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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1914
Page
4
A San Francisco writer mockingly praises a supposed cure for appendicitis using a hammer on the back, deriding past medical practices and lamenting wasted appendixes. The piece shifts to a standard drug advertisement for Dr King’s New Discovery, touting its cough and lung benefits and including a testimonial. Local farming news notes record wheat yields across regions.
An old testimonial style advertisement claims Dean's Kidney Pills relieve back pain urinary issues and headaches. It mentions improved health after use and directs readers to ask for a kidney remedy from Foster Milburne Buffalo New York. The copy ends with a proverb about prayer and fly breeding.
Sickness starts in disorders of the stomach liver and kidneys. Dr Kings New Life Pills purify the blood prevent constipation and keep liver kidneys and bowels in health. Gives better health by ridding the system of fermenting foods. Bucklen's Arnica Salve for all hurts. A humorous exchange about marriage prospects ends with a witty judge’s punchline.
A dated advertisement warns against catarrh ointments containing mercury and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney and Co of Toledo Ohio as a safe internal remedy. It emphasizes using genuine products and notes a 75 cent price per bottle.
Entry notice from Watauga County North Carolina by E Clark locating five acres in Watanga township on Watauga River. Describes starting at H C Taylors corner then runs north 45 degrees to Clark line, 50 poles south, 20 poles to Taylors line, and east to the start. Entered April 9, 1914 by H J Hardin Entry Taker.
A local eatery advertises 24 7 availability with constant readiness to serve and a promise of satisfaction. The message invites customers to call anytime for meals and highlights daily operation.
Capt Gregory, a former Alexandria resident now in Mexico for 26 years, argues U S would find Mexico rich in resources if it occupied the country The Panuco valley yields crops oil wells and groves of grapefruit and oranges Sepulpa near four crops per acre profit of 400 yearly fiber used for cloth Rainy season milder along rivers and gulf Durango at 6200 feet enjoys 65 degrees year round Washington Post
A 1914 notice details partitioned Boone town lots 71 and 107 in the H J Hardin creditors versus Mattie J Green Administratrix case. Lot 71 starts at 669.20 dollars, Lot 107 at 1920 dollars, with a life estate reserved for Mrs Mattie J Green. June 5 1914. Linney, Commissioner.
A Kentucky man credits Thedford's Black-Draught with curing five years of stomach and migraine troubles after other treatments failed. He reports relief after three months of use and urges keeping the remedy in every home. The ad promotes the product as a gentle, plant based stomach and liver aid available for a quarter.
H.C. Landon announces expanded regular daily trains on the Western North Carolina line with two Saturday round trips. Westbound No. 1 runs daily except Sunday from North Wilkesboro at 6 45 a m to Grandin at 8 45 a m. Saturday No. 8 leaves North Wilkesboro 2 45 p m for Grandin 4 00 p m. Sunday No. 7 departs 1 25 p m reaches Grandin 2 40 p m. Eastbound No. 2 runs daily except Saturday and Sunday from Grandin 9 45 p m to North Wilkesboro 4 16 p m. Saturday No. 4 leaves Grandin 9 00 a m for North Wilkesboro 10 80 a m. Saturday No. 6 leaves Grandin 6 15 p m for North Wilkesboro.
Lumber delivered from a steam saw mill located about a mile above Winkler's mill in North Carolina. Superior Court notice requires nonresident defendants J M Norris Henry Norris L D Norris Sylvania Romingner and R L Gentry to appear at the Boone court house on the 26th 1014 for partition of lands belonging to Sarrab Morphew among her heirs at law.
For Rent. W. L. Reece & Bro offer a large country stand four miles SE of Butler with a 36 by 50 foot store, 14 by 36 foot warehouse, barn and granaries, wagon scales, modern fixtures, metal roof, and low insurance. Annual business about $2000, stock invoice around $3000. Twelve years of profitable trade. buildings and fixtures rent or sale on easy terms. Inquiries to W L Reece & Bro.
All persons wishing to purchase Taylor-made Clothing are requested to call and examine samples sent out by the Worthmore Tailoring Co Chicago. All wool Spring and Summer suits made to fit you. Overcoats bass-ball suits initial belts caps and hats made to order. Fit and satisfaction guaranteed. Give me a call. Your for good clothes J. W. BRYAN Agent.
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