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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1930
Page
7
The piece argues Bailey won the Democratic primary, aided by weekly papers that united to shape public opinion and outpace dailies. It notes about 90 percent of dailies backed Simmons while similar share of weeklies backed Bailey, highlighting trust in local editors and reader alignment with weekly coverage.
Administrator Dean Reese announces probate of the estate of W F Reese deceased of Watauga County NC. Creditors must present claims at the administrator home by July 8 1931 or be barred. Debtors should pay promptly. Probate notice dated July 8 1930. John E Brown attorney. 8-14-41
Weather data from Appalachian State Teachers College reports an average maximum of 82 and minimum of 70 with a 75 degree mean. Daily range peaked at 19 degrees on the 7th, 6 PM reading 79. Highest 83 on the 4th, lowest 54 on the 7th. Rain 0.05 inches. 0.03 in 24 hours on the 7th. Two days with 0.01 inch or more rain. five clear days. two partly cloudy days.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond monthly state review notes NC corn crop is the best in years with an indicated yield of 54,200,000 bushels. Wheat yields exceed expectations at 4,580,000 bushels on reduced acreage. tobacco varies with 640 pounds per acre on 3 percent higher acreage. peanuts fair. hay poor. apples at 34 percent of normal.
Alexandria business manager Dan S. Hollenga ordered 200 pounds of rain making powder from Arid New Mexico. An airplane will spray clouds over the city to induce rain. He also asked President Hoover for a nationwide prayer proclamation for rain relief.
Bill West and George Menzies left July 28 on a canoe trip down the Catawba River to Georgetown South Carolina. They reached their destination August 3 and landed the canoe Monday morning after a roughly 500 mile cruise described as delightful.
Rev W T Shannon of Blythewood South Carolina reports constant pains and rheumatic ailments ended by Sargon Pills. He says the medicine renewed energy improved appetite and sleep like a healthy boy and fully cleared his system of poisons without discomfort. Boone Drug Company advertises the remedy.
Notice to creditors and debtors of the estate of Caroline Isaacs deceased. Creditors must present claims within twelve months or be barred. Debtors asked to settle accounts. Filed August 8, 1930 by administrator L. S. Isaacs.
Very latests fashion notes recall sleeveless knitted vests like those Sister Susan and others made for soldiers in the war. They are described as smart and useful additions to the well dressed woman’s wardrobe.
The sketch shows a two tone sweater suitable for adult or child in several color pairings. The pattern starts with a ribbed band, introduces a contrasting color, and builds pyramid motifs by alternating seven dark stitches with one light. The dark yarn carries on the wrong side and neck and armholes finish with a light band by crochet.
North Carolina Watauga County Superior Court case Dudley Councill vs David Hamilton and Johnson City Buick Company. Summons issued April 30 1930 for 203.00 plus interest, returnable July 28 1930. defendants must appear or respond. Clerk A E South signed June 28 1930.
Advertisements under this heading must be paid in advance. This applies to all notices without exception. The publisher will not deviate from this policy for any advertiser or notice.
Having qualified as administrators of the estate of Mrs W P Pendley deceased this is to notify all persons who have claims against the estate to present them for settlement This August 4 1930 T H Coffey G M Suddreth Administrators
Watauga County hearing a deed of trust from E. B. McQueen dated March 1 1929 securing 790.00 with default. On August 23 1930 at 1 00 p m at the courthouse door sale to the highest bidder for cash of one acre more or less adjoining J W Winkler J S Stanbury and others. Trustee W E Comer.
Watauga County North Carolina. The trustee will sell at 2 00 p m on August 28 1930 at the court house door the described tract being lots Nos 6 and 7 of the J F Cox lands in Blowing Rock to satisfy defaulted deeds of trust securing 2000 00 to Watauga Building and Loan Association recorded in Book 5 pages 232 and 311 both deeds dated June 30 1926 and May 28 1927. W H Gragg Trustee. John E Brown Attorney. 7 24 4
By power of sale in two deeds of trust securing 2000 dollars to Watauga Building and Loan Assoc, defaulted payments. on August 23, 1930 at 2:00 pm at the courthouse door, highest bidder for cash will obtain Lots 17 18 and 19 of Cox property as subdivided by Carolina Land Company, described as Boone Street Story lot No. 20. H Gragg Trustee.
A notice announces an execution sale by Sheriff L. M. Farthing of Watauga County to satisfy a judgment of 251.56 with costs against F C Ward. On September 1, 1930 at 1 pm at the courthouse door in Boone the real estate on Brushy Fork between Boone Trail Highway and J W Ward lands will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. The tract excludes land previously conveyed to A Y Howell and J B Cannon.
A short consumer note extols Phillips Milk of Magnesia as an effective anti acid to correct indigestion quickly. It claims relief from sourness and gas after meals, contrasting it with soda and emphasizing neutralizing power and systemic benefits.
A 47 year medical practice taught constip ation can occur despite care and that treatment matters most. Dr Caldwell promotes Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a mild natural remedy not habit forming, avoiding drastic purges. He advises daily bowel movement and urges readers to obtain a free trial bottle from Dept BB Monticello Illinois.
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