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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1906
Page
3
Community notes from Mountain City and Blowing Rock cover a range of items: tradesmen and shoppers advertising bargains, births and engagements, travel plans, and local calls to a Democratic county convention on May 21. Also included are updates on weather, school openings, church conferences, and notable local incidents and visits.
The Democratic Executive Committee of Watauga County calls a county convention in Boone on May 21, 1906 at 10 o clock to elect delegates to State, Congressional, Judicial and Senatorial conventions. Township chairmen will hold meetings May 19 at 3 p m to choose delegates. By order of the Executive Committee J C Fletcher Chair.
The text states in children a disease of thinness called scrofum and in adults consumption, both linked to poor blood. It asserts these conditions thrive on Jean ness and that fat helps, with cod liver oil described as the best and healthiest fat.
Scott and Bowne chemists advertise Scott's Emulsion as the easiest and most effective cod liver oil product. The pitch claims added fat and nourishment aid in scrofula and consumption, stressing weight gain and vitality.
The advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the best medicine for purifying blood, aiding digestion, increasing appetite, and boosting kidney and liver function. It claims 46,366 testimonials in two years and notes a chocolate coated tablet form alongside the usual liquid, priced at one dollar.
By virtue of a February 9 1897 mortgage deed from J D Bryan and wife to R P Linney and a deed signed August 9 1901 the power of sale is exercised. At Boone North Carolina on June 4 1906 one undivided half interest in 163 acres more or less in Meat Camp Creek on New River is offered for cash at 1 PM. The land description follows in Steel's line Miller Cowles and E Tatum bounds. The sale secures a debt of 125.00 plus interest and costs. B B Dovanerty Assignee handles the sale.
In the Superior Court of Watauga county James C Harman sues Rufus Hockaday seeking specific performance of a land sale contract. The defendant must appear at the next term in Boone NC to answer or demur, or the plaintiff will seek the relief requested. This notice bears 1906 tutor Bivona 0. 8.C.
R Ross Donnelly of Shoun's Tennessee advertises varnished and glass white coffins, black and white caskets, robes and finishings with on hand carpentry and finishing items. Also notes Camden county Missouri property on Osage River with 272 acres, 200 cultivated, orchard, house, and a price of $6000 with flexible terms. Other farms for sale listed. contact Wade Liu Creel Mo.
A local vignette notes how a village constable, newly elected, muses about future ambitions toward national leadership, reflecting an enduring belief among small-town officials in rising political prospects.
Local seller touts rock bottom prices on dom estics yardage and clothing after market run. Offers include dark standard calico at low rates, bleached goods, organza items, jeans, corduroy pants, kid overalls, boys and menswear, with many items far below typical prices.
Reduced prices on SHO SHOES for men women and children along with Vici Kids lines and mens shoes. Hardware tinware and glassware cut down. Full line of medicines and fancy groceries offered at reduced prices.
Local dealer WILL W HOLSCLA W of Vilas NC advertises a closing out sale with bargains on all kinds of goods. The notice urges quick action, claiming goods must be cleared soon and promises to supply items to customers and their families at the highest market price.
A fragment from Lees-McRae Institute references Rev Epcar Terrs Banper Elk and catalog writing instructions for the catalogue. The legible bits indicate a clerical or institutional note likely tied to publishing or archival tasks at the school.
Hi C Miller of Blowing Rock North Carolina extols Craddock Terry Co shoes including College Woman's Walking Shoe Autograph Southern Girl Southland Belle for Indies and Craddock Woolan Walk Autograph Lexington for men. He insists leather substitute issues mislead customers but confirms the firm offers durable stylish footwear with high wearer satisfaction and repeat customers.
A local business invites customers to inspect a large stock of dry goods and notions including dress goods shirts hosiery and ladies and mens clothing. The ad promotes cheap prices stylish merchandise full groceries hardware plows and plow repairs and offers top market prices for roots herbs barks and produce.
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