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Watauga Democrat

Location

Boone, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1929

Page

5

Live at Home Week Proposed by Governor Gardner

Governor Oliver Max Gardner declares December 15 to 21 as Live at Home Week to curb North Carolina’s $250 million annual food drain. He urges churches courts retailers schools and clubs to promote local production and consumption of farm products and to coordinate with farmers wives ministers and city leaders.

North Carolina Oliver Max Gardner Chambers of Commerce Joseph Superior Court North Caroline Department of Agriculture

Postal Savings Popular in Oriental Kingdom Surges

The postal savings plan in the Japanese Empire attracts half the population. Deposits exceed 2 billion yen and depositors total over 37 million, more than 45 percent of the combined populations of Japan, Chosen, Taiwan, and Karafuto. About 5,000 people work in central office operations.

Japan Chosen Taiwan Karafuto

Two Fish on One Hook Stuns Wisconsin Fisherman

Louie Shie of Manston Wisconsin expected a normal catch but found a ten and a half pound pickerel with a sixteen inch fish inside it after a strong tug on his line. The tale began with a rival claim that such double catches were impossible.

New York Atlantic Ocean America Europe Atlantic Amazon New England West African London Pacific Louie Shie Tomah Manston Wis Louie

Very Latests Fashion Forecast in Velvet and Chiffon

Cecile notes the new season favors velvet frocks with high waistlines and flare skirts for day and night. She highlights translucent velvet silhouettes, chiffon options, tailored suits, and an overblouse. plus a flexible white metal watch bracelet with a self clasp and hinge sections.

Governor Gardner Signs North Carolina Proclamation

At Raleigh on December 4 1929 Governor A Max Gardner issues a formal proclamation in the 154th year of American Independence. Tyre C Taylor serves as Private Secretary.

Raleigh A. Max Gardner North Carolina Tyre C. Taylor

TROGEN HEALTH CLAIMS FOR CAROLINIAS RESIDENTS

Letters from Mrs J W Ritch in Charlotte and A G Kincaid in Kannapolis praise TROGEN for improved health and weight gain after two bottles and one bottle respectively. Mrs R M Allman of Salisbury reports restored appetite and energy after three months bedfast. Product sold by Boone Drug Company. Uncle Si Tinklepaugh quips about the grindstone business revival.

Trogen J. W. Ritch N. Smith Sr Charlotte Irogen A. G. Kincaid Chestnut St Kannapolis R. M Allman N. Lee St Salisbury Bedfast Boone Drug Company

Wonderful, She Says, of Sargon Health Recovery

Mrs. Nora Padgett of Spartanburg South Carolina credits Sargon with restoring her health after a severe flu and constant headaches. She describes relief from gas bloating and heart discomfort and notes improved sleep and energy enabling daily tasks. Boone Drug Company advertised as agents.

Nora Padgett Spartanburg, S. C Boone Drug Company

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