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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1902
Page
2
Watauga Democrat notes a Good Road Convention in Raleigh on February 12 and 18 led by Governor Aycock. Citizens are urged to attend with prominent speakers, stressing improved roads as vital to the state’s progress. Delegates from each county encouraged.
Blackburn appoints John Mull to succeed Col Pearson as Morganton postmaster. Factions clash as Spence claims to repay supporters for past services and warns debts will be settled by the next Republican Convention.
A local notice laments Mecklenburg residents losing many of their Black laborers to Louisiana and Mississippi. It claims if the trend continues, farmers must hire from abroad. The item advocates employing white workers and notes a Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver tablets promotion at M. B. Blackburn's with claims of easier use and no constipation.
In Mansfield Ohio FD Reynolds reports his child suffered a severe croup episode. After giving One Minute Cough Cure the child quickly improved and slept. The ad touts the medicine as safe and fast acting for coughs colds croup bronchitis and lung troubles. T. J. Coffey and Bro advertise the product.
The bearers of the ransom sum of seventy two thousand five hundred dollars escort the money via horseback through Ramalia mountains toward the proper authorities. Once handed over, Miss Eilen Stone will be freed. A likely connection to missionary kidnappings is anticipated to become a common reference.
An old notice promises a one day cure for colds with Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets and a money back guarantee by E.W. Ve. A second item reports Prince Henry of Germany planning an American visit arriving February 22 and Miss Roosevelt to christen the Kaiser's yacht with a gift.
An advertisement argues that a weak body and thin blood feed a cycle of deterioration and that outside help is needed. Scott's Emulsion is touted to restore stomach function, enrich blood, and strengthen flesh, enabling the body to recover without medicine. The ad features the Scott & Gowne trademark and offers a free sample from 409 Pearl St New York and a $1 price at druggists.
LN Perkins of Lenoir discusses a pending U S bill to set aside two million acres in the North Carolina mountains as a government park. He argues residents must be heard and allowed time to study the measure before approval, fearing forced sales and loss of land rights. The item notes public notice and calls for informed citizen input. Also included is a weather quip on the groundhog and a testimonial about Chamberlains Cough Remedy with local sale mention.
Reverend JG Pulliam of Le noir reports progressing fundraising in Philadelphia for Lenoir High School. A January payment of 500 dollars reduced the debt with plans to settle soon, under Prof. W. R. Spainhour’s supervision. Also notes a cough remedy ad and Senator Foraker’s bill for a $50,000 John Sherman statue in Washington.
M. G. Mead of Attleboro Mass reports relief from dyspepsia after using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. He says digestion improved so much he can eat mince pie cheese candy and nuts again without distress. The endorsement notes no dieting required and claims Kodol digests the food. T. J. Coffey and Bro.
Prices listed for kerosene oil, brooms, leather rivets and other hardware, polish, towels, envelopes, fire shovels, mirrors, spools, nit combs, plus groceries and soaps. Linens can be laundered at low rates. Richard M. Green advertises from Boone dated February 6.
A vendor invites readers to pause and compare prices, claiming to offer more wood for less money than rivals. He asserts that his bargains cover all items and urges shoppers to consider his prices as they plan purchases.
A repairable ad style claim urging Hood's Sarsaparilla for weak stomach symptoms. It notes signs like uneasiness after eating, gas, headaches, and belching. A user testimonial from E.B. Hicemay of W Chester Pennsylvania praises strengthened digestion and overall health.
By virtue of the power vested arising from law as ex Sheriff and tax collector of Watauga county N C a sale by auction will be held Monday March the 3rd 1902 at the courthouse door in Boone between 10 am and 4 pm to sell the least number of acres described for the taxes due and unpaid for the years specified with costs added for each case. Names and details listed include W A H Calaway ex Sheriff Boone Township Wagoner A L lands in Bald Mountain R S Grabb for 1900 Ray I rkin s heirs 1900 plowing Rock Abernethy A S 1899 1900 Clare J W 1900 Weeden Lula 1900 Beaver Dam Cook Myra 1900 etc.
Beginning of the New Year, I abandon the credit system and refuse indulgence. I offer neat stock and money-saving trades for all items. We carry dry goods, groceries, hardware, tinware, and more at low prices in Watnanoga Falls. Miles Hiles Bros invites you to call.
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