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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1901
Page
4
A fragment from the Watauga Democrat features youths remarking on slang and parental discipline. It parallels remarks from Wikeshoro Chronicle about a Supreme Court associate nomination and quotes from Horace Greeley and Walker on fools and progress.
A short London advertisement blames digestion issues for a starved man and promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy. It claims the pills strengthen the stomach aid digestion and improve appetite. Priced at 25 cents with a money back guarantee. Sold by Blackburn druggist.
A drought prompts discussions of proper Thanksgiving spirit even as a water spout attempt to drown a person is mentioned. The fragment notes concern over weather dangers impacting observances and includes a cautionary tone about drought conditions.
A succinct quotation notes that among many branches of knowledge the true philosophy is the art of befriending luck, attributed to Dr. Van Dyke.
A terse historical musing notes Napoleon’s boast there shall be no Alps and no Waterloo, highlighting the tension between grand plans and reality. The quote suggests folly in overconfidence and limits of power in shaping history.
A jumble of quotes and miscopied phrases discusses measuring success by affection, a late ship being docked, and a courtroom exchange. The text juxtaposes proverbs with a misquoted line about a five dollar debt, creating a collage of incomplete statements and errant dialogue.
The State Board of Education approved funding for 99 rural libraries in line with the General Assembly act. Each library district may receive $10 from the state for every $10 privately raised, matched by the county, totaling about $3,000 in investment to provide youth with literature.
The soothing remedy offers prompt relief and permanent care for colds croup and whooping cough. Mothers praise its safety for babies and adults alike and it is sold by Blackburn. Eight million five hundred thousand Europeans hold life insurance equal to 24 percent of the population.
Hartland Ga preacher Rev J T Vernon describes a long leg sore cured by Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Arnica Salve. He claims the remedies purify blood and cure sores eruptions boils eczema tetter and salt rheum with thousands agreeing. Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded by Peckham in large bottles only.
A fragmentary ad style passage touts One Minute Cough Cure for children and Kodol Dyspepsia Care for digestion. Mentions Moretz & Farthing and Zeb Buchanan Alabama, with dubious claims and stray quotes about surrsaparna and oil wells.
A Richmond Times editorial condemns lynching and mob law as harmful to a lawful society. It argues that applying different laws to different classes corrodes order and invites anarchic acts, urging unwavering commitment to law and order. The excerpt includes medical vaccine-like ad snippets for Chamberlains tablets and DeWitts Little Early Risers, with names Buck and Moritz and Farthing.
The statement that late President William McKinley was a local Methodist preacher is inaccurate. McKinley served as a lawyer and politician in Ohio and led as a lay church member, but he was not a local preacher or pastor.
From Superior Court of Katauga County North Carolina Matt Hayes as plaintiff vs J L Tugman and H A Davis as defendants for 17 dollars 46 cents plus interest and costs. On October 7 1901 at Boone Court House between 11 a m and 3 p m I will sell to the highest bidder cash the reversionary interest of J L Tagman in a tract on Kiddle Fork bounded by Ragan corner to white oak along Riddle Fork meeting road magnolia and other trees. Aug 29 1901 W B Bau Sheriff.
Dr J W Lee of St Louis seeks the Billville Banner editor to locate a listed horse with curious traits. The ad says a good family driving horse is for sale if insurance is carried. The animal is partly gentle but largely wild and loves neighbor’s haystacks and cabling. The owner promises the derrick and telegraph pole harness and warns buyers to hire a fearless cowboy and stay on the barn roof when driving. Price and coroner address withheld.
A circular advertises Jucklen’s Arnica Salve for wheelmen to prevent chafing sunburn insect stings and foot discomfort. It claims the salve treats pimples blotches eruptions and piles and notes sales by lackburn at 25 cents.
James White of Bryantville Indiana credited DeWitt's Witch Hazel salve with healing running sores on both legs after six years of doctors failing to help. Ad promotes Morets & Farthing and Zeb Buchan.
A brief notice promotes Liver Tablets as a pleasant easy remedy with quick effects. The product is priced at 25 cents and samples are available free at Blackburn's store.
Mrs H Allport of Johnstown Pennsylvania reports her little girl almost strangled to death by a crop. Doctors said she could not live yet she was instantly relieved by One Minute Cough Cure. Morets and Farthing, Zeb Buchap.
W L Correy of Moretz North Carolina offers fruit trees including apples peaches pears prunes from three to six feet tall and grape vines. Trees delivered at the nursery price about half of other nurseries with satisfaction of what you get. Call or write for details.
The Morning Post in Raleigh lists subscription rates with one month and two month plans. It stresses payment strictly in advance and directs readers to address the Raleigh office for service.
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