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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1902
Page
4
A humorous description questions if the reader is one of the farmers described in a farm journal excerpt. It portrays a character who wakes before daybreak, searches for a two dollar pig, strains himself for show, tears a new bridle, helps a cow then neglects it, and spends weekends buying coffee pins chewing tobacco and whiskey.
Chicago dispatch reports firemen pulled six corpses from Bennett Medical College on Ada and Fulton streets last night, believing they were rescuing suffocated victims. Only after extinguishing the flames did they learn the cadavers were from the school’s dissecting rooms, some clothed when wheeled to the street.
A free sample of Chamberlain’s Liver and Stomach Tablets is offered to anyone seeking relief from stomach disorders bile issues or constipation. The ad touts a new remedy and good results. Ex Congress man Linney reportedly plans to challenge Spencer Blackburn for the Republican nomination while his son F A Linney shifts to Washington, giving the elder Linney a clear field.
The record notes that cottonseed added about 14 cents per pound in 1899 1900 on undelivered seed and 1.69 cents if all seed were crushed for oil. In 1900 the seed added 54 345 677 to wealth. crushable oil could have added 80 million more. Half of the value was from oil and the other half from cake meal while residual composed of hulls and similar byproducts.
Lancaster New Hampshire resident F J Green recalls years of indigestion and nervous debility. He credits Electric Bitters with restoring his health and says his wife also uses them. a limited supply is offered by Blackburn with a satisfaction guarantee.
In this era of chainless bikes and horseless vehicles Charlotte would welcome a brand of windless rain. The Times Democrat notes a change in weather perception amid evolving transport and urban life.
In Mansfield Ohio FD Rey Reynolds recalls a child’s croup attack quickly relieved by One Minute Cough Cure. He credits the remedy with prompt relief and sleep, praising its safety and immediate action for coughs colds croup grip bronchitis and throat troubles. T J Coffey & Bro promote the product.
A concise remark notes that leaders who govern must also balance humor with command, attributing the thought to Geo. Elliott. The fragment reflects a perspective on governance and personality in leadership.
A compact Victorian style ad touts Pr K ng s New Life Pills. It promises relief from torpid liver jaundice biliousness fever and sick headache. Claiming to banish illness without gripe or sickness the pills are sold at 25 cents by Blackburn s.
A short, incomplete OCR fragment presents a proverb about truth and fitting a case, with garbled trailing text. The snippet lacks clear names, places, dates, or events to identify.
Pile-ine Cares Piles and offers a money refund if it fails. Free sample box of Chamberlain s Stomach and Liver Tablets at M B Blackburn s. One or two doses claim to cure stomach issues, constipation, biliousness, and sick headache. Also promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets for colds at 25 cents. President Meserve announces a $15,000 gift to Shaw University.
A Morganton Tennessee family writes that large sores on their daughter's head progressed to scald head but Bucklen's Arnica Salve completely cured her. The note highlights the product as a guaranteed remedy for eczema, tetter, itching, and sores. Available for 25 cents at Blackburn's.
A brief ad notes that constipation causes headaches and a sour taste, attributing relief to Ayer's Liver Pills. It promotes curing constipation dyspepsia and headache, priced 45 cents and available at all druggists.
An old advertisement fragment touts Buckingham’s Everteens Bolts and Good’s Mexican Syrup as remedies. It appeals to coughs chest illnesses and throat soreness, urging timely use and promising quick relief with a 25 cent price. The text mocks medical cautions and promotes a lung tonic as a safe, ready remedy.
Public outcry sale at Boone courthouse door on March 24 1902 between 10 am and 4 pm to satisfy a Superior Court judgment in W H Bower vs Jacob Potter et al. The sale covers two tracts on the North Fork of New River adjoining Enoch Potter Sr John Martin and others totaling 25 acres plus adjacent land bought by Beach Potter Jr from T A Sutherland in North Fork township. Descriptions reference Minute Docket Book D pages 103 104. Commissioner ELS Correy signs February 12 1902.
The Superior Court of Watauga County begins a divorce action between D. B. Gray and Malinda L. Gray. The defendant must appear at the next term on Monday March 24, 1902, at Boone Courthouse to answer or demur to the complaint or the plaintiff will seek relief. This February 6, 1902. Joan H. Bincham, C.S.C. L. D. Lowe, Atty.
A Sun reporter recalls a Lutheran minister in a Western Maryland town who refused to reveal his name after an old German neighbor reminded him of a pig gift tied to their marriage. The German offered two pigs if the minister would un marry, a curious incident that drew local attention.
Sated Wi from torture describes constant itching and burning from piles and claims Dewitt's Witch Hazel Salve cures piles instantly. J B Gerall of St Paul Ark testifies cured after 1865 using the salve. Beware of imitations from P. J. Coffey & Bro.
W L Corry offers fine nursery fruit trees including apples peaches pears and grapes suited to local climate. Trees three to six feet tall sold at about half the price of other nurseries with delivery available. Call or address Moretz North Carolina for details.
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