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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1900
Page
3
The Walange Democrat is listed as entended at the Boone post office as second class mail matter. Rates for one year six months and three months are available on application.
The column details a flurry of local notices from Boone and surrounding areas. It lists shopkeepers like Blackburn promising bargains on clothing shoes and hats, recalls residents visiting or calling, and notes church appeals for Blowing Rock. It reports illnesses, a fatality, school entries, road board meeting plans, and social events with names of residents and neighboring towns.
F M Ross of Wie field Tenn credits his wife with saving his life after a brutal cough worsened despite medical treatment. He says Dr King s New Discovery cured him of throat chest and lung maladies and praises its ability to treat coughs colds bronchitis lagrippe pneumonia asthma hay fever. Trial bottles free at M B Blackburn s Washington Times notes Kentucky situation growing toward a major news tent.
Notice announces a public auction on the 26th and 27th at the seller's premises offering household and kitchen furniture cattle sheep two good horses one wagon one buggy corn wheat rye buckwheat one fourth interest in a threshing machine and a 90 acre Rocky Face Blackburn tract. Bidders to pay cash.
J C Herron defends the Democrat editor Rivers against Watauga Baptist accusations of bias. He states he has repeatedly asked for church articles and notices and that Rivers has always published them willingly without neglect or disfavor to patrons.
The North Wilkesboro Hustler will switch to weekly issues on Tuesdays and Fridays. The amendment will be adopted by a large majority, with support from white men across parties including Republicans and Populists, as well as Democrats.
The Atlanta Constitution announces a $3000 cash prize contest for 1900. Readers who subscribe to The Weekly Constitution and submit the exact New Orleans cotton receipts estimate for September through April stand to win up to $1600 for precise figures plus additional weekly prizes. Details explain how to estimate, timing, and the value of early submission.
A report states Steven son of a former vice president is being urged to pursue the Democratic nomination for governor of Illinois. The push emphasizes his name recognition and political ties as he weighs entering state politics.
Watauga Hotel Co announces a new general merchandise line at Blowing Rock. Stock will be complete across all lines with a focus on hardware and a wide range of goods. They invite customers to visit the Buchannan's old stand to see prices and potentially trade country produce for goods.
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