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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1902
Page
4
The China article notes coffins from thick lumber and estimates eight to ten billion feet used annually. Wood is also favored for boats, with millions of vessels plied across coastlines and rivers. Canals sustain a vast transport system supporting high rural incomes and trade.
An old advertisement argues constipation poisons the system causing headache melancholy and eruptions. It promotes DeWitt's Little Early Risers pills as a gentle laxative that stimulates the liver and improves bowel function without griping, from T. J. Coffey & Bro.
A Kentucky populist politician who advocates initiative and referendum was fined $100 after kissing a girl without her consent. The court ruled the act violated her rights and required payment. The item questions if women should learn political rights of the plain people.
Open air play risks rise as children enjoy vacation time. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is praised for fast pain relief and reducing complication from cuts and bruises. User testimonials from Swift Texas endorse its effectiveness, warning against counterfeits sold by T. J. Hoife y & Bro.
A concise reflection on how nature reflects internal states. The quote from Katharine Haver suggests inner habits shape our outdoor experiences, implying mindset, resilience, and perception determine what we gain from time spent outside.
A Verona Missouri speaker credits Kodol with quick relief for her mother’s long illness caused by digestion. At seventy six the woman now eats freely and keeps a bottle of Kodol handy claiming no bad effects. The ad urges natural stomach rest and body strength through digestion.
A fragmented report records Garetoria and Foernae ending in a draw amid a local sports event. The outcome shows both sides earning equal points, with spectators noting tense moments and late efforts by key players.
The Raleigh Times quotes Rev. JG Troy of the North Carolina conference now in Durham as saying he is writing a history of the devil. He claims the biography will reveal the devil’s origin and fate, including that the devil will be burned up in the end. Wilmington Messenger notes this claim as his good authority.
Judge Connell and Bishops Horner and Cheshire visited Lenoir on Monday night and reported land purchase at Valle Crucis for an industrial school. About $10,000 will be spent this summer on the property, marking a significant Episcopal church development in the region.
An aged Portsmouth postmistress reportedly died by her own hand after a $200 shortage in her accounts. The text mixes an optimistic cough remedy claim with the grim note of suicide, reflecting a newspaper ad style and a macabre caution about shortages provoked by financial stress.
Ayer's Pills promoted as liver pills claim to cure constipation biliousness dyspepsia and sick headache. The ad notes the product costs 2 cents and is sold by all druggists.
A fragment cites Secretary of War Root as responsible for funds paid by General Wood to General Gomez to avert a Philippines style crisis. It also mentions an ailing London figure who did not digest food, alleging Dr Ring's New Life Pills could have helped. Ad copy closes with a quotation and an ad for the pills at 24 cents with a money back promise.
A rugged testimonial notes Bucklen's Arnica Salve clears eruptions such as blotches pimples fever sores ulcers boils carbuncles and boils. It relieves burns scalds and piles with guaranteed results offered at Blackburn's for 25 cents.
A brief aphorism attributed to Levater noting that fools teach valuable lessons to the wise, highlighting contrasting wisdom and folly. The quote implies that experience from fools offers insight to those who are perceptive, enriching understanding across perspectives.
A vintage ad promotes Cascarets Candy with the C C C slogan on every tablet. It cautions buyers that the product is not sold in bulk and urges consumers to look for the genuine tablets and to avoid counterfeit offers. All druggists carry the item at roc price.
In Watauga County North Carolina W H Bower versus Jacob Potter et al an order of the Superior Court of Watauga county requires a cash sale of real estate at the courthouse door in Boone on the first Monday in August 1902 between 10 am and 4 pm The property comprises two tracts of land along New River in North Fork township The sale to satisfy a judgment from the action recorded in Minute Dock Book D pages 103 and 164 by E J Correy commissioner
Noah stood among early advertisers boasting a sailing date for tickets and warns that naysayers were left out in the rain. As crowds failed to swim, some fled to trees and became monkeys, while the piece claims the origin of the monkey is now settled.
The Kings Daughters of North Carolina begin a major drive to establish a State Reformitory for wayward youths. The Christian women lead the effort, hoping others join to hasten the plan and support the reform institution by the state.
A young speaker declares worry senseless and urges endurance through life’s hardships. He argues life is not meant to be easy, with obstacles to overcome shaping manhood, while work and perseverance lead to rewards despite difficulties.
Mrs W P Pendley announces a recently refitted hotel offering comfortable rooms and good market fare. The notice emphasizes transient boarders will be well cared for and rates are reasonable.
Under a power of sale in a May 28 1895 mortgage to secure 30000 with only interest paid up to May 2 1901 the property of R L Councill and wife Cora L Councill will be sold at public auction at Boone Court House on Monday July 14 1902 between 10 am and 4 pm The lot deeded by T J Coffey and wife and W C Coffey to R L Councill adjoins the Methodist church lot and other parcels The deed contains the full description reference is made to the Coffey deed The sale aims to satisfy the debt and accrued interest June 19 1909 A Puckea
Duncan Propigion advertises best grade saved boots Ishoes and legging kept on hand with prompt repairs. Emphasizes best materials and guaranteed satisfaction. Call Very Trey G H Duncan at 410 01.
The fragment quotes Emerson’s idea that shaping the will defines human existence. It presents a philosophical perspective on self-determination and personal agency, underscoring discipline, choice, and inward motivation as central to life.
A terse price note lists one month two months and three months options with pay in advance terms. The fragment implies subscription pricing and advance requirements though exact amounts are missing. No names, places, or dates are provided.
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