05 Nov 1914
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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1914
Page
1
President Wilson proclaims Thanksgiving on November 26 1914 urging national reflection and peace amid war while noting wartime industrial shifts and new global trade. Raleigh reports light snow and local incidents. New York exports surge as Europe buys food clothing and materials. figures in politics business and society are listed.
A Gates North Carolina reader states Dr Bell's Pine Tar and Honey cured long standing lung trouble thought hopeless. The note urges using the syrup for dry hacking coughs and claims quick relief at 25 cents from a druggist.
The good roads movement gains broad support as bonds are now voted by counties previously hostile. The push reaches Piedmont and mountain areas, with national enthusiasm echoed in local sentiment and progress toward road improvement.
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a quick relief for colds and coughs. Claims antiseptic and healing effects with a 50 cent bottle, backed by a testimonial from Louis Chamberlain of Manchester Ohio. Money back offered if not satisfied.
President Wilson says the nation's foreign trade is recovering from the European war shock, with constant improvement and slow but sure acceleration as nations and individuals adjust to changed conditions, according to the Charlotte Observer.
The Marshville Home notes a strong agricultural outlook with abundant corn in Union County. Possums, taters, turnips, pumpkins and eggs are described as thriving or unusually productive, signaling a robust farming season.
The Anti Saloon League seeks a bill to end liquor floods from other states and halt illicit traffic. Railroads and towns face crowded cars and whiskey. lawmakers must pass a strong act. Citizens should visit Raleigh to urge a favorable report and resist liquor agents aiming to weaken the measure.
An advert promotes Dr. King's New Life Pills for digestion and liver support, claiming purification of blood and elimination of body poisons for 25 cents. In Stanly County, Craig, a Black man, faces the first death sentence in the county's history for a criminal assault on a 13 year old girl convicted on Oct 6.
In the North Carolina Watauga County Superior Court before the Clerk George R Clarke administrator of J B Clarke et al will hold a sale on Saturday November 7 1914 between 10 a m and 4 p m at the post office in Blowing Rock to the highest cash bidder Lot No 14 J B Clarke lands part of the A D Blair 50 acre tract joining Greene Wilson and others described as the real property near Blowing Rock NC, under authority of court order.
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