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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1906
Page
4
A collection of reflective, humorous, and opinionated notes from the era. It cites Santa Claus as St. Nicholas in a moralizing light, plus snippets on courtroom behavior, political taxes, and social commentary. Includes brief trades on advertising quips, quotes about honesty, and local notices about land entries and estate administration.
I J M May Clerk of Watauga County certifies the board members served days and miles for year ending November 30 1906. La Green 15 days 30 dollars plus 180 miles 9 dollars total 39.00. G W Robbins 15 days 30 dollars plus 180 miles 9 dollars total 39.00. P O Younce 150 days 30 dollars plus 300 miles 15 dollars total 45.00. Date goth day of Nov 1906.
Entry Notice No. 2460 records H. J. Hanpix as Entry Taker for Watauga County North Carolina locating two acres along the New River in Blowing Rock Township. The parcel runs from Mary Boyden’s line on the turnpike east to a stone in Geen Park Co’s line, then south to another stone, west to the turnpike, and back to the start. Entered November 26, 1906.
The speaker suggests Acynic says hateful things to gain attention and notes that many people believe they would have a good chance at the presidency if they ran. It ends with comfort found by those who claim they told you so regardless of outcomes.
A humorous reflection notes that a man learns the depth of his honesty only when photographed among others. The line suggests self awareness emerges in collective witness and shared record.
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