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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1906
Page
3
The notice lists subscription terms for The Watauga Democrat with prices for one year six months and three months though the exact amounts are not shown in the available text. It appears to be a periodical mailing notice filed at the Boone North Carolina post office.
Local notes record Christmas greetings shopping ads and holiday events across Boone Mountain City and surrounding area. Mentions weddings, church services, a large pumpkin, rail road talk, and a sensational elopement rumor.
The observance of Christmas is not of Divine appointment or New Testament origin. The article notes that the date of Christ birth cannot be determined from the Bible and traces the 25 December practice to Roman and Scandinavian traditions, with Christmas gradually rising from Yule and baptismal rites. It mentions Augustine converting Anglo Saxons and King Ethelbert of Kent, and suggests Christmas emerged from late antiquity rather than original nativity celebrations.
Awantha notices a cash sale Friday December 21, 1906 offering clothing hats shoes and various goods at public auction with no by bidders and additional private sale options. Promises strict business conduct and approachable values from W Sherwood.
A biography of Mrs Catherine Sweet Babington titled A Female Mason describing how she learned the Three Degrees of Blue Lodge and was obligated as a Mason. The book, written by her only living son, recounts life incidents with Masonry prominent, and is offered postpaid for 25 cents or five copies for one dollar to J P Babington Bowling Green Virginia.
An ad promote Hood s Sarsaparilla as a constitutional remedy for catarrh and notes Catarrets for local catarrh relief. It also reports a Wilson Creek Caldwell county election irregularity with excess votes, leading to a magistrate vacancy and bipartisan appointment by the governor.
An advertisement urges readers to consider if buying Hood's Sarsaparilla will pay by gaining health, appetite, sleep, and vigor. It claims relief for eczema scars, scrofula, rheumatic pains, catarrh, and general weakness, citing examples of improved well being and energy as the currency of benefit. It also notes R Don Laws bought water power near Moravian Falls to power presses and lighting.
At Cottrells you will find an elegant assortment of shoes for men women and children in latest styles of best material and workmanship with low prices. Also dress goods hosiery and many items for ladies plus groceries and produce at high prices paid for country goods. Call at the R M Green old stand by L Jones Cottrell.
Advert says men and boys clothing bargains available with call and visit urged in a compact space. It invites shoppers to inspect the wide range of items offered at discounted prices and to call or come in to view.
A Straight Talk urges readers to prepare for cold weather with a shipment of Knox brand fall and winter clothing. Over 150 suits available, with warm overcoats, odd pants, underwear for all ages, ladies shawls and fascinators, children hooded wear, and a wide selection of shoes at strong values.
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