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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1909
Page
1
A vintage misspelled ad-like note claims laziness causes constipation headache and blemishes. It touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a cure for liver troubles and overall health with a price of five cents at local dealers.
The Memphis News-Scimeter editorial argues beauty, nature, and love matter more than wealth. It states happiness resides in the heart, not in money or land ownership, and that true possession comes from appreciation and pure affection, not material gain. It contrasts Eden with deeds and notes moral warnings against greed.
In a vivid testimonial the product is extolled for rapid relief of burns boils ulcers and rashes and recommended for overwhelming inflammation and pain from injuries including cuts gashes and splinter wounds. It is sold at 25 cents in drug stores.
The Birmingham Age Herald discusses Halley’s Comet, noting its historical appearances in 1531 1607 1682 1835 and predictions for 1910 and possibly late 1920. It explains the comet’s solar orbit compares to planets and reassures readers the Earth would not be harmed if the comet passed or struck dust, citing 1871 as a harmless tail encounter during a war year.
Rejoicing in Fedora Tennessee as Dr. King's New Discovery touted for lung ailments and coughs. An old testimonial notes relief from hemorrhaging and asthma after weeks of use. Product pitched with trial bottles, price, and a humorous closing line about different laughs.
Watch care emphasized to avoid costly ruin from inexperienced workmen. J. W. Bryan, a graduate watchmaker and jeweler, pledges careful repairs, fair charges, and only performing needed work.
A fragment from The Charlotte Observer notes livery day and a rough road causing small potatoes to settle to the bottom. The ad promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for coughs colds and whooping cough and mentions J. M. Hodges as seller. The piece ends with a quip about a man driving a mule on a straight and narrow path.
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