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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1925
Page
8
Vienna introduces a sweeping currency reform with new units shilling and steuber. Seven shillings equal one dollar, 10,000 crowns per shilling, and a former million or milliard will become limited to 100 shillings. The change aims to reset prices and dampen inflationary hoards.
Women's mah jongg pyrogravure and hand painted footwear gain popularity in Cannes and at Monte Carlo and Nice as a brilliant Riviera season opens. Shoes seen at casinos include mauve satin with gold and gray accents and gray satin with hand painted roses on the vamp and quarter.
Berkeley scientist Professor A L Kroeber reports Maya civilization in Yucatan dates back at least 2000 years before India first used mathematical calculation in the fifth century. He argues Maya culture, art and science influenced later Aztecs and Toltecs, with evidence from buried pottery and ruined cities.
In Pearsall Texas a two year old hotel operates on guest honesty. Owner H L Brooks the county sheriff and tax collector unlocks a box weekly for guests to deposit room payments. Guests register in a book and place funds in envelopes then drop them in a lock box. Brooks has been cheated only twice and plans to expand.
Readers are invited to draw Old Pop laughing with any pose for a chance to be published. Prizes include stars and exposure. boys aged up to eight may enter by sending drawings to Tug with name, address, and age on the back.
Administratrix Mrs. Mary Norris notifies all claimants to present claims within twelve months from February 2, 1925. All debts to the estate should be paid promptly. This 2nd day of February, 1925.
A home made knife fork and an earthen bottle with D B initials were unearthed along Daniel Boone's trail in Tennessee and western Carolina. Mr J W Ayer possessed the items and Dyer invites buyers via the Democrat.
75 to 100 acres of good farming land with 20 acres of meadow five miles from Boone near the Boone Trail. Reasonable price and terms for quick sale. Also 122 acres near Tamarack cut-over timberland rich in value with low price and easy terms. Answer "X" care of the Democrat. 129-t £
An old time remedy contrasts mustard plasters with Musterole. The ad claims colds can become flu or pneumonia if untreated and promotes Musterole made from mustard oil camphor and other simple ingredients to ease congestion with a warm tingle. It offers adult and children versions with price points.
Notice to all claimants to present their claims within twelve months of this notice or be barred from recovery. All debts to the estate should be paid promptly. Dated January 1, 1925. Zee V. Farthing, Adm.
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