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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1901
Page
4
A quirky Watanga Democrat page reprints rambling quotes on faith and charity, small ads, and home remedies. It includes James White of Bryantville Indiana, DeWitts Witch Hazel salve and Chamberlains Pain Balm endorsements, plus a Texas hot weather anecdote about wagons and crawfish holes. Comments from Mrs Allport and local merchants Moretz Farthing and Zeb Buchan wrap the fragment.
Fragmentary text suggests reflections on life and commerce, noting how much of life’s sting arises from the act of buying or selling. The phrasing hints at a broader meditation on materialism and emotion within everyday trade.
The Times Democrat praises President Roosevelt for precise word use in two instances. He dates letters from the White House rather than the Executive Mansion and distinguishes gold democrats as allies of Republicans, noting the unique White House and the political alignment.
A reader from Jonesville Va. touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for burns and sores. The Union Republican warns against equating Goebel’s assassination with McKinley’s, criticizing post incident public response. The Times Democrat characterizes the Republican as Southern types of Republicanism and notes Roosevelt seeking capable men outside his party for federal appointments.
Captain Al lan D. McLean of the U S hospital at Mantilopa reports seven honored school teachers sent to the Philippines act like a white elephant. They raise pow-wow and disturbance beyond past insurrection days. They cannot live on 75 dollars monthly without commissary privileges. About one hundred have married and the rest seek matrimony.
The Sugar Trust has cut its price to 34 cents a pound in the beet sugar men territory. As soon as the latter are forced to make terms or go out of business, prices will rise again. This illustrates trust behavior.
A new remedy for biliousness is on sale at Blackburn’s called Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets. It gives quick relief and can prevent an attack if taken at the first symptoms. Price 25 cents. Sample box free. Senator Hanna is criticizing Roosevelt over the ship subsidy. Eruptions and burns are rapidly healed by DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve, a cure for piles. beware of counterfeits. ensure you get the original. Moretz & Farthing Zeb Buchanan.
The article notes Mr. Roosevelt’s initial bold stance on the Southern offices issue and predicts a strong backlash from Republican spoilsmen once his seriousness becomes clear. The piece underscores political tension and potential conflict within party ranks as he continues.
The piece recalls Tennessee Tomahawk telling a publ ic figure in East Tennessee that despite piety he stayed hospitable by keeping a sideboard with whiskey brandy water sugar and mint. He warned visitors not to touch them as they won t hurt you.
A rough column mixes fiction about a poor man who cannot afford books yet buys patent medicines. It condemns eye strain and poverty while urging readers to try the One Minute Cough Cure. The text also buttons a political jab at Secretary Gage and Treasury spending ahead of Congress.
W. J. Corry of Moretz North Carolina offers a selection of fruit trees including apples peaches pears prunes and a range of grape vines. Prices comparable to other nurseries with delivery available and trees from three to six feet tall. Call or address for particulars.
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