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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1909
Page
4
A discussion on personal liberty and alcohol control argues that liquor use can injure others and society. It contends rights to drink are restricted by reasonable regulation and that drunkenness forfeits some freedoms. The piece urges moderates to join anti-intemperance efforts rather than support unlimited liquor access.
The obituary notes Mrs. Satiiy Adams died August 17 1909 at age 89 with a long faithful life in Brushy Fork Church joining in 1860. It honors a Christian character, endurance through illness, and her desire to worship with her church again. It laments her absence yet celebrates heavenly gain and hope of guiding others to Christ.
Scientific American reports a Shanghai grain sample sent to the Department of Agriculture shows a corn variant with potential for hot dry climates. Plants averaged under 6 feet, ten leaves, ears around 5% inches long, and 14 to 16 rows. upper leaves are single on one side and erect, silks form at leaf junctions before ears appear. A girl fearing flirtation wishes he would. A man must possess wisdom to see his folly.
A diary like column recounts a dangerous night in a Brazilian snake tale and notes migratory birds crossing to the south. It mixes a deadly serpent incident with observations from Anderson and Lenoir about robins blackbirds thrushes and evolving geese migration patterns.
A rural note urges using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for lingering coughs after influenza to prevent long trouble. A man injured in a river chicken fight near Rock Hill is reported, with calls for animal protection amid reports of a fatal prior fight in Alexander County.
Dr King s New Discovery praised as a cure all for lung and throat trouble. Ads claim it kills germs and cures coughs, with testimonial from Dr George Moore of Black Jack North Carolina. Also promotes Mutual Benefit Life Insurance policy benefits and nonforfeitable contracts with 200 million paid to policyholders since 1845.
The Rev I R Hicks Almanac for 1910 ready November 15 1999 offers astronomy and meteorology content including the original Hicks Weather Forecasts. Available by mail postpaid 15c on newsstands 30c with a yearly Word and Works subscription. Agent discounts and genuine Hicks forecasts only from Word and Works Publishing Co 2201 Locust St St Louis MO.
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