12 Jun 1919
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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1919
Page
1
A long column argues the private realm inside each person outranks global politics. Self-government inside the head, not nations, is the path to peace and civilization. It urges thrift, restraint, and personal discipline as foundations of character, nation, and democracy, ending with a call to individual work.
A Charlotte Observer editorial argues Confederates deserve federal pension benefits, noting they paid into the fund since the war and earned widow benefits. It suggests northern Republican leadership is needed to advance any reform, with a cautious view on hopeful timing. Also includes an oath notice from Toledo about Hall's Catarrh Medicine and a War Savings Stamps registration notice in Boone North Carolina.
At a conference of forest supervisors and timbermen from North Carolina, Tennessee and Kentucky in Asheville, the chief forest officer warned that the timber supply in the United States is in danger without conservation steps. He noted European practices where a tree is sacred and a permit is needed to cut, and observed some forests are hundreds of years old.
Looking back over two years since April 6 1917 when Wilson signed the resolution aligning America with allied nations. The article praises deeds of sacrifice duty and patriotism, hailing accomplishments against the German onslaught and promising a bright chapter in world history. It notes a roll of honor for those who served.
Verified testimony proclaims Doan's Kidney Pills as effective for kidney trouble and back pain. W M Childers of Lel noir credits lasting relief after four years of illness, saying he found no cure until using Dean's Kidney Pills bought at Ballou's Cash Pharmacy. Price 60 cents at dealers.
In Watauga County North Carolina a Superior Court action to sell land owned by T A Cable at death to pay debts is filed. Defendants listed including George Cable Nancy Eggers Sarah A Spencer Pearlie C Russell Mary I Roberts Taylor Cable Wilson Be Margreth Susan Cable Tabor Cable and Roy Cable must appear July 13 1910 at 10 oclock in Boone to answer or demur. Attorneys O L Coffey C Fa Linney listed. Mrs Charlie Trotters Myrtle S C included.
A Baltimore era classified notice seeking young women to enroll in a 24 year course at Memorial Hospital in Johnson City Tennessee. The ad promotes admission to a nursing training program and outlines the hospital’s request for applicants.
Advice urges buying Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy before leaving home for camping trips. It cannot be obtained during hunting fishing or prospecting or while aboard transport, so the safe approach is to have it with you.
Mortgagees J A Taylor and W H Byrd announce sale of land in Watauga Township at the courthouse door on the 7th day of July 1919 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to satisfy 600.00 and interest due, describing tract 11 as in the Joseph Phipps subdivision, with deed to be provided to the purchaser.
The article states most chronic rheumatism cases respond to external treatment only, not internal medicines. It recommends Chamberlain's Liniment as relief, noting it costs 60 cents for a large bottle and 50 cents for smaller sizes.
Equalised as administrator D C Baird death estate claims must be filed within 12 months. All debts owed should be paid immediately. May 10 1919 M C Baird D C Mast Administrators.
The notice urges readers to provide for their families by keeping the body in good condition. It claims many cannot do much if half sick and promotes Chamberlain's Tablets for constipation billiousness or indigestion with plain directions. Subscribe for the Democrat.
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