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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1907
Page
3
The Watauga Democrat of Boone North Carolina notes advertising rates are available on request. This per issue statement confirms newspaper postal status as a second class mail matter and invites inquiries for pricing.
Local notes detail Druggist McDade of Mountain City and Dr J. M. Hodges planning Boone work, new churches, school openings, and holiday losses. Reports cover community improvements, family moves, marriages, deaths, and public meetings as Boone and Blowing Rock engage in winter preparations and a January 12 13 conference.
On Saturday January 5 1907 at my store in Blowing Rock I will auction my entire stock of general merchandise valued at $1,500. The sale includes men and boys suits, odd pants, shirts, skirts, underwear, hats, caps, shoes for all ages, a line of Southern Girl prints for ladies and girls, dress goods from 4 to 60 cents per yard and many other items. Come and see for yourself. H. Hayes Blowing Rock NC.
A local merchant announces a shift to a pay down system starting January 15 1906 after twelve years using a credit plan. He promises cheaper goods with full value for money, urges prompt settlement of notes mortgages or open accounts, and seeks country produce at top market prices while thanking customers for past patronage.
An advertisement promises an elegant assortment of shoes for men women and children in latest styles with best materials and workmanship at unbeatable county prices. Special bargains across departments include hosiery fabrics and numerous ladies goods. A full stock of groceries such as sugar coffee rice bacon flour and more is on hand.
Lincoln ton businessman Mr. Charles Shull held papers for a Watauga property deal, but detractors caused the sale to collapse though he may close later. The paper seeks live county correspondents to report local events and share opinions in the new year.
Cook Brothers advertise two storks of goods to Boone and Sugar Loaf counties offering dry goods notions boots shoes hats underwear and clothing. They claim solid facts not gush and invite customers to call and see their wide line and shoe fittings up to 550 dollars while seeking market produce for sale at top prices.
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