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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1913
Page
4
A North Carolina era editorial urges farmers to use the parcel post and local papers to sell butter, eggs, chickens, and sausage directly to town households. It argues this mail order system can bring stray dollars home, provided farmers deliver quality. The piece also discusses deer birds and loyalty to home state values.
Fragmentary report notes coughing at night affects residents, with unclear details about locations or individuals. The garbled text mentions Phil and Michigan, hinting at a health or sleep disturbance issue. no concrete actions or outcomes are established.
A historical notice blends health ads for Foley Kidney Pills and Foley's Honey and Tar with political critique on a state deficit plan. It highlights kidney disease urgency, symptoms, and cautions against substitutes while noting a campaign proposal to divert railroad tax and harm counties like Granville. The piece mixes medical advertising with editorial stance from Oxford Public Ledger.
An advertisement from Streator features John McMasters promoting Foley Kidney Pills as a tonic to tune and strengthen kidneys and regulate their action. The copy asserts the product helps elderly people feel better and stronger.
An old advertisement urges readers to aid failing kidneys with Doan’s Kidney Pills. It cites a testimonial from Mrs. Elizabeth Dozier of Hickory North Carolina claiming relief from nervousness dizziness back pain and irregular kidney action. Sold by Foster Millburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agent. Remember the name Doan’s.
The advertisement profiles a stressed busy woman plagued by kidney trouble backache insomnia nervousness and loss of appetite. It promotes Foley Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles claiming they restore strength and health and are sold by all dealers.
A quoted line portrays a supposedly mean man claiming that the ideal husband is mostly a lack of nerve and urges study of such a concept. The remark reflects a cynical view on confidence as a social flaw.
C B Rader of Louisburg West Va credits Electric Bitters with curing a decade long stomach trouble and rheumatism. He says the remedy fits his case perfectly and endorses it for dyspepsia indigestion jaundice and kidney poisons. Each bottle is guaranteed to satisfy and costs 50 cents at drugstores.
A clipped quote suggests an engaged couple feel they give less than they receive as they think their partner is more affectionate than they are. The remark implies mismatched perceptions in romance.
A fragmented collection of wry maxims, political barbs, and social observations from New Orleans Pineyune style chatter. It touches on crooked finance, gender influence, old presidents, regional politics, and class contrasts with sharp, cheeky asides.
An old advertisement touts Bucken's Arnica Salve as a cosmetic cure all for skin eruptions sores and pimples and claims it treats eczema salt rheum chapped lips chilblains burns cuts and bruises. It promotes flawless complexions and mentions a 25 cent price at druggists.
A brief quotation notes that when games resemble heavenly matches the sticks sometimes appear made on earth reflecting a playful view of sports artistry and effort. It captures a critic’s or observer’s metaphorical comparison between ethereal standards and earthly execution.
Miss Margaret Campbell of Fort Smith Ark recalls a father’s illness six years ago after reading an advertisement for Chamberlain's Tablets in the paper. He bought a box and has not been sick since. Her sister also benefited from them. Sold by all dealers.
L who suffered from a liver complaint at Point Blank Texas tried a two cent box of Chamberlain's Tablets and claims to be completely cured. She recommends them to everyone. For sale by all dealers.
An old advertisement touts Poley’s Obino Laxative for stomach trouble and digestion. It strings a cautionary quip about asking for a loan when a man pretends to listen to a baby’s clever words, reflecting period humor and marketing tone.
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