Feasons incident on railroad wreck noted in Telegram
Telegram recalls the Feasons incident where two trains on the same track attempted to pass each other in a wreck. The note warns of measles and other diseases among children this spring and promotes Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and croup. It includes a money seeking “Cut This out” appeal from Foley Co Chicago and a random dime story from Oxford Public Ledger.
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Foley
Foley & Co
Chicago
Road To Happiness and a Stool of Digestion
A Burlington style ad parodies health claims urging Chamberlain's Tablets to relieve constipation and improve appetite. The item contrasts cheerful living with public restraint, then shifts to a quip about prohibition and personal drinking. A Wilmington Star quip notes a Chicago man storing hundreds of millions of eggs, calling for government inquiry by the Asheville Times.
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Lou
Chamberlain
Glad to Learn Of It Conghe and Cough Remedy Note
Augusta reader C Bucht writes that Foley's Honey and Tar 25 cent bottle cured his cough and cold. He praises the medicine and hopes others learn of its effectiveness. The message echoes widespread praise for the remedy.
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LaGrippe
C. Bucth
Augusta
Valle Crucis Bank Report May 1 2017
Bank report from Valle Crucis North Carolina shows assets including loans and discounts, overdrafts, cash items, coins, and notes. Liabilities list capital stock, surplus, deposits, and time certificates with totals. cashier’s checks outstanding. Statement sworn to by cashier L M Farthing with attestations.
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Valle
Watauga County Bank publishs 1917 May statement
The Watauga County Bank of Boone North Carolina reports assets totaling 270 257 36 including loads and discounts 235 144 06 overdrafts 479 14 banking house 2 800 00 furniture and fixtures 1 000 00 due from nat banks 21 851 67 due from state banks 797 90 gold coin 2 949 50 minor coin 1 709 09 national bank notes 2 505 00 and other items. Liabilities show capital stock 17 000 00 surplus 17 000 00 undivided profits 6 240 75 bills payable 10 000 00 deposits 87 675 12 time certs 121 751 85 cashier s checks outstanding 1 518 70 total 270 257 36 with cashier J G P Hagaman certifying the statement true before W R B Grana reg of deeds on May 11 1917.
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National Bank
U. S
State of
North Carolina
Watauga County
G. P. Hagaiman
G. P. Hagaman
L. A. Green N. L. Mast
W. A. Coffey
W. RB
Grana
Bank of Blowing Rock Report May 1 1917 Summary
Financial snapshot for Bank of Blowing Rock North Carolina as of May 1 1917 shows loans and discounts 69585 56 overdrafts secured 124 50 unsecured 835 00 banking house and lot 2750 00 furniture and fixtures 1298 00 other real estate 190 34 total assets 86464 58 liabilities include capital 16000 00 surplus 900 00 undivided profits 398 54 notes rediscounted 7800 00 bills payable 10000000 deposits subject to check 2611 72 time deposits 25054 05 cashier and directors sworn to accuracy by J H Green J P. May 6 1917
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AEBUY
Biks
B’kra
Lashier
North Carolina
Watauga County
G. M. Sudderth
Dean's Kidney Pills Backed by Boone Reader Testimony
A Boone reader, G. F. Ware of Hildebrand NC, reports severe back pain that kept him from work for days. After using two boxes he felt improved and after four boxes the trouble was gone. He has used the pills again for return attacks with consistent relief. Price 50c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Bulaly New York.
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Boone
Dean
Can Boone
G. F. Ware
Hildebrand
N. C
Thad
Mr. Ware
Foster-Millburn Co
Props
Bulaly
New York
Foley Cathartic Tablets Advertises Digestive Health
Special notice claims Foley Cathartic Tablets cleanse the bowels remove undigested matter sweeten the stomach and tone the liver. It promises no griping or nausea and a light free comfortable feeling with no habit formation. Sold everywhere.
