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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1902
Page
4
A select miscellany notes European royalty’s learning trends and a Roman humane ethic, adds a Lincoln tribute in Mississippi Hall of Fame, and shares urging maxims for ambition. It cites London press on Kaiser Wilhelm, Russian rulers, and other monarchs, contrasts with American reflections, and closes with thoughts on seizing opportunities and lifelong effort.
A father awakens to a child asking for water and then singing himself to sleep. The boy's enthusiasm grows and he asks if his father faces him, to which the father answers that in the darkness his face is a guiding light. The moment ends with the father reflecting on the contrast of darkness and light.
A fragment quotes an Age Herald remark about boodlers in American municipal affairs. It contrasts workers who enjoy their toil with those who do not, likening carved statues to monuments and wasteful toil. The text mentions a boarding establishment and a carpenter's shop.
A fragment from the Atlhanta Journal discusses a claimed tonic that vitalizes blood and restores energy for run-down individuals. It notes a general belief in its efficacy, mentions a General Corbin and soldiers, and reflects on singling out medical or personal benefits in a broader debate.
An elderly Elizabeth, West Virginia man named G W Roberts reportedly cured of incurable cancer after using Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Arnica Salve. The claim led to widespread interest in Electric Bitters touted as a cure for biliousness kidney and liver trouble and a general tonic. Philadelphia Ledger notes the Indiana lynching aftermath shifting scrutiny to own states.
Cla iney of Geneva Ohio says DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve relieved a forty year torment from piles. The ad touts cures for cuts burns bruises and skin diseases and warns against counterfeits from T J Coffey and Bro. The Richmond Dispatch notes railroad wage raises may be catching but not guaranteed by the workers.
Visiting British trades unionists marvel at Chicago sights as described by the Chicago Post. The piece notes that anyone failing to marvel has not grasped expectations set for him in the city.
An old advertisement urges buyers to look for the C C C mark on every Cascarets tablet and avoid fraud. It claims the product name is never sold in bulk and advises to demand the C C C seal from all druggists.
Guardian Mary E Banner offers for sale at Boone court house door on Monday January 5 1903 between 10 am and 2 pm the heirs interest of Ephram Banner in about 255 acres of land on Banner Elk waters adjoining Whitehead Puckett Perry Draughn and others. One half cash with balance in six months. This Nov 25 1902. Mary E Banner Guardian.
A newlywed woman gives her first grocery order in a rustic domestic scene. The reluctant grocer, seasoned by all kinds of requests, notes items with comic distortions such as par alyzed suygar and des sicated cod. The exchange ends with the grocer fanning himself as the room grows cold.
The Boston Herald notes Roosevelt’s cordial reception in Memphis, comparing it to a White House dinner with Booker T. Washington. An advertisement for De Witt’s Little Early Risers claims the pills cleanse the system, ease digestion, and improve tone without griping, by T. J. Coffey and Bro.
The Martin Cottage under MR A W P Pendley Proprieter announces a full refit with refreshed departments and open for public accommodation. Comfortable rooms and good market fare provided. Transient boarders welcome with reasonable rates. Location details not specified.
The Boston Herald notes that anthracite receipts continue to accumulate slowly while public excitement over the tunnel question wanes. The famine remains a concern despite a subsiding scare, signaling ongoing supply worries despite calmer sentiment.
Carelasnesas caused railway wrecks and many throat and lung sufferers. But Dr King s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds can cure even hopeless cases. Mrs Lois Cragg of Dorchester Mass is cited as saved by the remedy. Guaranteed for throat and lung diseases by Mr Blackburn. Price 50c and 1 Trial bottles free.
G H Duncan proprietor offers best grade laced boots shoes and loggins with prompt repairs and guaranteed satisfaction. Uses only top materials and invites calls for service in Eidwi grock North Carolina.
Orchard items include apples peaches pears prunes and grapes suited to local climate. W L Correy Moretz North Carolina offers trees three to six feet tall with delivery and pricing comparable to other nurseries. Call or address for particulars.
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