War era tale of Stoneman raid on Boone Watauga
A North Carolina Review account recounts General Stoneman’s raid through Boone and Watauga County. It describes destruction, terror and harsh acts by raiders, including the burning of records and homes, and the treatment of residents such as Mrs. Councill and others. The narrative preserves names and incidents while noting the raids’ impact on property and civilians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watauga
North Carolina Review
Col Folk
Jordan Council
Salisbury
Folk
Boone
Stoneman
Mr. Council
Kirk
Mrs. Councill
James Coun
Mr. Jacob Council
Gillam
Anry
Patterson
Booney
Shall Women Vote and King Pills Promoted Claims
A fragment from a Raleigh era paper cites claims that women voting is possible and promotes King’s New Life Pills as a general remedy for women health, followed by political rebuke condemning Butlerism and a hostile critique of the Republican party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Good Results From Foley's Kidney Pills
A reader's testimonial praises Foley's Kidney Pills for quick relief and strengthened health. The note mentions unspecific benefits and urges use, attributed to a person identified as Ms. iE sek. The ad style emphasizes rapid results and soothing effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
MS Ie
Bern
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Beauty Aid
An advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a remedy for pimples eruptions sores boils and skin conditions. It claims to soften and beautify the skin cure sore eyes cold sores cracked lips chapped hands burns and cuts while praising its healing powers and value for beauty users in need of skin care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.r. Sandera
Harrodsburg
Dr. King
Bucklen
Arnica
Foley's Kidney Pills Praised For Kidney and Bladder Relief
An endorsement from S Parsons of Battle Creek Michigan states Foley's Kidney Pills cured his severe kidney and bladder troubles after backache and shooting pains with urinary irregularities. The testimonial notes steady use eliminated all ailments and highly recommends the product sold by Mr Blackburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
S. Parsons
Battle Creek
Michigan
Blackburn
Cucumber Leaf Problems and Chamberlain's Ointment Sale
The three main cucumber leaf troubles are powdery mildew downy mildew and anthracnose. For side or chest pain damp a flannel with Chamberlain's Ointment and place it on the painful area. There is nothing better. Sold by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Boone Furniture Company promotes home furnishings offer
The Boone Furniture Company advertises a new up to date line of home articles including bed springs mattresses comforts blankets and other house furnishings. It invites customers to call for prices before buying elsewhere and notes its store is in the Bank Building.
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Cleveland
Harman
Ohio
Wilson
New Jersey
Taft
New York
Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Chicago
Cook County
Albert J. Beveridge
Indiana
John W. Kern
Congress
House
Senate
van Gibralter
Charlotte Croni
Ele
Boone Furniture Company
Bank Building
Boone Furniture CO
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Watauga General
Calvin Greene
Warren Green
Norris
Steel Frazier
Iowa
Robert Madsen
West Burlington
Charlotte
Eugene Foss
al- Faira
Ballinger
Maria Butler
McNinch
Raleigh
Old
North Carolina
Old North
Democraticaucceas
Fox
Hig den
Bristol Tenn
L. D. Lowe
Banner Elk,n. C
Watauga, Mitchell
Edmund Jones
F. A. Linney
Attuorney
N.C
13Th Judicial District
J.C. Fletcher
Boone, N. C
W.R. Lovill
Attorney AT Law
E. $. Goffey
R. Ross Donelly
Tennessee
R. Ross Donnelly
Atvec
M. Greene
Tenville Ncr
Oleys Kedneypmas
Riltmer & Co
Tinghamton
Teagan
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