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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1908
Page
4
A western North Carolina trend shows many residents returning to rural life saying they will stay on farms. Farm profits rise as urban demand for poultry fruits and vegetables grows. The piece notes political commentary on Mr. Kitchin and a Crumpacker proposal to cut Congress mileage from 20 to 5 cents.
A tall tale recalls a horse nicknamed Game dying after misfiring a shot in buck fever, while a sequence of short aphorisms from the Atlanta Constitution and Denver News trade in humor, warnings, and folk wisdom about prudence, secrets, generosity, and supernatural insinuations. The items mix obituary-like narration with satirical maxims from various papers.
A fragmentary tale chronicles Moses the frat journalist and Noah who built the ark and proclaimed the coming flood. Believers ridiculed him while the crowd perished in the waters, yet the adverting spirit triumphs. The Western Publisher credits the relentless advertiser.
A period style ad promotes Kodol as the best natural digestant for stomach trouble. It claims the product fully digests all foods within a time and offers prompt relief, sold locally by J. M Hodges.
An old advertisement urges readers to take Hood's Sarsaparilla for relief from blood issues, poor appetite, headaches, nervousness, and fatigue. It promotes liquid and tablet forms, with 100 doses for one dollar, prepared by J Hood Co of Lowell, Massachusetts.
An advertisement promotes De Witt's Little Early Risers as pleasant easy to take pills for relief from debt worry and discomfort. Sold by J. M. Hodges in the period style news item.
A fragmented note ponders political cartoons and cigarette promotion, joking that to make a character look grand editors attach a trunk and bag. The text reflects old style comic device and social commentary on smoking and imagery in public life.
Attorney General Gilmer estimates rail rate battle costs at 21000 and warns it may rise. A Virginia split over funding highlights GOP criticism of Democratic handling. The North Carolina rail compromise assigns 17500 from railroads, reducing tax costs to 3500, while Republicans label it a donation and fault Democrats for expenses.
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De Witts Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve praised for cuts burns oils bruises and scratches with special note for piles. Sold by J M Hodges in the locality.
Estate of Mary N Carter formerly of Blowing Rock Watauga County NC has Letters Testamentary granted to Warren Carter Executor. All debtors must pay and creditors claimants should present claims to Warren Carter 1012 Cherry St or to attorney Joseph Kenworthy 1420 Chestnut St Philadelphia PA.
P L Hamby sues J Lb Winkler and partners in Watauga Superior Court Spring Term. Defendants must appear March 23, 1908 in Boone NC to answer the complaint or risk relief being granted. Clerk Thos Bingham issues summons December 4, 1907 and warrant of attachment January 25, 1908 against E R Grooker and J B Green.
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