19 Dec 1912
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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1912
Page
1
A collection of small advertisements and notices including Fur niture Co. stock sale by Jesse F Robbins in Watauga County Bank Building and veterinary practice claims by J G H Hayes in Vilas N C with diploma and practice in Veterinary Surgery.
A November 1912 county ledger itemizes audited claims totaling 6020.36, with 3833.24 canceled and 2190.36 in debateable amounts. It lists county expenses from jail maintenance to election supplies and bridge lumber, plus a health bulletin urging state wide vital statistics registration and public health accountability.
An old time medical pitch extols Dr King s New Discovery as the best remedy for coughs colds and pneumonia with testimonial from Mrs George Place of Vermont. It also reports on air quality dangers and catarrh as a constitutional disease treated by a Cheney remedy. Includes patent medicine ads for Hall s Pills Foley Kidney Pills and John McMasters testimonial.
English aviator Claud Grahame-White announces a possible 200 horsepower hydroaeroplane crossing the Atlantic and Capt. Robert A Bartlett says the North Pole could be reached by aeroplane. Arctic July and August weather would aid flights, though a cautious wait is advised for assured success.
A historical note contrasts Mustang Liniment brands, warning that some formulations like alcohol based varieties absorb quickly and are dangerous near fire. It asserts a safe, proven option called Mexican Mustang Liniment as the reliable remedy and cautions about risks of near fire and improper use.
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