War News from Manila and Santiago Cuba Reports
Watauga Democrat chronicles fierce engagements at Manila and Santiago Cuba. Destructive bombardments cripple Spanish forts, with Reina Mercedes sunk and Vasca injured. Manila reportedly taken or besieged, Aguinaldo’s insurgents clash with Spaniards, and Dewey’s fleet may force surrender. heavy casualties for Spain, and U S naval dominance praised amid conflicting reports.
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Manila
Santiago
Cuba
Reina Mercedes
Vascaga
Garcie
Sampson
Aguinaldo
Admiral Dewey
General Augusti
Madrid
Spain
Remarkable Rescue From Consumption Prompts Local Trial
Mrs. Michael Curtain of Plainfield says a six bottle course of Dr King s New Discovery cured her hopeless consumption after doctors declared it incurable. trials at M B Blackburns store offer 50c and 1 00 sizes. Also anecdote of Eleetric Sitters saving John Oliver of Philadelphia from a grave ailment.
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Michael Curtain
Plainfield
King
M. B. Blackburn
John Oliver
Philadelphia
M. B. Blackburn’s
Bike theft case shocks Appalachian town
Mrs. Will Austin of Lenoir reported her bicycle stolen. Deputies tracked suspects to Patterson then Blowing Rock and Boone. Wiley Holselaw and Bob McBride were arrested after Holselaw admitted to riding the bike. McBride found with the stolen property. Holselaw paid for it with bogus checks and both youths, from Howard's Creek, faced Caldwell County and sheriff’s custody before transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Austin
Lenoir
Patterson
Blowing Rock
Boone
Calaway
Erelong
Wiley Holselaw
Bob
McBride
Holselaw
Uoder
Caldwell
Holsclaw
Howard's Creek
Hulsclaw
Bucklen Arnica Salve Promises Cure or Money Back
Classic 19th century ad touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as best remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all eruptions with a guarantee of satisfaction or money refunded priced at 25 cents sold by Holsclaw and Blackburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hols, Claw
Blackburn
Chamberlain
Wertz & Pike
Fernandiga Fla
M. B Blackburn
Chamberlains Eye and Skin Ointment and Dr Cady’s Powders
Advertises Chamberlains Eye and Skin Ointment as a cure for tetter salt rheum and eczema with relief from itching and smarting. Claims cure for itching piles sore nipples chapped hands chilblains frost bites and chronic sore eyes. Notes Dr Cady’s Condition Powders as a tonic blood purifier and vermifuge for horses in prime condition, priced 25 cents per package.
Red hot lot includes stationery for sale
A compact ad offers one good note paper set with 25 envelopes, a lead pencil with rubber, pen stock and 2 points for 10 cents.
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Watauga Demcrat
Tuursday
Morro Castle
United States
Lumberton Bridge
Bunyan
Washington
Guantanamo Bay
Tampa
Cock and Bullatory
Havana
Fies
Scott
Soaive Phos
Porto Rico
Philippines
Cadiz
Hood
Uncle Sam
North Carolina
Apulia
Bucklen
Arnica
Wilbur R. Smith
Lexington
Commercial College OF
University
Naten
Literas Econ
Witaur BR
Cexindtom
Watauga High School
Boone, N.C
College of Business
G. P. Jones
Boone, N. 6
R. K. Harris & Son
Hickory
N.C
Silver Knight- Watchman
Watauga Democrat
Moretz & Farthing
J.B. Phillips & Son
Tc. C.C
W. I. Sherwood & Co
General Merchandise
PAM
N.B
W. F. Sherwood
America
Muon & Uo
Thes Munn & Rae
Broadway
New
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