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Newspaper

Watauga Democrat

Location

Boone, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1902

Page

4

Appalachian Park Bill proposed for Southern National Forest

Washington reports Senator Pritchard introduced a bill and accompanying report seeking a 5 million dollar appropriation to create a National forest reserve in the Southern Appalachians. The measure argues forests will protect soils and rivers after 1901 floods, with land purchasable at 2 to 3 dollars per acre and notes the region’s timber diversity and rainfall. Also includes unrelated quotes on self control and a Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy testimonial.

Washington Senator Pritchard Committee On Forest Reservation Today South Appalachian Appalachian Mississippi Pacific

Fireman’s Close Call Revived by Electric Bitters

A Parlington locomotive fireman named W Bellamy recounts a near fatal episode written in a fragment. He describes severe pain, weakness, and loss of appetite before taking Electric Bitters which restored his health. The ad claims the tonic boosts life and vigor with satisfaction guaranteed by Blackburn at 50 cents.

W. Bellamy Parlington Town Blackburn Price

Bucklen Arnica Salve Promises Wide Fame in Ad

Bucklen's Arnica Salve claims world wide fame for marvelous cures and surpasses all salves for cuts burns boils sores felons ulcers tetter salt rheum fever sores chapped hands and other eruptions. Cure guaranteed. Only 25 cents at Blackburn's.

Blackburn's

Patriotism transcends national size in enduring principle

A quotation asserts true patriotism is a steadfast value not tied to a nation's scale. It emphasizes loyalty, civic duty, and universal dedication beyond borders or population.

Working Over Time Fight Hour Laws Ignore Dr King Pils

Ad praises Dr King’s New Life Pills curing indigestion biliousness constipation and related stomach liver and bowel troubles. Claims workers praise product as easy pleasant safe and effective. Available for 25 cents at Blackburn's.

Surprising Fulton Farmer Plays Prank With Suit

A Fulton County tale tells of a farmer east of Fulton who swapped a new suit for a river prank after leaving town to sell produce. He peeled off his old clothes at Boaz Chapel bridge, threw the new suit into the water and found his own garments missing at home, surprising his wife Eliza more than expected.

A-Yaarmor Fulton County Noah Falton Eliza Boaz Chapel

Nothing is so regular as the happenings of the unexpected

A concise reflection notes that daily life often yields unforeseen events, contrasting routine expectations with surprise. The quote underscores the paradox that regularity coexists with spontaneity, suggesting people should brace for surprises within ordinary times.

Get Rid of His Rheumatism Winter 1898 Claim

During the winter of 1898 I was stiff in my joints and body unable to hobble. After applying Chamberlains Pain Balm from the first use I began to improve and was cured, working steadily all year. A I Wheeler Northwood NY. For sale by Blackburn.

J. A. Moore North Star Mich Blackburn I Wheeler Northwood N.Y

Buried Thoughts Echo in the Waste Basket

A line reflects on intellectual ideas discarded as waste, suggesting many valuable thoughts end up neglected in drafts or forgotten notes. The remark underscores how creativity and memory are sometimes sacrificed to practicality or time.

Free sample of Cham berlain's tablets at M B Blackburn

Get a free sample of Cham berlain's Stomach and Liver tablets at M B Blackburn's. They are easier to take and more pleasant in effect than pills. Then their use is not followed by constipation as, is often the case with pills. Regular Size 25e a box.

Chamberlain M. B. Blackburn

Fragmented Proverb Snippet Reflects Social Says

A garbled OCR passage presents aphorisms about wealth gender and reputation. It hints at labor versatility and a woman’s agency while mentioning fortune and alibis. The text is fragmentary with unclear attribution or context.

Notice of Mortgage Sale in Watauga County

Public notice states that T J I Brown and wife L A Brown defaulted on a 1901 mortgage for 154.28 dollars. On March 3 1902 the property at Boone North Carolina will be sold at the courthouse door to the highest bidder for cash. Property lies in Watauga County near Janda Manley McBride J H Brown and others with described boundaries. Mortgagee W L Brynx. attorney J Preroure.

T. J. I. Brown L. A. Brown Court House Boone N. C Watauga Janda Manley McBride J. H. Brown Manley McBride Jont. H. Brown George Haye W. L. Brynx Mortgagee Atty

Fine Nursery Fruit Offers Trees and Vines in Moretz NC

W L Corrry of Moretz North Carolina advertises a fine assortment of fruit trees including apples peaches pears and prunes and grape vines. Trees range from three to six feet tall and are delivered to customers. Potential buyers can call or visit for details and pricing comparable to other nurseries.

W. L. Corrry Moretz N.C

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