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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1915
Page
4
A damaged OCR fragment discusses railways in Britain and the United States with fatality rates per passenger carried, plus an advertisement for Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills. It mentions an irrigation ditch fish size myth tied to alfalfa consumption and an investigation.
Lumber for sale from W L Haynes and Co with a steam saw mill one mile above Winkler's mill. They can fill bills on short notice and deliver lumber if wanted. Also an advert copy praising Chamberlain's Liniment by Mrs Florence Slife of Wabash Ind, claiming relief from rheumatic pains.
WANTED We want 200 cords of Chestnut Oak Bark and 200 cords of pulp wood such as Poplar Cucumber Black and Sweet Gum all delivered at Riverside NC Prices and specifications available to bidders call or write McGuire NC Wilcox and Krider
Farm for sale near Todd on the South Fork of the New River. About 20 acres cleared, rest timber with merchantable wood. Rich land, suitable as a grass farm. Sold at a bar and terms reasonable. For details contact Alfred W. Gross, Adame, N. C. 2:18. 1f
Fragmentary OCR reports soldiers in Europe developing kidney disease amid harsh conditions. The text hints at a public appeal for free trial remedies and mentions readers being urged to request a trial box at no cost, but critical details are obscured by damage.
This remedy is advertised as thoroughly reliable and essential for every family, especially in summer. It emphasizes ease of obtaining relief without lengthy delays and claims broad availability everywhere. The passage stresses that carefree ignorance can be advantageous.
Mrs. Otto Gans of Zanesville Ohio says she suffered four years with stomach trouble and fatigue until two bottles of Chamberlain's Tablets restored her health. The notice notes the medicine is obtainable everywhere and mentions native Indians using otters to catch fish.
A collage of old advertisements and notes cites Chamberlains Tablets Po Do Lax and Sloan s Liniment as cures for liver upset constipation and neuralgia The piece mentions Norway Sweden Fort Worth Texas and a municipal water reservoir project covering 8500 acres and 40 billion gallons of water
A dated advertisement promotes Dr King's New Life Pills 36 for 25 cents in glass bottles with sugar coated tablets. It claims relief from constipation by an average dose and urges purchase at druggists. Also advertised is a tactile watch for the blind and Dr Kim's New Discovery cough remedy for bronchial and lung ailments with usage guidance.
Eight H R Fulton of the North Carolina Experiment Station outlines measures against fire blight affecting pear and quince. He warns of bacterial spread via insects and winter survival, recommends pruning to remove infected bark and water sprouts, sanitizing wounds, and watching for symptoms after wet periods. He also advises limiting nitrogen, promoting early growth with cultivation, and removing neglected trees to save hopeful plantings next season.
All persons are forbidden to hunt trap fish or trespass in day way on the lands of the under signed. This April 10th 1915. Amos Stanbury.
Mortgagees say Elias and Etta Elkins defaulted on a 1918 mortgage for 300 dollars secured by three notes. Only one note paid. two notes plus interest remain. Sale set for June 28 1915 at Boone courthouse between 10 am and 4 pm. Property on North Fork of New River, part of Enoch Potter lands inherited by Etta Elkins, adjoining Myrtle Potter Mack Johnson E F Pulier and others. Approximately 50 acres. Deed to purchaser. May 27 1915. Mortgagees: E F Lovinr W R Lovin E F Correy.
Mr RB E Long holds our note endorsed for three hundred dollars given February 9 1915. The checks he provided on the note were protested. This notice will be pled at the bar in defense of payment of the said note. J L Watts Co ay J L Watts aa Woon
Pleasant Hill North Carolina woman describes severe headaches prostration and back pains during three summers. After using Cardul a vegetable tonic she reports complete relief within three months and renewed strength appetite and color. Cardul claims to aid the nervous system improve strength and rosiest complexions.
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