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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1902
Page
4
The Watauge Democrat offers early etiquette guidance for boys on street manners at doors and in parlor dining, emphasizing courtesy to ladies and elders. It also mentions Gov. Stinawrought as a wealthy, charitable official with farm loans, hinting at influence in Washington.
A farmer consoles another about ruined potato crop by noting improved yield after promptly replanting. The jokester points out he did not fret and mended losses before acting. The exchange showcases quick, practical resilience.
Fragmentary OCR text offers few clear facts. No specific people, places, dates, or events are identifiable to anchor a concise newspaper card.
Notice is given of the power of sale under a mortgage deed dated March 27 1909 by T J F Brown and wife L A Brown to W L Bryans to secure 154.28. On March 3 1902 a sale will be held at Boone courthouse between 10 am and 4 pm to the highest bidder for cash. Property lies in Watauga County on the lands of Manley McBride J A Brown and others, description begins at a maple and follows a measured boundary. Signed June 17 1962 by W L Bryans mortgagee ast Fletcher attorney.
An advertisement touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a sure cure for burns bruises and blood poisoning with claims of rapid healing and pain relief. It warns against counterfeit products and cites a testimonial from Jus Mock of Webster Indiana about eczema treatment.
Don’ts Live Together, Constipation and health never go together. DeWitt’s Little Early Risers promote easy action of the bowels without distress. “I have been troubled with constipation for nine years,” says J. O. Greene, Deputy, Ind. “I have tried many remedies but Little Early Risers give best results.”
A fisherman hauling a seine off Fort Hamilton New York recently killed a full grown female fur seal. Reportedly the first seal ever caught in these waters.
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as harmless and effective. The pills allegedly stimulate the liver and bowels to expel poisonous matter cleanse the system and cure constipation and sick headache for 25 cents at Blackburn’s.
A fragmentary biblical style line extols a man as reverent faithful high unshaken by passion. The text urges keeping the subject true to nature and steadfast in trials, expressing a philosophical view of virtue and inner strength.
An old report notes female inmates at Forsyth County Jail were ordered to discard corsets to prevent escape attempts. The piece includes a quote about unpredictable women and a segue praising Johnston's Sarsaparilla as a curative miracle celebrated by many women nationwide.
The Boston Transcript states Russell Sage's 100 acre Rockland county New York farm was sold for taxes but he managed to bid it in.
A historical quote argues that a woman's will is easy to test by comparing her shoe size to her foot. It reflects dated attitudes toward gender and physical appearance in evaluating female character.
Fern Everett recalls feeling like a square peg in a round hole and describes praying for guidance, trusting fully in God, and relinquishing control. The speaker shares that the divine molding removed much of the rough edges and left her perfectly placed in the work she must do.
The undersigned as administrator David Wagner deceased notifies all claimants to present their claims duly authenticated within twelve months from this date or be barred from recovery. Dev 3, 1901. D. F. Barro, Adm.
Leila Winkler widow of John T. Winkler offers cash sale of about 16 acres at the Boone court house door on February 10 1902 at noon. Property lies on Brushy Fork Creek and borders D W Bradley Zach Adams J R Hageman and Tillman Adams. Part of a Hageman grant circa 1865–66 and part of a Brown heirs tract. Assignment of mortgage to Leila Winkler. J C Puerner attorney.
The passage predicts a large and accelerating emigration of Black people from the South to Northern states. It argues the movement is already under way, with census data showing a decisive trend toward widespread redistribution of Black populations into white communities in the North.
An old advertisement promises a one day cure for a cold using Laxative Broino Quinine Tablets. It states all druggists refund the money if it fails to cure and features a signature claimed to be from W Grove on each box, priced at 25e.
Congress approves a bill granting Mrs. McKinley the free mailing privilege for the remainder of her life. The action centerpieces the former first lady and confirms a long-standing request for honorary postal benefits.
Mary Baird of Harrisburg credits One Minute Cough Cure with saving her child from croup and urges families to keep a bottle. The ad touts immediate relief for coughs throat and long troubles and claims the syrup is safe for even the youngest children. At Vernon Ontario a Free Methodist meeting ended badly when a participant attempting to fly struck a coal lamp and set eight people on fire.
Rear Admiral Schley met with President Roosevelt to urge reversing the court of inquiry findings. He left the interview satisfied, believing the injustice not yet clear to the President.
W. I. Coprey Moretz advertises a fine lot of fruit trees including apples peaches pears and grapes. Trees 3 to 6 feet tall delivered to customers with pricing matching other nurseries and delivery to the address given.
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