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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1902
Page
4
An anecdote about J Sterling Morton former Secretary of Agriculture and editor of the Conservative Nebraska City recounts how he warned his sons at their mother Caroline French Morton's grave. The tale praises his originality and character, urging parents to share such lessons in schools. A lighthearted college memory follows with a girl graduate and her surprising answer about her major.
An ad style item touts DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for healing stubborn sores and skin diseases. It cites a long case of a thirty year leg sore and warns against counterfeits. The piece also includes moral and religious quotes and a plug for Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets.
All Eyes on Texas extols Texas greatness and reveals Pr Kings New Discovery for consumption tested by editor J J Eager. The anecdotal report says his wife suffered long trouble with coughing and hemorrhages but was cured by the remedy. It claims guaranteed relief for coughs colds and throat and lung troubles with 50c and 1 trial doses free at Blackburns.
A quotation states that a person’s worth is determined by how others assess him. It emphasizes social judgment as the metric of character and value, suggesting reliance on external evaluation to define an individual’s true standing.
Don’t start summer with a lingering cough or cold. One Minute Cough Cure acts at once for coughs cord throat and lung troubles. Children like it and a Groveton buyer praises its safety and speed. J H Bowles quotes it as the best medicine he ever used and T J Coffey & Bro endorse.
A fragment recalls a Spain war hero cousin and a pension office scandal. The speaker mentions relatives, a lynching effect, and accusations of improper pension practices, reflecting tension with the Chicago Record-Herald’s management.
An old ad compares Ayer's Pills as a direct liver remedy for biliousness constipation and poor digestion claiming 60 years as the standard family pill with small doses curing. An unrelated note mentions Buckingham's Dye for facial hair and a quip about coronations between England and Spain.
An aeronautic suggestion emerges as an ex-change offers to travel in an air ship from St Louis to Washington. A farmer set to retrieve remains will live closer to St Louis. P A Danforth of LaGrange Ga. suffered six months with a running sore but Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured it in five days. For ulcers wounds piles it is the best value in the world with a cure guaranteed at 25 cents sold by Blackburn.
Notice of real estate sale for taxes by W H Calaway ex Sheriff Watauga county on July 1 1901 at the court house door Boone purchased a house and the property of Joseph and Martha Cowie in Blowing Rock township tax for 1900 3 38 The time of redemption expires July 1 1902 unless redemption is made as law directs this April 30 1902
A fashioning tale from Progressive Farmer describes a fashionable young woman at a cooking school who notes a cake recipe with bizarre list items and odd garnishes, including press details and lace, leaving her mother paralyzed by the odd directions. The mother rejects the outrageous cake concept as new fangled ideas are frowned upon.
The hotel building has been refitted and refurnished in all departments and is now open for public accommodation. It offers good, comfortable rooms and fare at market rates. Transient boarders will be comforted, and rates are reasonable.
E F Levit administrator informs all persons with claims against the estate of James P Taylor deceased to present them within 12 months from the notice date March 25 1902. Those owing the estate should pay promptly.
Notice announces tax sales by ex Sheriff W H Calaway of Watauga County NC at Boone court house on July 1 1901. Describes purchases including Blowing Rock lot of James Chamberlain tax 1900 cost 210 dollars G W Grove lot tax 1900 cost 173 dollars H C Parnson 1900 tax and cost 2851 dollars in Jautel Creek 95 acre tract under McNeill 1900 and Shawneehaw 40 acre tract under J B R Hyatt 1900 tax and cost 410 dollars. Redemption ends July 1 1902. March 25 1902 Willie W Miller agent.
G H Duncan proprietor offers best grade laced boots shoes and leggings. Prompt careful repairs with quality material and satisfaction guaranteed. Call now. 41001.
A testimonial from Mrs H Kingsbury of 86 tiot Co and spininer and fancy goustore, claiming Johnston's Sarsaparilla cured rheumatism catarrh and neuralgia after many other medicines failed, with praise for its life saving effects and strong endorsement from Miomigak Drug Co Detroit.
W L Correy of Moretz offers a fine lot of fruit trees including apples peaches pears and grape vines. Trees 3 to 6 feet tall delivered. Selling at about half the price seen at other nurseries. For details call or write.
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