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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1915
Page
4
In Puerto Rico electric lines are occasionally obstructed by a parasite plant that settles on the wires and nourishes itself from the air, hindering transmission of power across the island.
An old advertisement claims one hundred dollars reward for an uncured catarrh case by Huail's Catarrh Cure. It presents testimonials for F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo and Nationa Bank of Commerce, touts internal action against blood and mucous surfaces, and notes price per bottle with other products like Hall's Pills. It also notes European Russia has the highest birth rate and France the lowest.
A testimonial from Mel Florence Slife of Wabash praises Chamberlain's Liniment for sprains bruises and rheumatic pain saying it provides prompt relief and high terms of endorsement. The advertisement notes the product is obtainable everywhere for those suffering rheumatic pains.
WANTED 200 copasont nests and 200 cards of pulp wood including Poplar Cucumber Black and Sweet Gum to Riverside North Carolina. Prices and specifications available to contractors by contacting Wilcox and Krider at McGuire North Carolina.
Two wood cars from 1912 offered for cash or trade. Written inquiry or direct visit to L. A. Hayes in Vilas North Carolina.
A farm on the South Mark of New River near Todd, with about 20 acres cleared and the rest in timber including merchantable timber. The land is rich and suitable for a grass farm. Offered at a bargain with reasonable terms. For details contact Alfred W. Grogs Adams NC 218.
Exposure in European fronts cripples thousands of soldiers with kidney troubles. An offer promotes a free trial box of Dean's Kidney Pills, claimed by foreign offices as a public service for those in need of relief.
The item touts Chamberlains Coke Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a reliable family preventive for summer months. It emphasizes accessibility and prompt relief, urging purchase locally. A second note describes a new pneumatic sole for shoes with an inner air tube resembling an automobile tire for distension.
In Zanesville Ohio Mrs Octo Gang long suffered stomach trouble for four years and grew weak. A friend recommended Chamberlains Tablets and after using two bottles she claims to be well. The message notes availability and praises the road surface in Calcutta.
An ad touts Chamberlain's tablets to tone the liver and ease stomach distress after bilious attack. Also promotes Po Do Lax for overnight constipation with no griping and claims bile aids digestion. Ends with a note about a European mountain plant producing heat to push blossoms through snow.
An old advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment to relieve nerve pains in the face head and body with a few drops. It promises improved mood and life outlook after use and sells a 3 ounce bottle for 25 cents at druggists. Note mentions tobacco import stats from the United States to the United Kingdom.
Dr King’s New Life Pills advertised in corked glass bottles contain 36 sugar coated white pills priced at 25c. One pill with water before bed is claimed to ease constipation by morning. Easy to take and economical, with a bottle available at all druggists for 25c.
A historical note credits Belgium with originating the school savings bank concept, citing Prof. Laurent of Ghent in 1873 who began the work. The excerpt then shifts to an advertisement for Dr King’s New Discovery, recommending cough remedy dosages and promising relief for coughs colds and bronchial and lung ailments.
The piece argues Italy should not be admired for entering the war with Germany and Austro-Hungary after remaining in the triple alliance. It contends Italy seized Austrian territory for greed as powers weakened by war, while noting Japan and others profited similarly. The Statesville Landmark reference is included alongside a remark on delicate electrical apparatus measuring celestial brightness.
In the Superior Court of Watauga County a notice of execution announces the sale of multiple parcels in Cove Creek township. On Monday June 7, 1015, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., at the county courthouse door, the highest bidder for cash will receive the defendant F. F. Kingham’s interest in parcels described in deeds from F. Bingham to G. D. Bingham and others, including tracts totaling about 65 acres plus additional parcels, as per recorded deeds in Books 15 and 16 and related descriptions in the Watauga County Register of Deeds office. W. P. Moody, Sheriff.
In Pleasant Hill North Carolina Mrs Walter Vincent recounts crippling headaches back pain and fatigue for years. After three bottles of Cardui the woman’s tonic she reports regained strength improved appetite and a rosy complexion. Cardui is described as vegetable gentle with mild effects on the womanly constitution.
For sale notice invites readers to buy affordable Central Kentucky land from $10 to $30 per acre. Promises high value, low expenses after arrival, and tobacco yield. Includes a mail address for catalogue or details and mentions ownership and management details. Also includes an unrelated 1915 legal notice about newspaper publication and security holders.
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