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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1899
Page
2
In Watauga Democrat the paper defends public discussion of the constitutional amendment, denying Negro supremacy, and rejects Harman’s anti amendment writings as a rehash. Also memorial notice for Hardee Baldwin of Blowing Rock, 1899, and local notes from Bisden and Riaden with Christmas wheat, shipments, and hogs.
In a letter to the Democrats' locals dated November 26, E N Miller clarifies that his school closure on Saturday was due to family health needs and distance rather than danger from falling stars. He explains four motherless children at home and his wish to stay close, resuming classes Wednesday unless events prove serious.
The writer notes Republicans copy anti amendment pieces from Democratic columns without including Democrats’ comments. They claim these actions misrepresent white supremacy opposition and say Republicans seek power via the black vote, not sincere concern for literacy or disfranchisement. The statement asserts firm opposition to the amendment and accuses Republicans of political maneuvering.
The case of Brigham Roberts, Utah congressman elect, provokes a congressional controversy. Petitions and evidence are before a committee. If polygamy and unlawful cohabitation are true, seating him would stain government, though the proper defeat would have occurred at the polls.
The fragment questions whether an infant is undernourished and suggests relying on common sense and natural nourishment. It hints at past mistakes weakening a child and advises gradual feeding without overloading the baby.
An advertisement describes giving Scott’s Emulsion to babies three or four times daily with gains starting the first day. It cites Ft.co all druggists and OTT & BOWNE, Chearious, New York, as distributors.
Report notes a mob murder in Maysville Kentucky on December six, condemning mob violence as against U S norms. It cites President McKinley urging Congress that mobs must not enforce penalties and stresses the tragedy harms Columbia’s reputation. Also reports deaths of Kate Halley and John S Blair with ages and brief causes.
Advert says Dr. King New Life Pill improves strength and brain function with a 256 cent box promising a new feeling. Sold by M. B. Blackburn.
The piece exalts patriotism yet urges citizens to be strong and healthy. It touts Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier for all ages and both sexes, citing a Stafford Spring user as evidence. It notes magnet trustees would mock trusts in the President’s message.
Brave men and women suffer stomach liver and kidney troubles with loss of appetite and fatigue. J W Gardner of Idaville Indiana says electric bitters give him strength and appetite and a new lease on life. Only 50 cents at M B Blackburn. Every bottle guaranteed.
Charlotte unveils the first horseless carriage in the state, a rubber tire buggy named Locomobile owned by the Wordsworths. Gasoline powered, it cost 600 dollars and marks a thrilling achievement as Charles Davis of Rowerston Ohio recounts a near death from consumption after two years of severe lung trouble eased by Dr King’s New Discovery. The remedy, advertised as curing throat chest and lung ailments for 25 years, sells 50 cents to 1 dollar with a trial bottle free at M B Blackburn’s.
Official statement by M. J. May Clerk lists days served and travel miles for county commissioners W C Coffey L Bolshouser A Roten for the year ending Nov 30 1899. Totals show wages 38.00 45.05 and travel 11.05 with incomplete figures for Roten.
A Raleigh Post remark jokes about Japan and the U S friendship through military links. An ad by B Blackburn guarantees Chamberlain's Cough Remedy promises refunds after two thirds used, touting flu, croup and pneumonia prevention. A Puck line notes first balloon ascent 1844 and other inventions. An executor notice from Lucinda Vail’s estate requests debts and claims within twelve months, dated Nov 16, 1899.
W L Correy offers apples peaches pears prunes and other fruit trees plus grape vines suited to the climate. Prices about half of other nurseries. Trees delivered to nurseries. Height three to six feet. For details call or write Moretz North Carolina.
An auction style sale advertises drastic cash discounts across groceries fabrics medicines seeds and farm equipment. The seller promises low cash prices on items from calico and pins to coffee and hats, inviting customers to inspect stock before buying and stressing no underselling for cash.
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