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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1927
Page
4
Dr A B Lamb argues chemists will solve energy food and disease. Rev Frank W Bible warns atheism spreads as industrial war grows, citing France Germany merges in a $250 million deal. US standards debate and stock market figures loom amid social critiques.
In memoriam note for W C Danner born July 18 1867 died March 1 1927 age 59 years seven months eleven days married Julia Hollars 1888 with twelve children six boys six girls survives widow and slave children. He joined Mt Lebanon Baptist church December 2 122 and told family there was nothing between him and his God. Church urges preparation to meet him in eternal life.
The death of Mrs. Ed Kerley widow of the late Mr. Kerley of Bamboo occurred Wednesday morning after a brief illness. She was renowned as a devoted mother of nine children eight daughters and one son. The family will mourn her loss as their home community honors her memory. Remains were taken to Boomer Wilkes County for burial beside her husband.
Raleigh December 27 Revenue Commissioner R A Doughton warned the North Carolina auto public there will be no extension for purchasing 1928 license plates with only four days left sales neared the hundred thousand mark leaving about 300000 motorists unsupplied The piece also includes a domestic aside about a wife and twenty dollar hats as dialogue.
A Sunday school moment sees a boy choose the loafing and fishing tale as his favorite. The minister’s question prompts a broader remark about future gender roles and social change in the community discourse.
In a brief fragment, a small man in the corner confirms plans for the upcoming Friday night. The dialogue hints at a social or informal gathering without detailing participants or location.
A playful exchange shows Bob turning a hose on his feet to cool them after overheated heat. The remark about socks being on the wrong side out adds humor to a hot day anecdote.
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