Journey to Johns Hopkins and Baltimore Visit
Z T Watson of Baltimore writes of his June trip from Riverside North Carolina to Johns Hopkins Hospital for treatment, noting fellow locals from Watauga and Ashe counties also seeking care. He describes a successful operation for Mrs. McGuire, a spinal case for Geo Lawrence, sightseeing at Back River and Worcester Beach, and Baltimore’s war atmosphere with Liberty Loan funds and a White House speech. He also mentions Miss Marion Cleveland's engagement to William Stanley Dell of the New York Evening Sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eorror Democrat
Riverside
N. C
John's Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
Watauga
Ashe Counties
Old Hospital
F. P. McGuire
Edgar Moretz
Ralph
Geo
Lawrence
Todd
N.C
McGuire
Back River
Louisa
Chesapeake Bay
Wolchester Beach
Washington City
Watauga County
Washington
Uncle Sam
Germany
Wilson
Iam Moe
Uncle San
Z.T. Watson
McElderry St
Marion Cleveland
President Cleveland
William Stanley Dell
New York Everning Sun
Chinese President 18 Mere Figurehead
Peking Gen Chang Haun set as dictator with Li Yuan Hung largely figurehead. Insurgents call a convention at Tianjin to form a provisional government headed by the dictator as president. Chang Haun seeks restoration of the Manchu dynasty only to secure motives, while plans for empire restoration appear unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
Chang Haun
Li Yuan Hung
Tien Tsin
Jin
Increase in National Guard strength reported
The Intent reports show an increase of 316 officers and 13,976 enlisted men in the national guard not in federal service. As of May 31 there were 4,462 officers and 108,631 men, rising to 4,778 officers and 122,607 men by June 10, with Arkansas New York and Texas awaiting figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Guard
Militia Bureau
War Department
Arkansas
New York
Texas
John E. Boone Legal Services Advertisement
John E. Boone advertises prompt attention to legal matters with a focus on collections. Office located with Lovill and Lovil in North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovill & Lovil
Proper Food or Weak Stomach Aches
The proper food for one man may be all wrong for another. People should adopt a diet suited to age and occupation, eat slowly, and chew thoroughly. Those with weak stomachs should keep bowels regular and may use Chamberlain's Tablets to aid digestion and bowel movements.
Worth Money Coupon for Foley Co. Trial Package
An advertisement urges clipping a 5 cent slip to mail to Foley & Co. in Chicago for a trial package of Foley honey and tar cough remedy Foley Kidney Pills and Cathartic Tablets. It quotes authors Feltham Valton Swift Penn Leigh Hunt about hope and laughter and warns against comments from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley & Co
Chicago
Ill
Foley
A Word To Mothers About Child Illnesses This Spring
There seems to be more than the usual number of children suffering from measles whooping cough and other diseases this spring. Do not neglect any cold for auld weakens the system and makes a child more liable to attack serious illnesses. Foley's Honey and Tar relieves coughs colds and croup. Sold everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Conserva tive Savings Bank Promotes 4 Percent Interest
An old advertisement touts money on hand as unsafe, urging readers to bring funds to Conserva tive Savings Bank. It promises interest simple and compound at 4 percent and portrays savings as the happier late life fruit of youth, urging readers to call today.
Road To Happiness Through Chamberlain Tablets
A cheerful guide urges amiability for happiness and recommends Chamberlain's Tablets to relieve constipation and improve digestion and appetite. A Salem resident, WJ Fury, recounts bladder trouble lasting years and credits Foley Kidney Pills for relief after failing with other medicines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
WJ Fury
Salem
Notice of Land Sale in Boone North Carolina
Land sale authorized by mortgage deed to Jerry Day by Kate Winkler and J W Long to recover 1000 dollars in principal plus interest. Sale on July 2, 1917 at Boone court house door of described real estate in Blue Ridge township, Watauga County. Property description includes multiple tracts totaling about 200 acres, with boundaries referencing trees, streams, and lines from Joshua Story grants. M W Day, administrator of Jerry Day deceased, announces sale.
