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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1917
Page
3
The issue lists notices of sale of Short Horn cattle on Patterson farm on Thursday December 20 and recounts a severe Watauga blizzard. It notes local people coping with cold weather, several moves and visits, Red Cross actions, church activities, and community updates across Boone and surrounding areas.
The report shows assets of 341086.27 with loans 257045.45, overdrafts 1342.78, cash assets from banks and coins. Liabilities include capital stock 4800000, surplus 2000, undivided profits 6156.95, deposits 345, etc, cashier’s checks. Cashier G P Hagaman swears the statement true. advertisement includes Chamberlain Cough Remedy testimonial.
Notice announces a Christmas sale at Valle Crucis Industrial School on Friday evening December 14, 1917 from 7 to 10 pm with refreshments. Also for sale two registered Short Horn bull calves by G C Winkler of Boone North Carolina, cash or notes, prices reasonable.
Watauga blizzard conditions bring 6 below zero. A Monroe Pitts child dies and is buried, condolences given. Post Office helper Holloway seeks aviation corps, Rev John Ingle and wife wintered at Salisbury. Blowing Rock School to host pre Christmas entertainment. County officials report Board attendance and travel days for 1916 17 with listed sums and miles for Bollinger Green and Glenn.
Property listing offers a two story house with ten rooms and hardwood floors on a corner lot facing New Baptist Church. Features include a large new barn and other buildings, with two hundred fifty foot street front and modern electrical lighting. for further information call or write.
Classified notice from H Neal Blair manager seeking a second-hand steam boiler without engine for Three Forks Cheese Factory. Boiler must be 4 to 8 horsepower and in good condition. Also a Kodak film developing offer from Dunwich Photo Studio in Lenoir North Carolina with affordable pricing.
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