09 Oct 1902
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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1902
Page
1
A reflective remark notes that a girl may feel confident about her looks yet struggle to persuade others of her beauty. The line emphasizes self-perception over external validation and critiques social pressure on appearance.
Sraicktn Wrta Parsiyts, Henderaoo Grimmett, of this place, was stricken with mesial paralysis and nearly lost use of one arm. After two bottles of Chaintierlain's Pain Balm, George R. McDonald reports partial recovery. The liniment is widely known for rheumatism sprains and bruises. Sold by M. B. Blackburn.
The News and Observer rebuts Radical claims that white voters will be disenfranchised under the new registration rules. It explains that while nonpayment may affect voting eligibility, the right to franchise does not hinge on poll tax payments, and the grandfather clause preserves uneducated whites on the permanent roll. The piece also critiques Chairman Simmons and Congressman Babcock, contrasting party positions on tariffs and trusts.
O. R. Larson of Bay Villa Sundays River Cape Colony describes a general store nine miles from the railway and twenty-five miles from the town. He notes farming customers within thirty miles and claims Chamberlains Cough Remedy has cured fourteen locals in the past year. The piece ends with a political remark by Chairman Babeork opposing free list goods.
An old advertisement promotes DeWitts Little Early Risers pills as a preventive for biliousness and liver disorders. The copy claims the tablets do not gripe and move the bowels gently yet copiously, with tonic properties to improve gland strength.
Mothers fear winter as children catch colds and croup spreads fast. The ad claims One Minute Cough Cure liquefies mucus, eases inflammation, and cures coughs and throat lung diseases with immediate effects. Testimonials from F S McMahon of Hampton Georgia and T J Coffey and Bro endorse rapid voice restoration and winning contests.
A Lenoir Topic report notes Hon Hezekial Gadger lectured and ranted to a small group of Republicans in the courthouse last Saturday. The crowd was mostly galvanized. The piece also warns about travel related diarrhoea and promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy sold by M B Blackburn.
Sheriff W B Baird announces a tax gathering tour in Wa tauga County with dates from October ninth to October twenty seventh at various voting places and stores. Candidates for offices will attend to address residents and discuss issues, urging community turnout.
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