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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1908
Page
2
The North Carolina extra session adjourned after twelve days with local bills, a 24 cent per mile railroad rate, and a Prohibition law to be ratified May 25. The Thaw verdict found not guilty by insanity, and he was committed to Matteawan Asylum.
The Waxhaw Enterprise notes a lingering panic in the community from hard times and warns of a man with a pocketful of nonay talking creditors down. It suggests creditors may seize the chance to remind such individuals of their meanness and to avoid excuses for not paying bills.
The scene shows 40,000 cows on Russian plains wearing goggles to shield their eyes from dazzling sun and snow glare, a curious practice noted as not unusual.
A quirky tale notes an American directs his corpse be turned into violin strings. Critics quip such plans sound worse than if he ordered cornets, provoking lighthearted debate on prognosis and taste.
After the Thentral, editors hope Evelyn will return to the stage to complete a full photo series and reclaim value from the set.
Mr Rufus Nelson of near Lenoir left home one morning to cut timber and did not return by noon a search found him helpless from a stroke of paralysis. He died that night.
A new country jill opened at Mobile Alabama attracts 10000 visitors on Sunday as crowds pass through the new building. Some plan to return for a longer stay while others seek investments and opinions on political matters involving Mark Twain and business. The Nashville paper notes President Roosevelt and Harriman ties to current boom rumors amid a cautionary mood.
An Ohio woman who revived throw times after near death dies, questions linger on her fate. A lynching in Alabama is described with a fledgling, cautious tone. Secretary Taft comments on war risks amid fleet symbols. Kidnapping dogs becomes a fashionable concern in Newport and other cities. A sprawling mock trial in North Carolina prompts critique of justice and pardons, while a town in Michigan witnesses a costly hen incident and a damages suit. Church funding discussion and immigration outreach wrap the snippet.
A reader recalls a pun about February and freezing bodies. The piece promotes Hood Sarsaprika as a enduring warmth source that energizes blood flow and strengthens the body to resist cold and disease for men women and children.
Report notes Mr. Gibson Smith contracted a deadly infection after dipping water from a grave area at Coddle Creek church on January 11. Despite medical help, he died last Friday. Separately, Speaker Cannion commented on forest service bill and interregional cooperation between the South and New England.
The cruiser North Carolina will undertake her third trial voyage off the Chesapeake Capes on the loth, testing performance and handling in open waters under near sea conditions.
Advertisement offers 603 acres near White Pine and Knox ville Tennessee for 32 500 with 100 acres grain 200 acres timber 16 room dwelling multiple outbuildings and river access 10 000 worth timber on site near rail and steam boat routes 24 acre farm near White Pine town with college stores bank and 50 60 acres errek bottom land. Written by Bast Yessee Real Estate Company Morrigntown Tennessee.
A trade advertisement from L Jones Cottrell promises bargains across dry goods groceries shoes and rubber goods. The store offers high butter egg and grain prices and exchanges goods at cash prices with a china souviner plate given for every $2 purchase at the R M Green old stand location.
Sherwood’s Bargain Store announces a December 11 sale start through January 1 with large reductions on general merchandise dry goods clothing shoes boots groceries and Xmas items. Over 2 500 pairs of shoes 200 suits 25 overcoats and more offered at reduced prices to attract shoppers.
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