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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1917
Page
4
William and Henry Hardin hauled Irish potatoes to Granite Falls last week. They received 2.25 dollars per bushel, netting 125 dollars. Har din noted the price seemed high but contrasted it with 2.10 dollars per bushel for corn and other elevated costs, implying returns were barely above normal.
The Womans Missionary Society of Cove Creek Baptist Church records resolutions honoring deceased member Bessie Johnson who died April 11, 1917. The notes commend her devotion to family home and church and express sorrow while bowing to God’s will. A copy is to be filed, sent to the Biblical order and The Watauga Democrat for publication.
Proper diet must fit age and occupation. Those with weak stomachs should eat slowly chew thoroughly and keep bowels regular. If constipated or dull after meals take Chamberlains Tablets to ease digestion and move bowels. Call on a business man during business hours only to discuss matters.
A note urging mothers to protect children from measles whooping cough and other illnesses this spring. Emphasizes not neglectting colds as they weaken the immune system and lead to worse conditions. Foley's Honey and Tar relieves coughs colds and throat irritation. Sold everywhere.
The Wilmington Star portrays President Wilson as slow in action yet deliberate in purpose, generous in controversy, and determined in war, presenting a patriotic image of leadership.
A soothing balsam remedy by Dr Kings New Discovery relieves coughing and throat irritation. It loosens phlegm, kills bacteria, and speeds up relief from grippe croup and bronchial affections for both children and adults. Available at druggists for 50 cents.
A Wilmington Star quote notes that when a man gets mad at his enemy he can recall an exhaustless vocabulary that fits in readily with his hot in the collar scheme.
Professor T E Story, who just closed a highly successful year as Oak Hill High School principal, returned to Blowing Rock yesterday and has accepted another year at Oak Hill. Assistants Miss Maude Tate and Miss Mary Downs will accompany him. the school will open in September.
An advertisement touts Foley Cathartic Tablets as a cleansing remedy for the bowels and liver, claiming they remove undigested waste matter and sweeten the stomach without gripe or nausea. It asserts suitability for stout persons and promises a light free feeling and non addiction.
A Wilmington Star item questions why some men mistake wilfulness for conscience. It notes that French scientists, after careful study, have concluded that blind soldiers can serve effectively as wireless operators.
An old promotional notice urges readers to mail a cutout with name and address to Foley & Co in Chicago to receive a triad package including Foley's Honey and Tar, Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley Cathartic Tablets for coughs colds and croup. The ad claims the mailer will be sold everywhere.
Marshal Joffre told Washington correspondents that France hopes the U S flag will soon fly on her battle lines. He said joint victories by France and the United States will hasten the war’s end and strengthen the long friendship. He advised sending one American unit at a time to France to avoid transport delays and praised American officers and troops.
The Asheville Times asserts American citizens are always found standing for the flag and urges steadfast patriotism as a core principle. The brief editorial reinforces national unity and duty to country.
A Mitchell of Bagdad Kentucky reports treating her daughter’s kidney trouble with Foley Kidney and the cure is claimed complete. The ad promotes Goley Kidney Pilla for kidney and bladder issues, rheumatic pains, and muscle soreness. Also notes poultry raisers say electric incubators hatch more chicks than other methods.
The passage promotes happiness by amiability and links constant constipation to unhappiness. It advocates Chamberlain's Tablets for relief, claiming they move the bowels improve appetite and strengthen digestion. A humorous note references pacifists as unlikely fighters, suggesting they be mustered into ranks.
C Smth of Augusta Georgia writes that one 25 cent bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar cured his cough and cold, praising the medicine. The note emphasizes how carelessness can negate powerful abilities, a reminder from the reader.
An old advertisement promotes Dean's Kidney Pills for kidney weakness and backache. It cites a testimonial from Mrs. D D Isenhour of Hickory North Carolina describing relief after using the product. The ad notes a 50 cent price and credits Voster-Millburn Co. as publishers.
Mortgage sale ordered by D H Shore holder of note secured by Arthur Keller and wife Bina Keller. L will offer two tracts in Blowing Rock township on May 19 1917 at Boone court house door for cash to highest bidder. Descriptions detail 5 acre tract and 101 acre tract adjoining W M Winkler and others. Lait mortgage recorded in Watauga county Book II page 117. April 18 1917. Jointly by Brown & Lovill attorneys.
Land Entry No 2540 in Watauga County North Carolina locates and enters 400 acres along Joe Fork in Blue Ridge township adjoining Stand in Lowber Co G L Storie and others Begin on a chestnut stump running north about 45 degrees west along ward line to include all vacant land Entered April 20 1917.
A vintage ad touts Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a soothing remedy for children's coughing. It claims to ease deep hacking coughs, loosen phlegm, and heal irritated tissue, urging parents to buy at their local druggist and start treatment immediately.
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