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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1902
Page
4
A long excerpt from the Watauga Democrat discusses body and soul, virtue and vice, vanity, bribery, and public integrity. It highlights praise for self restraint, calls for honesty, and notes a state Democratic convention notice for North Carolina in 1902 proposing candidate selections and representation rules.
A fragment from a period ad notes tough choices at middle age and promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets, sold by M Blackburn. It also mentions a girl’s favorite writer as the author of her first love letter, reflecting light human-interest content.
A vintage list of marital maxims from A Canon Dosle in A Duet includes advice to married couples. It urges optimism and effort, stresses avoiding mutual anger, preserving romance, and respecting each other as individuals, with practical notes on saving, finances, and mutual support.
An OCR fragment promotes Ayer’s Pills as liver pills that cure biliousness and constipation with a gentle laxative effect. The text then shifts to unrelated chatter about appearance and a Buckingham item, ending with a note that the world loves a lover.
Dangerous if neglected skin wounds often festering sores. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve claims to prevent complications and cure delayed injuries. Testimonial from H C Hartley of Yankeetown Indiana notes a running leg sore healed after trying the salve. cautions against counterfeits.
A contentious exchange accuses Carrie Nation of needing confinement in an asylum. The brief notes her latest incarceration and critics argue for psychiatric assessment, reflecting ongoing public controversy surrounding the temperance figure.
It saved his leg says P A Danforth of LaGrange Ga after six months with a running sore. Bucklen’s Arnica salve cured it in five days. Also advertised for ulcers wounds and piles with guarantee. Sold by Blackburn on her wedding day with a note about a lasting honeymoon.
Notice states real estate sold by W H Calaway ex Sheriff of Watauga county on July 1 1901 at Boone courthouse door. Purchaser claims property of Joseph and Martha Cowie in Blowing Rock township for 1900 tax 38 cents. Redemption period expires July 1 1902. if not redeemed a deed will be issued. April 30 1902.
The undersigned E. F. Lovitt administrator announces claims against the estate of James P Taylor must be presented within 12 months from March 25 1902 or be barred. Creditors are urged to pay overdue amounts promptly.
In a 1902 notice Willie W Miller as agent reports purchases of lands for taxes due 1900. Jot in Blowing Rock owned by James Chamberlain cost 210 dollars, G W Grove lot cost 173, H C Palagon lot 2.85, Mel Neill tract 95 acres, J B Hyatt Shawneehaw tract 40 acres 4.10. Redemption expires July 1, 1902, else deeds issued.
A communication to the Atlante Journal discusses Tom Dixon and his novel The Leopard's Spots. Fragments compare Dixon to a live wire, a locomotive engine, a cyclone, a horse, and a greyhound, praising his fire, vigor, and brains while noting he lacks full religion.
A Detroit resident describes severe rheumatism catarrh and liver illness and credits Johnston's Sarsaparilla with a full cure after four bottles. She states her family also recovered and urges others to use the remedy, noting she tried many medicines before finding relief.
W. Corey of Monetz advertises a fine assortment of fruit trees including apples peaches and pears and grape vines suited to the climate. Trees range from three to six feet tall and are delivered. call or write for particulars.
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