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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1924
Page
3
A reader recounts a tale of a mountain man who traps rattlesnakes and a tragic accident where his child dies after a snake bites him. The letter argues liquor worsens life, destroys families, and calls for sobriety and church involvement as a remedy.
A Lexington Dispatch piece argues NC could host a major national park, praising western mountains near the state for beauty and accessibility. It notes Lake James, growing road access, and visitor potential compared with Yellowstone, urging statewide interest and ongoing site visits.
In a December dream J M Downum of Boone North Carolina reports Jesus urged rulers to start His reign locally. He plans to send messengers to establish His rule, insisting his message serves divine glory and not personal notoriety.
Chestnut Grove will close next Thursday, Tama closes Friday, Tugman Saturday with programs. Kemp Wilson and wife and Margaret Beach visited Cove Creek homes. Meat Camp road work continues as banks are cleaned for a Deep Ford bridge, easing winter travel. Edna Moretz and Verlie Winebarger return Friday from Mount Pleasant. A girl born to Mr and Mrs A Dancey, and a son to Mr and Mrs Smith Woodring. Albert Bingham and Irene Sherwood visited Meat Camp Sunday with Ruth Bingham.
Blaine L Moretz appeals to Watauga County residents to store and repair farm tools rather than leave them exposed. He urges buying new plow points and cultivator plows, completing repairs on rainy days to prepare for spring. He argues Americans are extravagant and stresses valuing preparedness and frugality. Sands, N C.
In Yonkers New York a safety first sign warns speeding motorists with the quip Fools used to blow out the gas Now they step on it. The light humor reflects urban traffic caution and local character in a brief civic message.
A reader seeks a five letter word meaning a kick in the pants. The reply suggests FLASK as the answer but this misfires since the intended term is a different five letter word meaning a sharp kick or jolt.
The Watson sisters moved into a new home purchased from Mr and Mrs Hamp ton while their invalid sister Carma remains in poor health with lung and throat troubles. The Deep Gap feed store added groceries at the depot and invites local trade. W A Watson has been named notary public and set up an office at his home for winter. Rocky Point school will close before Christmas due to illness, canceling planned entertainment. Deep Gap seeks more business and homes and calls for a doctor to serve the area.
Dr. A W Dula and Dr. Fred Dula have renovated their optometric offices. The two examination rooms on the first floor are now fully equipped with modern instruments including an Eye Specialist chair, electric retinoscopes, opthalmometers, test cabinets, Deseng Phoroptor, Stevens Muscle Testing Outfit, and Ski-Optometer. The stock room moved to a balcony and a separate operating area reduces congestion. sterilizers and brown trimmed white rooms present a sanitary appearance. waiting room separated from Grind ing Department. Dr. Dula notes the work is possible due to the surrounding area's demand.
E M Harman Register of Deeds and Clerk to the County Commissioners certifies the above accounts as true copies from records in his office. Dated November 29 1924.
Health warnings describe backache headaches and joint pains as signs of kidney trouble. Take An uric tablets from drug stores or send 10 cents to Dr Pierce for a trial package from the Invalids Hotel in Buffalo New York.
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