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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1913
Page
4
The read text presents garbled phrases about cholera like symptoms in chickens and humans, mixed with scattered names and stray medical terms. It mentions a writer Leeky Chap lowa and a two month period of recovery, ending with a sale note for unidentified remedies from “alt dea.”
A farmer disputes a local vendor over an express pack sale and taxation while references to mail order, refunds, and a Foley medicine claim appear amid stray quotes about advertising and internal revenue notes. The Monroe journal snippet hints at commerce, taxes, and local dialogue without clear resolution.
North Carolina readers urged to support The News and Observer as it rises from fire with rebuilt press and new equipment. Raleigh publication seeks one thousand subscribers at six dollars per year to restore operations and serve the state.
President Alexander of the State Farmers Union calls North Carolina farmers to act against freight rate discrimination. He declares patience over and asserts people and other groups must pressure railroads to stop the injustice, saying the people are masters over common carriers.
The Charlotte Chronicle notes the woman suffrage movement is poised to lead in North Carolina with campaigns expected to start soon. The Newherp market reports large cabbage shipments and steady prices as growers push to move produce. An Eastern Methodist quote condemns a shabby man who refuses to apologize for his wrongs.
Elizabeth City editor fined for libel and sentenced to six months in the chair gang. appeal bond posted. Also repeated advertisements for Foley Kidney Pills tout cures and tonic benefits, with testimonials from W. C. Sanders, John V Foster, and W S Skelton.
A terse warning on losing voice and lingering coughs noting neglect leads to serious lung trouble. It promotes Dr. King’s New Discovery as a remedy, claiming relief from the first dose and a speedy rally against lingering coughs.
The text appears garbled with mixed phrases about a wowan crowd and a jok er, offering no clear event or identifying details to anchor a factual summary. No persons, organizations, or places are discernible to form a proper news item.
Watch repair service promises accurate repairs and timely completion. Koone Repair Shop advertises thorough attention to every job, inviting customers to bring in watches for evaluation and meticulous work by W. Bryan.
Disjointed OCR text describes a livery, an electrical plant, a horse, and a medicine product for burns and sores. It mentions a large electric plant with kilowatt figures, a horse engine, and a photo voice scene. Also references a topical cough remedy sold by dealers.
The advert promotes a cough medicine praised for its rapid relief and wide reputation. It claims the preparation cures various coughs and colds and is sold by local dealers, highlighting its popularity and effectiveness.
An old ad copy promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy as pleasant to take and safe for children. It claims the medicine is effective and popular with mothers, sold by all dealers, with a stray line about seeking good gravy at a hotel.
Notice of sale in Ashe and Watauga counties to satisfy a 4000 debt with interest. J B Reece and wife deeded lands in Cove Creek and Zionville to J J Thomas. Four tracts totaling about 210, 2 1/2, 90 and additional parcel near Cove Creek. Sale at Boone courthouse May 24 1913 at 1 o'clock to highest bidder. Debt and properties described in deed records.
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