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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1916
Page
4
The Wiatauga Democrat urges mothers to always know where their children are. Citing the motion picture phrase Where are my children, the piece stresses constant supervision to prevent accidents and protect tots from harm.
Early cold snaps and storms swept fleets of snow and slush and caused coughs and congestion. Foley's Honey and Tar acted quickly to relieve phlegm open air passages ease irritation heal inflammation and help sufferers breathe and sleep better. Sold everywhere.
A mixed set of home remedy ads and brief notes tout Sloan's Liniment for rheumatic twinges, sore muscles, and injuries with claims of quick relief. Also features a testimonial for Foley's Honey and Tar from Mrs. Sam Small and a generic quotation about sympathy and success from the Biblical Recorder.
A reflective aphorism drawing on Phaedrus to contrast two burdens a person bears. One wallet holds personal vices placed behind, the other carries others’ obligations or sins pressed before, suggesting moral weight and social consequence.
An advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills as a gentle yet effective laxative for cleansing the system. It claims accumulated waste poisons the blood cause dizziness biliousness and a muddy complexion and promises a full bowel movement after a dose tonight. At your Druggist 250.
A historic advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine offering a one hundred dollar reward for incurable cases. It claims 35 years of use, blood action against mucous surfaces, and quick health improvements. Testimonials are promised and Toledo based J. Cueney & Co. is named with price 75 cents.
Mrs Anna Byrd of Tuscumbia Alabama says kidney pills from Foley Kidney Pills removed back pain that kept her from standing. The ad links rheumatic pains swollen ankles backaches and sleep disturbing bladder ailments to disordered kidneys and bladder trouble. Included is a Lew Wallace quote about the mind and world.
Mrs E O Irwin of New Kensington Penn says her son Edwin suffered croup until Chamberlains Cough Remedy provided relief after sleepless hours. She advises mothers to keep a bottle at home and use it as directed. Obtainable widely.
A dated quip notes that no man bears another's misfortune perfectly, attributing the sentiment to Pope. The line reflects a view on universal human sympathy and flaws in personal virtue.
Plain old fashion physic promises prompt relief for bowels with no pain or nausea. It claims to cleanse the bowels and ease indigestive symptoms while keeping stomach and liver in balance. Includes quips and quotations about hope, heroism, and idle curiosity.
Executor L B Bollinger, qualified to probate, requests all creditors to present claims by November 1, 1917. Creditors should file promptly to preserve rights. Debts owed to the estate should be settled at once.
Two cadaverous knights request a report of empties east at a Western railroad station telegraph desk. The ad promotes Dr Kings New Discovery as antiseptic balsams to soothe irritated membranes loosen phlegm and clear the head. A 50 cent bottle is recommended. The quotation from William Penn closes the item.
North Carolina Watauga County registers certify a true account of days attended and miles traveled by each county commissioner from December 1, 1915, to November 30, 1916. Records show L. A. Green attended 19 days at 3 dollars per day totaling 57.00 and 144 miles at 0.05 per mile totaling 7.20. Glenn and Bollinger also show travel and attendance figures with respective days and mileage.
Mr J Crit Brown of Middle Fork aged over 500 attended his first magistrate trial in Boone. He says he has never been summoned as a witness nor served as a juror and has not fought since he was 12. The piece notes an impressive life record and a humorous tone.
Dr Bell's Pine-Tar-Honey contains pine forest soothing elements. It soothes irritated membranes and loosens phlegm with antiseptic properties. A fever cold has been broken up by using the product. For stuffed-up feeling sore throat or coughing, take a dose and prevent weariness. Available at your druggist for 25 cents.
Public foreclosure notices outline two separate land sales in Watauga County North Carolina. The first, under a deed of trust dated November 9 1914 from John Davis and Bettie Davis to J W Ward, lists 2 acres more or less in Shawneehaw township and to be sold December 2 1916 at the courthouse door for cash to satisfy the notes with interest and costs. The second sale, under a September 14 mortgage from Greer and Mary Greer to McGuire Brothers, involves two tracts totaling about 17 acres near Boone, with sale December 18 1916 at noon to satisfy debt and costs. Both notices name assignees and attorneys and specify locations, boundaries, and terms of sale.
An item asserts that men overworked and kidney weakness cause fatigue and blues. Foley Kidney Pills are claimed to be tonic and strengthening with rapid relief. The ad invites readers to mail five cents to Foley & Co in Chicago for a trial package including Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and a kidney pills and cathartic tablet, with address details required.
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