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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1916
Page
4
In a McClellan State Journal piece, he frames young men as educated leaders and Americans duty bound to guide the people toward righteousness and truth. He cautions against seeking public office but calls for forming informed public opinion, aiding Africans in self-government, and shaping national policy through steady example.
The notice advises that low digestion disrupts sleep and triggers insomnia after light suppers without meat or milk. It recommends taking Chamberlain's Tablets after supper and claims better rest, noting the product is obtainable everywhere.
After the war, nations face a surplus of women as men fall short. Some suggest polygamy, but it is rejected by Christians. others foresee problems for Europe, while Arnold Bennett argues fierce competition may elevate the best women. Meanwhile Venus remains shrouded by dense clouds making surface study impossible.
India considers irrigation schemes affecting about 10,000,000 acres of land. The plan aims to expand farming water access and improve crop yields across multiple states.
Measles, scarlet fever and whooping cough are common in many cities' schools. A cold should not be neglected as it weakens immunity and can lead to serious diseases. Foley Honey and Tar is pleasant to take, acts quickly, contains no opiate. MB Blackburn notes Greenland has no infectious diseases due to its dry, cold climate.
An advertisement touts Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a reliable cold remedy. It claims rapid cough relief and throat soothing benefits for all ages and notes the formula is on every bottle. It urges consumers to insist on the product and mentions a price of two cents at druggists.
W H Crews, a railroad conductor from North Wilkesboro North Carolina, praises Doan's Kidney Pills for three years of benefit. He reports relief from back ache and stiffness after a few doses and keeps a box on hand. Price 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co props Buffalo New York.
North Carolina Watauga Sonny district notice states disqualification of A C Bowles estate administrator RK L Bincham. all claims must be exhibited by May 1 1907 or be barred. debtors urged to make immediate payment. dated April 27 1916. RK L Bincham administrator deceased estate Bowles Jeo'd.
By request of the heirs of J M Brewer deceased I will sell at public auction at the court house door in Boone North Carolina on the first Monday in June 1916 the following real estate about 76 acres in Shawneehaw Township on Dutch Creek known as the J M Brewer heirs land. Sale for taxes for 1914 and 1915 and cost of sale May 38 1916 W P Moody Sheriff Watauga County.
An old ad style item promotes Sloan's Liniment for relief of soreness from house cleaning with a user quote praising its value. Mentions a 25 cent price at a druggist and a claim of rapid comfort aiding sleep. Also briefly notes Russia city Tiflis and a paragraph on constipation and Chamberlain's Tablets. Mentions British rifle types over a century.
Information for Women focuses on health and strength for women and kidney and bladder concerns. Foley Kidney Pills are claimed to restore healthy kidney and bladder function. Chamberlains Cough Remedy is praised for safety, lack of narcotics, and suitability for children, effective for coughs colds and croup. Obtainable widely.
Arthur Jones of Allen Kuna writes that at 52 kidney and bladder troubles have persisted for years. He says the stone-like pain and rheumatic symptoms lessen with Frey Kidney Pills, noting relief from backache stiff joints and irregular action. Local man M B Blackburn endorses the remedy.
English factories manufacture about 250000 needles each week. The figure reflects steady output in the needle industry, with manufacturers maintaining supply to meet domestic and export demand.
A historical note asserts medical schools agree regular bowels aid health and promotes Foley Cathartic Tableta to cleanse the bowels without griping or nausea, banish bloating, sweeten the stomach, and invigorate the liver as endorsed by M. B. Blackburn.
By virtue of a deed of trust dated November 1 1915 George Vaughan and wife L E Vaughan secure debts I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the courthouse door Boone NC on May 22 1916 at noon the Raylands tract described by deed dated May 29 1905 recorded in Look No 8 page 502 containing 118 acres more or less in Watauga county This April 17 1916 F A Linney Trustee
The report lists Argentina with 29,500,000 cattle and 9,700,000 horses. An advertising note touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a liver cleanser with no side effects, claiming improved digestion and ease of bowel movement without gripe or nausea.
Entry Notice No 2535 records Roby Pendley entering 60 acres along Joes Fork Blue Ridge Towne area adjoining Grandin Lumber Co GU Storie and others. Start at a chestnut and lumber company corner, run north 45 west 20 poles west, then variances to cover all vacant land within boundary. Entered April 18 1916 by B J Hardin E T.
Farms offered by J.T. Evans & Son in Bel Air Maryland provide fertile land for corn, wheat, timothy, clover, alfalfa, potatoes and garden vegetables. Prices are low given fertility, market advantages and good roads. brokers invite prospective buyers to state their needs.
The undersigned confirm P. J. Cheney's 15 year reputation as honest in business and financially capable to fulfill obligations of his firm National Bank or Commerce Toledo. Hall's Catarrh Cure is advertised with testimonials and a 75 cent price per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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