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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1909
Page
1
A. A. Chisholm of Treadwell New York describes long lasting indigestion torpid liver constipation nervousness and general debility. Twelve bottles of Electric Bitters restored health and vigor enabling him to work daily. A proven remedy for stomach liver kidneys blood and nerves sold at all druggists.
A century old OCR fragment claims Eskimos are filthy, unhygienic, and promiscuous while praising their diet as raw flesh that allegedly prevents disease. The text contrasts harsh stereotypes with notes on Arctic life, then shifts to travelogue and local notices, including a 1909 Virginia trip and assorted regional anecdotes.
A mother son exchange sings of a dreamland away from weariness and care, imagining a moonlit garden and peaceful sleep. The piece shifts to a Revolutionary War era riddle about hidden pro rebel verses and mixed royalist references, ending with a provocative wish toward General Washington.
An advertising claim extols Dr. King’s New Life Pills as the source of health and vitality boosting brain and body function. Endorsed by J. A. Harmon of Sizemore W. V., the ad asserts strong results and encourages purchase for 25 cents at druggists.
A veteran watchmaker J. W. Bryan advertises careful repair and adjustment of watches using the best materials. He warns that inexperienced workmen ruin watches and that his charges are fair, covering only performed work. He urges timely cleaning, adjustment, and oiling before a watch stops running.
If he fails in other respects, Peary may convict Cook of exceeding the speed limit. The remark hints at possible charges tied to driving behavior and regulatory enforcement.
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