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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1900
Page
4
Watsuga Democrat notes experimental ginseng planting on Broad River led by Dr. McBrayer. Seed costs exceed $90 per pound with roots valued around $10 per pound, seed germination requires eighteen months and five years for root maturity, plant thrives only in deep shade, two plants already severed forming nucleus for propagation.
Bank of Thornville Ohio cashier J R Garrison says he was ruined by a lung ailment until Dr King s New Discovery for consumption changed his health He praises it as the best medicine for a severe cold or lung trouble and keeps a bottle on hand Blackburn s offers 50 cent and 1 dollar sizes with free trial bottles to try the remedy.
A Davie county saw miller near Cooleemee cut a 24 foot diameter log in which a broken steel fork handle lay embedded. The iron, still partly covered by bark and wood, was found at the heart of the tree in a South Yadkin river bottom area away from homes. The article invites speculation on how the fork came to be inside the young poplar.
A vintage advertisement touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as a cure for liver trouble causing sallow skin and blotches. It claims the pills deliver clear skin and rosy cheeks, priced at 252. at Black, in's, Raleigh Post. The piece then shifts to a political gag about Teddy Roosevelt and Mr Bryan, mentioning war-whoops and feather pulling in two states.
Wilkesboro Chronicle notes accusations against Spencer Blackburn for official acts as U S Commissioner in Axhe. Jaxt iene alleges libel and threats. Paper mailed to Blackburn. he has not yet acted. Authority cited is District Attorney R B Glenn. affidavit filed. Blackburn resigned before Judge Dick to avoid trial. Blackburn granted permission to prove his case.
A recent assault on C. M. Collier of Cherokee Iowa nearly proved fatal by kidney injury. He recovered after using Electric Bitters, praised for curing backache kidney trouble and purifying blood. Also notes theft of timber once used to make a coffin for 96-year-old Joseph Sime of Louisa County. Another man in Clay County WV recovered from a severe leg injury using ChamBerlain's Pain Balm.
Public notice lists W. O. Calaway announcing tax collection for year 1900. It details dates and sites across multiple towns and stores from October 11 to October 29, urging residents to appear and settle accounts as required by law. The message mentions several local landmarks and officials, with requests to bring warranted documents.
Mr. Seabach and family, from Oklahoma, arrived in Hickory last Tuesday evening after a fifty five day overland journey with two two horse teams. They moved from this county to Oklahoma two years ago. Also notes a Cold remedy testimonial for Chamberlain's cough remedy and a church court dispute involving President Snow and his wives, detailing alleged neglect and property arrangements.
By virtue of a mortgage deed dated March 21 1898 between F P Long and M Long the undersigned will sell at Boone court house NC on November 5 1900 to the highest bidder for cash the described 100 acre tract in Beech Mountain township Watauga County beginning at a big oak and rona went to polea to a beech etc with specific bounds between 10 am and 2 pm This Sept 26 1900 PuiLurs Buttroff MigCo J C Fuerc... Attorney
W H Eads of Lonesville Virginia recalls a childhood burn that caused leg sores for eighty years until Bucklen's Arnica Salve healed them after other treatments failed. The ad extols the salve as infallible for burns scalds cuts sores bruises and piles. Sold by Blackburn.
In Watenga county Superior Court Walter Ward Roby Ward Andy Ward and Besssie Ward by R A Adams as next friend announce a sale to the public on Monday November 7 1900 at public outcry in Laurel Creek township on Watauga river a one fourth interest in 75 acres of land adjoining S B Cook W F Winkler and others cash on day of sale Sept 24 1900 RA Adams Commissioner I Freto ser Attorney
The article cites alleged figures of five million dollars for Republicans and two million six hundred thousand for Democrats. It praises Bryan as a favorable omen while lamenting a doubtful contest and referencing the 16th anniversary of his marriage with skeptical notes about likely outcomes.
The University of North Carolina announces three degree programs with professional courses in law medicine and pharmacy. A summer school for teachers offers tuition of 60 with scholarships and loans for needy students. Free tuition to candidates for ministry minister's sons and teachers. 512 students plus 161 in summer school. 88 faculty. Catalog information from FP Venable President Chapel Hill NC.
Dr C W Patera, specialist in catarrh cancer and tumor, advertises a local treatment using an Extirpator. He promises to remove parasites causing nasal catarrh and cancerous tissue without bed rest, with operations lasting about 80 minutes for catarrh and 12 to 14 days for cancer. Free examinations and money back if unsuccessful.
W L Correy of Moretz North Carolina offers a selection of fruit trees including apples peaches pears and grape vines well suited to the local climate. Trees range from three to six feet and are advertised at about half the price of other nurseries with delivery available.
Publication in Aberdeen area announces subscription rates for one month two months and three months and one year with advance payment required. Addressed to the Morning Post in Raverau North Carolina indicating a local circulation and pricing terms.
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