Watauga Milk Experiment Reaches Raleigh With Bottle Delivery
H L Wilson a federal dairy specialist delivers a ten gallon can of unpasteurized Watauga milk to Raleigh by train, then sells it to a Raleigh milkman. The run shows milk arrives in first class condition and could profit local producers if continuous production supports Thermos bottle auto tanks.
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H. L. Wilson
Federal
Raleigh
H. L
Hickory
Greensboro
Wilson
Democrat
Watauga
Prohibition Agents Nab Big Distilling Rings in Wilkes and Alexander
Federal officers bagged two large distilling outfits in Wilkes county and captured two rum runners in Alexander county. They seized 101 gallons of whiskey from two cars, poured out the liquor, and arrested drivers Bouchelle and Williams. Bonds were posted for Bouchelle and Williams for federal court. Warrants issued for Jim Williams and Talmadge Mathis. Additional raids destroyed a 150 gallon steam still and 800 gallons of beer near Roaring River, Wilkes. Earlier, a 200 gallon outfit on Hunting Creek was seized with about 3,000 gallons of beer and sixty gallons of whiskey destroyed. the operators escaped.
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Wilkes County
Alexander County
T. M. Halyburton
Taylorsville
G. L. Moore
W. B. DeMarcus
Lovelace, Riddle and Savage
W. E. Bouchelle
Tom Williams
Jim Williams
Talmadge Mathis
Bouchelle
Williams
Dula
Wilkesboro
Talmade Mathis
Halyburton
Moore
Demarcus
Roaring River
Hunting Creek
Spurgeon Post Office
Teachers Meeting in Boone Saturday August 22
County Superintendent Smith Hagaman calls a Boone teachers meeting for all current and future county instructors on Saturday at 10 a.m. Attendance is required for all educators teaching or slated to teach in the county.
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Boone
Smith Hagaman
County
Drought Ends as Rain Pours Over Iredell County Trail
Long drought ends after eighty days with no meaningful rain in Iredell County. Two inches fell overnight easing fears of water famine and crop losses. Officials urge replanting and garden revival as months of dryness weathered by 1925 recede.
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BOONE
Iredell County
Statesville
Meacham
Graeber
Sunrise in Watauga and other items
A dawn scene on Watauga heights describes stars, mist, a silver river and lake, fragrant rhododendrons, and a hopeful sense of dawn. Other clippings note Fall River enlistment rejection, jay walking laws, aviator hats among society girls, and a dog catcher’s hard life with cats as friends.
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Greenville Piedmont
Local Notes From Cove Creek Area Include Visits
Mr and Mrs Charles Bingham return to Lincolnton after visits with G F Bingham family. Linda Gray returns from Mt City Tennessee with Lura and Nina Shipe of Knoxville as guests. L H Shaffer and children Frances and Bingham back in Knoxville. Anne Sherwood at home. Luther Bingham and Buster Bingham drove to Johnson City. Stanly Harris visited Enoch Swift household for weeks. Will Payne returns from parental visit. Ryna Bailey Bingham mentioned in local notes.
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Charles Bingham
Lincolnton
G. F. Bingham
Linda Gray
Selmer Fuler
Mt. City Tenn
Lura
Nina Shipe
Knoxville
Tenn
L. H. Shaffer
Frances
Bingham
Anne Sherwood
Luther Bingham
Buster Binham
Johnson City
Stanly Harris
Enoch Swift
Will Payne
Ryna Bailey Bingham
Granddaughter’s Summer Visit Ends as Family Updates
The text notes a granddaughter spending the summer with Mr and Mrs George Bingham and leaving for Greenville Tennessee. It also mentions Mr Luther Bingham undergoing treatment at the National Sanitorium in Johnson City Tennessee.
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George Bingham
Greenville
Tenn
Luther Bingham
National Sanitorium
Johnson City
Klan Parade Draws 50 000 Robed Marchers On Pennsylvan ia Ave
Washington reports a large Ku Klux Klan parade along Pennsylvania Avenue with about 50 000 robed marchers from the capitol to the White House. The event includes a cross burning, a large wooden cross, and brings in special trains and car caravans as police guard the route and maintain order.
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Washington
Capitol
Pennsylvania Avenue
Grant
Sylvan Theater
Klani
Negro Bard
Negro Community Center
Potomac
Virginia
Dairy Picnic at F C Wards Dairy Farm Aug 18
The annual dairy picnic at F C Wards Dairy Farm on Tuesday August 18 features speeches by Geo R Ross J A Arey J H Jeter Homer P Robinson and events including basket lunch at 1 pm games at 2 pm and a basketball match Bamboo vs Mable at 3 pm. Attendees are invited to enjoy a free day out with races and contests and a sack race tournament.
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F. C. Wards Dairy Farm
Geo. R. Ross
State Division of Markets
Raleigh
J. A. Arey
Dairy Extension
J. H. Jeter
N. C
Homer P. Robinson
Granite Falls Dairy
Granite Falls
Bamboo
Mable
J. B. Steele
H. L. Wilson
Statesville Gets New Daily Newspaper
The Statesville Evening Ledger launches as a new daily in Statesville with a 16 page issue. Businessmen support the venture, and initial reception suggests strong prospects for the paper’s success.
Friday Afternoon Club Hosts Mrs Dougherty in Pink and White
Members enjoyed hospitality with a flower decorated room and a program honoring W. J. Bryan. Miss Marsha Sherwood Read a paper on the statesman while Miss Annie Dougherty sang hymns. A contest named club members and Mrs McG Anders and Miss Annie Stanbury won bud vases. A two course luncheon followed. Next meeting planned with Mrs. Me G Anders.
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D. D. Dougherty
John Lewis
Blowing Rock
Harry Range
Johnson City
Marsha Sherwood
Erwin
Tenn
Bogle
Payne
Taylorsville
Smith
Charlotte
Barber
Boone
Dougherty
W. J. Bryan
Martha Sher- Wood
America
Annie Dougherty
Mc. G. Anders
Annie Stanbury
Cove Creek High School to Open This September
Cove Creek High School announces its seventh opening for the fall session on Tuesday the seventh of September. Students must enter and be classified on day one to avoid delays in the year's work. The school is now accredited and graduates may enter colleges in the state. Tuition for non district students is due in two installments at opening and in January. Improvements have been made and plans for more in the new year. Principal S F Horton invites patrons to visit and attend opening day.
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Cove Creek High School
S. F. Horton
General Pershing on Cold Receptions and Chile Welcomes
A Greensboro Daily Record quip notes General Pershing could likely explain the difference between a cold reception and a Chile welcome. The remark reflects postwar diplomacy nuances and public sentiment at the time.
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General Pershing
Chile
Greensboro Daily Record
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Sargassa Sea
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Nat’l Museum of Natural History
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