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Watauga Democrat

Location

Boone, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1902

Page

4

Watauga Cemscrat Opposed to Amendment Chiefs Views

The piece argues Democrats supported the amendment and funding for four months school terms in North Carolina while Republicans opposed submission and ratification. It contrasts four years of fusion fiscal aid to pensioners and asylums with Democratic accomplishments. It also quotes Mawert Sages Epitrams on wealth, democracy, and capital limits, ending with an ad for Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver tablets.

Newton Enterprise North Carolina M. B. Blackburn

Botanic Blood Balm Ad Offers Cure All Skin Ailments

Free readers offer for Botanic Blood Balm B B 1B claims to cure ulcers eczema scrofula blood poison cancer and other blood or skin diseases. It touts deep seated cases and says it heals sores purifies blood and brightens skin. Drug gists $1 per bottle sample free from Whiting Blood Balm Co Atlanta Ga. Describe trouble and free medical advice sent in sealed letter prepaid medicine sent at once pre paid.

Atlanta

Democratic ticket leads in Rowan and Iredell counties

The Davidson Dispatch estimates a two thousand majority for the full Democratic ticket in Rowan county and about twelve hundred fifty in Iredell. The Republicans face their likely strongest defeat in this state in the forthcoming election.

Rowan and Tredell Davidson Dispatch Rowan County Iredell Republicas Party

Calamity tale of railroad laborer cured by salve

Dr A Kellett of Williford Ark reports a railroad laborer fell into a calamity with a badly erusted foot. Bucklen's Arnica Salve quickly cured him. The ad touts it as a world champion remedy for burns boils and eruptions. 25c a jar, sold by Mr Blackburn.

Dr. A. Kellett Williford Ark Bucklen Blackburn

Vesuvius Erupts Big Flame From Crater Saturday

A special dispatch from Naples reports a large volume of flame issuing from Mount Vesuvius crater on Saturday evening the 6th.

Naples Mount Vesuvius

Virginia farmer and elephant on cotton farm tale

The Wilmington Messenger quotes a News and Observer remark about a Virginia farmer who uses an elephant on his farm and plans to pick cotton with it. The piece contrasts this with a Texas farmer who tried using monkeys to replace enslaved workers and found it costly, needing three enslaved people per monkey.

Virginia News and Observer Texas Wilmington Messenger

Machine Boss Pritchard Domination Stirs Independence Calls

The News and Observer notes the Republicans face unprecedented control by "Boss" Pritchard who effectively runs the machine. Some factions shout they are independent, arguing the boss's influence dominates party decisions and policy directions.

Pritchard Independenta News and Observer

George Vanderbilt Tax Records Show $1.2 Million North Carolina Property

George Vanderbilt now pays taxes on property valued at $1,200,970 in North Carolina. The tax bill amounts to $12,007, reflecting the assessment and levy on the estate assets within the state.

George Vanderbilt North, Carolina

Dr King Life Pills Promote Strength and Vitality

Advertised as the busiest mighty little medicine, Dr King New Life Pills claim to transform weakness into strength and listlessness into energy. Wellness booster marketed at 25 cents a box by M. B. Blackburn.

Dr. King Heath M. B. Blackburn

Florence strike halts forty callings leaving forty thousand idle

In Florence Italy workers from forty different callings are on strike. It is estimated about 40 000 men are idle. Authorities have deployed 6000 troops along with police to prevent trouble.

Florence Italy

Lingering Summer Colds and Cotton Crop Report

Warning about stubborn summer colds and a remedy named One Minute Cough Cure notes its quick action on coughs croup colds and bronchitis. The Hester reports cotton crop yields for the season at 10,650,680 bales ending September 1.

T. J. Coffey & Bro Hester

Mortgage Sale Notice from Watauga County 1902

Mortgage sale advertised by E B Miller and Jane Miller to secure 300.09 dollars with a 75 dollar credit. On October 6 1902 the Meat Camp Creek tract of about 275 acres in Meat Camp township Watauga County North Carolina will be sold at public outcry at Boone courthouse door to satisfy the debt plus interest and costs. Purchaser to take subject to other mortgage liens and existing deeds as recorded.

E. B. Miller Jane Miller E. S. Coffey W. B. Councill Court House Boone N. C Meat Camp Creek Meat Camp Township Wetnuga County N. Q Center Stansberry Thos Walls J. P D. M. Coffey A. J. Moretz Shattock and Hoffman N. Mast Mortages Office of the Register of Ads Watauga County

Weathered Vices and Double Standards in Gender Roles

The excerpt contrasts societal judgments of men and women, noting women face sympathy for illness and lenient behavior, while men carry harsher consequences for similar actions. It highlights visible class displays, fashion as taste, and differing consequences for broken engagements and social standing.

DeWitts Little Early Risers Liver Tonic Ad

An old advertisement extols DeWitts Little Early Risers as a gentle liver tonic that cleanses the system of poison and putrid matter. It claims to cure biliousness torpid liver and prevent fever, praising the product as reliably effective.

DeWitt T. J. Doffey Pro

Notice to creditors in the Potter estate

Having qualified as administrator of the estate of Enoch Potter, all persons holding claims are notified to present them duly authenticated within two years from this date or attention will be plead in fear of recovery. All indebted parties should settle immediately. July 29, 1902. D. B. Porter Jr., Administrator.

Enoch Potter Dee Ted D. B. Porter, Jr

The Martin Cottage Hotel Reopens After Refitting

The Martin Cottage, MRS W P Pendley proprietor, reports the hotel building has been refitted and refurnished in all departments and is open for the public. Comfortable rooms and good fare with market rates. Transient boarders’ comfort is prioritized. Rates reasonable.

W. P. Pendley

Curiously formed hog and college opening notes

Salisbury report notes a hog born with two feet on each leg having eight well formed feet. The hog is six months old and in the pen awaiting butchering. Davidaon College opened September 4 with the largest attendance in its history and about ninety new students already registered. Total attendance expected to exceed two hundred.

Salisbury Lune B.S. P. Lippard Davidaon College

Witch Hazel Salve Promoted for Piles and Skin Ailments

An advertisement extols DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve as a rapid cure for piles, burns, wounds, and skin diseases. It cites testimonial claims from J. Phillips of Paris NL and mentions cautions against counterfeit products while urging use only of the genuine salve.

T. J. Coffey & Bro

Fine Nursery Fruit and Vines for Sale in Moretz NC

W L Correy offers a selection of fruit trees including apples peaches pears prunes and grape vines adapted to the local climate. Trees train three to six feet tall and delivered. Call or address Moretz North Carolina for details and pricing, with claims of about half the price seen at other nurseries.

Moretz N.C

Boot and Shoe Shop Ad for G H Duncan

G H Duncan proprietor offers best grade laced boots shoes and leggings with prompt repairs. Uses only top quality materials and guarantees satisfaction. Calls invited at 410 01.

G. H. Duncan

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