Women Missionary Society Energized by Dr Rankin Talk
The Women’s Missionary Society at the local Methodist church gained impetus after Dr Rankin’s vivid address on India’s handicaps and Gospel needs. The piece notes allied church activities, services, and a call for all to attend Sunday School and worship.
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Rankin
Women’s Missionary Society
Dr. Rankin
India
Abraham
Chaldees
Paul
The
Methodist Church
Church Directory Watauga Luther Pastorate Mt Pleasant
Thursday evening business and social meeting Luther League. Friday light brigade at parsonage 2 p.m. Sunday Sunday School 9 45. Morning worship 11 a.m. Luther League 3 p.m. Mt Zion Sunday School 10 a.m. Luther League 11 15. Holy Communion Sunday School 10 a.m. Grace Boone Sunday School 10 a.m. Luther League 3 p.m.
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Watauga Lutheran Pastorate
Mt. Pleasant
Luther League
Mt. Zion
Luther
Grace
Boone
Friday Afternoon Club Valentines Bring Poetic Prizes
The Friday Afternoon Club met February 8 with Mrs Richard Greene. Despite snow members received red hearts and pencils after sewing. Beatrice Lyon won the heart shaped apron for best verse as guests enjoyed salad cream and cake. Tarheel farmers plan cooperatively to order paper twine for fleeces.
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Richard Greene
Beatrice Lyon
Miss Lyon
May supplies furniture for Appalachian Training School building
Mr May of Johnson City delivered furniture for the new administration building at the Appalachian Training School as the gymnasium enclosure nears completion. Boone weather featured back to back cold snaps and a four day snow storm followed by a gale then clear, moderating conditions.
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May
Johnson City
Appalachian Training School
Boone
A. E. South
J. M. Downum
Wilson memorial service held at Central Presbyterian Church
Washington reports a tribute to Woodrow Wilson at Central Presbyterian Church with President Coolidge and officials attending. Rev. Dr. James H. Taylor led a sermon titled A great Man has Fallen, recounting Wilson's Christian faith and devotion to peace. The pew once draped in his flag will be mourned for 30 days. Wheels of memory shared stories of his wartime leadership, devotion to the Bible, and generosity to soldiers. Hymns Wilson loved were sung and the service broadcast nationwide.
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Washington
Woodrow Wilson
Central Presbyterian Church
Coolidge
James H. Taylor
Taylor
Presbyterian Church
Army
Navy
Wilson
Tarheel Neighbor Sees Cash Purchase Edge on Fertilizers
Tom Tarheel says he and nearby farmers will pay cash for fertilizers this year after comparing prices. They found about seven dollars per ton cheaper in cash terms than the time price on some fertilizer lots.
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Tom Tarheel
Tutankhamun Coffin lid to be raised in Luxor exhibit
In Luxor on February 11 Howard Carter’s team prepared to hoist the sarcophagus lid with differential pulleys and a glass sheet to cover the casket while allowing visitors to view the contents. They shifted the roof of the fourth casket and moved it to the ante chamber for removal, noting its barrel shape and decorative imagery.
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Luxor
Egypt
Tomb of
Tutankhamun
Pharoah
Howard Carter
Carter
A Noble Soul A Tribute to Ex President Wilson
A mourning poem by James Monroe Downum honors ex president Wilson as a noble, unchanging figure who served the world with ideals. It envisions a future where peace and brotherhood prevail and asserts that such noble spirits never truly die.
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Wilson
James Monroe Downum
Counterfeit Thousand Lire Note Trick in Rome
In Rome a clever scam unfolds as a boy is blamed for shattering a plate glass shop window. A well dressed passerby defends the boy, pays 200 lire for damages with a counterfeit 1000 note, and leaves as the crowd disperses. The shopkeeper discovers the note is fake after the benefactor departs.
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Rome
Locomotive Defies Attempts To Derail It
A persistent railway locomotive maintains full right of way as numerous attempts to derail it fail, underscoring the power and prowess of the engine and crew.
Cooperative buying lowers fertilizer costs in state program
Extension workers from State College report that many communities are pooling orders for fertilizing materials and buying in quantity for cash, which saves money for participants.
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State College
Mr Wrigley Promotes Newspaper Advertising
Mr Wrigley states he spends about a million dollars annually on newspaper advertising to reach the buying public. He asserts newspapers are the most effective medium to tell the world about his goods and fast.
