Paroles of the American Legion Explains Purpose and Call to Join
A local piece extols the American Legion as the new postwar battle to fight for uplift and betterment. It urges veterans and supporters to join, outlines ten aims, and invites readers to meetings in Mable and Boone on upcoming Saturdays.
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The
American Legion
United States
France
America
Paris
Army
Navy
I. G. Greer
Legion
Mable
Boone
Massive New Bern Fire Ravages City Destroying Homes
A nine hour blaze at the Roper Lumber Company plant in New Bern, North Carolina, destroyed about five hundred residences and business houses. Officials estimate losses exceed two million dollars with up to 4,000 homeless, including over 2,000 Black residents, as relief flows from the Red Cross, Camp Bragg tents, and national aid. Troops patrol to prevent unrest while a separate incendiary warehouse fire is stopped.
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New Bern
North Carolina
Roper Lumber Company
Camp Bragg
U. S. Army
American Red Cross
Morrison Yeserday
Boone Fork Manufacturing resumes operation at Shulls Mills
The Boone Fork Manufacturing Company restarts its lumber mill at Shulls Mills at 5 a.m. restoring jobs and income for local families. The Watauga Post American Legion, led by publicity officer Russell D. Hodges, plans a new county building to support community work and encourages gatherings in Cove Creek Valle Crucis Blowing Rock Rocky Point Mabel and Boone.
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Boone
Mable
Shulls Mils
Rocky Point
Watauga Post American Legion
Russell D. Hodges
Ode to a Country Doctor
Poem by Dr. W. R. Butler dedicated to the late Dr. D. R. Stout of Butler Tennessee. The piece recalls years as associate doctors traveling rough roads on Elk River and Watauga with humble pay and ethical service to rich and poor alike. It laments medical changes and vows eternal reunion around the Throne.
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W. R. Butler
D. R. Stout
Butler, Tenn
Stout
Butler
Western
Watauga
Elk River
Then and Now in Boone A Town’s Growth Highlighted
W R Gragg recounts Boone’s transformation from a small village of 300 peaceful citizens to a thriving town. He notes brick churches, a Sunday School rise from thirty to over two hundred, twenty five businesses including a large $20 000 monthly enterprise, auto traffic, railroad access, better hardware stores, paved streets, and abundant lumber yards. He urges the town’s youth to protect its progress.
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Boone
W. R. Gragg
Nelson Cotton Mill Projected Near Whitnel
Construction begins soon on the Nelson Cotton Mill Company’s 6000 spinning spindle plant adjacent to Whitnel cotton mill west of Lenoir. About 150 workers will be hired with a $15000 payroll, boosting local population and supporting surrounding trade.
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Lenoir
Whitel
Nelson Cotton Mill Company
Whitnel
Whitnel Mill
Whitney
County Officials Destroy Moonshine Stills at Jail
The county board adjourned to end their term by destroying thirty eight moonshine stills seized during Sheriff Young’s four year administration. The stills ranged from small army coffee pot models to large copper units and were reduced to scrap for market sale.
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Board of Commissioners
Young
Sherif Young
Baptist State Convention Meets in Winston-Salem
The Baptist State Convention gathers in Winston-Salem from Tuesday afternoon through Thursday with plans for section attendees. Dr E Y Mullens head of Louisville Seminary and M E Dodd pastor Stremport La are among speakers, along with L R Scarborough directing the million dollar campaign.
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Baptist State Convention
Winston-Salem
Boone
Winston- Salem
E. Y. Mullens
Louisville Seminary
M. E. Dodd
First Church
Stremport
L. R. Scarborrough
Rominger Rustles Bridge to Ease Local Travel
W C Presnell and J Wayne Harman plan to soon rebuild the bridge near John Mast's mill in Rominger weather permitting. Postmaster H W Presnell traveled to Butler Tennessee on business. Audie Presnell moved a large load of evergreens to Butler for sale. Roby James and Rufus Ward, owners of a Watauga Falls store, bought about two hundred turkeys last week with more flocks expected for Christmas markets.
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W. C. Presnell
J. Wayne Harman
John Mast
H. W. Presnell
Rominger
Butler
Tenn
Audie Presnell
Roby James
Watauga Falls
Rufus Ward
Robert K Bryan dies of apoplexy in California
A letter recalls Robert K Bryan son of Mr W L Bryan and longtime Frisco booster died after a dizzy spell and heat while back in California. He had returned to the old job in San Francisco and died at an emergency hospital. he had spent most of life in western states and finally made Frisco his home.
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Robert C. Rivers, Jr
W. L. Bryan
Robert K. Bryan
R. G. Hanson
San Francisco
Bob
California
Boone
Hansen
Bryan
Union
Pacific
Rob
Frisco
Water Front
Tam
Bob Bryan
Hob
Man
Atlantic
Golden Gate
Prisco Bay
Where Tennessee's Mother State Leads
The St Louis Globe Democrat notes North Carolina leads in highway spending and miles of paved roads while also excelling in tobacco, cotton mills, pulp, and aluminum. It contrasts with Tennessee’s water power and coal and iron resources, urging Tennessee readers to seek similar progress for their state.
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St. Louis Globe Democrat
North Carolina
Penn
North Rina
Tennessee
Globe Democrat
Missouri
Dairying in Watauga County Highlighting Cow Types for Creamery
Article discusses shifting from milk for cheese to cream production in Watauga County. It argues farmers should favor Guernsey and Jersey dairy cattle over Holsteins to boost butter fat and profitability, noting breed advantages, island genetics from Guernsey, and the need for dairy-type stock to supply a future Boone creamery.
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Watauga
Boone
Guernseys
Jerseys
Guernsey
Guernesy
France
Great Britain
Gumesy Island
Hin Sey
Joer
Heo
Pennsyvania
Jersey
Two Tar Heels Rob Bed in Trace
Americans tobacco buyers are held up and robbed in western Trace. The latest victims are R. J. Worthan of Henderson, w. C., deprived of money and jewelry while traveling by automobile, and J. J. Harrington of Rocky Mount, N. C., robbed on a road from Serres to Salonica.
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Western Trace
R. J. Worthan
Hederson
W. C
J. J. Harrington
Rocky Mount
N. C
Serres
Salonica
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Watauga County
L. D. Lowe
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