19 May 1910
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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1910
Page
1
A dental practitioner will be at Blowing Rock from the first to the fifteenth of each month offering a range of dental services. Office located near the Watauga Hotel. Entry dated October 21.
The piece extols a national surge for road improvement, praising press coverage and public sentiment. It notes federal aid bills, state governors urging road programs, and Governor Sanders' view of interconnecting states and counties to form a unified highway system. It emphasizes conservation through better roads and cites South and mountain regions as benefiting economically and socially.
Mrs M L Dix of Clarksville Tennessee reports a four year lung illness relief after using Dr King's New Discovery for throat and lung ailments. The warning lists coughs colds hay fever la grippe asthma croup bronchitis and hemorrhages as responding to the remedy. Free samples offered and available at all druggists. A Diamond Rattle snake recently arrived at the State museum in North Carolina is noted as the largest of its kind, six feet long and nine inches in circumference, preserved for display.
The passage claims grippe causes lasting weakness nerves lack of appetite and disordered liver and kidneys. It promotes Electric Bitters as a tonic blood purifier and regulator for stomach liver and kidneys. It asserts thousands have benefited boosting nerves energy and health after grip. Priced at 50 cents with guaranteed satisfaction by druggists.
A brisk remark notes many women at the bargain counter admit to being influenced by appearances when choosing a husband. The line captures social pressure and fashion era attitudes toward marriage and partnership.
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life pills as a cure for purification symptoms and liver trouble. It claims the pills improve blood, skin clarity, and facial complexion, urging readers to buy at druggists for 2 cents.
The Spinning Ant builds nests between tree leaves, weaving by drawing material along a leaf and pulling leaves together. When leaves are distant, ants form a chain held by mandibles to assist in nest construction. The piece cites Harpere Weekly and notes various regions.
North Carolina Governor W W Kitchin proclaims a $100 reward for the apprehension and delivery to the Watauga County Sheriff of unknown individuals charged with burglarizing W B Baird’s Valle Crucis home. Officials and citizens urged to aid in capture. Raleigh, March 6, 1810.
The governor allocates 300000 dollars for Charlotte post office improvements with 100000 available immediately and the remaining 200000 provided as needed. This funding comes through the By the Governor, ALEX J. FEILD Plc. Sec. authorities.
An advertisement touts Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets as the first cure for stomach trouble headaches and digestive issues with easy intake and safe use. It notes sale by J M Hodges and claims rapid relief from diarrhoea colic and cholera remedies with no unpleasant after effects. It also mentions cultivating dandelions as an experiment after failed attempts to eliminate pests.
A remark likens some men to a pump needing priming before action and notes, in passing, a stray dog savors wading in a newly planted garden. The tone is humorous and observational, without clear news context or named individuals.
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