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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1903
Page
1
Quote attributes economic forewarning to a businessman as a note of warning while labeling politicians’ warnings as calamity shouting. Reflects Washington Post framing on public discourse and risk rhetoric.
Washington letter reports a stalled extra session with no acts passed since it began. Cuban reciprocity bill expected to pass by December 26, while tariff debate and adjournment strategies dominate. Panama Canal treaty moves toward ratification, with debate to follow. Wood’s promotion to major general approved likely, and a campaign to remove Reed Smoot gains national support. A public fundraiser and pamphlet initiative aim to unseat Smoot.
An old advertisement claims Electric Bitters will end nervousness sleeplessness and stomach upsets. It touts benefits for the stomach kidneys and bowels and promises to tone the system and clear the blood. Sold for 50 cents with a satisfaction guarantee by M B Blackburn.
The advertisement touts a cough remedy that provides immediate relief for coughs colds and influenza by acting at the throat rather than the stomach. It cites Dr Armstrong of Delad Texas endorsing its daily use and asserts it heals inflamed airways and supports oxygen delivery to blood and tissues. Sold by M Po Bloet bur a.
An old-time advertorial note mentions J. M. Haller of Yoakum Texas selling Early Risers in a palace car, praising De Witt's Little Liver Pills for headachy feelings. It references Charleston port collector Dr. Cram and Roosevelt-era politics, plus Kodol Dyspepsia Cure with Gov Atkinson endorsing its efficacy. sales by M. B. Blackburn.
Adesboro Messenger reports Sidney Johnson of Guilege township visited yesterday with an antler specimen from a deer aged about twelve. He recounts how in Marion county D C two bucks fought in Pee Dee swamps leaving one dead and antlers interlocked. After a struggle they killed the living buck and freed the dead one. the larger buck’s neck was broken in the fight.
The piece cites dubious claims about Dr. King's New Discovery for consumption with testimonials from Beall Mississippi and M T Blackburn offering trial bottles. It also notes a school class misdefining philosopher and reflects on fruit pest losses in North Carolina, the San Jose scale spread, and farm development ideas.
An advertisement declares Wine of Cardui cures nervous and menstrual disorders, claiming it aids tired women and ovarian troubles. It asserts doctors fail to help and suggests Thedford's Black Draught for stomach, liver, or bowel derangements.
A jumble of aphorisms and misquoted lines about heaven debt and divorce. It critiques generosity vanity troublemaking and control while noting Irish and urban observers. The fragmentary clippings reference Chicago cable cars and Birmingham News as sources.
A vintage medical ad asserts kidney and bladder troubles impair mind, ambition, and health in both sexes. It promotes Swamp-Root tonic from Dr. Kilmer and Co of Binghamton New York, claiming quick relief and offering mail order samples and testimonials.
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