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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1906
Page
3
The Watauga Democrat lists subscription rates in a partial header fragment, showing newspaper mail matter classification and postal handling notes for Hoone North Carolina. The readable text mentions subscription pricing as part of standard publication details.
Local itemized notes report visits by T B Blair painting a hotel, Dr. Blackburn to Missouri for marriage, Rev. Eller at Three Forks, Baptist State Convention attendance, and various family trips. Also mentioned are crime (Bud Pope jailed), housing needs, holiday plans, school notes, county exhibit, and upcoming county singing in Boone with Christmas sales and ads from Sherwood's and Cottrell's.
Notice for a cash only public auction of clothing hats shoes and notions with other goods. Sale Friday December 21 1906 at Amantha No6 run by W F Sherwood promises no by-bidders and also offers private sale values.
Administrators of A S Edimisten deceased offer for sale on premises Saturday December 15 1906 property from the Hue midten estate including corn hay oats fodder shucks and personal articles such as mowing machine rake two horse wagon harness plus more. Purchases under five dollars cash. five dollars or more by note with security. G T Epmusre DoJ Corrnert Adsnsp by November 25 1906.
Local notes report a hog weighed 382 pounds after being hauled to scales by Snyder, praising his neighborly conduct from Tennessee. Union church meeting proceeds under L A Wilson and David Green amid a closing Wilson school program. saw mill near Forest ready to operate. a rail line shows corn supply rising as cheap flour reduces urgency. A social note from The Leader in Elizabeth NJ mentions Augusta Secor Drake hosting a reception for Miss Florence Johnson of Lenoir NC, listing many attendees. Plus a cold remedy ad ends the item.
At Cottrells you will find best material and workmanship and special bargains in every department. Dress goods hosiery and hundreds of other items for the Indies. Full groceries on hand at low prices. Remember I am no cheap John but a firm believer in quick sales and short profits. I want at least part of your trade and you are earnestly requested to call. The highest prices paid for all good country produce. Very truly
Awantha retailer promotes Knox brand fall and winter wear with over 150 suits, overcoats, odd pants and underwear for men women and children. Highlights include gloves shawls fascinators and dresses up to one dollar per yard. Holiday goods arriving and inviting shoppers to inspect locally priced items.
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