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Wrigley
Inroad Made on Few Remaining Deer Near Boone
Hunters report two deer chased near Boone by Hon. F A Linney’s hounds. A doe was killed and dressed near Rutherwood, with more venison brought to Boone. Authorities emphasize strict penalties and urge catching the violators.
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Boone
F. A. Linney
Rutherwood
Cone Park
Watauga
California Climate Facts From Weather Bureau Highlight Extremes
The Weather Bureau notes California offers the widest range of climates with record highs in Death Valley and subzero temperatures in Bodie. Alpine and Del Norte counties report heavy snowfall and rainfall, while San Francisco enjoys a mild, steady year around climate and a long history of few thunderstorms.
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California
Mercury
San Francisco
United States Weather Bureau
Africa
Death Valley
Mono County
Alpine County
del Norte County
Lake County
San Bernardino County
Point Reyes
California Sea Coast
America
San Francisco Bay District
Farm Name Registration Advised by Extension Workers
Extension workers at the state college urge farmers to give their operations a distinct name and register it under the applicable laws. The guidance stresses official recognition, branding, and potential eligibility for programs and services.
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The
State College
Death of J. W. Horton Prominent Watauga Citizen
James W. Horton died at his Cove Creek home after a brief pneumonia illness at age 79. A Confederate veteran, longtime Pension Board chairman, and charter member and district grand master of Snow Lodge A F and A M, he was a respected Mason with deep county ties. Survived by his wife Mrs. Horton and six children. Interment followed at 1 P M with Masonry lodges in charge.
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James W. Hor
Cove Creek
Watauga
Horton
Snow Lodge A. F. & A. M
Watauga Lodge
Snow Lodge
Ylos
Bryan Congratulates Morrison On Ousting Monkey Book
William Jennings Bryan sent a Miami letter praising Governor Morrison for removing two evolution focused biology books from North Carolina high school texts. He predicted other governors would follow, while letters for and against the ban flooded the governor. Morrison called religious freedom in the state strong and said no religion would be taught in schools.
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Wiliam Jennings Bryan
Morrison
Bryan
Miami
Fla
North Carolina
Board of Education
Watauga American Legion Reorganizing Meeting
Local post plans a reorganizing meeting with Mr. F. D. Grist of Lenoir to discuss recent legislative enactments and Veteran's Loan Bureau details. Ex servicemen urged to attend, plus citizens and especially ladies invited for information benefiting the boys.
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F. D. Grist
Lenoir
Watauga Scone
Legionnaires
Veteran's Loan Bureau
Honor farmers in North Carolina extend prosperity this year
Extension officials say the honor farmer will feed himself and his livestock from crops grown at home. He will maintain an orchard improve soils involve his children in club work and add home conveniences to sustain prosperity in the state.
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North Carolina
State College
Miles Love Again Confined in Boone Jail
Miles Love alias Miles Presnell is held in Boone jail after escape from custody following his September arrest for the murder of his child. He was brought from Wyoming County West Virginia by Deputy Sheriff George Hayes and town marshal Roby Greene.
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Miles Love
Boone
Miles Presnell
Wyoming County
West Virginia
George Hayes
Roby Greene
Love
Watauga Democrat
Miles
Humane Society Urges U S to Kill Off 15000 Cayuses
Seattle reports the King County Humane Society asks the federal government to slay about 15 000 wild ponies on Yakima Indian Reservation. Ponies multiplied after initial culls, roam between wire fences, are run down by autos, raid ranches and attract birds and scavengers. Government range could be rented for grazing stock, generating income for Indian wards.
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Seattle
Wash
King County Humane Society
United States
Yakima
Return Trip From Florida By Boone Boys
Three Boone youths Dallas Cottrell Kingston Gragg and Howard Bingham completed an 830 day auto tour through Florida camping and self cooking. They traveled from Orlando area back to Boone in four days marking a memorable journey.
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Messrs
Dallas Cottrell
Kingston Gragg
Howard Bingham
Boone
Florida
Orlando
Abe Growler Reacts to Cooperative Marketing Meeting
Tom Tarheel recalls Abe Growler's skepticism about cooperative marketing until a meeting with on-site dinner and member payments changed his view. Growler is drawn by a practical appeal to appetite and finances.
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Tom Tarheel
Abe Growler
Abe
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M. B. Woosley
Epworth League
Wesley
Young Men’s Wesley Bible
Methodist’ Church
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R. Grage
J. W. Horton
J. Bryan
Governor Morrison
Watauga Post American Legion
Humane Society
U. S
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