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Watauga Democrat

Location

Boone, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1898

Page

3

Watauga Democrat Postal Entry Notice

The Watauga Democrat is entered at the Boone post office in North Carolina as second class mail matter.

Boone, N. C

Local News From Boone and Blowing Rock

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.

Taylor Mast Democrat Democratic Party Watauga County A. S. Adams Watauga Adams

A Clever Trick With Electric Bitters Cures Many Ailments

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.

M. B. Blackburn

Sheriff Callaway ruleing out re election bid

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.

Sheriff Callaway

Millions Given Away By Generous Drug Firm

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.

Dr. King M. B. Blackburn

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Vitality in Season Languor

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 Dangers of Spring and Blood Purifying Remedy

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.

Hood's Sarsaparilla Blood Purifier Ad Claims Healing

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.

Hood J.J. Houpay Williamston South Nina

War sale promises best prices on wide assortment

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.

State Normal and Industrial College Offerings and Profits

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.

McIver Greexinono N.C

Buchanan Ad Offers Cheap Hardware and Hats

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.

ZB Buchanan

Cote College of Agriculture and Mechanics Message

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.

Bargains Offer From Traders For Tireless Bargain Seekers

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.

Taylor & Mast Advertises Pay Down Prices at Valle Crucis

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.

Taylor & Mast Valle Crucis

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The Taylor and Mast, Headquarters Taylor and Mast’s A. V. Bennett Statesville Jas. L. Winkler Blowing Rock Cheshire Episcopal Church Tipton Green Brashy Fork Lot. W. Green Stony Fork Board of County Commissioners Messrs Hough and Duntam Asheville J. J.T. Reese Beaver Dams Prof. Jones Boone Kittie Squires Lenoir W. L Nicholson Miss Squires Lancaster County 8. C North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts Japan Brazil Cnpt Davis Charlotte United States Ashes Alleghany Clinton Pg ‘Moore Winston Rebecca James P. Councill Vilas Tory New Jersey Moore Trinity College Trinity Johnny Rebs Atlanta Old North W. C. L. Hulcher Georgia Virginia Commissioners Court Thomas Bingham Wiley H. Farthing W. B. Baird Jas. Harman J. C. Ray Joe Hodges R. Z. Linney EF. S. Blackburn D. Wilcox Linney Blackburn Republican Party Tim Oliver Chattanooga Will W. Holsclaw N. C the State Normal and Industrial College State John C. Kllgo Dunnam Nurih Carolina Cote Agriculture and Mechanic Aris A.Q. Holladay Raeion CAB Bignature of Toria General Merchandise
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