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Newspaper

Watauga Democrat

Location

Boone, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1924

Page

7

How Jesus Won the Samaritans in John Four

The lesson outlines Jesus passage through Samaria to speak with the Samaritan woman at Jacob's well. It details His request for water, offerings about living water, conviction of sin, true worship, and the revelation of His identity. The woman's testimony leads many in Sychar to believe, and the Samaritans declare Jesus the Christ, Savior of the World.

Jesus Samaria Judea Galilee Jacob's Christ God Sychar Samaritans

Begin Upon Yourself and Self Reform Warns Gospel Herald

A Gospel Herald exhortation urges readers to first correct their own faults before criticizing others. The quote stresses self discipline and personal reform as a prerequisite to judging a brother.

Gospel Herald

Willing to Repent Brings Revival, Gospel Herald Notes

Quote from Gospel Herald asserts that dead churches cannot bring revival, while living churches can with God’s help. It emphasizes repentance as the key, urging people to be willing to repent for renewal.

Gospel Herald

Care of Milk and Dairy Products For Home Use

Guidance from the USDA on producing and handling milk butter and cheese safely at home. Emphasizes cleanliness in milking sterilized utensils prompt cooling to 50 degrees or less and storage away from odors dust and flies. Recommends bottles washed and refrigerated, butter kept cold and covered, creamery butter in cartons, and mold protection for cheese with cooling wrapping.

United States Department of Agriculture

One Most Satisfactory Way for Coddling Eggs

A traditional method for perfect coddled eggs is described. Use a cupful of water per egg, bring to boil, remove from heat, add eggs, cover tightly, and let sit about seven minutes. Results vary with egg size and starting temperature. a consistent hot-water approach with a fixed water amount yields best, cook must make her own rule.

Government probes underwear shrinkage causing headlines

The Department of Commerce launches a broad inquiry into why underwear shrinks. The Bureau of Standards and underwear makers assist as a manufacturers meeting is set for May 7 to study effects of soap, laundry machines, wringing, pressing, finishing, and knitting tension.

Sam Washington Department of Commerce Bureau of Standards and Makers of

Jersey cow from Escalon still proves vigor at age twenty two

A local dairyman in Escalon California owns a Jersey cow aged twenty two, one of the oldest in America. The cow recently bore her twenty second calf and yields four gallons of milk daily with over forty pounds of butterfat per month, signaling continued productivity.

Escalon. Cal Jersey America

Route error spurred Fairbanks founding in 1902

Lt John Barnette misrouted a Yukon river voyage using flawed maps and mistook Chena slough for Tanana. He reached the present Fairbanks site, lightened cargo to maneuver back, and upon realizing the area's potential built a low store.

Seattle Wash Fairbanks Alaska John Barnette Barnette Yukon River Tanana

Notice of sale to pay debts in Watauga County

In the superior court before clerk C. C. Farthing administrator of Fred Farthing deceased the undersigned will on October 6 1924 sell at public auction for cash at Boone court house door at 1 o'clock pm a 10 acre tract in Boone township Watauga bounded by the Boone and Blowing Rock turnpike Henry Lewis L E Farthing Minnie Watson and others to pay debts of the estate This Aug 21 1924. Co C Farthing Commissioner.

D. Minnie Watson L. E. Farthing G. Farthing Zeb V. Farthing H. Grady Farthing Donald D. Farthing Howard Jurney Ralph Jurney Boone Watauga State of North Carolina Boone Township Henry Lewis Minnie Waton Boone and Blowing Rock Herry Esatte Fred Farthing Co. C. Farthing

Notice of Sale of 50 Acre Watauga County Land

Mortgagees Avery County Bank will sell at public outcry on September 29 1924 between 10 am and 4 pm at Boone court house door a 50 acre tract in Watauga County part of the W W Jestes lands on the waters of the Watauga river. The land lies north of Grandfather mountain and adjoins J P Barlow J R Berry and others the deed being from J W Jestes and Rosa Jestes dated April 7 1924 to secure a note due July 7 1924. Proceeds cover debt interest costs and sale expenses. Posted August 23 1924 Newland N C.

J. W. Jestes Rosa Jestes Register of Deeds Watauga County Court House Boone N. C W. W. Jestes Watauga River Grandfather Mountain J. P. Barlow J. R. Berry Rebecca Prestwood S.E David Andrews Luther Banner J. W. Prestwood Prestwood Avery County Bank Mortgagees

Land Tax Sale Notice in Beaver Dam Township

Notice is given to Hunter Dayton that on Dec. 3, 1923, the Watauga County Sheriff, after due advertisement, sold ten acres more or less of land in Beaver Dam township adjoining Joe Farthing A C Greene and others. The property is Dayton’s lands in Watauga County and the purchaser is the undersigned.

North Carolina Watauga County Hunter Dayton Beaver Dam Township State of Joe Farthing A. C. Greene

Sheriff Sale Notice for Hunter Dayton Lands

The certificate shows a tax sale for 1921 and 1922 in Hunter Dayton’s name with taxes and costs totaling $4.86. If the owner fails to pay by December 3, 1924, the purchaser W. L. Greene will apply to the sheriff for a deed to the lands. Dated August 4, 1924.

Hunter Dayton W. L. Greene

Notices of land sale for taxes and divorce suit in Watauga NC

On December 3 1923 a fifty one acre North Fork township land parcel was sold for 1921 1922 taxes totaling 17.44 with costs. The purchaser bid 18.29. Redemption period ends December 3 1924. Annie Greer vs J Steele Greer dissolution of marriage case set for September 1 1924 at Boone court house. Notices issued July 1 1924 by A W Smith Clerk.

North Carolina Watauga County Annie Greer J. Steele Greer

Notice of Execution Sale in Watau County

Execution sale directed to the undersigned sheriff of Watau County proceeds under a court order. Sale will occur at a public location on a specified date to satisfy a judgment. Owners and interested parties may appear to protect their rights.

Watau

Sheriff Sale Notice of Valle Crucis Bank Case

The Valle Crucis Bank sues W C Eggers and E H Perry for 335 dollars plus interest costs. On September 1, 1924 at 1 pm at the county courthouse, the sheriff will sell a 4 acre 85 pole tract described by boundary points along Eggers and Ellison Creek to the highest bidder for cash.

Superior Court Valle Crucis Bank W. C. Eggers E. H. Perry Court House J. C. Eggers J. M. Greer G. W. Eggers C. M. Critcher R. N. Ward

Tax sale notice for 60 acre North Fork land auctioned

On December 3 1923 J E Young ex sheriff of Watauga County sold a 60 acre tract in North Fork township for taxes due 1919 1920 1921 1922 totaling 16 85 and 85 costs Kelly Osborne bid 17 70. Redemption period ends December 3 1924 unless the amount is paid.

Sarah Ellison Guardian North Fork Township J. E. Young Watauga County Kelly Osborne Baker & Co

Land Deed Application Notice in Watauga County

The undersigned will apply to J E Young Ex Sheriff of Watauga County for a deed to the land if the taxes cost and penalties are paid on or before the stated date. This 3rd day of August 1924.

J. E. Young Watauga County Agust Kelly Osborne

Notice of Dissolution of Boone Garage Partnership

The Boone Garage partnership dissolved as Ward takes over, with Ward to pay all its notes. Partners were W D Farthing F C Ward and Walter Johnson. Publication dated August 5 1924 with signatures Walter Johnson C Ward W D Farthing.

Boone Garage F. C. Ward W. D. Farthing Walter Johnson C. Ward W. D. Farthing

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