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Newspaper

Watauga Democrat

Location

Boone, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1915

Page

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Uncle Joe Mast Birthday Reunion Draws 85 Family Members

The Mast family gathers at Uncle Joe Mast's home on April 9 to celebrate his birthday with about 85 attendees from nine children and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Neighbors describe Joe as a sunshine in winter and summer, praising his Christian life and urging continued good citizenship.

Joe Mast Uncle Joe Mast Uncle Joe Andy Mast Montana Fin Mast Joe Newt Banner Robert Mast D. F. Mast John C. Smith J. H D. H J. C. Mas Mesdames Newton Banner Mattie Sullivan J. C. Smith Messrs Andy J. Mast John H. Mast D. H. Mast J. C. Maat Legion

Judge Lindsey Defeats Libel Case Amid Prohibition Debate

The Denver Juvenile Court judge Ben Lindsey survives a criminal libel charge as the county grand jury clears him of misconduct. Supporters praise his defense of upright living while opponents anticipate political moves around prohibition and party strategy involving Colonel Bryan. The outcome cheers his allies nationwide despite ongoing partisan lines.

Ben. B. Lindsey Denver Lindsey Jon Mde

Railroad talk in Boone on Narrow gauge line to Watauga

Mr W W Barber of Edgecombe and N C railroad officials met Boone business men and Civil Engineer Curtis at the Blackburn Hotel to gauge support for a Narrow gauge line to Watauga. Residents pledged interest, agreed to await court week for fuller county sentiment, and urged a railroad push despite Avery County bond votes for extension to Newland.

Rik Township Willie Carroll John Hodges Wash Hodges Lettie Carroll Maggie Carroll Lister Carroll Wash Lottie Sheriff Moody Elk Township W. W. Barber Edgere That. &N. . Railroad Co Boone Totes Barker Curtis Black‘burn Watauga

Bryan and Prohibition Stir in Beaufort Political Talk

The Beaufort News argues Colonel Bryan may push a prohibition plank in the Democratic platform, forecasting a party split and his logical Prohibition candidacy. It doubts the speculation, noting Bryan’s contentment with his current standing makes him unlikely to endorse such a move.

Democratic Party Bryan Lotte Beaufort News

University of North Carolina Grateful for New President Graham

The April 21 1915 events mark a historic epoch at Chapel Hill with a large distinguished gathering and the youngest president Edward Kidder Graham taking office. The editorial lauds Graham as capable, inspiring, and well suited to unite old conservatism with new progress, foreseeing a brighter future for the university and state.

Chapel Hill North Carolina Ths Commonwealth Graham Edward Kidder Graham University of North Carolina News and Observer

San Antonio Bat Colony Aids Mosquito Control

Dr Charles A R Campbell of San Antonio Texas has spent fourteen years testing the idea that bats are natural enemies of mosquitoes. Officials have protected a large bat roost outside the city to curb malaria and other fevers, aiming to reduce mosquito bites and disease risk.

Charles A. R. Campbell San Antonio Texas William C. Whitney Sheepshead Bay

Volunteer call and church critique echo in wartime prose

The piece urges readers to volunteer for military service with lines about courage and obedience, then cites a Biblical Recorder quip about a pastor fired for poor support. It ends noting Japan's cities boast sidewalks while modern paving remains largely unseen.

Vagin Terkeet Japan

Mathematics of War Predicts Austro German Decline Front

A Review of Reviews summary estimates war manpower through three years. Germany 8 000 000 available later losses. Austria about 1 000 000 likely to exhaust. France 4 000 000 possible fighters reduced to 2 000 000 by year three. Russia and Britain can sustain larger forces, while Stoics of Belgians and Slavs bolster side. The piece warns Austro German advantage fades as third year opens.

England France Germany Austria Russia Bitain

Danish Surgeon Invents Ingestible Camera For Stomach Images

A Danish surgeon has created a swallowable cameria email device to photograph the stomach interior. A French scientist, after 18 years studying low temperatures, reports common snails endure more cold than expected. Oil lamps illuminated London streets from 1861, with gas adoption occurring just over a century ago.

London

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