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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1898
Page
4
A compilation from North Carolina papers discusses war talk against Spain, civic commentary, and social jabs. It notes careful planning before action, praises American resources, and warns Spain to seek peace or face U.S. military pressure.
A Cornell student visited Henry W. Sage to gather material for a New York piece. Sage urged starting in journalism on any pay, saying he began at low wages and built from there, stressing effort over initial salary.
An odd old ad touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a wonderful medical discovery. It claims rapid relief for kidneys liver and bowels cleansing the system curing headache fever habitual constipation and biliousness. It urges readers to buy a box with prices listed and a guaranteed cure by druggists.
Raleigh Post reports Congressman Pearson is blocked from favor at the capital after denouncing Populists. The governor, influenced by populist allies, avoids appointing Lieut. Richmond Pearson Davis as lieutenant colonel. The piece questions the governor's independence and notes Pearson's nonalignment with the Russell-Butler faction.
A London paper reports on the Manila engagement noting Spaniards fought to the last and Americans rescued about 200 wounded. Spanish losses may include 1,000 killed or wounded with ships destroyed and 2,000 men lost. Bread riots occur in Milan, martial law in Madrid. General Lee offered his services to the government. Chamberlain's Pain Balm touted for back pain and rheumatism with local sale mention.
A Madrid newspaper quotes a local Democrat saying Dewey’s victory will not be duplicated and predicts the next naval triumph will be Sampson’s victory. The remark reflects skeptical mood about repeating a decisive win and references Uncle Sam’s navy.
A jumble of ad copy and quotations including Bucklen Arnica Save promises cures for cuts and sores, various salve claims, and a line about Mr Gladstone. It weaves in political assertions about British cabinet years and Christian masterminds, then shifts to U S Navy praise and tobacco cessation promotions. The fragmentary text mixes advertisements and public figures with no coherent story.
Notice is hereby given that the firm of W. F. Sherwood & Co. has been dissolved by mutual consent. All indebtedness is payable by W. F. Sherwood. All persons due us by note or account are urged to come forward at once to settle.
Advertising copy touts Chamberlains Eye Ointment for tetter salt rheum eczema itching and related skin issues with cures and 25 cents per box. Dr Cady’s Condition Powders billed as a tonic and vermifuge for horses, claim to restore prime condition with agents and vermifuge properties.
Mortgage sale by L P Henke and wife LP Henke to satisfy a deed of trust. On May 30th, the court house door in Boone NC will offer three described tracts at public auction to the highest cash bidder. First tract equals one fourth acre known as Henke stable lot. second tract borders Coffey and West with 63 acres. third tract 63 acres more or less on bear pen ridge.
The article argues that disease enters via inhaled bacteria and advocates strengthening the system. It highlights Kech and others’ work, claims bacteria culture outpaces destruction, and promotes Compound Oxygen as the revitalizing agent. Home treatment is offered by express delivery with free consultation.
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