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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1898
Page
4
The Watauga Democrat is a family newspaper serving County Watauga and surrounding area in North Carolina. Published weekly on Thursdays from Boone, it covers county state and national matters for local readers.
The clippings discuss Republican primary manipulation in Hickory with claims of packing by negro voters, comments on North Carolina governance, and editorials from Charlotte Observer and Kinston Free Press. Oregon election analysis credits war sentiment, gold standard factions, and fusionist setbacks shaping Republican gains.
London reports Paris sources say negotiations with the United States and Spain are being arranged with high-level backing from French and Russian figures. Washington expects a peace move, while Madrid papers urge settlements to avoid ruin, noting Havana must fall for Cuba to be free and Cuba is Spain’s hold.
The Falls River and Machine Company of Cuyahoga Falls Ohio secured a government contract for 600 shrapnel shells. The shells will likely go to the Paville coast for use by General Merritt's forces in the Philippines. Chamberlain's Pain Balm is praised as an effective household liniment. Wertz and Pike of Pernanding Fla advertise Chamberlain's remedies, claiming universal satisfaction and a price of 75 or 50 cents per bottle at Mr. Blackburn's store.
Advices from Marseilles confirm initial reports that the Spanish fleet has returned to Cadiz. Dispatches note the cruiser Victoria was injured and towed into port, indicating damage and possible setback for the squadron.
A local retailer touts Chamberlain's cough remedy as a trusted family medicine, noting repeated purchases by the same customers over time. Joseph Harpers, proprietor of Oakland Pharmacy, endorses the product and MB Blackburn distributes it.
The article discusses oxygen as a revitalizing germicide, claiming inhalation of oxygen aids in destroying microbes and repelling disease. It promotes home and office treatment, citing Koch and physicians, with free consultation and public distribution by express.
Dispatches from Washington report the army has embarked and is acting with Sampson's fleet near Santiago. Cervera’s fleet is bottled up at Santiago. No new yellow fever cases are reported as of June 18, with officials expressing reassurance about the situation and no new infections.
Military authorities anticipate significant dispatches from the fleet and army and may have positive reports soon. Weather outlook before EES is noted as a factor in forthcoming communications.
Advertises Bucklen's Armen Salve as the best remedy for rats bruises sores neers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped bands chilblains corns and all eruptions and claims to cure piles with a money back guarantee and a 25 cent price. Sold by Hots claw and by Blickburo.
A petition will be filed with the County Commissioners on the first Monday in July seeking a change to the township line from the top of Pincershard to the top of Stone Mountain between Bald Mountain and Camp townships in the L.A.H Micnain Chim area.
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