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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1902
Page
3
Local items from Blow ing Rock through Boone report Thanksgiving happenings and social notes. Mentions sickness, visits, market prices, and a string of small town happenings including officials, church meetings, and local commerce in a Boone era paper.
The daughter of J N Powell of Forkland Virginia stepped on a nail studded inverted rake, and another nail pierced the foot. Chamberlains Pain Balm relieved pain in five minutes and the child was active in three days. Powell is a Forkland merchant. Pain Balm is advertised as a faster antiseptic remedy. For sale by Blackburn.
An old style advertisement touts Dr King's New Life Pills as a universal remedy for malaria dyspepsia jaundice fever and constipation with claims of efficacy regardless of age and age respect. Sold for 25 cents at M B Blackburn's.
Mrs G W Raby announces she is handling a new line of Mrs A P White ner millinery and invites ladies to inspect the stock, whether they intend to buy now or later, at Blowing Rock dated November 27.
Guardian Mary E Banner for Ephram Banner heirs offers 255 acres at Boone court house by bid on January 5 1903 between 10 am and 2 pm. Heirs include Quincy Banner William Banner Thomas Banner and Emma Roten. Land in Banner Elk waters adjoining Whitehead Puckett Perry Craughn Lorena Banner Dugger Dr Jennings and Culver. Terms: half cash day of sale, balance in six months. This November 25 1902.
I J M May Clerk certify the board's 1902 term days and miles. John W Hodges 17 days at 2.00 totaling 34.00 plus 156 miles at 0.05 totaling 7.80 overall 41.80. W L Holfhouser 16 days at 2.00 totaling 32.00 plus 204 miles at 0.05 totaling 10.20 overall 42.20. L M Trivett 18 days at 2.00 totaling 36.00 plus 65 miles at 0.05 totaling 3.25 overall 39.25. Dated goth day of November 1902.
An ugly leg cut heals with Bucklens Arnica Salve and ads for M B Blackburn. A hunting comparison follows with President Roosevelt venturing out and missing, while Mr Cleveland bags 88 ducks and six in one shot. The Old Sheriff’s marksmanship is teased as a future yardstick.
The label highlights the Cascarets Candy Cathartic mark with a light blue enameled metal box and the false claim it is never sold in druggists or roc.
The State of Kansas faces a controversy over the governor elect living in a new executive mansion built for $75,000. Critics say the state should not convert the house into a bachelor hall, arguing the governor should marry. Some note if a Democratic candidate had won, the issue might not arise.
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