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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1902
Page
4
The Watanga Democrat argues newspapers must charge for political space as publishers earn their living. It cites Roosevelt life insurance policies and Brower’s congressional bid rumors, then notes spring cough cures and Morgan's steps toward ship subsidy reform, all as brief notices in a local page.
Franklin Times notes a town editor urges ladies to remove hats in church. The piece mocks loud hats and lists odd decorations like dead birds, chameleon skins, stuffed weasel, ribbons, bead sets, sticks, straws, paper flowers, tassels and thistledown as distracting.
Reports arrive every few days of horses dying from a peculiar ailment resembling blind staggers. Farmers suffer loss of livestock, grow wary of buying more, yet must continue with their crops, per the Kinston Free Press.
A. Danforth of LaGrange Georgia suffered six months with a sore on his leg yet Bucklen's Ar thrasalve cured it in five days. The salve is praised for ulcers wounds and piles and is sold for 25 cents with a guarantee.
An eight year old child at the orphanage, after a good dinner, exclaimed Thanks, Lord. When asked what she thanked Him for, she replied por all these oud tools, showing unexpected gratitude and earnest faith.
The fragmentary note mentions Seth and BCS with unclear context and names missing or garbled. No coherent action, place, date, or outcome can be established from the readable text.
An underscored ad style note claims a dyspepsia cure related to eating. A quoted aphorism about common sense and comfort accompanies the brief item, reflecting a period promotional or editorial snippet.
One line fragment reflects the cost versus payment theme with Castor Bears the Tip Kid Yo Big Signature as a central element. The text suggests a moral about counting cost before paying it, set in a cryptic phrasing.
An advertisement extols Mothers Worm Syrup as a harmless 5 cent remedy that expels intestinal worms in children and improves health after they are expelled, addressing concerns about pin worms and tape worms and urging readers to try the product.
Mortgage sale conducted to satisfy a $300 debt plus interest from 1901, under a 1895 mortgage by R L Connell and Cora L Cornvill. The sale of the town lot in Boone will occur June 2, 1902, at Boone Superior Court between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. The lot fronts the Methodist church, deeded by T J Coffey and wife and W C Coffey, with reference to the deed for full description. Proceeds go to pay the overdue debt and interest in fee simple.
An old advertisement touts liver pills and laxatives for dyspepsia biliousness and constipation. It promotes De Witt's Little Early Risers as non gagging and highly satisfactory with testimonials from M. Smith and T. J. Cofley & Bro claiming relief and health benefits.
Civil war veteran from Winchester Ind relates his wife’s illness being cured by Dr King’s New Life Pills. He claims the remedy worked wonders for her health despite prior doctor’s treatment.
The administrator BE. F. Lovins announces qualification as administrator of James P. Taylor's estate. All claimants must present claims within 12 months or be barred, and all debts must be paid promptly. Notice dated March 25, 1902.
Notice states Willie W. Miller, agent, purchased several real estate parcels at tax sale held by ex Sheriff W. H. Calaway at Boone courthouse. Properties include One Town Jot Blowing Rock for James Chamberlain, G W Grove lot, H C Balnson lot, 95 acre Laurel Creek tract, and 40 acre Shawneehaw tract. Redemption ends July 1, 1902. If unpaid, deed will be issued per law.
The State of North Carolina issues a proclamation by Governor Chas B Aycock offering a $200 reward for the apprehension and delivery of the incendiary who burned the dwelling and barn of J W Harrison in Watauga County. Authorities urge citizens and officers to aid in bringing the criminal to justice in Boone County court house with sufficient evidence for conviction.
A compact reflection on belief and doubt, urging personal certainty before action. It contrasts self praise with humility, using religious metaphors about heaven, nourishment, and faith as a path. The piece comments on hope, treasure, and concern over worldly burdens.
Edward Wheeler of Union Hottie Works in Pa touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure after trying numerous remedies for stomach trouble. He reports relief and urges others to try the product, claiming it digests what you eat and cures stomach issues. T. J. Coffey & Bro.
The quote contrasts two routes to advancement: surpassing peers by rising above them or ensuring others stay at a level no higher than one’s own. It emphasizes social comparison as a driver of ambition and status.
You may stop taking pills after trying Chamberlains 8om Lab Liver Tablets. They ease intake and have a pleasant effect. They regulate the stomach and bowels and cleanse the liver. Sold by M B Blackburn.
W L Correy offers apples peaches pears prunes and a fine assortment of grape vines suited to the climate. Delivery included. Trees three to six feet tall. For details call or address Moretz North Carolina.
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