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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1908
Page
4
A column of maxims on integrity and duty stresses living honestly within means, facing slander with dignity, refusing questionable work, and pursuing silent duty. Anecdotes warn against prejudice, while proverbs urge small tasks as preparation for greater duty and warn that tariff supporters often avoid footing the bill. An advertisement notes a telegraphy job boom with beginner pay and school placement.
A quote from Philip Brooks reflects on life’s surprise that peace and happiness are near rather than far. He notes that those who chase distant realms often overlook contentment found in simple, nearby blessings, realizing wealth and risk avoidance fail to guarantee inner peace.
A periodical urges kindness among family members, arguing that courtesy should prevail in husbands and wives, siblings, parents, and children. It contends sarcasm spoils home happiness and calls for respectful dialogue to improve domestic harmony. An advertisement promotes De Witt's Kidney and Bladder Pills for back pain and kidney issues, sold by J. M. Hodges.
A column mourns Col. Duncan Brown Cooper and Col. Robin J. Sweetwater, praising their sacrifices and urging Tennessee to honor its heroes with a monument. It cites Roosevelt civil service notes and comments from the News and Observer on postmaster politics, then offers moral maxims on character, duty, and kindness.
The advertisement touts Kennedy Laxative Cough Syrup as suitable for both children and adults. It claims superior taste for children and describes the laxative action as natural and thorough, noting it is sold by J. M. Hodges.
Purveyor offers Red Band Pure Scotch Snuff described as the highest grade snuff. No further details or sourcing provided in the readable text.
W A Floyd of Rural Route 2 Empire Ga says Bucklen s Arnica Salve cured two bad sores and is worth its weight in gold. For sale at druggists 25 cents. Also advertises a 40 acre farm near Bristol Tennessee with a new house and outbuildings near a spring and turnpike, write Dr C W Fleenor, Heiston Valley Tenn. 10-22 2m.
A surgeon removes the appendix in a dangerous operation while cautions note the serenity of physicians. The ad promotes Dr King's New Life Wille claiming cure for constipation headache biliousness and malaria priced 25 cents at druggists. It warns that lovers quarrel can cut words deeper than a knife.
A brief adage notes that few reach the top by jumping to conclusions. It implies an empty container may not imply virtue but often clutters the end. The saying reflects caution about quick judgments and superficial signs.
A reflective musing on laziness and knowledge highlighting that doing nothing comes easily to a lazy person and that the art lies in knowing when not to act. The snippet contrasts ease of inaction with the effort to avoid unnecessary tasks and to discern appropriate restraint.
An advertisement urges readers to keep Kodol in the home during hot weather to prevent stomach related complaints. It promises relief from sour stomach belching gas bloating dyspepsia and indigestion when taken only when needed and notes J. M. Hedges sells the product.
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