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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1900
Page
4
A Thursday issue prints a string of Chinese proverbs praising women and a lengthy critique of a temperance talk among travelers. A Quaker confronts a liquor dealer over exploiting youth and the poor, warning that selling to drunks harms society and families.
News dispatches note Capt. M K Moore in Auburn Alabama is critically ill at home. J K Moore left for his father. George Moore telegram reports father improving.
A critique quotes the Full Dinner Pail concept to argue that Republican prosperity benefits Rockefeller, noting an eight to ten hour worker’s fifteen cent dinner versus Rockefeller earning about 840 million annually. The piece claims one man’s daily income could fill 900,000 workers’ dinners, highlighting perceived inequity in wealth distribution.
A Census count shows Omaha, Nebraska, fell to 102,555 in the past decade from 140,452 in 1890, a loss of 37,897 people or 26.98 percent. Officials attribute irregular rolls previously padded. some suggest hotel registers inflated the city’s prior tally.
A city lad visits a country farm and searches for strawberries pumpkins and gooseberries. He ends up learning how produce is grown after a long chat with a barnyard billy goat and an hour of curious sightseeing on the farm.
W J Corry of Moretz North Carolina advertises a fine assortment of fruit trees and grapevines at about half the price of other nurseries. Trees range from three to six feet tall and delivery is available. For details call or write.
Dr C W Pripps a local specialist in Catarrh Cancer and Tumor from Shull's Mills NC advertises an 80 minute Extirpator procedure to remove nasal parasites causing catarrh. He claims cures for cancer and tumor with a money back guarantee and offers free examinations and prompt letter replies.
The Morning Post of Raleigh advertises a popular priced morning paper in North Carolina with telegraphic news and state coverage. Subscriptions are strictly in advance and may be prepaid for one to twelve months, with continued service only through paid time.
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