27 Mar 1902
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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1902
Page
1
Former Illinois political figure Ex Goy Altgeld died suddenly a few days ago, triggering tributes from colleagues. Authorities have not released further details about the cause or funeral arrangements.
The speaker argues location is the key to mountain road building, condemns past mislocation, and cites 12 foot earth roads with minimal cost as viable. He provides examples from Yonahlesse to Boone to Linville Blue Ridge, stressing durable lines, fair grades, and flood resistance. He urges non local dictates in road siting and calls for broader adoption of better road practice.
The Last Heard of Li recalls a feverish night when a child’s croup eased after One Minute Cough Cure. The item extols the remedy as safe and fast acting for coughs colds croup grip bronchitis and throat and lung troubles with consumer endorsements from T. J. Coffey and company.
Henry T. Cook of the Asheville Gazette recalls a quick cure for rheumatism after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He notes severe early winter rheumatism from damp feet and reports no pain after two thirds of a bottle. The item also mentions a Buncombe physician, Blackburn Dr Clontz, surrendering on seduction charges with bond reduced to 2500 dollars.
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer and his Swamp Root as a true specific for kidney and bladder troubles. It warns of Bright's Disease from kidney poisoning and claims the remedy has cured thousands after other efforts failed. Sample by mail and a booklet on cures offered.
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