18 Feb 1926
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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1926
Page
1
The piece argues for government oversight of vital resources like coal and rails, cites union and owner tensions, and notes historical shifts in labor rights and family life. It references Luther Burbank’s infidel stance and broad questions about belief and existence, reflecting a magazine style commentary.
Raleigh Feb 15 Internal Revenue Collector Grissom says increased federal exemptions will relieve about 25 000 North Carolinians from income tax this year. About 50 000 returns mailed noting $500 rise for singles and $1 000 for heads of families. Filing deadline March 15.
A poem recalling the beauty of mountains in a Tennessee dreamscape. The speaker, Addam Hall, longs for the sun kissed hills and grand summits of the Land of the Sky. The piece closes with a date and place Kingsport Tennessee February 10 26 and a note on speculation.
Deep Gap community report notes ten month old Muriel Mozelle Hamp ton dies of bronchial pneumonia. Alfred Watson and Mrs Amelia Luther are ill, with Mrs Luther bed fast but briefly able to sit up. Local teacher Z T Watson praised for writing school encouragement. A pig incident at the write school is recounted. Alfred Jr and Will Wellborn have pneumonia but improving. Postmaster J E Luther remains ill. Miss Bertha Yates wed Rufus Call in a distant state. March winds hoped to improve health across the town.
Western North Carolina Sunday school leaders gather in Charlotte March 1 to 3 with speakers including Dr. E D Soper of Duke University. Each charge may send at least three delegates and may exceed that allotment. Boone hopes for a full delegation.
A poetic ode by E Roscoe Hall extols the town of Boone. It invites travelers to a paradise of mountains streams pine forests and abundant trout and bass. The piece praises nature beauty and a welcoming atmosphere for visitors seeking summer respite.
Co owners L B Vaughn and H F Fass of Winston-Salem assume the Daniel Boone Hotel lease and plan to run a first class operation. The hotel is open to the public with repairs underway after previous neglect. The new managers promise better food and service and will dispatch a chef soon to oversee dining.
The first year home economies class hosted two luncheons on February 9 and 10 with class members and teachers as hosts. The menu featured roast beef Irish potato puff and beet and cucumber pickles among other items. The tenth grade basketball teams lost to Boone. Margaret Davis recovering from appendicitis returned to school. Rev Uriah Farthing visited chipel last week. Charles Bingham of Lincolnton visited.
The Larrowe Institute estimates adding a half inch of milk per cow per milking in North Carolina could raise profits by 3 750 000 dollars in a year based on 250 000 milking cows. Improved feeding and care are urged with examples from Smith and Preston herd showing higher milk yield and net gains. A stray burglary tale notes police guarding theaters but the suspect evaded capture.
Boone Baptist Church announces Sunday School at 10 a.m. Worship at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. B YeaR Ws at 6 p.m. Wednesday prayer and choir practice at 7 p.m. The adult men and women classes aim for the largest attendance in the next three months with teachers Professor Smith Hagaman and D. J. Cottrell. The pastor preaches at Cove Creek Saturday 2 30 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m.
London reports Royal Astronomical Society member Professor John Joly of University of Dublin states the earth's substratum will heat, liquefy continents, with nine tenths submerged under molten lava before cooling and rising again. He cites repeated cycles in Earth's history and future.
The winter term at the Normal closes February 13 and the spring term begins February 16. Enrollment is expected to rise with many applications and dormitory room reservations for the Summer School. Unusual weather brings brief snow showers and strong winds, with a 12 hour snowstorm and clearing skies current.
Pike county farmers greet news of diamonds on their farms reported by geologist L W Deland of Chicago. Visitors flood Oskya area as drilling plans and tests move forward with leases covering over 2700 acres and a potential field stretching about 11 miles.
Customer asks about egg freshness and the seller confirms the eggs are not allowed for sale until tomorrow. The exchange notes a strict freshness requirement and adherence to display timing.
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