This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1916
Page
4
A man impatient at a doctor's surgery reports that Farmer Jones' three cows had broken into the garden and caused damage before being recaptured, while the doctor enforces the proper waiting turn and dismisses other patients. The incident is relayed in a satirical note from the Wittsburg Chronicle.
Estimates from Mechanics and Metals National Bank of New York put the daily war cost at 90 million dollars for Europe, with England France and Russia together paying about 2.5 million per hour and the German empire exceeding 1 million per hour. The total war cost by August 1 would reach forty-five billion, with England at eleven and a half billion and France close to nine and a quarter.
Measels scarlet fever and whooping cough are widespread among schoolchildren in many cities. A common cold should not be neglected as it weakens the body and hinders resistance to other diseases. Puley Honey and Tar is pleasant to take and acts quickly.
All county officers except two were renominated to serve another term. E G Lattlemyre left the board for the legislature and John W Hoke of Granite Falls replaced him as county commissioner while W W McGowan took county surveyor’s seat after Robert Houck declined to run. Nominations by acclamation followed the order: Sheriff Jerome A Triplett Register of Deeds J M Crisp Treasurer Edward L Steele Coroner John M Austin Commissioners W J Harrington Elgie Estes John W Hoke.
An vintage ad outlines Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a cough and cold syrup with honey and pine tar, advertised as helpful for all ages and sold for 25 cents. The piece also notes various health tips, large coal consumption figures, a note on library collections, and Green Park Hotel lawn seed delivery for the Blowing Rock Development Company as part of a summer resort outlook.
Entry Notice No. 2535 records Roby Pendley locating 50 acres along Joes Fork in Blue Ridge Township Watauga County. The entry starts at a chestnut tree near Lumber Co corner and traces North 46 West 20 poles then various courses to cover all lands within the described boundary. Filed April 18, 1016 by A J Hardin Entry Taker.
A quirky, garbled note discusses Mars having seasons rather than weather, then pivots to a faulty health claim about constipation and bowel function. It oddly endorses Chamberlain's Tablets as a quick relief. The text oddly references aluminum’s melting point as 1215 degrees Fahrenheit.
The article notes housework drains health and urges prompt attention to kidney and bladder trouble. It cites aching backs stiff joints and blurred vision as symptoms and endorses Foley Kidney Pills to restore healthy kidney and bladder function. It also oddly claims there are 170 million real negroes in the world.
Safe medicine for children is a top concern when buying cough remedies. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is favored because it contains no opium or narcotics and is easy to administer to both children and adults. It is praised for relief of coughs, croup, and chest troubles and is readily obtainable.
The mocking bird of the south is sometimes encountered as far north as the Potomac, extending its noted range into northern regions.
Frat Rule of Good Health asserts regular bowels as health key. Foley Cathartic Tablets cleanse the bowels without griping and banish bloating while invigorating the liver. M. By Blackburn notes. Belfast has the fewest unemployed among UK cities.
Advert says Dr King’s New Life Pills ease liver trouble by stimulating liver function and bowels without gripe. Claims improved digestion and comfort, noting a sugar coating hides taste. Available at druggists for 25 cents.
A Bettie Bullock letter from Catron Kentucky recounts four years of womanly troubles. After limited relief from a doctor, Cardus provided renewed strength enabling two miles of walking and daily work. The Chattanooga Medicine Co promotes Cardus with a pamphlet offering women’s treatment details.
Rich blue grass Maryland farms offer abundant corn wheat timothy clover alfalfa potatoes and garden vegetables. Priced low given fertility and market advantages with good roads. T Evans and Son, Bel Air Real Estate Brokers, invite buyers to state their wants.
Internal remedy Hall's Catarrh Cure acts upon the blood and surfaces of the system. Free testimonials available. Price per bottle 75 cents. Sold by all Druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.