This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1903
Page
4
The Greeneville Reflector criticizes a "yellow" trend in North Carolina papers and recalls past editors who refused to publish doubtful material. It laments sensational crime stories and lurid headlines that shame readers and questions today’s journalistic policy.
A busy New York financier forgets his wedding date to a Chicago bride after a theater night. He rushes packing with memoranda and sends a telegraph to reassure his fiancée as he rides the first train out. The note arrives with the message everything is set.
A compact vignette notes fluid ties between Purouest and a man short on cash. It frames marriage and divorce as a brisk hitch and kick, symbolizing shifts in union and separation within a terse, wry public voice.
An old newspaper clipping blends a streetwise proverb about paying Paul with an advertisement for patent medicines. It markets Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a cure for constipation and Lexative Bromo Quinine Tablets as a one day cold remedy. The ad weighs in with prices and refund hints, typical of era drug lists.
A youth answered ads in story papers and paid for dubious cures and hacks. He sent money for tips on marriage, turning a profit, doubling cash, and avoiding work, but received misdirection, useless items, or sharp advice. His brother sought writing without ink, guided to a lead pencil, revealing the gimmick of gullible schemes.
A vintage ad promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claiming a one day cure for a cold with a money back guarantee. It notes E. W. Grove's signature on each box and lists a 25 cent price. The second sentence cites mortality statistics about murder or self harm in the United States.
The London Times pays its Berlin correspondents five to ten thousand dollars yearly. There are forty thousand people in New York City's municipal service. Money talks but generally through a long distance phone.
The Martin Cottage operated by Mrs W P Pendley announces recent refitting and refurnishing in all departments and is now open for public accommodation with good rooms and fare. Transient boarders are provided for and rates are described as reasonable.
The Wake County commissioners are urged to replicate Guilford County’s full audit of saloon purchases to uncover misreported taxes. The piece notes Raleigh six month totals imply stronger enforcement is needed, cites two dealers admitting mistakes, and calls for complete nationwide-style scrutiny to correct omissions. It closes with a Pilgrim magazine anecdote.
A promotional pill ad touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a quick path to pure blood clean skin bright eyes and perfect health. Claims genuine tablets only and that they are never sold in bulk with distribution through all druggists priced ten cents.
Two hundred acres on the Wa tauga River one mile from Strull's Mills and eight miles from Blowing Rock. One hundred acres of open grassland with water power and well watered pastures. Present crop reserved. For details contact S W Gorrey Skull's Mills NC.
In the Superior Court of Watauga County North Carolina Isoline Ragan plaintiff vs J S Ragan Sr defendant a civil action to dissolve the bonds of matrimony commenced June term 1903 the defendant must appear at the next term the first Monday in June 1903 and answer or demur to the complaint filed in the clerk's office April 8 1903 Tuo As Bincuam CSC
By decree of the Superior Court of Watauga County, H. H. Farthing as administrator of Benjamin Hartley deceased will sell at Boone courthouse door on June 1, 1903 between 12 M and 3 P M on a six month credit with 25 percent cash. The 30 acre Beaver Dam Creek land is bounded by Farthing and Noris and J E Farthing, where the intestate lived.
A historic testimonial advertises Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for general debility. It claims the tonic vitalizes the blood, restores vigor, and tones all organs to counter fatigue and run-down health.
Under a 1902 mortgage by G A Duncan and wife to G T Bingham the land known as the Reuben Span house and lot in Blowing Rock Watauga County will be sold June 1 1903 at public auction to satisfy a 265 note plus interest. The parcel, about one acre, is described in Book H page 595. Attys Lovin & Lovin.
W S Romincer acts as administrator for John Yatee's estate and calls all creditors to present their claims within twelve months from March 31 1903. He also urges those owing the deceased to pay promptly. Attorneys J C Fletcher and L D Lowe are noted.
No 2427 North Carolina Watauga County Office of Entry Taker R A Green locates and enters one hundred acres of land along the Middle Fork of the South Fork of New River. Beginning at a chestnut tree in Green's corner the bounds follow Green Ley Penley Bolinger and Wiley Lentz lines with various courses back to the starting point entered April 6 1903 by H W Hanory Entry Taker.
In Watauga County and county records, entries by H W Harory and H W Harbin note 100 acres on Middle Fork of New River and 640 acres on Beech Creek. Beginning at landmarks Chestnut tree and spruce pine, lines run to Bolinger, Green, Miles Presnell, E M Miller, and Mary Moore lines. Entered in April 1903.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.