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Newspaper

Watauga Democrat

Location

Boone, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1912

Page

4

Infant murdered near Lenoir shocks Caldwell county

A buried infant body was found in a hollow stump near Valmead Caldwell county about a mile north of Lenoir. Sheriff Seard and Dr McNairy investigated. Anna Holsclaw was arrested and later bound over on the charge of willful murder after a coroner's inquest found the infant died by her act. The case contrasts Winthrop Kansas dry status with a note on Panama canal relic anchors and a healthcare tip urging Chamberlains Tablets for older adults.

Valmead Lenoir Anna Holsclaw Quesicion Avetjn Caldwell Criminal Court Winthrop Missouri Reaper Kansas Savannah! News

Governor cites scripture in Georgia clemency stance

Georgia Governor Brown defends execution refusals in five murder appeals, citing Old Testament verses as guidance. He notes a drop in mercy pleas after his firm stance, with friction over biblical justification and public reactions including a minstrel-show joke and local commentary.

Brown Georgia England

Cure sprained ankle in days with Chamberlain ointment

An old advertisement touts Chamberlains Ointment for sprained ankles claiming three to four days healing when directions are followed. It urges purchase from dealers and notes thrift of time and later life profits, then briefly pushes Chamberlains Tablets for constipation with no unpleasant effects and sale by dealers.

Chamberlain Gladstone Nora Guffey Broken Arrow Okla Cardus

Drink Habits and Water Safety Advice for Spring Health

The piece urges moderation in drinking Adam's ale to beat spring fever and spring fatigue. It advises flushing waste with under two quarts daily, then maintaining hydration with fruits and vegetables, and warns against indiscriminate water consumption. It compares city water safety to open wells and notes city analyses are published monthly.

Adam Strone

Fourth of July injuries vs Buklens Arnica Salve healing spread

A sensational notice touts a long list of injuries from a Fourth of July incident and promotes Buklens Arnica Salve as a quick healer for burns cuts bruises bullet wounds and other ailments. It claims relief for boils ulcers eczema sore lips piles and more, priced at 25 cents at druggists.

Buklens Arnica Salye Druggis

Decreasing death rate cited as proof of sanitary progress

The article argues that a falling death rate serves as clear evidence of sanitary improvements within the community, indicating better public health and effective disease control measures. It notes the correlation between sanitation investments and longer life expectancy.

Mrs J E Henry Reveals Foley Kidney Pills Help

Akron Michigan resident Mrs J E Henry explains kidney trouble left her tired and doubled over. She tried a Foley Kidney Pills sample, bought a bottle, and credits them with saving a large doctor bill. Available from dealers.

J. E. Henry Akron, Mich Foley

Belief in Your Time and Place, A Quiet Call to Hope

A reflective line urges readers to trust their own era and locale. It asserts there has never been a better time or place to live, attributing the sentiment to Brooks. The remark frames optimism as a personal stance aligned with current surroundings.

Brooks

Editor Clarence Poe Weds Alice Aycock in 19th Century News

Mr Clarence Poe editor of the Progressive Farmer married Miss Alice V Aycock daughter of state Governor C B Aycock on the 29th. The couple left for New York and will sail Saturday for England spending months in England Ireland Scotland and Denmark.

Clarence Poe Progressive Farmer Alice V. Aycock C. B. Aycock Poe New York England Ireland Scotland Denmark

Rheumatism Pain Eased by Liniment and Massage

It is stated that not more than one case of rheumatism requires internal treatment. A free application of Chamberlain's Liniment with massage at each use relieves pain and soreness quickly. Sold by all dealers.

Knicker Jones Book Farmer Assigned Nickname

Knicker-Jones is described as a book farmer while Becker-Yen has exhausted two check books, a detail noted by the New York Tribune.

Knicker—Jones Becker—Yen New York Tribune

Foley Honey and Tar Compound Cited as Best Cough Cure

Esdaile Wisconsin resident H L Blomquist says Foley Honey and Tar Compound is the best cough remedy, noting his wife tried several kinds but Foley's delivers superior results. For sale by all dealers.

H. L. Blomquist Esdaile Wis Foley

Backbone Must Bend or Brow Will Knock Beam

A compact moral line quotes Charles H. Spurgeon on the need for resilience. It frames strength as flexibility, warning that rigid posture leads to harm, while a bend in the backbone allows one to raise the head.

Charles H. Spurgeon

The Waiting Place by Walt Mason Poem Fragment

A fragmentary verse by Walt Mason laments sorrow and taxes. The speaker, a chronic weeper, contrasts personal misery with the struggles of laborers, calling for originality in truth rather than deceit.

Dissolution of Coffey Deal Co. by mutual consent

By mutual consent the firm of Coffey Deal Co. of Blowing Rock is dissolved. T. H. Coffey retires and N. B. Deal continues the business under H. B. Deal. He will collect all debts due the firm and pay all debts owed. This April 30, 1912.

Coffey Deal Co Blowing Rock T. H. Coffey N. 8 H. 8 Deal

Land Foreclosure Sale in Watauga County NC Notice

In superior court R L Hodges vs J P Robbing and Will Burleson, a commissioner will auction at Boone NC court house on July 1 1912 at 1 PM. Four tracts totaling about 162 acres confers mortgage foreclosure for $850 with interest from May 27 1910. May 29 1912 F A Linney Commissioner.

North Carolina Watauga County R. L. Hodges J. P. Robbing Will Burleson Superior Court Court House Boone N. C Robbins J P. Robbing Cottrell J. P. Robbin Thia F. A. Linney Iesioner

Reward Offered for Uncured Catarrh by Halls Cure

A reward of one hundred dollars is offered for any case of catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. The ad emphasizes the product as a guaranteed remedy and invites testimonials or proof of failure to cure.

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