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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1902
Page
4
A Watauga Democrat note recounts a youth who traveled with a merry group of peers and, in an unforced moment, spoke warmly of his father and mother. The readers see in his natural conduct a revealing measure of his character and upbringing.
The piece critiques Sen Pritchard and allies as part of a broader political machinery while noting Wisconsin and North Carolina Republicans echo similar anti manipulation planks. It argues for universal direct voting and stresses educating children in common schools as the crucial path to citizenship, citing Southern Education Notes.
The Democratic party of Watauga County calls a convention at Boone courthouse on Monday August 18 at 11 am to nominate a House of Representatives candidate and county ticket and conduct other business. Precinct chairs must hold primary meetings on Thursday August 14 at 2 pm. voters urged to attend and vote. Each township should elect a five member precinct committee.
A fragmentary line notes a brave man risking life while sparing his conscience with unclear context. The snippet suggests a moral contrast but offers no identifiable persons places or events to anchor a fuller summary.
A promotional sketch claims Bucklen's Arnica Balm clears sores blotches pimples and eruptions. It asserts boils ulcers carbuncles and tetons disappear with use and promises cure for corns burns scalds and piles. Available for 25 cents at Blackburn.
An old advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a universal remedy claiming to destroy microbes, prevent pain, purify the blood, and effect a permanent cure. The copy uses sensational phrasing about germs entering the body and causing illness, urging readers to trust the product.
An old advertisement touts One Minute Cough Cure as an immediate, safe remedy for coughs colds croup throat or lung trouble. It credits T. J. Cofley & ro as the makers and emphasizes quick action after exercise to prevent aggravation of summer ailments.
Pursuant to a Superior Court decree in Watauga County North Carolina the administrator E F Lovill of J P Taylor deceased and Emma Taylor widow summon heirs as defendants to sell estate lands for assets on Wednesday August 7 at Boone court house from 12 to 3 PM The Valle Crucis tract of 525 acres and a one half interest in the Blowing Rock Hotel property eight acres are to be sold to settle debts and admin costs Terms: one third cash and the balance in six and twelve months E F Logill Administrator dated June 24 1902
The Superior Court of Watauga County orders sale by commissioner L. D. Lowe on August gth 1902 at Boone court house. The property, 150 acres more or less in Blue Ridge township, carries a life estate for R. A. Nelson. Terms: one third cash, one third in six months, one third in twelve months. The land known as Elizabeth Nelson lands, formerly Stoke lands, is described in the petition and lies in North Carolina state land. June 25, 1902.
In Watauga County North Carolina Judge Correy, Commissioner, will auction two tracts of land on the New River in North Fork township at Boone Court House on August 4, 1902 between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. The sale follows a June term Superior Court order in the case of W H Bower versus Jacob Potter et al to satisfy a judgment recorded in Minute D, 103 and 104.
A collection of vintage ad lines shows how tiny word shifts change meaning. Examples include Wanted a servant who can cook and dress children, Dine here and you will never dine elsewhere, and For sale a pianoforte once owned by a musician with carved legs.
An early advertisement portrays a ailing millionaire who could not digest food. It claims Dr King s New Life Pills strengthen the stomach aid digestion improve appetite. Priced at 25 cents with money back guarantee. Sold by Blackburn.
The Mrs W P Pendley proprietor announces the hotel has been refitted and refurnished in all departments and is open for public accommodation. Indicates good comfortable rooms and meals at market rates. Emphasizes comfort of transient boarders and reasonable rates.
G H Duncan provisor offers best grade laced boots and loggins on hand. Prompt careful repairs with only best materials and satisfaction guaranteed. Give me a call.
As administrator of J P Taylor deceased I will on Saturday August 2 1902 between 8 am and 5 pm at Valle Crucis in Watauga county sell to the highest bidder seven head of cattle described as one brindle cow one two year old Hereford bull one two year old steer and four yearlings The terms will be made known on day of sale This June 28 1902.
W L Corray of Moretz North Carolina advertises a fine lot of fruit trees including apples peaches pears prunes and a selection of grape vines. Trees range from three to six feet tall and are offered at about half the price of competing nurseries with delivery included. Call or write for particulars.
A quotation attributed to Berkeley states that fidelity to friends implies loyalty to country, arguing that treachery in personal ties dishonors national allegiance.
A prominent physician says doctors struggle to get patients to follow prescribed hygiene or diet, leaving drug treatment as the last resort. For chronic constipation he endorses Chamberlain's Tablets as mild and effective, not causing further constipation, sold by M. B. Blackurn.
The Raleigh Morning Post publishes advance subscription rates for one month two months three months and one year. Readers are urged to send in payments in advance as no paper continues beyond the time paid for.
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