This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1910
Page
3
Local items report heavy mud, sheriff tax advice, trading post specials, and small notices. Citizens receive Christmas gifts, fires devastate Elk Park, court filings, church visits, and school enrollment updates amid a string of neighborhood notices and ads.
Fire insurance contact offers property protection from loss by fire. Undersigned accept applications and will issue a policy through any company chosen. Boon, N.C. agents: Joan E and RB L. Brows in Boone, North Carolina.
In 1910 I thank customers for 1909 patronage and invite continued trade. I promise value received for money and kind courteous treatment for all, with one price to everyone. My motto reflects simple fair dealing and customer trust.
A local shop advertises low prices, promising good selection of Geo. DeWitt & Brand shoes, plus dry goods, notions, hats, caps, and staple foods. The owner DJ Cottygld thanks patrons for past support and solicits continued business with cheerful promise of saving customers money.
A local shop offers new year bargains with five and ten cent goods including stockings hosiery hardware and candies. The retailer pledges lower prices than county stores and accepts spot cash only while thanking patrons for past support and wishing a prosperous year.
A list of delinquent taxpayers and amounts due prompts a public auction to recover taxes. On Monday February 7, 2010 at Boone courthouse, real estate across Boone Township and surrounding areas will be offered to the highest bidder for cash between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Costs include levy and ad fees. Ex-Sheriff John W. Hodges signs the notice dated January 6, 1910.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.