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Watauga Democrat in Boone, North Carolina

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Watauga Democrat

Location

Boone, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1923

Page

3

Old Times in the South Tales of Slaves War and Home Life

A serialized reminiscence roundups farm life under slavery, a slave Sam risking hanging to reveal Uncle Ned hidden gold, Aunt Sally caring for babies, and a Northern couple aiding a colporteur guest to illustrate Southern hospitality and spiritual hospitality amid Civil War era tensions.

Ned Sally South Uncle Uncle Ned Marse Sam Marie Leland Leer John Graham Lowell Massachusetts Ole Miss Lelands

Reconstruction of a Texas homestead in early 1900s

Rena Regenbrecht recalls building a cedar front gallery home of post oak, hand sawn walls, and three big fireplaces. She shares hardships of rural life in Cat Springs Texas, including a long three year build, outdoor cooking, and two brothers buried in one grave amid doctor shortages.

Rena Regenbrecht

Nearing the End in a Hall Lecture

The Western Christian Advocate recounts a speaker who jokes about brevity saying he will not talk long. A front-row listener interrupts, quips about the lecture length after noting the speaker has been lecturing for about four years.

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