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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1908
Page
4
A January 12 1897 blizzard froze rivers and killed wildlife across the region. Train tracks were buried near Salisbury Raleigh and passengers sought shelter with farmers. Snow and ice persisted for weeks and deer vanished while birds and other animals perished or grew tame.
Excerpted thoughts urge living for the moment while laying foundations for future ages. It contrasts Luther Galileo and Watt as builders of progress and warns the body is a machine needing proper fuel, materials, and care. It mentions kidney problems and DeWitt's pills, then defines a snooper as a nosy reformer who tears down.
Good Advice by C. S. Wooliver promotes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a cure for piles once endured twenty years ago. Also notes DeWitt’s Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve for sores and burns and offers humorous quips on bachelor life and common proverbs. Sold by J. M. Hodges in the area.
A reflection on how people rush to assist when you are ready to take charge and help yourself, highlighting social dynamics of aid and independence. It notes a tension between unsolicited support and empowerment, urging self-reliance while acknowledging communal inclination to assist.
The sheriff announces a public outcry sale of a 61 acre tract in Watauga County on Cove Creek. It is levied to satisfy judgments in favor of M. L. Gump Summers Parrott Hardware Huntsman Armour Mitchell Powers Brading Marshall against G. F. Bingham. The sale is set for Monday February 3, 1907 at the Rashe court house door. The description covers bounded land with lines along Swift Henson Combs and others, marking ridge and stream references. Proceeds to satisfy the specified executions plus costs.
A long reader letter from Hiram Doaks voices frustration at Allcountry editors for ignoring local events and oddities. The note criticizes lack of news on weddings obits and farming incidents while urging more regional reporting and edifying content. South Dakota features advertise Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and laryngitis with testimonials and trial bottles offered.
Having qualified as administrator of the estate of Tempa Johnson deceased, all persons with claims against said estate are notified to present them within twelve months from the date hereof or be barred from recovery. All indebted to said estate should settle at once. December 2, 1907. J. M. Calloway, Adm.
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