Progressive Farmer

Bucklen Arnica Salve Promoted For Skin Ailments

The advertisement extols Bucklen Arnica Salve as a remedy for pimples skin eruptions sores boils and cracked lips It claims it softens and beautifies the skin and can cure sore eyes cold sores chapped hands and burns Scalds fever sores cuts bruises and piles are listed as covered uses at all dealers.

Bucklen

Life line advice and Foley’s Honey and Tar ad

A cautionary note on helping others at risk and a Foley’s Honey and Tar cough remedy advertisement. The ad stresses using the genuine yellow carton with black lettering and warns against substitutes. It targets consumers seeking a safe cough and cold relief product.

Appalachian Training School Fall Term Begins August 28 1910

The Appalachian Training School announces the fall term starting August 28, 1910. The faculty plans more teachers and improved equipment with no extra expenses. Apply by contacting the secretary of the faculty in Boone, North Carolina.

Appalachia Boone, N.C

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