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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1913
Page
4
President Wilson signs the Underwood Simmons bill introducing a new income tax and sweeping tariff reductions. Most direct drops take effect soon as Treasury staff adapt to new classifications. Experts estimate the law will raise about 371 million annually with the rest from internal revenue and postal receipts.
The piece attacks child labor in North Carolina mills, condemning a system that profits from working youngsters while praising the state’s assets. It references income tax and tariff themes, noting Wilson era policy debates and the push to reduce living costs, with scattered remarks on business and morality.
A Down East Dispatch notes Albert Searles a prominent Republican predicted disaster after Woodrow Wilson's election and sold cotton for ten cents while others received fourteen. Despite illness he cannot break the contract, and a Democrat mocks his bet on cotton prices. The piece critiques political folly and market risk.
Women troubled with fainting spells dizziness backache headaches weakness debility and kidney troubles are urged to try Electric Bitters. A testimonial from Mrs Laura Gaines of Avoca Louisiana claims doctors had given up before using the remedy and praises its results. Available 50 cents and 1.00 from H E Bucklen & Co. Philadelphia or St Louis.
A promotional note stresses that a bank account is as necessary as money for a successful businessman. It urges opening an account today, offering facilities to both large and small depositors and highlighting banking services as a key step toward growth.
Entry taker MW Kay and J O J Potter locate 400 acres on the headwaters of North Park of New River in North Fork Township. Beginning on a bird in Lenoir's line then west to top of Spake Mountain, then along marked rock with four backs to a corner, continuing to the line described by the claimant until the surveyed parcel returns. En Sept 6 fois.
A reader recalls relief from back pain using Doan's Kidney Pills after two years of dull aches and sharp twinges. The testimonial credits improved energy and fewer urinary issues, noting the product's effectiveness after a partial box. Remember the name Dean's and buy only from Foster Milburn Co, Buffalo, N Y.
A fragmented endorsement page touts Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills with promises of cures and a $100 reward for incurable catarrh. It lists F J Cheney Toledo Ohio and a National Bank of Commerce signature, noting internal action and mail testimonials.
The Watauga and Yadkin River Railway now runs regular daily trains with two trains each way on Saturdays. Westbound No 1 runs daily except Sunday from North Wilkesboro at 6 45 a m to Grandin 8 45 a m. Saturday No 8 leaves 2 45 p m from North Wilkesboro to Grandin 4 00 p m. Sunday No 7 leaves North Wilkesboro 1 26 p m to Grandin 2 40 p m. Eastbound No 2 runs daily except Saturday and Sunday from Grandin 2 45 p m to North Wilkesboro 6 15 p m. Saturday No 4 leaves Grandin 9 00 a m to North Wilkesboro 10 30 a m. Saturday and Sunday No 6 leaves Grandin 4 45 p m to North Wilkesboro 6 15 p m. H C Landon General Manager.
Due to my brother's failing health I must sell the farm. Tom Elrod will show the property, or write to North Wilkesboro for a full description photographs and prices. A.W.
Lila M Grens jeweler Silverstone North Carolina advertises all kinds of repair work with an eight point guarantee. Calls for honest work at honest prices. Watch repair and spectary.
We State of North Carolina Watauga County office records entry by R. Loyi entering 800 acres in Lagre Creek Township on Buckeye Creek. Beginning at a hemlock near grant No 691 then along lines of grants to Dudley Farthing and M A Presnell, ending at Buckeye Creek falls and institutional land along Lenoir’s Noe. Entered September 1918.
The Christian Herald recounts that John Wesley lived to eighty eight while Arnold translated Josephus in his sixtieth year, Dryden began a translation in his sixty eighth, Michael Angelo painted at eighty nine, Titian remained vigorous into ninety nine, and Newton kept laboring at eighty three. An old lady asked to grow old a little longer, prompting a quip from her physician.
Advert reads that kidney and bladder trouble cause back ache sore nerves and headaches and that Foley Kidney Pills relieve symptoms quickly. It claims the pills ease rheumatism disturbed sleep and dull headaches and are for sale by all dealers.
A public notice-like ad promoting Chamberlain's Tablets as a cure for ill health caused by impaired digestion. It claims digestion improves liver function and overall health with few doses and mentions many are permanently cured. Sold by all dealers.
Some men are so cautious that they would not offer a compliment without taking a receipt for it, illustrating wary manners and careful social exchange in everyday courtesy.
Pomerayton Kentucky resident A J Hughes reports relief from severe headaches after using Black Draught advertised as curing illness. The testimonial claims noticeable improvement and gratitude toward the medicine.
The Appalachian Training School announces its fall opening on August 20 with expanded course work and a new Business Department. Public school teachers may attend free tuition. a catalogue from the Superintendent, Boone, N.C., offers details. Watches accurate.
LY REPAIRED. There are more watches entire ly ruined by incompetent work men than in any other way. Come to the Boone Repair Shop for fine Watch Repairing. Every job is carefully done and timed before leaving my shop. Bring us your work and it shall have our best attention, J. W. BRYAN, Prop.
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