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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1933
Page
4
The Watauga Democrat reports a Hinsdale proposal to pay lawmakers expenses failed. It notes a plan to reorganize the Watauga County Bank with new stock to strengthen the institution. A reader describes easy farming and half-time work as a path to success, echoing local rural economies.
Economists propose beer legalization as the ignition for recovery. They claim half a million idle workers gain jobs, boosting shopkeepers and tradesmen, triggering a chain that could lift up to a million and a half from unemployment and reduce hobos, though accuracy of the deduction is uncertain.
Dr Gaines explains a nosebleed from high blood pressure or catarrh as a long-standing issue. Do not snort or poke the nose. stay still and apply cold and gentle pressure at the sides. Let bleeding drain until help arrives and the blood coagulates.
The story recalls Gideon selecting 300 faithful from ten thousand by testing thirst and fear, then shaping leaders through hardship. It contrasts Jesus leadership guiding disciples to endure deprivations and dangers for a higher cause, promising transformation of character. Next Week: A Many-Sided Man.
A letter from R F Tate complains of repeated chicken thefts worth over 300 dollars and warns of buck shot action. The Mountain Home Fox Hunters Club defends fox hunting as beneficial, arguing poultry losses are driven by two legged foxes and urging voters to support responsible leaders.
The Mountain Home Fox Hunters Club declares its aim to protect wildlife and hunt foxes legally. About 50 members pledge not to molest farmers property and to aid in prosecuting arson or fence damage. They urge fox lovers to join and prove fox hunting is law abiding.
Washington reports photographer T H Elkins captured North Carolina figures in the Capitol. He photographed Representative Poll chair of the Rules Committee and Representatives Doughton and Buchanan with the Texas chair of the Appropriations Committee in one scene. A second shot shows Ambassador Josephus Daniels and the North Carolina delegation at a levee wishing him a safe trip to Mexico City next Tuesday.
A listener urges prompt medical advice for a nosebleed and stresses consulting a doctor when bleeding begins. The tone warns against delaying treatment and emphasizes getting professional care.
The North Carolina State Senate on Thursday unanimously urged the new federal administration to appoint Representative Walter Murphy of Rowan to a suitable post. The resolution by Senator Clark of Edgcombe praised Murphy’s long Democratic service and sought adequate recognition without naming a specific position.
Three seasonal poultry troubles arise during spring heavy production prolapsis blood spots in eggs and bumble foot. A State College Poultry Department head notes prolapsis is common in high producing birds and can lead to death if not isolated. blood spots come from ruptured vessels and are safe to eat. bumble foot stems from heavy production and depleted foot tissue making cure difficult.
Week ending April 8 reports average max 60, min 38, and mean 49. Daily range peaked at 31 on the 5th, with 6th recording 1.35 inches precipitation and total 1.76 inches. Observed 2 days with 0.01 inch+, 3 clear, 3 partly cloudy, 1 cloudy. Frost on the 5th. thunderstorms on the 3rd and 6th. lunar halos observed on the 5th.
Mr. S. A. Phillips from Beaver Dam showed a small china pitcher at The Democrat office claiming it is 115 years old. He is 61 and the youngest of the fourth generation to possess the heirloom brought to the family by a great grandfather who imported it from China.
In financial need a New York woman rents out her phonograph records to earn money. She reports steady demand and ongoing rentals.
Physician endorsed promise of perfect purification through Calotabs. Cleanse blood by stimulating liver kidneys stomach and bowels. Available in 10 cent and 35 cent packages at all dealers with adv notice.
Bertie Grove age 12 was underweight. After taking Vinol iron tonic she gained ten pounds and gained appetite and rosy cheeks. Children like Vinol from Watauga Drug Store.
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