13 Nov 1902
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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1902
Page
1
A Mobile Register note laments how references to Jefferson Davis or Jeff Davis have become a minor insult. It recalls a past era when such name usage would offend newspapers and readers.
Mrs Cranfill of Troy reports long-standing indigestion and dyspepsia improved after four bottles of Kodol. T. J. Coffey and Bro endorse the digesting remedy promising digestion after meals and renewed vigor.
A 1910 census snapshot shows 11 percent of Americans over 21 illiterate, with foreign born while native born differ slightly. Illiteracy remains higher in the South and among African Americans, while parts of the Midwest and West report under 8 percent. Midwest, Pacific, and New England states show lower rates, and experts attribute high totals largely to colored inhabitants. A Washington report notes a rare mirage near the Capitol and other items cover cabbage worms, cabbage snake myths, and health remedies.
The daughter of merchant J N Powell injured her foot when stepping on a rake with ten penny nails. Chamberlains Pain Balm was applied and the pain vanished in five minutes. Within three days she wore a shoe again with no discomfort. Powell is a Forkland, Virginia merchant. Pain Balm is a nonseptic remedy sold by Blackburn.
A Wheeling West Virginia resident Ralph S Meyers testifies to curing a severe cough and chest pain after using two doses and three bottles of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. He thanks the remedy and notes Blackburn sells it.
The Macon News comments on Kaiser Bill adopting a monocle and drawing sharp parallels to the president, noting increasing resemblance in demeanor and style as a pointed public jab.
An older advertisement promises a single day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It claims druggists will refund the purchase if the method fails and includes a closing signature line on each box.
The Richmond Dispatch condemns the mass slaughter of 16,000 marsh hens and jackdaws in Currituck County to adorn women's hats. It notes buzzards were killed for wing feathers and urges reform, attributing the push to women who wear such hats.
A user in Geneva Ohio credits DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve with curing a forty year torture ailment. He says it relieved his piles and helps cuts burns and skin diseases. Warns against counterfeit products sold by TJ Coffey and Brothers. Ex claims wireless telegraphy will prevent railway accidents on Italian trains.
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