03 Oct 1912
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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1912
Page
1
Notice from Jesse F. Robbins stating he has purchased all stock of Boone Furniture Co and will sell dressers bureaus chairs bedstead beds springs mattresses and more at reasonable figures from the store in the Watauga County Bank Building. Call when in need.
G H Hayes announces qualification in veterinary surgery and readiness to practice in all branches as the county’s sole veterinarian. Address Vilas, N. D. Rural Free Delivery.
President Johnson reports Norfolk & Western backing for Virginia Carolina Railway expansion to Todd Virginia via Green Cove and Abingdon. The proposed 50 mile route would open Ashe county timber mines and connect with existing lines, with preliminary construction already under way and stock acquisitions completed.
Advertises Dr. King's New Discovery as a safe at home remedy for throat and lung troubles including coughs colds grip croup and whooping cough. Claims relief and health return with trial bottle free and guaranteed by all druggists.
The Youths' Companion notes that last year money spent on tobacco could have funded the Panama Canal and fortified it, stressing the wasteful cost of a habit not a necessity. The piece calls for smokers to distinguish between needs and luxuries to curb inflationary spending.
Dr York reports loss of four 500 bond certificates from his trunk in Truphill. Bonds total 2000 with three coupons due on each, twelve other bonds valued at 6000 left untouched. A 500 reward is offered for the stolen bonds or 250 for either. He has placed funds in bank safety vaults and alerted banks to watch for coupon cashing.
A fragment warns against sending secrets by mail and hints at female influence causing trouble. It promotes Dr King's Life Pills promising quick, easy relief for 25 cents, a drugstore buy.
A mixed reminiscence of Civil War era service alongside a later testimonial about kidney pills. The piece blends a veteran’s ode to wearing gray with a product promotion from Bridgeton Indiana, noting kidney troubles, relief, and a testimonial claim.
An old advertisement touts Mexican Mustang Liniment as the best emergency remedy for farmers and stock-raisers. It promises rapid relief for horse ailments such as lameness and harness sores and claims cattle udder issues and poultry ailments respond to its oils. The copy stresses safety and cautions against alcohol liniments that burn and fail to absorb.
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