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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1902
Page
4
A Watauga Democrat item recounts a detective’s tale of shadowing a bank president’s assistant teller. He tracks odd hours, a telephone booth call, and a stock broker link, then learns the teller gets two weeks’ vacation and a $20 raise after the inquiry. The piece also notes church advertising, health as a base for good times, and R Z Linney’s dog misfortune.
The Argus opposes unfair application of the registration law and urges fair administration. It argues that keeping the few qualified Black voters from registering would harm them and reduce self respect, while urging registrars to be honest and fair-minded to prevent discrimination.
D W Trowbridge of Greensboro urged a reciprocity treaty with Cuba at the Metropolitan last evening. He stated North Carolina will soon host the nation’s largest cotton plant, costing about two million dollars, and highlighted local cotton goods production and export. He cited China trade and the aim to access the Cuban market through reciprocal legislation.
The Southern Railway is equipping its dining cars with electric lights and fans. Some cars are already outfitted and the work is being accelerated as cars go to the shops.
E B Miller and Jane Miller defaulted on a 300.09 loan with 75.00 credit. On October 6 1902 a public sale at Boone courthouse will offer 275 acres on Meat Camp Creek to satisfy the debt plus costs. Property adjoins Center Stansberry Thos Walls J P and D M Coffey and others, subject to two prior mortgages.
An old newspaper price note hawks a liver cure saying it relieves sick pee in iousness sour s and constipation. It advertises 25 cents per box prepared by L. Hood Cs in Lowell Massachusetts and mocks a shoemaker对象 to all work and no play.
A trimmed advertisement extols DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a gentle liver tonic that cleanses poisons and bile, prevents fever, and cures biliousness. It cites T. J. Coffey & Bro and notes their reputation. The piece references Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and claims relief for bronchitis, sleep issues, and stomach disorders, with prices at 25 cents.
The News and Observer reports distrustful commentary on a proposed merger uniting axe, handle, grindstone factories across the country and Canada under a single management. Capital set at 25,000, with higher prices aimed at farmers to recoup costs. The piece labels the Republican party as spawning trusts with each passing day.
A concise adage appears to critique judgments based on a man's treatment of his spouse, suggesting appearances may mislead about temperament or character in a broader social context.
Having qualified as administrator of the estate of Enoch Potter dec. fall persons having claims against said estate are hereby notified to present the same duty authenticated within two years from the date hereof or this notice will be plead in that of their recovery and all persons indebted to said estate will please come forward and make immediate settlement July 29 1903 D B Porter Jr Administrator
An advertisement touts DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve as rapidly effective for piles and various skin troubles. It features a testimonial from J. C. of Phillips Illinois about saving strength and health, urging buyers to avoid counterfeit products.
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