Central Tire Co and Boone services boost local economy
Central Tire Company, run by W. R. Winkler, offers free tire tests and a full line of Goodyear tires and Douglass batteries with a one year guarantee. Boone Steam Laundry expands in a new building offering modern processing, dry cleaning, and full family laundering services under Dempsey Wilcox.
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B. Huston
Central Tire Company
W. R. Winkler
Winkler
Goodyear
Douglass Batteries
Boone
Boone Steam Laundry
Dempsey Wilcox
Watauga Building and Loan Association A Local Success
The Watauga Building and Loan Association organized in 1921 grew into a major local institution under W H Gragg who worked two years without pay. It has capital stock over 360000, financed over 100 homes, with average home loans around 1300. Investors can start with 1.50 down and pay monthly for up to eighty months earning 6 to 8 percent.
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Watauga Building and Loan Association
W. H. Gragg
Boone
Gragg
Boone Coal Company Promotes Early Winter Coal Orders
The Boone Coal Company urges customers to order Clinchfied and Blue Gem coal now to save money and ensure supply. J. A. Sproles, proprietor, is noted for wide local acquaintanceship and long involvement in area commerce.
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Boone Coal Company
J. A. Sproles
Boone Trail Cafe Gains Praise for Modern Style and Service
Mr. and Mrs. T. Hill Farthing run the Boone Trail Cafe for five years after earlier hotels at Elk Park and Lenoir. The cafe features a large lunch counter, numerous tables, a spotless kitchen, and excellent cooking with extraordinary coffee at moderate prices. Proclaims its clean dining area and high standards in service.
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Boone Trail Cafe
T. Hill Farthing
Boone
Elk Park
Lenoir
Boone Feed Company Prominent Local Feed Store
The Boone Feed Company runs one of the region’s largest exclusive feed stores with a complete stock of feeds including Tuxedo Feeds. Owners W. D. Farthing and P. C. Wyke are well known. Farthing is a former court clerk and postmaster, Wyke serves as Chief of Police, earning community trust. Those not yet customers are urged to visit for prices and stock.
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Boone
Boone Feed Company
W. D. Farthing
P. C. Wyke
Farthing
Wyke
Hodges Drug Store Welcomes Public at Boone Outlet
Hodges Drug Store in Boone invites friends to meet and mingle at its soda fountain and shop for drugs sundries and toilet articles. Proprietor F. H. Hodges notes excellent service and a cordial welcome for both new and returning customers, with a second modern store operated at Blowing Rock.
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Hodges
Boone
F. H. Hodges
Blowing Rock
Highland Furniture Co. owners noted for county leadership
The Highland Furniture Company founded about four years ago by C. M. Critcher W. O. Robertson and S. C. Eggers offers a complete home furnishing stock at low prices. Critcher a former county sheriff, Robertson active in real estate and insurance, and Eggers successful in local real estate are highlighted as prominent county figures.
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Boone
Wbout
Highland Furniture Company
C. M. Critcher
W. O. Robertson
S. C. Eggers
Moretz Furniture Co Builds Boone’s Modern Home Furnishings
J M Moretz pioneer businessman in Boone runs a large furniture stock and the only funeral directors in town. The store offers complete home furnishings at moderate prices and features an educational undertaking department with a modern hearse and embalming. Moretz installed Boone’s first water system and served as mayor, remaining active in civic and agricultural affairs.
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Boone
Moretz
J. M. Moretz
Land
City Market: Boone's Choice Meat Shop Praised
L. T. Tatum operates City Market noted as a valued Boone business. The shop offers top quality meats and modern conveniences, promising prompt service and a loyal customer base built over four years. Tatum, a longtime local, began in the area with a restaurant and expanded into a trusted market.
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Boone
L. T. Tatum
Boone Chevrolet Six Sets Marine Mileage Record Test
General Motors unveiled a new Chevrolet Six, drawing nationwide interest. A test in Cedartown Georgia on April 20 showed an average of 28.33 miles per gallon after eight hours of continuous driving. Boone Chevrolet in Cedartown offers models with full stock and emphasizes value, speed, endurance, and low upkeep. The business is owned by A. E. South, W. T. Payne, and L. L. Bham with Mr. Bingham as manager.
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General Motors
Cedartown
Boone Chevrolet Company
A. E. South
W. T. Payne
L. L. B Ham
Bingham
Moretz Motor Company Promotes Chrysler Plymouth and More
Grady Moretz markets Chrysler and Plymouth cars as the top choices, touting beauty speed and four to six years of service. The Plymouth priced 790 to 830 dollars offers exceptional value with Dunlop tires sold exclusively, and G M C trucks cover varied needs.
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Moretz Motor Company
Chrysler
Plymouth
Dunlop
Grady Moretz
Boone
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Goodnight
Watauga Bldg. & Loan Association
Hodges Drug Store
Highland Furniture CO
Moretz Furniture CO
Chevrolet
Dunlop Tires
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