Florida Visit Described by Boone Democrat Traveler
Boone Deal recounts April 1914 journey from Lenoir to Charlotte and Jacksonville, describing warm hospitality, fertile lands, and diverse crops. He notes Indian River crossing, Atlantic fishing scenes, and praise for Florida, while lampooning political chatter and local quirks in Boone.
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Eorror Democrat
Lenoir
Charlotte
Jacksonville
Fla
Sebastian, Flo
W. W. Holsclaw
Roseland
Bill
H. E. Deal
Indian River
Atlantic Ocean
Florida
Worm Killer Advertised For Child Worms In 25 Cent Candy
A crude ad describes a sick child with fever peevishness coated tongue pale and vomiting appetite loss. It claims a worm infestation common in children and promotes Mkepoo Worm Killer sold as a candy for 25 cents to expel worms.
Children Cry for Fletcher's Castoria and Cotton Anger
A clipped political ad style notice argues for Democratic support amid cotton prices and harvest abundance while mentioning Fletcher's Castoria and children. The fragment blends consumer product branding with partisan sentiment, reflecting wartime era rhetoric.
Electric Bitters advertised as a spring tonic and digestive aid
An advertisement claims Electric Bitters stimulate appetite and ease digestion, curing liver kidney and stomach troubles and cleansing the system. It cites Mr. T. D. Peeble’s stomach relief and urges purchase at druggists for 50 cents or one dollar, alongside Bucklen's Arnica Salve for eczema.
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T. D. Peeble
Bucklen
Arniea
Morphen's Drug Store Opens In Blowing Rock
A promotional notice touts a new Morphen's Drug Store in Blowing Rock offering fresh medicines soda fountain treats candy and writing paper as well as health and happiness guarantees. It emphasizes affordable cash sales and claims superior remedies and “Blowing Rock Breezes” products with bold marketing claims and light humor.
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Blowing Rock
Whch
Morphew’s
Morphen
Former Wataagan Resident Dies in Washington
G W Coffey, born 1854 in Caldwell County North Carolina, died May 22 1914 at age 59 6 11 after three months illness. He moved from Watauga to Washington with eight children, seven surviving. Funeral at First Baptist Church Okanogan conducted by Rev C M Mikel. Survived by wife Sarah Jane Seenhour, and family mourns his passing.
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G. W. Coffey
Caldwell County
North Carolina
Watauga County
Lance’s Creek
Shulls Mills
Washington
Mr. Coffey
Sarah Jane Seenhour
First Baptist Church
Okanogan
C. M. Mikel
Brewster
Erne
Mary Roppins
Omack
Mediation Halt as Carranza Delays in Mexican Crisis
South American mediators announce they will wait no longer for Carranza's reply on mediation terms. Carranza demands armistice and halt to Huerta attacks. U S rejects naming Huerta de facto leader. If Carranza fights on, his march to Mexico City continues with limited American intervention likelihood.
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Carranza
Huerta
United States
Mexico
Vibla
Harpe plans 300 acres tobacco near Pineview farm
Mr A J Harpe owner of Never Fail Farm near Pineview tells the Express that tobacco plants have been set on 300 of his 400 acres to be cultivated this year. The plants were kept alive by water irrigation.
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A. J. Harpe
Pineview
the Express
Sanford Express
Dr Kingas New Life Pills Claim Health Boost
An ad promotes Dr Kingas New Life Pills as a remedy to cleanse the stomach liver and kidneys and rid the body of poisons. It quotes C E Hatfield praising the product after using one box.
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Dr. Kinga
Dr. King
C. E. Hatfield, Co
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Spain
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Castoria
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Fletcher & Bingham
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Bristol
Tenn
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N.C
F. A. Linney
Ly. Pd
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Love & Cline
Newland
Avery
All
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Allts
Vilas
G. H. Hayes
E. S. Coffey
Attorney AT Law
Boone, N. C
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Sye
Fourth Street
Edmund Jones
Lenoir, N
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LD. Lowe
Banner Elk
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