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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1929
Page
4
The Watauga Democrat is published weekly by Rivers Printing Company in Boone North Carolina. The notice outlines subscription rates for advance payment and states that cards of thanks resolutions of respect and obituaries are charged at regular advertising rates.
Editorial praises North Carolina fish hatcheries managed by the conservation department. It notes the rise of mountain trout in western streams, highlights the Boone and Waynesville hatcheries, and urges public education to protect stocked fish from mills, dynamiting, nets, and early harvests while promoting mountain trout for tourism and cuisine.
The document lists five year textbook plans for Watauga County high schools from 1929 to 1934. It names publishers and titles across first to fourth year courses in literature biology chemistry geography history and physics. It also specifies supplementary courses in public speaking home economics and spelling and notes possible substitutions by year. SMITH HAGAMAN County Superintendent.
The 1929 General Assembly enacted a dog tax uniform across the state. Open female dogs six months or older incur two dollars annually, males and other females one dollar per dog. Taxpayers receive metal license tags issued by sheriffs, to be worn when not on home premises or while hunting. County commissioners set tag policy by orderly session.
The article outlines dog tax listing duties with penalties for failure up to fifty dollars or thirty days in jail. It specifies responsible owners for household dogs, nighttime dog control penalties, fund allocation to school counts, damage assessment by three freeholders, reimbursement requirements, and enforcement through county commissioners. It also covers mad dogs, dogs killing livestock, dog theft penalties, and general duties under the dog taxation ordinance.
Ashe County Journal reports non committal stance by attorney W R Bauguess on a Greensboro News item about opposing Congressman Robert L Doughton in the 1930 race. Source notes Bauguess may be distant from campaigning while GOP leaders tout his nomination chances and potential bid to defeat the incumbent.
Dr A G Jones an eye ear nose and throat specialist from Johnson City Tennessee will hold monthly practice hours in Dr Hagamani s Boone office on the first Monday of each month.
A collage of curiosities notes wingless hens that lay 300 eggs a year and lack toenails, meat eating Arctic explorers, a call for blue laws under Hoover, sugar consumption, Colby Kansas tax policy, and a North Carolina Home-Coming Week proclamation urging statewide celebration and a grand state fairgrounds dedication.
North Carolina hosts homecoming October 14 to 19 to review the state's early twentieth century progress. The event aims to inspire thanksgiving and dedication to continued national advancement among citizens and interested Americans.
In 1929 during the 154th year of American independence Governor O Max Gardner of North Carolina announces Tyre C. Taylor as Private Secretary to the governor. The message lists official titles and the governing authority.
When a car meets rails or obstructions across the road, drivers should pass at a diagonal angle to reduce jar. The guidance emphasizes a cautious approach to maintain control and prevent damage.
Under-inflation shortens tire life more than anything else. All tires have an optimal pressure for maximum service. Keep a tire gauge and check pressure regularly.
Smithey's Department Stores launches a new outlet at Lenoir West Harper Avenue offering family merchandise from bankrupt and liquidation sales, often below production cost. The chain positions its stores as headquarters when visiting Lenoir or North Wilkesboro.
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