No Man Husband and Paternity by Fingerprint Theory
The piece notes Judge Gary’s view that times remain good despite a slump caused by speculative excess after the election. It highlights praise for Coolidge on home industry and American workers, plus a joking profile of Nora Bayes as a “NO-MAN” wife. It mentions Fowler McCormick, Rockefeller’s grandson, as a day laborer, and a brief riff on historical rulers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
Coolidge
Nora Bayes
Fowler McCormick
John D. Rockefeller
Great Harvester Trust
Prominent Watauga Citizen Dies After Illness
William H. Hardin of Route 1 died Saturday at 10 30 p m after a six day illness from pneumonia. The 73 year old native of Boone spent his life in Watauga and left a wife, two sons Oscar and Henry, three brothers J F H J Hardin and James Hardin of Washington College Tenn and a sister Mrs Wm Spainhour of Cleveland Tenn. He was a member of Howard s Creek Baptist church and the funeral was held at the Methodist church with Rev M B Woosley officiating. Interment was in the town cemetery as a large crowd attended.
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William H. Hardin
Route 1
Hardin
Boone
Watauga
Henry Hardin
Sarah Winkler
Messrs
Oscar and
Henry
J. F
H. J. Hardin
James Hardin
Washington College
Tenn
Wm. Spainhour
Cleveland
Chevrolet sets April output record in Detroit
Chevrolet Motor Company reports April production of 52 299 motor cars and trucks surpassing most records. The output aims for the two millionth car this fall, with 56 exported units and 3 500 built in Canada. Production relies on 17 545 workers across 12 plants as demand for new Chevy models drives orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Chevrolet Motor Company
Chevrolet
Canada
Mountain Potatoes Please Georgia Growers
During February the Mountain Seed Potato Growers Association shipped a carload of potatoes to farmers. A county agent received a letter praising the car as the nicest seen, with 200 buyers calling it favorable. The agent notes only positive comments about the potatoes this year, boding well for the business.
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Mountain Seed Potato Growers’ Association
Agen
Caesars and Napoleons Rise and a Father’s Advice
The text compares Julius Caesar and Napoleon Bonaparte as world rulers shaped by military merit and intellect. It then gives paternal guidance: prioritize health for a son, followed by education and a strong start to life.
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Caesar
Gaul
Rome
Napoleon
Wilkes Man Sentenced to Forty Years by Court Martial
Paul M. Crouch of Hayes North Carolina, about 21, was convicted by a court martial in Honolulu for alleged communist activities in the army and sentenced to 40 years. The Wilkes native is described as highly intelligent yet peculiar, with broad language skills and strong interest in Russia and Esperanto. He has worked in regional newspapers and expressed plans to publish a magazine in Honolulu.
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Wilkes Journal
Paul M. Crouch
I. M. Crouch
Hayes
Honolulu
Young Crouch
Moravian Falls
Delaware
Paul
Florida
Hays
Blue Ridge Mountains
North Carolina
Statesville
Sentinel
Wilkes
Russia
Crouch
Old North
Nominees Named for Municipal Election
A large town mass meeting elected D. Jones Cottrell for mayor and Dr. J. M. Hodges A. Y. Howell L. L. Bingham for aldermen. The crowd praised the nominees as fine business men ready to lead for the next two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Jones Cottrell
J. M. Hodges
A. Y. Howell
L. L. Bingham
S. C. Eggers' feed and grain business changes hands today
The feed and grain business owned by S. C. Eggers and Company has been sold to E. M. Presnell of Beech Creek and goes to the purchaser today. The enterprise has long been profitable and regarded as a town best. Eggers and South recently bought Charles Younce's interest and will continue in Boone, though Eggers has not decided plans.
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S. C
Opening of Daniel Boone Hotel Delayed To May Eighth
The Daniel Boone Hotel will not open on May 1 as planned. Despite finish work on plumbing, grounds, painting, and furnishings arriving by rail, the formal opening likely shifts to May 8 due to insufficient time for occupancy readiness.
