Christmas reflections and local notices from Tavrspay
The issue blends a Christmas meditation on kindness and life’s regrets with regional notices. It highlights the Great Wall of China as a marvel and reports on the Watauga Turnpike project from Blowing Rock to Edgemont, plus political shifts on North Carolina marshal appointments and Mutual Life Insurance Company leadership connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watanga
Watauga
Blowing Rock
Edgemont
C. & N. Railway
Barber
N. Railway
North Carolina
Blackburn
Adams
Rollins
Millikan
All Run Down II Could Be Repaired By Doctor Advice
The piece suggests chronic fatigue may be cured with medical guidance rather than over the counter remedies. It argues for a concentrated fat food to enrich the blood and restore energy, advising readers to consult a doctor for proper treatment.
Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil Promotion
An advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion as ideal nourishment for weakened, emaciated bodies and pale anaemic girls. It claims to restore strength when other foods fail and offers a free sample.
Sword Restored to Civil War Veteran Copeland at Lenoir
Capt Lovill of Boone arranged a return of Lt. W A Copeland of Lakeside California a sword taken from him at Chickamauga. The Michigan unit awarded the blade to Copeland then Capt Lovill arranged its transfer with Governor Glenn’s help. Copeland gratefully expressed thanks while refusing any charge for the gesture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Lovill
Boone
Express
W. A. Copeland
Lakeside
California
Copeland
10Th
Michigan
Chickamauga
Lovill
W. C. Coffey
Glenn
Capt
Louill
Mr. Coffey
Lenoir
Care for sore nipples with Chamberlain's Salve
A nursing tip recommends applying Chamberlain's Salve to sore nipples, wiping off before nursing, noting many trained nurses achieve good results. Product priced at 25 cents per box, sold by J.M. Moretz in Boone North Carolina and Blowing Rock Drug Co. in Blowing Rock, NC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
J.M. Moretz
Boone, N. C
Blowing Rock Drug Co
Blowing Rock, N. C
Nursery workers prepare ground for peach weed grafting
Mr. W. L. Killian reports nursery hands busy this week soil is well plowed harrowed and furrowed like corn rows. About 10 bushels of seed planted per acre with fertilizer and ashes. ground covered three inches deep. Seedlings come up in spring and at one year old ready for grafting. Newton Enterprise
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Killian
Newton Enterprise
Tillman Attacks President Over Constitution and Honor
Senator Tillman vented sharp criticism at the President, accusing him of seeking power at the expense of the sacred constitution. The Palmetto State lawmaker delivered the remarks vehemently, without apology, in a pointed political exchange reported by the Charlotte News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillman
United States
Palmetto
Man
Charlotte News
In Praise of Chamberlain's Covan Remedy
A favorable testimonial promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a universal cure and preventive for croup and colds. The letter from Humphrey of Alice Cape Colony endorses its safety and efficacy for children. It lists Boone North Carolina and Blowing Rock Drug Co. as sale points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Humphrey
EK. Lock
Alice
Cape Colony
South Africa
Herlain
Boone, N.C
Blowing Rock
Open State insane asylums to the rich as well as the poor
A county paper argues that state hospitals for the insane should admit the wealthy who can pay and that private facilities must accommodate them or face state care. It cites a jail case of a poor, mentally ill woman with dependents and questions why rich patients can be served elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emilee
Santa Claus
Iredell County
North Carolina Insane Asylums
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tabs and Court Sale Notice
Laxative Bromo Quin ine Tabs offer refunds if not curing the condition. E W Groves signature on each box, 25¢ in Watauga County NC. In a Watauga Superior Court case Penley vs Robbins Story Wade Penley and others a commissioner will sell at Boone Courthouse on Jan 1 1906 at 1 PM the described real estate for half cash and remainder in six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
North Carolina
Watauga County
Superior Court
Adolphus Penley
Admi
Roby Penley
M. A. Robbins
J.P. Robbins
Alice Story
J. B. Story
Joe Y. Wade Penley
Luther Bycline
Dugger's Creek
Snd
Lenoir
FA. Linney
Also Mentioned on This Page
Watauga Democrat
Rivers
Tavrspay
Santa Clause
China
Peabody
Mutual Life Insurance Company
John D. Rockefeller
Mutual
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street, New York
Covan Resepy
Hollister
M. B. Blackburn
Mountain City Clothing Company
Mountain City, Tenn
London Stoffel Hardware CO
Merchant and Trader's Bank
Mountain City, Tennessee
J. Water Wheat
W. P. Dungan
Rambo
Cander
KP. McCain
J. Warner Winant
Rae Bo
W. P. Dongan
RE. E. Hunter
Dro J. 4. Burton
J. N Winns
Roe. Donnelly
Mountain City Furniture,Co
Mountain City Furniture Company
Mountain City
Tennessee
Wright and Hutcher Bros
Henkel Lye Stock Company
Henksil Live Stock Company
Sod
J. I. Nisaon
Studbeker Wagone
Babcock
Rock Bill
Coffey & Critcher
Steeles
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