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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1908
Page
4
The Watauga Democrat editorial explains broad support for a state prohibition law in North Carolina. It argues local option has worked and national trends favor outlawing whiskey, urging the legislature’s special session to enact a state prohibition bill with broad public backing.
An article notes the rise of aluminum coated paper as a substitute for tin foil, useful for candy wrappers boxes and even wallpaper. It highlights its cleanability with a wet cloth and its advantage of containing no lead. An accompanying anecdote from Ex notes a streetcar conductor returning found money and a generous woman reward.
An old testimonial from Wooliver of Le Kayville, M. Y., proclaims Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured his piles over 30 years ago and remains guaranteed for sores burns wounds and abrasions. The ad claims 5 cents at druggists and urges use for troubled readers seeking relief.
Disjoint quotes from multiple papers reflect social chatter after a wedding, including bets on romance, parental hope, and light gossip. The text blends comic misprints and stray phrases about drinking, marriage, and cooking, illustrating noisy newspaper filler from early 20th century pages.
Col Wade Hampton Harre editor of The Evening Chronicle passed the half century mark yesterday at age 50. A veteran journalist philosopher economist humorist diplomat and advocate of a carline to the river Harre served with the Chronicle for many years beginning in early history with John Ross and Red Buck. The staff reportedly planned Scotch highballs and 25 cent treats in his honor per rumors from The Charlotte Observer.
An old newspaper ad touts Dr. King’s New Life Pills to end deadly liver and bowel stoppage, with a money back guarantee and 2 cents price. Also promotes DeWitt’s Kidney and Bladder Pills for kidney issues, claiming quick relief. sold by J. M. Hodges.
Watauga County North Carolina by virtue of executions from the Superior Court directed to executor in favor of M I Gump Summers Parrott Hardware Huntsman Armour Mitchell Powers Hardware Brading Marshal for costs against G F Bingham. On Monday February 3 1908 at the court house door in Boon Co N C sell by public outcry a tract of land of about 61 acres on Cove Creek adjoining Enoch Swift J C Henson A J Combs and others. Levied to satisfy executions. January 1907. John W Hodges shff
The piece urges young men to embrace labor in any form from trades to writing. It argues hard work prevents burnout, builds appetite and restfulness, and ensures a respected place in a busy world. It warns against idleness, quoting Bob Burdette on staying active to keep society pleased.
A report from Mound City describes Mrs. E. D. Clapp’s son recovering from severe lung trouble and near death after using Dr King s New Discovery. The ad promotes the cough cold throat and lung remedy with guaranteed relief and trial bottles free.
Having qualified as administrator of the estate of Tempa Johnson deceased, all persons having claims against said estate are hereby notified to present them to the undersigned duly authenticated within twelve months from the date hereof or this notice will be barred. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make settlement at once. Dec. 2, 1907. JM Calloway, Adm.
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