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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1922
Page
4
A Boone community column urges readers to share real Christmas cheer by helping the poor. It asks residents to fill two empty stockings and consider those with little food while noting the season’s spirit and Nazarenes’ birth as the focus.
Town residents plead for State Highway Commission action as detours from Blackburn Hotel to Capt. Lovill’s and other routes become nearly impassable for vehicles and farm equipment after heavy rains. A wagon aided a mail truck on Monday across the Edmisten rivett route.
A Johnson County News reader decries slow weekly mail delivery and lack of timely papers in Boone Watauga County. The letter laments late issues and calls for national support to fix rural mail service discrimination between daily and weekly papers.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a Democrat meeting or session with business prioritized over pleas. The text hints at an established local custom and a shift toward business needs, suggesting a shortened form but continued attendance.
A reader laments poor street maintenance at a busy intersection. He notes rain and darkness cause pedestrians to sink into a mud hole, urging a minimal outlay to place temporary stepping stones to keep feet dry this winter.
County home and farm demonstration work to be coordinated across counties with a definite county wide program and an intensive boll weevil drive in North Carolina. Kilgore notes improved agriculture ideas and closer cooperation with specialists, marking one of the most important gatherings in 12 years. Harmony and public support for farmers prevail through the conference.
The Oxford Orphanage school of printing produced a high quality book of views by its students. Founded by the Grand Lodge of Masons in 1872 to aid many children, it serves 380 residents with only a small share of Mason children.
Dentist R D Jennings lists offices in Boone and Newsland with appointment windows. Boone operates the first 15 days each month while Newsland handles the last 10 days. Contact by writing or calling for appointments.
Reports to the State Baptist Convention in Winston-Salem show North Carolina Baptists raised 953 656.96 for benevolent work this year, nearing the 1 million target. Over three years the 75 Million Campaign totals 3 280 671.08, with a five year goal of 6 140 000, and 202 state missionaries serving 356 churches.
A spoof letter to Santa by Dr. W. R. Butler pleads for the familiar Christmas scene with reindeer and sleigh and warns against modern machines. The writer asks Santa to bring toys babies chocolate and a small amount of brandy for the editor as part of a humorous Christmas note.
By Mrs. G. W. Hodges a Christmas poem honors a departed loved one. It highlights acts of charity to the needy, the memory of a gentle life, and belief in heavenly reward. The verse reflects faith, loss, and solace during the Yuletide season.
The bank's latest campaign started last week with a new ad each week. The messages are described as attractive and different, offering something good in every edition and encouraging readers to consider the bank.
Brick masons working through rain on the Quails building site had a wall section weighing about 1800 bricks slide onto the sidewalk. No pedestrians were injured and a laborer narrowly avoided harm as he moved a wheelbarrow to safety.
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