23 Jan 1902
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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1902
Page
1
The passage seems to discuss dividing life into water-tight segments with phrases about slow business life and religious life. It references Jesus, the Captain, Wesley, and a Christian Advocate, but the text is garbled and contains many errors. It appears to be an unfinished thought or excerpt from a religious essay.
Regular correspondent notes House vote on the Hepburn bill with 808 to 102 as party leaders push a unified stance. Loren Fletcher of Minnesota criticizes canal plans, while Senate action and the Allison Cannon opposition, ship subsidy talks, and Southern appointments loom.
A historical ad touts Dr King's New Discovery as the infallible remedy for coughs colds and all throat and lung diseases. It promises relief from the first dose and astounding cures with persistent use with trial bottles free at Blackburn's and bottles priced 50 cents and 1.00, guaranteed.
A testimonial from R M Fleming of Piqua Illinois praises Goo dies Mexican Syrup for coughs colds and lung troubles. He cites a young woman driven from work by consumption who, after using the syrup, recovered health and returned to employment. The note urges publication to help others and lists a 25 cent price.
It presents a misquoted adage about frugality, contrasting personal restraint with essential needs, followed by garbled text that appears to be OCR noise or corrupted names. The legible portion cites a warning against depriving oneself of basics in the name of thrift.
Linney and Hayes real estate agents invite all persons wishing to sell or buy lands water power timber and mineral interests to contact them in Boone North Carolina. If they won’t buy they will find a buyer, if you won’t sell they will sell you. Per F A Linney attorney.
Somerville resident D Demick recalls seven years of stomach trouble and a $1000 expenditure before finding relief with Codol Dyspepsia Cure. The ad asserts the medicine digests food without dieting and promises complete remedy for indigestion and related stomach issues.
Will Aiken of Helena Montana relates a tale about an old Indian Chief who buys a hearse for his squaw and papooses. He negotiates for the hearse and later drives through town with his wife beside him, while the coffin space holds a collection of infants.
A revival of the claim that Electric Bitters cure backache headaches nervousness sleeplessness melancholy fainting and dizziness. Mrs Phebe Cherley of Peterson Iowa says the remedy cured her kidney trouble and back pain, allowing her to perform housework at age 78. Only 5c at Blackburns.
The New York Press argues Mr Mac Day feels more like a protested note than a civic service precedent. The piece questions the implications for public standards and official conduct, highlighting local political tension and reader reaction.
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