North Carolina Farmers Report Strong Crops and Widespread Work
Agricultural statistician Frank Parker reports excellent cotton and corn crops across North Carolina with good stands and deep roots. He notes improved fertilizers, uneven boll weevil distribution causing analysis difficulties, and rising idle fields in eastern counties. warns against complacency and potential farmer strain. Tobacco shows strong promise in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Frank Parker
Mabee
Dunn
Leiby
Aberdeen
Parker
Piedmont
Montgomery County
Water powers emerge across western North Carolina
Mountain towns see opportunities in hydroelectric development. Appalachian Training School Boone plans a four acre site on the New River with 115 foot head and 275 horsepower to power the school and sell surplus to Boone and local industries. Revenue funds teacher endowment, boosting self education and regional growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appalachian Training School
Boone
Blowing Rock
Bowne
Charlotte Observer
Genuine Stradivarius Violin Found in Local Mill Village
A violin bearing the inscription A Stradivarius 1736 was found by Dr. R. M. Fuller in a local mill village and bought by him. Violinists call it genuine, noting it may represent Stradivari’s late peak. The instrument previously belonged to J. W. Burrows of Liberty Hill, who bought it for 1.50 from a tramp and later moved to Panola Mill before his stroke.
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R. M. Fuller
Antonio Stradivarius
Cremona
Fuller
J. W. Burrows
Liberty Hill
Burrows
Panola Mill
Charlotte Observer
Lustabs promise simple lice and mite control for poultry
A Grace Company advertisement touts Lustabs mineral tablets to be added to drinking water. It claims birds become insect free without labor, increasing egg yield and hatchability. It guarantees health benefits or money back and offers two $1 packages for postage and handling.
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Grace Company
Wheat Building
Fort Worth
Texas
Farm for Sale Near Butler Tennessee 88 Acres
88 acre farm on a main road 3 to 4 miles from Butler Tennessee. Includes clay soil 25 acres level gently rolling and free of rock. 3 acres in timber with fences, orchard of apples peaches cherries grapes, dry branch, adjoining land available, 1/4 mile to church and school and Watauga Academy. Cottage with six rooms, barn, outbuildings plus well house. Price 3250 cash within 60 days. terms possible. Contact Butler R. F. Joe Culver.
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Butler
Watauga Acadmy
Cottage House
R. R. Goodwell
Well House
Tenn. R
Joe Culver
Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale in Boone North Carolina
Under a 1921 mortgage for 8500 dollars by C A Ellis and Inez Ellis the mortgagees announce a sale to the highest cash bidder at the Boone courthouse door in Watauga County on September 3 1923. The property lies on King Street near the Lovill Fletcher line and covers about 3800 square feet with fee simple deed upon payment. Mortgagees R C Rivers and E S Coffey sign.
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C. A. Ellis
Inez Ellis
Mortagees
Court House
Boone
Watauga County
N. C
Lovill and Fletcher
M. B. Blackburn
King St
R. C. Rivers
E. S. Coffey
Notice of Execution Sale in Watauga County North Carolina
In The Superior Court of Watauga County a notice announces an execution sale on a July 31 1928 date by C M Critcher Sheriff. The real estate description covers multiple parcels totaling about 22 1 2 acres including a homestead allotment for A C Williams as described. The sale will be held at the county courthouse door to the highest bidder for cash with detailed metes and bounds.
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A. C. Williams
Watauga
A.m
A. C. Lefendant
Mack Williams
E. R. Eggers
Eggers
Lynn
Stout’s
S. C
Notice of Sale in Watauga County Land Case
In the Superior Court of Watauga County administrator A W Smith clerk, notice by publication for the sale of lands in Watauga County North Carolina adjoining Henry Lewis and L E Farthing, described as 10 acres more or less. Defendants Howard Jurney and Ralph Jurney must appear August 4 1923 to answer or demur.
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Minnie Watson
L. E. Farthing
Ed G. Farthing
Zeb V. Farthing
H. Grady Farthing
Donald Farthing
Howard Jurney
Ralph Jurney
Watauga County
Watauga
State of
North Carolina
Henry Lewis
Boone and
Blowing Rock
Superior Court
Boone
N. C
A. W. Smith
Notice of Administrator for S. P. Shull estate
Having qualified as administrator of the estate of S. P. Shull deceased this notice calls all claimants to present claims within twelve months or be barred. Also requests all debts be paid promptly. Dated July 10 1923 P. R. Shull Administrator Bingham Brown Attorneys.
Executors Notice Regarding Thos L Day Estate
Executors of the last will of Thos L Day notify all claimants to present claims within twelve months from this notice or be barred. All debtors to the estate should settle promptly. Dated July 27, 1925. M W Day, Minnie Day, Ethel Day, Executors.
Auction Notice of Real Estate in Watauga County
The Superior Court of Watauga County orders the sale of defendant A. C. Williams’s real property at the courthouse door on August 6, 1923 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. to satisfy an execution. The described land covers 22.5 acres with boundaries including oaks, chestnut trees, a creek, public road, and various lines and corners to the stated property. Sheriff M. Critcher notes the sale date and details.
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Jams
Ber
Superior Court
Watauga County
Court House
Sali A. C. Williams
Wil- Yard
M. Williams
Me. Williams
Williams
E. R. Egger
Eggers
Lynn
Stout’s
Egger
Stout
Co. M. Critcher
N. C
Greene Mountain
Boone Fork Creek
Yonnalessee
U. S. Government
Government
Leonard Gragg
White Rock Ridge
Sn Gragg
M. Critcher
North Carolina Halifax Estate Notice for Esther E. Ransom
S. M. Gary clerk declares GEO E Ransom administrator of Esther E Ransom estate. Creditors in Weldon NC must present claims by June 25 1924 or be barred. Immediate payment requested. Dated June 25 1923.
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North Carolina
Halifax County
S. M. Gary
Esther E. Ransom
Weldon
N. C
Geo. E. Ransom
Executor of C J Cottrell Estate Claims Notice
Having qualified as executor of the will of C J Cottrell the executor invites all persons with claims against the estate to present them for payment within twelve months from the date of this notice or they will be barred. Debtors are asked to make immediate payment. December 426 1923. J Cottrell Executor.
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S. P. Shull
P. R. Shull
C. J. Cottrell
J. Cottrell
Notice of Mortgage Sale for R A Combs real estate
By power of sale in a 1922 mortgage to R A Combs and wife M O Combs for 450.75 due 1923 08 22, recorded in Watauga County Book 7 Page 130, default occurs and on 1923 08 06 at the court house door sale to the highest bidder for cash of two Beaver Dam Township tracts 35 acres and 9 acres, described by metes and bounds. G W Eggers mortgagee Brown & Bingham attorneys.
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R. A. Combs
M. O. Combs
Office of the Register of Deeds
Watauga County
Court House
Beaver Dam Township
J. Y. Farthing
John Shell
G. W. Eggers
Brown & Bingham
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Greenwood
J. C. Johnson
Siaiga County
C. C. Farthing
Fred Farthing
Bingham & Brown, Attorneys
Thos
L. Day
Tris
M W. Day
Minnie Day
Ethel Day
J.C. Johnson
Blackburn Hotel
J. W. Bryan
J. F. Moore
N. Hahn
Vicks
C. B. Kearfoot
Bristol
Tenn
Alfred W. Bula
Martin Block
Leagir
N. Ol
J.B. Taylor
Watauga County Bank
Boone, N. C
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