21 Oct 1915
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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1915
Page
1
North Carolina editors urged a Thanksgiving campaign asking every citizen to donate one day's income to state orphanages. The plea emphasizes orphanages reforming neglected children into productive citizens and seeks pastors and leaders to mobilize donations by Thanksgiving.
A letter from J. W. Blair of Vilas NC criticizes James a cattle dealer selling inferior cattle from Alexander and surrounding counties to Watauga farmers. Blair urges farmers to support reputable cattlemen and to beware cows condemned by dairies, advise buying from trusted, responsible sellers to improve the local cattle industry.
Mr Dan W Cook and family of Virgil visited Mrs C G Hodges over Saturday and Sunday. John H Clawson returned from Florida and says Watauga is good enough. Ida Jones, daughter of T M Jones, suffered a severe stomach attack but is recovering with Dr Hagaman. M H Norris visited Middle Fork last Sunday with his daughter Marion Coffey. P P Moretz has been confined to his room for a week. River View Debating Society held a sham trial last Thursday night to mix things up, drawing a large crowd.
Coughs that are stopped by careful people. Dr. King's New Discovery is a remedy of tried merit. It has held its own on the market for 46 years. Youth and old age testify to its soothing healing qualities. Pneumonia and lung troubles are caused by delayed treatment. It stops coughing and relieves grippe tendencies. Money back if it fails. 50c and $1.00.
Mrs. William Bright of Ft Wayne IND reports rapid relief from a bronchial cough after using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. She says she was cured before finishing the bottle and recommends it to others. Obtainable everywhere.
Statesville Landmark cites Mayor Bell of Indianapolis on trial for election corruption arguing poker is a gentleman’s game only when played within law. He condemns double standards, urging justice and fairness, and noting public officials must set proper examples rather than excuse violations.
Mrs. John Newton of Irving New York reports long lasting stomach trouble and chronic constipation prior to using Chamberlain’s Tablete. After several bottles her health improved rapidly and has remained fine. Obtainable everywhere.
General Goethals, governor of the Canal Zone, orders dredging engineers to blast hillside tops to clear loose earth in Gaillard cut. Panama Canal remains closed until danger of serious slides passes, ensuring permanent removal of slide sources.
An advice column moderates indigestion guidance cautioning readers not to rely on pepsin or digestive ferments. It promotes a tonic like Chamberlain's Tablets to restore natural stomach function and asserts the product is obtainable locally.
The Christian Advocate argues the era of good roads stems from wealth of intelligence, not abundance. It praises sand clay roads as cheap, boosting farms, towns, trade, and church life, urging ministers to back road advocacy as service and progress toward a larger Christian mission.
Mrei E G Bryan, Washington correspondent for News and Observer, reports Republican worry over Wilson popularity as veterans vow to vote Democratic. Many say they never supported a Democrat but praise Wilson, praising his leadership and war policies. Greensboro plans committee to raise 840000 for a new city hospital.
Dr. E. W. Sikes of Wake Forest College argued at the Normal College that land division drives war. He said small, steady tenants do not fight, and that entailment and greed over English soil fuel predatory struggles. The Greensboro Record endorses the view.
A marketing pitch touts Dr King's New Life Pills as a remedy for constipation. It claims immediate bowel movement without griping and warns that neglecting a clogged system can lead to serious complications. A 25 cent bottle is advertised.
An old advertisement urges readers to cut out a form and mail five cents to Foley & Co. Chicago for a trial package of Foley Honey and Tar Compound to treat coughs colds and croup. It also mentions Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets sold by Mr. Blackburn.
Sworn ownership notice lists R C Rivers as editor managing editor business manager and publisher for The Watauga Democrat Boone North Carolina. Bond holders mortgagees and other security holders none. Sworn to and subscribed before me October 4 1915.
Public auction to sell the A H Washburn and M L Wasburn lot in Blowing Rock, Watauga County, under a 1913 deed of trust. The sale, for cash, is at noon on Monday November 1 1915 at the courthouse door in Boone. Proceeds to satisfy the secured indebtedness.
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