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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1901
Page
3
The Watauga Democrat notes a second quigg matter entered at the Hoone post office in North Carolina, filing status and local notice details are unclear from the fragment.
A brief ad listing subscription rates includes one vertical issue for £1.00, six months for 0.50, and three months for 0.25. The wording reflects a historical pricing format with currency symbols and shortened phrases.
GOCAL NEWS reports tax land sales by the county, a heat wave drying corn, and local business ads in Mabie and Boone. Notable items include Frank Brawley visiting with his grandfather, Judge Councell improvements, Measles affecting Hawkins children, and tributes to residents like Lippard and Adames, plus Confederate pension day observations.
The passage warns that diminished vitality affects appetite strength and endurance. It promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a great vital tonic that supports every function of the body, urging readers to consider vitality as the key to health.
A neighbor relates how a bottle of Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured an infant with cholera infantum after a doctor lost hope. The testimonial notes vigorous health now and frequent recommendations. Also a public notice states the Board of County Commissioners sit on the second Monday in July to revise tax lists and hear complaints.
The passage describes humors as violated morbid fluids in veins affecting the skin and body, caused by defective digestion. It claims Hood's Sarsaparilla purges humors and strengthens the system. It also mentions Rus Bell Sage as a charitable potential cure.
A cure advertisement claiming thousands restored to health by Iain's Cough Remedy. It asserts cures for long lasting coughs and chronic ailments, noting benefits even when other treatments failed. Sold by Blackburn.
The dealer announces a move to Mabe with a stock of goods and promises to save customers money on every purchase. Prices listed include 9 ths good coffee at 1.00, prints 5 to 6 cents per unit, domestic goods 6 cents per yard, sugar 16 pounds for 1.00, and other items at low figures. They invite trade and offer to pay top market price for produce, occupying the building of G W Lawrance.
Pursuant to an order of the Watauga Superior Court, commissioner L. D. Lowe will public outcry sell lands on the Yadkin River in Watauga County. The 42 acre tract runs from Lenoir line through Storie corner to define, with half cash and remainder in six months, title reserved until payment. sale date August 7, 1901 at Boone courthouse.
The notice thanks customers and friends for past patronage and asks for an even larger share in the future. It promises to offer goods at rock-bottom prices and invites renewed support from the community.
Estimates of cost furnished the same day work is received.
A local seller invites customers to compare prices showing steady rates on staples including sugar, flour, rice, and coffee despite overall meat price increases. The note emphasizes affordable stock and urges self inspection of current stock and prices.
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