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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1902
Page
4
A Watauga Democrat writer urges cheerful and loving moments with children, citing Sydney Smith on happiness lasting into adulthood. The piece stresses small maternal touches, such as a reassuring school-age farewell, over sharp rebukes. Includes an excerpt on Martinique's location relative to Puerto Rico and Cuba.
Alfred Heinze of Quincey Illinois praises DeWitts Little Early Risers as a safe effective laxative for constipation and torpid liver. He urges others to know and use a good remedy, as advertised by J Coffey & Bro.
The ad touts Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets as a near perpetual motion of health, promising easier, pleasant relief. They regulate the stomach and bowels and cleanse the liver, with sale by M B Blackburn.
A compact adage notes that nothing is better than a good woman while nothing is worse than a bad one, reflecting a moral emphasis on character and virtue. The remark frames women as a standard of goodness and warning against poor behavior.
A quirky ad claiming dyspeptic thoughtles sy marries a cooking school girl Cupid laughs in his sleeve. It touts Cas carets Candy Cathartic tablets stamped C C Never sold in bulk and available at all druggists roc.
A compact reflection on human nature notes most people, whether in crowds or alone, enjoy the sound of their own voice. The piece contrasts talkers with listeners, suggesting restraint and self awareness as virtues in social discourse.
The best time to cure a cough or cold is when you are first affected. Gooch's Mexican Syrup is a pleasant sure remedy for sore throat weak lungs bronchial soreness and coughing. A lung tonic selling for 25 cents. Keep a bottle ready in your medicine chest.
Lavana Ohio tale claims a three year kidney illness eased after six bottles of Electric Bitters. The ad features Maun praising relief from back pain dull aches and fatigue. Sells as stomach liver kidney and bowel regulator with a 50 cent price and Blackburn guarantee. A quip about patience and superstition closes the snippet.
Advertisement proclaims DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve prevents sores from becoming troublesome and even cures aged injuries. It cites a testimonial from H C Hartley of Yankeetown Indiana claiming a thirty year running sore healed after using the product. Warns against counterfeits.
Mortgagee B A Fouk offers the Conneill debt secured by a May 28 1895 mortgage on the house and lot in Boone owned by R L and Cora L Conneill. Sale by public auction at Boone court house on June 2 1902 between 10 am and 4 pm to satisfy the debt plus interest.
A vintage testimonial touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a universal cure for gunshot wounds burns bruises and skin diseases. A user from Indiana claims years of suffering ended after trying the salve with several boxes curing the leg wound and healing fully.
Watauga county sheriff W H Calaway announces sale of real estate at Boone court house door to recover 1900 tax of 3.58 on Joseph and Martha Cowie property in Blow ing Rock township. Redemption period ends July 1 1902 unless redeemed as directed by law. This April 30 1962.
The undersigned qualified as administrator of the estate of James P. Taylor deceased. All creditors must present claims within 12 months from the date of this notice or be barred from recovery. Debtors must pay promptly. Dated March 25, 1902. EB. F. Lovit, Administrator.
Notice dated March 25 1902 announces the tax sale by W T Calaway ex Sheriff of Watauga County at the courthouse in Boone on July 1 1901. Purchases include James Chamberlain Blowing Rock lot tax 1900 2 10 G W Grove lot tax 1900 173 H C Parn sda lot tax 1900 2 85 Ve Neill 95 acre Laurel Creek township 1900 J B Hyatt Shawneehaw 40 acres tax 1900 4 10 Redemption expires July 1 1902. Willie W Miller agent signed this notice.
A fragmented excerpt lists town types such as Atiar Aeponger and a variety of locals deemed odd. It sketches a scene with gossiping women, weather prophets, loafers, youths, a widow, and men with peculiar conduct, hinting at social mores and humor in a small community.
Mrs. C. H. Kingsbury of St. Louis Gratiot Co Michigan a millinery and fancy goods shopkeeper reports severe rheumatism catarrh and neuralgia with liver complaint and biliousness. She says Johnston's Sarsaparilla cured her after four bottles saving her from a chronic invalid state and endorses it over other medicines. Michigan Drug Co Detroit Mich supplies.
W J Corrry of Moretz North Carolina advertises a fine stock of Inuit apples peaches pears prunes and a selection of grape vines. Trees range from three to six feet tall and deliveries available. Call for further particulars.
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