20 Jun 1912
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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1912
Page
1
The platform endorses income tax, direct senatorial elections, campaign finance reform, and anti-trust enforcement. It promotes state control of public service corporations, tariff reform, and expanded public schools. It lauds Democratic governance and urges unity to continue progress in North Carolina.
Sam Robbins advertises buying out Boone Furniture Co stock and selling a range of items from creakers to mattresses at reasonable prices in the Watauga County Bank Building. Also included is H H Hayes declaring veterinary surgical qualifications and sole county practice, Vilas address, rural route 1. June 17, 1911.
The Raleigh Times reports on an advert claiming Electric Bitters cure for weak nerves and health issues guiding a bright brain and strong physique. The piece also notes a Bryan Lindsay exchange in Denver about Roosevelt and Bryan, with a pun about going cross‑dryed.
An advertisement voice urges crowds to move on while warning of head whacks if ignored. It touts Dr Kings Now Life Pills as a gentle aid for bowels that persuades right action, but allegedly ends in death, priced at 25 cents at all druggists.
The Salisbury district Democrat convention will renominate Congressman Dough ton by acclamation. A plain farmer and business man, he served one term in the legislature before election to Congress. He is described as a faithful, industrious member who labors for the best interests of his constituents and country. The paper endorses a unanimous nominating vote and a triumphant re‑election.
Akron Michigan resident Mrs J E Henry explains how Foley Kidney Pills helped reduce medical costs by addressing kidney discomfort and alleged double work for her kidneys. She credits the sample and subsequent bottle purchase with avoiding a larger doctor bill and urges dealers to stock the product.
Mrs Mary Louise Garland volunteers to give up her claim to $10,000,000 left by her husband on condition that if they marry again she could forfeit the sum. The note remarks it is a big price for a wan but implies a good husband is worth more than that price.
Four to five weeks of damp, wet weather hampered cotton planting but a timely hot dry spell enabled full acreage. Corn is thriving, better than in years, aided by boys corn contest clubs. Fruit crops recover from frost with improved pruning and spraying boosting apples. Wheat and oats yield satisfactory. blackberries forecast modest gains. Overall, farmers expect a happy year across the state.
The North Carolina State Board of Health warns that ninety percent of consumption cases arise from careless spitting coughing and sneezing. Spit carries deadly germs and contaminates air and surfaces. droplets travel in halls and can be inhaled or settle on food and clothing, making such conduct impolite and dangerous to the public.
A promotional notice lauds Bucklens Rica Salve as a rapid healer for burns cuts bruises bullets wounds and explosions with thousands of users praising its effects. It claims usefulness for boils ulcers eczema sore lips piles and related conditions, priced at 25 cents at druggists.
A compact observation notes that many families rely on the mother to manage all duties while daughters drift about the home, a comment on gendered household labor and expectations from a historical perspective.
A Charlotte Chronicle summary of the Sherwood pension proposal notes that workers pay about 1 percent of income to a national pension fund. With 26 months to publish rolls and many details, the plan faces complex, costly administration and broad transfer of money between wage earners.
A sprained ankle may as a rule be cured in three to four days by applying Chamberlains Liniment and observing the directions with each bottle. For sale by all dealers.
In pre tariff days the Atlanta Journal described times when prices were not fixed. The piece notes economic uncertainty and the impact on consumers and businesses, highlighting how price gaps affected daily life and market expectations.
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