24 Nov 1910
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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1910
Page
1
Advertised as a trusted cure for colds and grip, Chamberlain's Cough Kennedy is extolled as preventing pneumonia and earning a strong reputation through widespread sales and proven cures, with availability from all dealers.
A Charlotte Chronicle piece highlights the Thomasville Baptist Orphanage twenty fifth anniversary with a record of a $100,000 bequest from Dennis Simmons. It details income from Sunday schools, farm operations, staff, and crops, and praises the orphanage as well managed. Also covered are local political shifts, farm and education commentary, and Governor-elect Hooper’s inspirational rise from an orphanage to Tennessee leadership.
West Burlington resident Robert Madsen was given up after seven weeks in hospital. Eight months of liver trouble and jaundice ended when five bottles of Electric Bitters cured him. The remedy is said to help stomach, liver or kidney issues and is available at local druggists.
A recovered patient from Harrodsburg Kentucky recounts relief from a racking cough after using Dr King's New Discovery. The ad touts the remedy as effective for coughs colds grip asthma croup hemorrhages whooping cough and weak lungs with a second bottle free offer at druggists.
A small farmer relies on a Jervey cow to feed and clothe his family. Last year the cow produced 600 pounds of butter and 1,000 gallons of milk, yielding about $2650 for the owner.
The Times Mercury extols Bucklen's Arnica Salve for skin care and healing. The Times Mercury notes Hickory shipped 7,091 crates of sweet potatoes this year with Asheville the largest buyer at 1,588 crates and Boston next at 658 crates. The Catawba potato tops demand, while farmers boast big yields including a 20 pound trio and a 6 1/2 pound weighing.
Advertisement claims women would vote if they could and promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a universal remedy. It asserts the pills banish dull feelings, backache or headache, constipation, colds, improve appetite, and “tune up” the system. Price listed as 25c at all dealers.
A letter from Otto Paul of Milwaukee Wisconsin extols Foley's Honey and Tar as the best cough remedy. He claims it cured his baby’s bad cold in one day and thanks the product.
Bank statement dated November 10 1910 for Watauga County Bank Boone North Carolina shows assets 118050.89 and liabilities including capital stock 12000.00 surplus 2400.00 undivided profits 2477.47 time certificates 7944.97 deposits subject to check 39.64 cashier's outstanding 1898.81. Official attestation by cashier G P Hagaman and directors T P Adama N L Maat W O Coffey sworn before W R Gragg on November 16.
The Boone Furniture Company promotes a new up-to-date line of Houge furnishings including bed springs mattresses blankets and comforts. The store is in Bank Building and invites customers to call for prices before buying elsewhere with a courteous note on life’s games.
Advertisement urges buyers to choose Foley's Honey and Tar in a yellow carton with black lettering. It claims it is the best and safest cough remedy for all coughs and colds and warns against substitutes. Sold by M B Blackburn. It notes women may be gamblers as to bet each other hate in Columbia State.
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