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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1902
Page
1
An old newspaper ad extols Aver's Hair Vigor claiming it stops shedding gray hair and restores color. The testimonial from MSM in Salem lauds the product as reliable and satisfying, promising thicker longer softer hair and greater confidence.
A short note from the Atlanta Constitution states Crow enshield sailed away and that no general seismic shock occurred across the union on Wednesday, suggesting the eastern end of the country did not tip when he left.
A. R. Phelpa of Plymouth Oklahoma reports selling five bottles of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy to threshers who could work without losing time. The advertisement urges readers to keep a bottle at home and notes sale by M. B. Blackburn.
A Madison county letter from a life-long Republican denounces the party for corruption and urges Democratic union to defeat the Marsh al ring. The Record notes poll tax releases favoring property owners, contrasting with relief for the poor and flood victim Dave Adams, while Republicans defend their board actions. The piece also reviews a King of Spain sketch and critiques Roosevelt era civil service reform.
All Eyes on Texas proclaims Great is Texas and unveils Cisco Texas praise for Dr King's New Discovery for consumption. An editor's wife suffered a severe long trouble with a cough and hemorrhages, but was cured by the medicine. The advert promises cures for coughs colds and lung issues with a 50 cent to 1 dollar price and free trials at Blackburn's.
Josh Edgar of Germantown Cal says he suffered Briatic rheumatism for fourteen years and endured constant pain. After using Chamberlain's Pain Balm he found immediate relief and permanent cure. Sold by M B Blarkborn.
Lovana Ohio. Mail carrier Main recalls three years of kidney trouble with dull back pains and fatigue. He says six bottles of Electric Jitters cured him completely, leaving him feeling like a new man. Blackburn guarantees stomach liver kidneys and bowels regulation with perfect satisfaction, only 0c.
An old ad promotes Good Mexico Mexican Syrup as a timely lung tonic for colds and sore throat, priced at 25 cents. It also suggests curing fruit tree blight by filling a drilled hole with dry sulphur to circulate through the tree and improve health.
A testimonial claims the salve cures sores burns and wounds including a gunshot leg wound. The ad warns against counterfeits and cites A F Puller of England and H J Coffey & Bro as endorsers noting rapid relief and complete cure after trying other remedies.
A terse quotation by Ben Jonson notes ambition breeds dependence, equating desire for power with subservience. The line reframes ambition as a force that enslaves the ambitious themselves, suggesting self-imposed limits arise from unchecked drive.
In a garbled notice a reference appears to a claim about a product box labeling Cote Signature on every box of Genuine Tive Bromo Quinine Taviets. The readable fragment hints at a trademark style claim and a date or day but lacks clear entities or verifiable details.
A Confederate era column contests Republican control in North Carolina, accusing a single senator, Pritchard, of dictating party actions while criticizing Democrats for independence. The piece contrasts “boss rule” claims with GOP leadership and remarks on political influence in hoped-for reform.
A cyclone struck Roaring River Monday night blowing over Mr Ringwood’s storehouse and demolishing goods. Occupants had just left moments before. The smokestack at A M Church and Sons lumber plant collapsed amid additional damage, with further specifics not yet learned.
Spring warnings urge care for coughs and colds though the season. An advertised one minute cough cure claims to safely remove danger and treat coughs, colds, croup bronchitis and sore throat. Local endorsements praise its effectiveness from customers like Postmaster C. C. Dawson and merchants Coffey & Bro.
The new Eighth Congressional District is formed from eleven counties: Alexander Ashe Alleghany Cabarrus Caldwell Caldwell Jedell Rowan Stanley Surry Watauga Wilkes.
An old advertisement claims kidney overwork causes heart-like symptoms and broad constitutional disease, urging readers to doctor kidneys first. It touts a cure kit sold by Bre. r & Go. of Binghamton, with pamphlet available free and references a nationwide druggist distribution.
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