Republican County Convention of Watauga Ends in Harmony
The Watauga Democrat reports the Republican County Convention on Saturday despite rain. Congressman Blackburn spoke briefly, Moses Harshaw assailed Democrats and Gov Aycock, and discussion focused on repairing or replacing the county courthouse. Delegates were named to congressional and state conventions, with L H Michael winning the representative post and others elected to local offices. The piece notes support for E S Woffey for Solicitor and hints at a possible Coffey candidacy, stressing improvements to county facilities and a special tax for funding.
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Blackburn
Frank A. Lin
Ncy
Ford
Board of County Commissioners
Moses Hardshaw
Solictor
Frank A. Linney
L. H. Michael
W. B. Baird
Treas
Marshal Greer
Thos Bingham
Jack May
T. Vandyke
John W. Hodges
George W. Robbins
L. A.green
Lowery Hamby
W. T. Hayes
Mr. Greer
Quotable Line on Obituaries and Convictions
A Denver Post quotation notes that a man may be simply mol ished in life, yet an obituary will claim he had the courage of his convictions, reflecting on how public notices frame character after death.
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J Judicial Dist
E. $. Woffey
Coffey
Moses
Denver Post
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Case Featured Editorials
Advertisement claims DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cures sores burns bruises and wounds with testimonials including A F Fuller of English Indiana and J Coffey & Bro noting a gunshot leg wound healed after using the product. Counterfeits warned.
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DeWitt
A. F. Fuller
J. Coffey & Bro
Let it Alone Scott's Emulsion Ad Lure Fat Folks
An old style advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as a gentle fattening aid for the thin, claiming it builds new flesh without tiresome effort. It promises natural weight gain, better appetite, and improved well being with no strain, urging readers to request a free sample from OTT & BOWNE.
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Scott
Nat
OTT & Bowne
To Cure a Cold in One Day with Laxative Bromo Quinine
Product claim promises a one day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Text notes a refund if it fails and includes a signature on each box.
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E.W
Sale of Steele lands in Watauga County North Carolina
By order of the Superior Court, Jous A. Bin cam, commissioner, will sell at public auction on Monday August 4 between noon and 8 pm the Steele lands on Meat Camp Creek and Elk Creek in Watauga County. The tract totals about 525 acres and includes parcels from the Finley and Horton families. The land had a prior sale set aside and a new sale ordered.
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Superior Court
Watauga County
N.C
E. B
Jane Miller
A. J. Moretz
Robert Grubb
Said
Meat Camp Creek
Elk Creek
B. R. Brown
I. K. Miller
Dee’d
Riddles Knob
Pine Orchard Mountain
Riddle’s Fork
Roaring Eor
Horton’s Gap
Long Hope Creek
Ek Creek
Finley
Pine Orchard
Steele
Jous A. Bincuam
Spring Medicine Promises Vitality Restore in Health Advice
A spring health note warns there is no season for medicine like spring as impurities in blood cause pimples, weakness, and poor appetite. It urges remedies to boost vitality and strength, noting skin eruptions reflect underlying illness and lack of animation.
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills Promises Health and Vitality
A dated advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills as blood purifiers that boost appetite and energy, claiming cures for eruptions and digestive troubles. It includes testimonials from Miss BruLai Borce of Stowe Vermont and Geo. Marsh of Nacona Texas, plus claims for Kodol and a worm syrup as remedies.
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Marsh
Nacona
Texas
T. J. Coffey & Bro
Also Mentioned on This Page
Watauga Democrat
Robert C. Rivers
Epiror
Provrietor
Moses Harshaw
Democratic Party
Gov. Aycock
John H. Bingham
Pension Board
C.C. C
Desler
Hood
JL. Cottrell
Boone, N. C
Coffes’s Hotel
A. F. Pearson
Boone,n.c
Arbuckel
Merchant and Trader's Bank
Mountain City, Tennessee
J. Wacter Waigut
W. P. Dun
Anita
Peck
Nuttall
Todd
N. C
H.C. Miller
W. L. Shall
Silverstone
Sugar Grove
J. R. Phillips
Watanga Falls
Phillips Bros
Bargins
Wile
W. Holsclaw
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