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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1909
Page
4
A reflective review of Alabama prohibition politics after the last session. The piece argues radical measures harmed personal liberty and backs a moderation stance, noting defections linked to overzealous supporters and wording in the proposed amendment. It cites internal party tactics and public reaction across counties.
Reactions to Dr. Cook and Robert Peary clash over the North Pole claim. Editorials express support, call for calm, and criticize Peary while noting Cook’s sincerity and possible errors. Local notices report a teen suicide and a prank in Leesville causing postal damage.
A fragment notes a proverb about a child left to himself causing his mother public reproach, reflecting a social expectation of parental guidance.
A frontier legend says a highborn Indian maiden killed a trader named Robert White with a poisoned arrow. In remorse she cried Bob White as she fled, the hills echoed the cry, and birds repeat it with a sob in the woods, though her fate remains unknown.
Advertisement notes a lingering cough following influenza and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a prompt cure. It mentions availability through J. M. Hodges and urges early treatment to prevent prolonged trouble.
A letter from Kel- Jiher Minnesota credits Bucklen’s Arnica for rapid healing after a severe knee cut. Boone hosts a United States Medical Examining Board for Watauga County pensioners with Drs Hodges Little and Jones serving. Chamberlains Cough Remedy is praised for influenza relief and pneumonia prevention in local reports. A King’s Creek resident recounts a huge wild goose discovery weighing ten pounds.
A bank condition report dated November 29 1909 shows assets of loans 16313 75 overdrafts secured 14 13 overdrafts unsecured 43093 banking house 1000 treaties. Cash items 59 gold coin 607 5 silver coin 1452 52 due from banks 14562. Total assets 86981 76. Liabilities include capital stock 200 00 surplus 1120 00 undivided profits 1688 10 time certificates 25126 39 deposits 46666 17 cashier's outstanding 1151 10. Signed by J G Hagaman cashier and bank directors.
An advertisement from Life Insurance Co of Newark New Jersey touts a nonforfeitable contract after a single premium, claiming leading annual dividends and $269 million paid to policyholders since 1845. It asserts 64 years of fair dealing and explains endowment features for living insureds.
An 1910 ready reference promotes Hicks Almanac with original Hicks Weather Forecasts and a $0.35 postpaid price. It also notes a court appearance in Charlotte for Thanksgiving hunting violations and includes a testimonial about Dr King’s New Life Pills with a customer quote from Sizemore, West Virginia. 25c at druggists.
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