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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1898
Page
4
The Watauga Democrat outlines it is a Democratic newspaper serving County, State, and Nation. Published each Thursday in Boone, Watauga County, North Carolina.
The President after a one hour conference with Secretary Alger and General Miles postpones sending the Cuban expedition for a few days. Spanish fleet location awaited to avoid risking a small force on Cuba. Gomez’s men will be equipped and supplied for future cooperation while Cuban recruits from New York and Florida head to the island.
A commentary cites Ingalls urging liberation of Cuba and predicts quick success against Spain if the invasion proceeds amid approaching rainy season. General Gordon and Fitzhugh Lee echo plans to crush Spaniards and bring home troops. The piece argues delays harm insurgents and war aims, while a dentist jokes about fixing a free silver advocate with silver fillings.
A historical notice explains postmaster duties to recover unpaid papers and states that failure to collect or discontinue leads to arrears. It warns that taking papers or not using post office delivery constitutes evidence of fraud and underscores the ruler of law in print society.
Lisbon May 4 News that the Spanish Cape de Verde squadron has returned to join the Spanish fleet near Cadiz nearly ready for sea The combined fleet of Spain will shortly start for American waters according to reports
An assortment of outsize ad copy promotes Caspareta Candy Cathartic and NovTo Bacc, claiming cures and health boosts. Regional item notes a Madrid dispatch on Spain's civil conflict with Conservatives, Carlism shifts. Promotional lines urge purchases from London to Chicago or New York.
Center County Pa tale recounts a disputed dairy sale and milk division. The cow allegedly caused a fall injuring the old man, leading to a lawsuit against the son in law for damages. Also noted is a testimonial about Chamberlain's colic remedy curing dysentery after eighteen months of illness.
The piece notes a claimed plan to send Pitz hugh Lee to govern the Philippines, arguing a determined resolve to install him there. It also features a testimonial about Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, with a Virginia reader praising its cure after years of cough and multiple medicines. The ad ends noting 25 and 50 cent bottles available from M B Blackburn.
The speech envisions using captured Manila as leverage over Spaniards and describes a mercantile business run by L. F. Farley of Liberty Hill Georgia. An advertisement extols Chamberlain's Pain Balm as a remedy for back pain rheumatism neuralgia swellings sprains and bruises with a local sale notice by M B Blackburn.
An old time advertisement promises “the best salve in the ward” for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all eruptions and claims it cures piles or money refunded. Priced 25 cents per box, sold by Hols law and Blickburn.
The notice promotes Chamberlain's Tyle and Skin Ointment for Tetter salt rheum eczema itching and related ailments, plus Dr Cady's Condition Powders described as a tonic and purifying vermifuge for horses. It lists prices 25 cents per box and 2 cents per package respectively.
Public auction to the highest bidder for cash at Boone Court House on the 30th day of Min 1808. Described lands include three tracts totaling about 168 acres with detailed metes and bounds, adjoining Coffey and West properties, and a 13 acre exception. Mortgage held by L P Henkle and wife, recorded in Watauga County Deeds Book F, pages 30 and 31. attorney WV C Newland.
The piece argues that air carries microbes and that strengthening the body's defenses is key. It touts Conposid Oxygen as the revitalizer and germicide, claims years of experience and thousands of testimonies, and offers home administration with free consultation.
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