19 Feb 1914
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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1914
Page
1
The equalizing fund of 401000 supports longer terms in 90 counties, raising minimum terms from 80 to 108 3-10 days and boosting teacher salaries by 25 to 30 percent. Local taxes add about 1,500 districts, likely pushing state terms beyond six months with rising enrollments and 2000 more teachers.
In the Superior Court of Watauga County North Carolina RA Moretz vs E B Miller and W W Miller. By execution from the court I will sell March 23 1914 at 1 PM at the court house door to satisfy the execution all of E B Miller and W W Miller interest in a tract adjoining William Hodge Sam Day bounded by Miller line snake ridge roads and other markers containing 62 acres more or less. Feb 19 1914.
The Executive Committee resolves to press for a General Assembly act prohibiting liquor delivery for beverage purposes in the state. It urges voters to question candidates and elect those who support the measure and orders statewide campaign organization to ensure passage by the next General Assembly.
Mrs Boyd III widow of the late sheriff, long in frail health, is now critically ill at her daughter’s home. The notice notes she has many friends and no enemies, with news from Le noir Topic.
A North Carolina agriculture warning warns farmers to watch seed peddlers selling overpriced seed and to demand a license receipt. Farmers are urged to report names and addresses to the state department of agriculture. past incidents in Wilkes and nearby counties are cited. Also includes an advertising note for Dr. Hobson's Eczema Ointment and a satirical jab at Col Goethals regarding a presidential bid.
Advert shows Electric Bitters claim to renew health and strength for liver and kidney complaints. It cites Robert Madson of West Burlington Iowa cured after eight months with four doctors giving up. Sold at 50c and 1.00 by H E Bucklen Co. Philadelphia or St Louis.
87 acres of grassland one mile east of Elizabethton Tennessee with six acres timber three barns three fowl houses a five room house fruit trees good fencing and water on a public road. Dairy and poultry potential asking price 4500 terms one third cash balance in one to three years. Contact H C Jett in 1841.
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