Notice of Land Sale in Watauga County North Carolina
Notice of land sale by mortgage holder O M McGlamery on June 19 1917 at Boone court house to satisfy a 570 balance plus interest. Property lies on the South Fork of New River in Watauga County and covers about 53 acres described by compass bearings and landmarks including Castle seats Phil lips and various oaks and maples. Mortgage originated Jan 29 1915 to B B Church and M L Church for 700. Public auction for cash.
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B Bchurch
M Lchurch
M McGlamery
Office of the Register of Deeds
Watauga County
N. C
Court House
Boone
N.C
New River
Castle
Larentie Phillips
Mortgage Sale of Keller Lands in Watauga County
Mortgagee Joel F. Greene announces sale of two tracts in Blowing Rock township Watauga county to satisfy notes secured by a mortgage deed from Arshur Keller and wife Bina Keller to DH Shore. Sale set for May 19 1917 at Boone courthouse between noon and 2 PM. Tracts 5 and 101 acres describe bounds near Winkler lines. title traced through Balemotes deed recorded in Book II page 117. Brown & Lovill, attorneys.
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Arshur Keller
Bina Keller
DH Shore
Boone
N.Y
Blowing Rock Township
Watauga County
PM Winkler
LO Winkler
Boand
Eldridge
Winkler
M Winkler
D H Shores
K W Keller
Addie
Arthur Keller
Wid
Baltmotes
Office of the Register of Deeds
Thia
Joel F, Greene
Brown & Lovill
Attys
Land Entry No 2540 in Watauga NC 1917
Land Entry No 2540 in Watauga county North Carolina records Arthur Storie locating and entering 400 acres on Joel Fork in Blue Ridge township adjoining Grandin Lumber Co GL Storie and others begun on the Lumber Co corner Fanning N 45 W with landmarks and notes of vacant land Entered April 20 1917 by H J Hardin entry taker
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State of North Carolina
Watauga County
Arthur Storie
Joel Fork
Blue Ridge Township
Grandin Lumberco
GL Storie
Said Lumber Co
H. J. Hardin
Dr Bell’s Pine-for-Honey Soothes Child Cough
A vintage advertisement promises Dr Bell’s Pine-for-Honey eases a deep hacking cough in children. It claims soothing pine balsams loosen phlegm heal irritated tissues and urges parents to buy a bottle at their druggist for immediate treatment.
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Dr. Bell
Sloan's Liniment Claims Fast Relief for External Pains
An advertisement promotes Sloan's Liniment as quick relief for strained muscles and rheumatic pains. It describes a clear liquid that penetrates without rubbing, cleanses skin, and leaves no stain. Sold by druggists for 25 cents.
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Sloan
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Oxford Public Ledger
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Wilmington Star
Asheville Times
Bank’ Report
North
Caroline
Watauga
M. Farthing
L. M. Farthing
H. B. Perry W
Winkurr
Mast
W. H. Mast
N. P
Bank of
Blowing Rock
Bank of Islowing Rock
G. M. Supperth
Lentz I
A. Lenis
J. D
Brown
JH Green
J. P
O. Hl. McGlamery, R. L. Batuew, Atty
Magnolia
Whildlreck
Leon Mfe. Co
South Filth St
Brooklyn
Cardu
Cardus
Mary E.veste
Madison Heights
Asai
Virginia-Carolina Railway Company
Aly
A li
Tucker
Caent
Abinidon
W.C
Watau
Barron
Cedarville
Var
Mana
Drowning Ford
Valle Mill
Damascus
Laureliale
G.C
Taylor's Valley
Ar. Creek Junction
Jahan Crossing
Green Cove
White Top Gap
W.T
Nella F. Fonseees Ly
Taveses
Lansing
Berlin
Warrenville Ly
Smethport
West Jefferson
WCY
Hamilton
Bowie
Riverside
Elkland
Bally
Dall Bunday Gundey
Konnarock
Creek Junction
Grassy Ridge
Wyo
P.M
G. C
O.—Scakt
Wye
Jet
W. T. Ry
Castor
Castoria
Murele
Alfred W. Dula
Dula
Martin Block
Lenoir
H.C
Hall
F. J.cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
All Drug
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