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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1903
Page
3
The Watauga Democrat lists mailing options with prices for various service periods including one year six months and three months at Boone North Carolina indicating standard second class mail matter.
Local brief entries cover Uncle Henry Hardin gaining ground Col Todd's health improving farmland prices with cabbages at 1565 per hundred Wiley Church released from jail and a busy week of meetings, auctions and community notices. References to illness deaths weather and Christmas plans appear among ads and social items.
The 1904 Rev Irl Hicks Almanac is available by mail for 80 cents, with prepaid shipping. The offer highlights the accompanying Word and Works paper at one dollar per year and promotes Hicks work as a trusted public resource. Orders to Word and Works Publishing Co., 2201 Locust St., St Louis, Missouri.
An advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a promise to cure a cold in one day. It states druggists will refund the money if it fails and that E. W. signature appears on each box.
A brief advertisement urges readers to keep Bucklen’s Arnica Salve on hand for common injuries after a frightening horse incident and daily accidents. It claims quick relief for burns, wounds, sores, eczema and piles, recommending Quc at M. B. Blackburn’s.
I J M May clerk certifies the days served and miles traveled by the board of county commissioners for the year ending November 30, 1903. John W Hodges 21 days 42 dollars plus 450 miles. L A Green 21 days 42 dollars plus 450 miles. G W Robbins 21 days 42 dollars plus 450 miles. Total amounts listed.
By virtue of a power of sale in a 1903 mortgage deed S N Hodges and wife granted to S N Corpening, registered in Watauga County, the Beech Mountain land tract of about 100 acres will be sold at public auction at Boone Court House on Monday January 9, 1908 for cash to satisfy the note balance and costs. Mortgagee I N Corpening, attorney L D Lowe.
A historical ad style note highlights Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a remedy for weak stomachs and related digestive issues. It includes testimonial lines about stomach distress, nausea in summer, and benefits claimed by users, and mentions a public editorial remark from a local newspaper.
J J Coffey invites ladies to visit the east room of Coffey Brick Row to view four stylish assortments of seasonable millinery bought from Northern markets. The items offer savings for customers trading with Coffey.
The Harbinger notes a decisive moment for Trinity as it considers renaming to Dukes Academy or Turkegee’s Annex, signaling a possible shift in institutional identity and branding. The remark reflects local discourse on name changes and school provenance.
An old advertisement claims Lexative Bromo Quinine Tablets stop a cold in one day. It markets a cure with a price of 25 cents and touts no payment required until cures.
Notice of sale under a 1879 mortgage deed to W. L. Bryan. A. W. Penley’s land in Watauga County on the waters of the Fork of Buffalo Creek, including six described tracts totaling about 0 to 150 acres, will be sold at public auction at the Boone courthouse door to the highest bidder for cash on February 1, 1904. Mortgagee: Wm. Bryan.
Advertiser declares sale to close out entire stock at greatly reduced prices. Offers fall and winter goods at spot cash or country produce with large stock available for quick selection.
Widespread discount sale notes men and women underwear, clothing, shoes, and home goods at cut prices. Posts many items including tinware, hardware, groceries, meat and flour, and household cookware with cash-only deals. Claims $3,500 worth of stock to close out and invites all to attend in Vilas with prices undercutting rivals.
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