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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1901
Page
3
The notice indicates that advertising rates for The Watauga Democrat are available upon request. It is labeled as second class matter and is mailed from Boone, North Carolina. The brief identifies standard publishing details for the newspaper.
L By McNeil of Virgil says he killed a hog weighing 598 lbs on Jan 1. The issue lists many social, church and school items from Watauga area including deaths, marriages, real estate, and public notices. A long obituary honors Miss Nannie Hodges as a virtuous community figure.
Mr and Mrs W H Mast express deep gratitude to the physician and the hospitable people of Blowing Rock and Valle Crucis for their sympathy during Mr Mast’s afflictions. They note the comfort of prayers and aid as they endure the pain and extend blessings to all who helped in Valle Crucis on January 7. Hood's Sarsaparilla praised for promoting digestion and purifying blood, aiding nerves and muscles.
The 1904 campaign stance suggests McKinley will avoid appealing to African American voters in the South while seeking northern support, aiming to lock in regional bases without courting the race as a campaign issue.
Mortgagees App?vus fiain & Sons will auction between noon and 3 pm on February 18 1901 at the Boone court house door for cash a tract of land in Watauga county Lot No 51 in the division of Elisha Sims deceased bounded by Lenoirs and Walters lines containing about 5334 acres more or less. Names: Thor R Sherrill Sarah Sherrill AL Sims Adolphus Blair & Sons Sel Whitener. Attys.
The ad touts a big stock of plaids domestics outings flannel waterproof flannel and wool dress goods at bargain prices. It promises soft shoes for tender feet warm clothing and undergarments to beat Jack Frost. It urges cash and produce trade with fair pay and friendly service.
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