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Jerry Day
Kate L. Winkler
J. W Long
Willoo
Court House
Boone
N.C
Watauga County
Blue Ridge Township
Blue Ridge
Rock Cliff
Buffalo Springs
Joshua Story
Tom Maple
Double Chestnute
Watake
M. W. Day
Mortgage Sale Notice in Meat Camp Township Watauga County
Mortgage sale authorized by a deed dated February 6, 1915 and recorded to secure 325 dollars due December 1, 1915. At Boone court house on July 2 1917 the highest bidder will obtain a 40 acre tract on Meat Camp Water bounded by Mary Ragan LD Collins and others. Mortgagor H A Davis, mortgagee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watauga County
Court House
Boone
Atlam
Meat Camp
Mary Ragan
Cole Lind
Davie
Weet
Jacob Main
Clay Miller
H. A. Davis
Mortyagee
Kidney health claims drive Foley’s remedy ad
A Mitchell Kentucky reader proclaims his daughter’s kidney illness cured after taking Foley's Kidney Pills. The notice then promotes Goley Kidney Pills as a tonic to strengthen weak kidneys and correct bladder troubles, easing rheumatic pains and backache. Sales info follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Bagdad, Ky
Foley
Goley
Pilla
Will Dean's Kidney Pills Help Boone Readers?
Boone readers learn kidney trouble weakens health with backache dizziness and urine issues. G I Ware of Hildebrand, N. C claim back pain vanished after using Dean's Kidney Pills, bought two boxes then four more removed the trouble, urging others to try the remedy priced 50 cents at dealers. Foster-Milburn Co. promotes the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone
Dean
Ware
Hildebrand
Thad
Mr. Ware
Foster-Millburn Co
Props
Bufaly
New York
Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey Cough Syrup Ad
An old advertisement touts Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey cough syrup for children with a deep hacking cough. It promises soothing relief, loosens phlegm, and heals irritated tissues with a 25 cent bottle, urging parents to buy at a drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bell
Muse Soreness Relief Ad Promotes Sloan's Liniment
An old advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment as quick relief for sore muscles after unusual work and strenuous activity. It claims deep penetration without rubbing, doesn’t stain skin, and soothes rheumatism gout lumbago grippe bruises stiffness and backache. Available at druggists for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloan
Glad to Learn Of It About Cough Medicine
Augusta reader C Smith reports relief from a deep cough with 25 cent bottle of Foleys Honey and Tar. He notes the medicine nearly cured his cold and expresses gladness at discovering the remedy. The letter reflects popular trust in household cough cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaGrippe
C. Smith
Augusta
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promises Cure All Stages
A 19th century advertisement proclaims Hall's Catarrh Medicine cures catarrh through constitutional treatment. It offers a $100 reward for any case it fails to cure and asks readers to send for testimonials from Toledo, Ohio, with sales by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Pneumatic hammer aims to crack jammed Ping stones
An inventor unveils a pneumatic hammer designed to break jammed Ping stones. The device applies rapid pressure bursts to loosen obstructions and facilitate removal. Further tests and potential patents are expected in coming weeks.
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Thursda
John E. Brown
God
Holland
Feltham
Valton
Penn
Leigh Hunt
Road
Bishop Middleton
Watauga Co. Bank
J. W. Bryan
Aew
Magnolia
Plok
Whit
Roe
Lyon Mix. Co
South Fifth St
Brooklyn
N.Y
G.p.cartwright
Whitwell
Tenn
Cardus
Cardui
Virginia-Carolina Railway Company
Genel
W.c
Barron
Abesoees
Cedarville
Drowning Ford
Vaile Mill
Ae Pasi
Damascus
Laureldale
G.C
Taylor's Valley
Creek
Iialian Crossing
Nella
Bowle
Eirkland
Komnarock
Creek Junction
Grassy Ridge
Konnarock
Joe
ASTOR
Gewrau
Castoria
Muse
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