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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1909
Page
1
The piece surveys attitudes toward concealed weapons and dueling, arguing that carrying pistols inflates danger and bravado. It cites Col W J Bryan and a temperance sermon, then notes legal actions in Watauga County and memorials for George T Walsh, linking violence to social change.
Civil war veteran J. A. Stone of Kemp Texas laments a deadly scheme by lung trouble to end his life but recounts recovery after using Dr. King's New Discovery. He claims weight loss and severe illnesses were cured, touts the product as universal and offers trial bottles through druggists.
A French scientist claims a blood focused method for long life. Americans have long trusted Electric Bitters to purify and vitalize blood, rebuild nerves, and restore vigor. W. M. Sherman of Cusbig Me. testifies the remedy cured his kidney trouble.
In Que Landmark's alley an old Negro struggles to free a bulky horse while a crowd of bystanders shout and offer tips. One man asks how to trade, while the worker replies he has not traded yet and does not care. The scene captures a lively, chaotic urban moment with multiple voices weighing in.
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