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Daniel Boone Hotel
Daniel Boone
MEAT CAMP ITEMS
Community illness reports show general improvement. Funeral attendance noted for Mrs. Hagaman in Boone. Clyde Winebarger visited from Lenoir and returned home. Dr Jeffcoat and family attended Mt Zion church service. Mrs Lockabill’s fifty first birthday dinner held by her children. Mrs Winebarger and children visited sister Mrs Proffit in Boone. Dayton Wilson of Ford Motor Co. in town. Mrs Beach visited relatives on Rich Mountain.
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Hagaman
Boone
Clyde Winebarger
Lenoir
Jeffcoat
Mt. Zion
W. F. Lockabill
Jacob Winebarger
H. H. Proffit
Dayton Wilson
Ford, Motor Co
John Beach
Rich Mountain
Long Sentence Looms Over Main Figure
A fragment notes a figure facing a lengthy prison term, signaling a looming punishment uncertainty and potential legal consequences for the individual involved.
Passing of a Good Woman in Boone County
A heartfelt tribute recalls Margaret Hagaman wife of George P Hagaman who died on April 18 after pneumonia following flu. The writer praises her charity toward the needy, youth, and community, noting a lifetime of quiet deeds and Christian faith shaping many lives in Boone and beyond.
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Margaret Hagaman
George P. Hagaman
Boone
Stephen
Sanhedrin
Archdeacon Griffith to preach at St Marys Beaver Creek
Archdeacon Griffith of Asheville will preach in St Marys Episcopal Church Beaver Creek Ashe county on Sunday May 3 at 11 oclock. Miss Adeline Howell and Evangeline Pennell of Crickett and Prof C F Earnhardt of Concord were Saturday guests of Prof and Mrs J A Williams. The group spent the afternoon at Blowing Rock.
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Archdeacon Griffith
Asheville
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
Beaver Creek
Ashe County
Adeline Howell
Evangeline Pennell
C. F. Earnhardt
Concord
J. A. Williams
Wera
Blowing Rock
Cove Creek High School Commencement Planned for April
Cove Creek High School announces a three day commencement starting Friday April 24 through Sunday April 26. Activities include drills and plays by grades and the seventh grade, senior class exercises and a speech by Hon. W B Austin of Jefferson NC, a second senior play The Dust of the Earth, and a joint Sunday School followed by a sermon by Rev. A C Sherwood of Erwin TN. Principal S F Horton invites friends to attend.
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Cove Creek High School
Dot
W. B. Austin
Jefferson
N. C
Austin
Appalachian Training School
University of North Carolina
J. B. Horton
A. C. Sherwood
Erwin
Tennessee
S. F. Horton
Whiting Lumber Company resumes big scale operations
The Whiting Lumber Company has restarted operations after reorganizing under Mr. Whiting. It will complete cutting the Cherokee Company timber near the mill and on Rich Mountain tracts. The log road is repaired and the logging train will resume soon, promising many jobs and economic activity.
Worth While Club Hosts Prayer Service for Ill Member
On Friday afternoon April 17 the Worth While Club met at Mrs. Walter Johnsons home for a special prayer service honoring Mrs. G. P. Hagaman. Many prayers for her recovery and praise were offered. Mrs. Johnson had planned a plate lunch for the guests and later Mrs. Robert Castle volunteered to host the next regular meeting May 1.
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Worth While Club
Walter Johnson
G. P. Hagaman
Johnson
Robert Castle
Local Social Notes and Easter Cleanup Prizes
Route 2 residents Blanche and Lois Miller visited Miss Lela Davis while others spent weekends with relatives in Boone and at home. Rev. Williams preached at Hopewell. Mrs L F Ragan ill. An egg hunt occurred at the Lutheran church and Mayor Hahn awarded cash prizes to Fay Gross Virginia South and Ralph Mast for the largest pile of trash collected during last week’s cleanup.
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Blanche
Lois Miller
Lela Davis
Rev. Williams of
Todd
Hopewell
Bina Stinson
Boone
Laura Proffit
Linda
Ida Lewis
George Adams
Riddle Fork
John Ragan
Clifford Norris
L. F. Ragan
Ronda Davis
Lutheran Church
Fay Gross
Virginia South
Ralph Mast
Hahn
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Arthur Beishane
John D
la Follette
Profesor Bonnevie
Oslo University
Professor Bonnevie
England
America
Alexander
Georgia Growers
Royal Arch Masons
Order of the Eastern Star
S. C. Eggers
County High School
Whiting Lumber Company
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