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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1912
Page
4
A collage of satirical riffs on editors and readers, followed by opinions on forest preservation and soil erosion. It cites Waggoner of Alva West Virginia praising Feley’s Honey and Tar, plus assorted comical exchanges, proverbs, and short jokes, ending with a plug for Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy.
Prominent Black leaders in Greens Boro back a negro fair association with headquarters in the city and grounds near the Colored A M College. Dr J E Dellinger says interest spreads statewide for educational impact, not mere amusement. First fair hoped for this fall with stock sold in Greensboro and other cities. All racing and amusements to be run by negroes only, boosting the venture's appeal. The Greensboro Record notes strong outlook for success.
Senators debate the Bristow amendment as Overman cites Root and others admitting it could strip Southern states of election controls. The issue centers on federal power to oversee voting and invalidate grandfather clauses, provoking strong partisan exchanges amid disagreement on voter access and state sovereignty.
A quote proclaims a woman should not farm or perform chores like chopping wood or milking cows when a strong man is present. It asserts keeping a home in order suffices for a woman, reflecting a dated gender role stance.
A poem honoring the unseen and unrecognized masses who might have risen but lacked chance. The speaker rejects praise for famous figures and instead raises a glass to the silent horde spread across the world, the unknown many.
J. W. Jordan of Hopkinsville Kentucky, a well known dentist, says he sought help for kidney trouble. He reports real relief after taking Foley Kidney Pills easing back pain and aiding recovery. Readily available from all dealers.
The article discusses how to handle fresh air in sleeping rooms, arguing against overreaction to ventilation. It advocates open windows appropriate to weather, two-sided rooms to avoid drafts, and wearing lighter night coverings when ventilating. It cites a Youth's Companion excerpt and critiques a minister’s stance on martyrdom. Mrs Rose A Freeman endorses Foley's remedies for kidney trouble.
A murky remark notes that many men will be disappointed when attempting to secure heaven through a promissory note, implying skepticism about spiritual rewards bought by material promises.
J TLR Neal of Greenville writes as a physician with 35 years practice that Foley Kidney Pills are superior to other kidney medicines and provide the quickest permanent relief. For sale by all dealers. Every dollar buys a hundred cents worth of life.
An old advertisement claims deafness cannot be cured by local applications and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as the solution. It asserts most deafness stems from catarrh, offers a $1000 reward for an uncured catarrh deafness case, and urges readers to request free circulars and buy Hall's Family Pills.
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