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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1920
Page
1
The piece presents Thomas A. Edison’s birthday reflections opposing rigid eight hour day zeal while supporting protections against labor exploitation. It argues for ambition, upward mobility, and a vision of unions as schools of training, plus a defense of Masonry as a path to progress and good citizenship.
The 1920 census released April 15 shows Winston-Salem at 44 395 residents, up from 22 700 in 1910, a gain of 25 695 or 113 2 percent. Charlotte remains North Carolina’s second city with 46 318 people.
The speaker notes friendly rivals among technical institutes and schools of commerce and predicts trade unionism as a major social force. He hopes to live to see better capital and labor understanding and jokes about Johnny Walker's burial under the eighteenth amendment while admitting he remains active.
The piece outlines Democratic endorsements in the Philippine Islands, Taft's request to remove his name from Oregon's Republican ballot, Brooks opening Raleigh campaign HQs, and the National Association of Manufacturers entering politics with a new platform. It notes Doughton seeking re-election in the eighth district, Pershing's remarks on service, the death of Roger C. Sullivan, and Buncombe candidate L Exum Digment with Chief Justice Clark urging Miss Clement's candidacy.
A clipping from the St. Louis Pepper Box urges readers to forget the past and focus on forward effort. It cites a brave old man and notes the value of forgiveness and magnanimity, contrasting big versus small minds and urging businesslike forgetfulness for success.
Population estimates for 1910 and 1919 show North Carolina at about 2.2 to 2.5 million people with agricultural crops valued at 142.69 million to 683.17 million dollars and per capita values ranging from 64.67 to 273.26 dollars. The state ranks high among Southern states in crop value and per farm worker output, with South Carolina often ahead in some measures.
Mr J B Horton of Vilas says Cove Creek Co operative Store has purchased Clyde Mast merchandise at Sugar Grove and opened for business. Incorporated for 10000 dollars, Charley Lewis of Boone will manage. The group plans to cut high merchandise prices.
A severe cyclone swept Union County last Monday night killing three people and injuring others. Churches schools and several farmhouses were demolished as timber and livestock were scattered. Estimated losses run into hundreds of thousands of dollars though figures vary by report. The item also notes March fire losses nationwide totaling 27 597 700, with 22 201 900 in 1919.
Advertisement urging readers to use Gude's Pepto Mangan to combat fatigue and blood weakness. Claims the tonic restores energy, improves mood, and supports red blood cell function, endorsing it as a physician approved remedy available in liquid or tablet form.
In the Superior Court of North Carolina before the clerk, commissioner R. A. Adams advertises the sale of land owned by Naomi McGinnis and others in Watauga County. The sale is set for Monday May 3rd at 1 p.m. at the courthouse in Boone, with one third cash and the balance in one or two years, secured by notes.
Order of the Superior Court of Watauga County directs sale of a 70 acre tract in Watauga at Boone courthouse door on May 3, 1920. Sale to highest bidder. description includes Dugger's Creek area with multiple landmarks and boundary lines. Also appears as an employment notice from Boone Fork Lumber Co seeking 150 men for new operations and 75 more at bark‑wooding time with April 20 start.
Morris Kinsley Plant Co of Valdosta Ga offers improved early Puerto Rico Nancyhall and Triumph potato plants, government inspected, at 2.00 per 1000. Cabbage and tomato plants priced 1.40 per 1000. Plants shipped daily, large quantity pricing available. Postablements add 0c per 1000.
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