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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1909
Page
2
In this April 15 1909 column old editorials spoof politics and public figures. It lampoons Taft Carroll Chamberlain and Cortelyou while noting Roosevelt's first month in the White House. It mocks public sentiment on Prohibition and fins humorous regional quips about Georgia and Savannah.
The Next Sunday School Convention meets at Mt Vernon Church, five miles east of Boone, N C, starting May 8 1909 for three days. Introductory sermon Friday at 11 a m by Rev J H Farthing. Topics include value of Sunday Schools, growth in grace, parental effort, and superintendent elections. Delegates and representatives share experiences. all interested invited. Plus Washington report on Payne tariff bill and Charlotte Mecklenburg Declaration celebration updates.
An old railroad man is described as a convert who offers a prayer to guide his life. He asks for prudence to steer the journey, the Bible as a hand lamp, and the commandments as a schedule. He hopes to reach death’s station on time and hear well done from the universe’s superintendent.
Superior Court of Watauga County directs sale of two tracts of Latham land described as 410 and 235 acres in Meat Camp township on Meat Camp Creek to satisfy a 1908 judgment for 2911 dollars. Commissioner L D Lowe appointed after Reese failed. sale set for May 3, 1999 at the courthouse.
A bill at the Massachusetts Legislature touches editorial funding and payment rules in newspapers. The text notes that money cannot be paid for and should be viewed as a stride in editorial columns, with mention of Lenoir News and a marked advert. The piece reflects concerns about maintaining editorial independence.
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