Watauga Democrat Postal Entry Notice
The Watauga Democrat is entered at the Boone post office in North Carolina as second class mail matter.
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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1898
Page
3
The Watauga Democrat is entered at the Boone post office in North Carolina as second class mail matter.
Local items report Taylor and Mast stocking Western bacon and fresh butter. July 4 observed at the ivy plant. Mrs. A V Bennett visiting in Boone. Tourists flock to Blowing Rock as Bishop Cheshire preaches. Various local residents noted for illness, work, and travel. County commissioners plan tax list revisions on July 11. A bicycle livery opens at Blowing Rock run by Hough and Duntam. News on Trinity College and North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts. Wedding of Clinton Moore and Rebecca Councill at Vilas. Democratic campaign notes favor A S Adams for sheriff and urge unity. Confederate reunion calls draw out old soldiers and party leaders discuss strategies.
A persuasive ad asserts Electric Bitters cure weak kidneys malaria and nervous troubles. It claims the tonic stimulates liver and kidneys purifies blood relieves constipation headaches fainting spells sleeplessness and melancholy. Sold 50 cents at M. B. Blackburns Store with guarantee.
Sheriff Callaway states he will not seek re election as sheriff and does not indicate any run for the legislature. He is described as a clever, good man, apart from politics.
The Dr. King's New Discovery proprietors have donated over ten million trial bottles to assist the needy and public health. The medicine is claimed to cure consumption coughs colds asthma bronchitis hoarseness and all throat chest and lung diseases. Free trial bottles are available from M. B. Blackburn. Regular sizes 50 cents and one dollar, with guarantee or refund.
The notice claims languor in the season stems from impoverished blood and presents Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure by enriching the blood. It implies improved vigor for readers seeking relief from seasonal weakness.
The ad claims impurities in the blood and a depleted condition cause spring ailments like boils eruptions and fatigue. It praises Sarsaparilla as a great medicine that purifies enriches and vitalizes the blood to restore vitality and vigor.
A testimonial from J J Houpay of Williamston South Nina praises Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier that cured years of illness including a poison oak complaint. The ad asserts it quiets nerves aids sleep relieves dyspepsia and boosts health. Hood's Pills are also advertised as easy to operate.
A Vilas North Carolina merchant proclaims War or no War pricing to draw customers. He advertises a large stock of clothing groceries hardware dry goods and farm items at low prices with numerous examples and invites buyers to trade for wheat rye corn eggs feathers beeswax chickens wool and more at top market prices.
The State Normal and Industrial College offers women thorough courses in arts and sciences and industrial education. Annual expenses run 80 to 130 dollars with a faculty of about 80 and more than 400 regular students, having matriculated around 1,500 students across the state. The Practice and Observation School has about 200 pupils. Dormitory board requires applications before August 1. Correspondence invited for catalog and information to President McIver, Greensboro, N.C.
A handsome line on hand and at catchy prices. Trimmed and untrimmed goods offered at low rates. Full lines of plows shovels hoes and pitch forks along with shelf hardware and nails. A large stock of hats and a beautiful stock overall. If you need anything in this line call on ZB Buchanan.
Friends and customers are sent thanks and good wishes with assurance to provide more value for money than ever before. The note expresses gratitude and ongoing effort to improve service and satisfaction.
The trading public seeks bargains in merchandise and some succeed while others fail. This notice informs customers that we are now better prepared than ever to offer extra bargains in merchandise and related trends.
General merchandise firm Taylor and Mast of Valle Crucis states it cannot sell on time and offers the highest market price for goods. They thank patrons for past favors and solicit continued patronage, with goods marked at pay down prices. February 17, 1898.
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