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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1930
Page
7
Nature holds first place among influences that shape us. From every person and event to the cycles of earth and sea, her power sustains, inspires art, and builds civilization. Contemplation of nature awakens patience, perseverance, self restraint, and a will to labor, guiding human progress. Julia M. Dewey emphasizes nature's vast wonder.
Ruskin argues that love of nature strengthens heart and character, providing hope from stone, leaf, and dew. Bryant joins, saying nature speaks to him with gladness and healing sympathy, easing darker musings and offering eloquence of beauty.
A playful dialogue highlights a car named Shasta chosen for its lively character and the practicality of its ongoing needs. The exchange hints at the car requiring regular fuel oil and air to function, reflecting a lighthearted view of vehicle maintenance.
Dean I. O. Schaub reports at the State Farmers Convention that North Carolina farmers increased food and feed crop plantings, yielding a potential value rise of 16.14 million dollars this year if 1929 yields hold. Cotton fell 13 percent, peanuts 2.4, and wheat 25 due to drought, while corn rose 10, oats 11, Irish potatoes 25, sweet potatoes 24, hay 5, and poultry 7.9. Home gardens and truck crops expanded by 42,233 acres, based on 11,975 farm surveys across all 100 counties, with drought delaying a fuller hay gain.
In Atlanta the 15 000 daily demand for Sargon and Sargon Soft Mass Pills is described as a modern Arabian Nights tale of rapid growth. The piece cites over 5 000 000 users, compares sales to an army from New York to San Francisco, and praises merit and widespread endorsements. Boone Drug Company is listed as an agent. A separate joke about a hardware clerk ends the item.
After bold florals and abstract figures the latest styles favor small dot designs on dark backgrounds. A black and white dotted silk dress with puffed sleeves full skirt and scalloped collar in white vandie georgette or mull is recommended with a simple lat collar pattern and a pearl buckle ornament to finish the front.
By order of the Superior Court of Watauga County the sheriff will sell on September 1 1930 at 1 pm at the courthouse door to satisfy a judgment of Eugene Trivette and W E Comer versus F C Ward and H B Per bondsman. The sale covers the real estate on Brushy Fork Boone Township bounded by Ward Greer Billings and Henson with certain parcels excepted. Sale for cash to highest bidder. L M Farthing Sheriff. Deputy H A Hagaman August 1 1930.
Notice of administration for the estate of Mattie J. Greene warning all claimants to file within twelve months and debts to be settled. official date June 30, 1930. Also notice of trustee's sale under a March 1, 1929 deed of trust securing $790, to be sold August 23, 1930 at 1:00 PM at the Watauga County courthouse, describing a one acre parcel adjoining J W Wankler J S Stanbury Lucy Cullers Norris and others. W E Comer trustee.
Watauga County real estate action lists two deeds of trust from R L Clay in 1926 and 1927 securing 2000 dollars to Watauga Building and Loan. Default prompts sale Saturday August 23, 1930 at 2:00 p m at the courthouse door. Tract includes lots 6 and 7 of the J F Cox lands as surveyed by G L Stine with plat on record. July 22, 1980. W H Gragg Trustee. John FE Brown Attorney. 7-24-4
By power of sale in two deeds securing 2000 dollars to Watauga Building and Loan Association, R L Clay. Court sale set for August 23, 1930 at 2:00 p.m. at the courthouse door to transfer Lots 17 18 and 19 of the Cox property as subdivided by Carolina Land Company, described by Boone Street Story Lot No. 20 and adjacent corners. John E Brown attorney. 7-24-4
Ground limestone improves efficiency in growing winter legumes on red clay lands of Piedmont and Western Carolina, aiding crop performance in challenging soils.
In Watauga County North Carolina the Federal Land Bank of Columbia sues W R Thompson Lula Thompson R L Nave administrator of M P Ward deceased and Sugar Grove National Farm Loan Association to foreclose a mortgage on real property In Boone North Carolina defendants not served personally must appear at the Clerk of Superior Court within thirty days from publication and answer or demur The notice dated July 14 1930 and signed A E South Clerk Superior Court Watauga Co 7 17 41
A consumer ad describes Phillips Milk of Magnesia preventing postmeal distress and excess gas. It claims to neutralize multiple times its volume in acid versus soda for lasting relief after hearty meals or rich diets.
A veteran physician reflects on constipation, endorsing Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild natural remedy. He argues against drastic purges, urging daily bowel movements and inviting readers to obtain a free trial bottle or contact Monticello Illinois for samples.
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