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Newspaper

Watauga Democrat

Location

Boone, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1902

Page

4

Burglary Death Penalty in North Carolina Law

The piece argues North Carolina burglary law makes burglary a capital offense and cites recent executions as proof of its strict enforcement. It notes Supreme Court affirmation of death sentences, and contrasts penny postage policy with postmaster general and House committee views after a presidential conference.

Noell Caroling Supreme Court North Carolina Our Atlanta Henry (. Payne Lond California House Committee On Post Office Department Land

Filipinos Shown Free and Treacherous in War Tale

A hostile note claims Filipinos pretend loyalty to America while aiding insurgents. It cites General Funston capturing Aguinaldo as a shining lesson in treachery and notes global praise for Funston, suggesting bias and double standards in wartime rhetoric.

Charfes America Funston Aguinaldo Fanston

Fragmented 19th century commentary and quotes

A collage of quotations and stray phrases references Emerson Newport News Herald and figures like Jefferson Davis and General Lee. The text juxtaposes motivational lines with political and social snippets, lacking a clear single news item or coherent event. It reads as a garbled pastiche of era language and miscopied names.

Newport News

Notice of Administration for David Wagner Estate

The undersigned named as administrator of David Wagner deceased notifies all creditors to present their claims duly authenticated within twelve months from the date of this notice. If not presented, they may be barred from recovery. Phil Dev. 8, 1901. Ed. F. Baap, Ad.

David Wagner Ward Estate

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Ad Campaign Expands Worldwide

An advertisement promotes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a universal healer for bruises cuts burns sores boils ulcers and skin eruptions priced at 25 cents a box at Blackburn’s in Brooklyn Eagle. The piece notes a decline in Presbyterian seminary students from 1500 in 1896 to 900 this year and a 50 percent drop in Princeton’s religious enrollment over five years.

Bucklen Blackburn’s Brooklyn Eagle Presbyterian Theological Seminaries Princeton

DeWitt's Little Early Risers Promote Easy Action

An advertisement claims constipation relief with DeWitt's Little Early Risers. A user from Depauw Indiana, J. O. Greene, reports nine years of constipation and touts the remedy as delivering the best results. The ad emphasizes gentle, distress-free relief.

DeWitt J. O. Greene Depauw Ind

Self Made Men Tested by a Tailor Made Woman

A provocative line captures the theme of ambition and downfall as a successful man faces disruption from a powerful woman, illustrating how gender dynamics reshape fortunes and social standing in a cautious, public arena.

Gooch's Mexican Syrup Promoted as Cure All

R M Fleming of Piqua reports Gooch's Mexican Syrup cured a severe cough and helped a consumptive worker return to health. He urges publication to help others, noting the remedy treats coughs colds and lung troubles and costs 25 cents.

Gooch Goodie R. M. Fleming B. Cowes Ames

Sale of Land By Mortgage Assignment to Leila Winkler

Public sale for cash of 16 acres on Brushy Fork Creek located near D Bradley, Zach Adams, J R Hageman, and Tillman Adams. Sale at Boone courthouse door February 10 1902 at 12 pm under mortgage to John T Winkler from M G Hagaman dated July 1899. Leila Winkler as mortgage assignee.

John T. Winkler M.G. Hagaman Leila Winkler Johan T. Winkler M. l Brushy Fork Creek Bradley Zach Adams J. R. Hageman Tillman Adams Tod G Hageman North Carolina Thouars Brown Hetra Leela Winkler, Autsignee

DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Advertises Quick Wound Care

A periodical note touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as an unequalled remedy for burns bruises and cuts claiming it draws out the fire stops pain and hastens healing. It warns against counterfeit products and cites a testimonial from Jas Mock of Webster.

DeWitt I. J. Coffey & Bro

Dr Kings New Life Pills Sold At Blackburns

An old advertising snippet touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as harmless and able to cleanse the system by stimulating the liver and bowels to expel toxins. It claims complete relief from constipation and headaches and notes the price as 25 cents at Blackburns.

Dr. King Blackburn’s

The New Secretary of the Treasury Candidate Profile

A profile of a 45 year old banker and lawyer named for the Treasury post portrays him as an earnest Methodist, opposed to alcohol and tobacco, unaffiliated with secret societies, democratic, treating workers as equals, and rising from Vermont roots. Described as vigorous, he began law work early and worked long hours, presiding over two Sunday schools for two decades, with a machine politician self view stated at a Chicago Methodist conference.

W. J. Bryan Vermont Chicago

One Minute Cough Cure Praised by Harrisburg Mother

Mrs Mary Baird of Harrisburg Pennsylvania credits One Minute Cough Cure with saving her child from croup. The advertisement touts the remedy as an entirely safe fast acting cough cure for coughs croup and throat and lung troubles suitable for the youngest children who like its taste.

Mary Baird Harrisburg T. J. Coffey & Ro

To Cure a Cold in One Day Laxative Bromo Quinine

A vintage patent medicine ad promises a one day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It notes refunds if it fails and features E. W. Grove's signature on each box, priced at 25 cents.

E. W. Grove

Fine Nursery Fruit Offer in Moretz North Carolina

W J Correy of Moretz North Carolina sells a fine nursery assortment including apples peaches pears prunes and grape vines. Trees three to six feet tall delivered from the purryes with prices lower than other nurserymen. Call or write for particulars.

W. J. Correy Moretz N.C

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