Watauga Farmers Plan South Carolina Trip
A Western North Carolina delegation led by District Agent John W. Goodman will travel February 26 to Young's Island South Carolina to study truck farming. They will observe large scale seed potato, spinach, lettuce, cabbage and onion production as a model for possible adaptation in Watauga County.
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Western
North Carolina
John W. Goodman
Young’s Island
South Carolina
Blue Ridge
South
Charleston
Watauga
South Carolina Produce Association
Steele
Avery County
Buncombe County
Maine
Aged Confederates in Nashville Home in Fatal Window Dispute
In Nashville at the State Old Soldiers Home G. W. Hamby, 97, was fatally stabbed in a dispute over raising a window. Dr. T. G. Bracking, 91, the slayer, is in serious condition claiming self defense after Hamby allegedly attacked him. state action may be forestalled by Bracking's death.
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Nashville
Tenn
G. W. Hamby
T. G. Bracking
Bracking
Hamby
Farmers South Carolina Trip Planned for Produce Study
John B. Steele announces a trip to Charleston County South Carolina to study produce growing practices. Participants will travel by automobile from Boone, departing Tuesday FP 26th, touring Tuesday and Wednesday, staying at Youn Island Thursday and Friday, returning Saturday and Sunday. Expenses borne by each traveler.
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South Carolina
Charleston County
Boone
Youn Island
Watauga County
John B. Steele
Railroad survey completed to Mountain City Tennessee
Surveyors of the Bowie railroad from Mountain City to North Wilkesboro have finished the survey crossing the Blue Ridge at Daniels Gap with a thousand foot tunnel. They expect about a month more to complete the three surveys and decide on a location near Curtis Bridge tapping the Watauga railroad.
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Bowie Railroad
Mountain City
North Wilkesboro
West Jefferson
Blue Ridge
Daniel’s Gap
Wilkes
Watauga
Curtis Bridge
Denby Resigns Amid President Coolidge Tension
Washington February 18 Secretary Denby resigns citing fear his continued service would embarrass President Coolidge. Coolidge replies with praise and remarks on duty. Denby asserts his actions protected the government and navy and rejects impeachment slander.
Farming for Profit and Transportation by Bernard Baruch
Ber nard Baruch argues farming should be simple: produce and sell via cooperative marketing with specialized agents. He stresses cheaper transportation, wider markets, and organizing agriculture to raise farmers to an economic level, not through legislation but cooperative effort.
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Bernard Baruch
New York
George Rommel
Farm and Fireside
Denmark
Sweden
Rich Mountain Poultry Association Organized
Poultry raisers from Mabel and Silverstone form the Rich Mountain Poultry Association to improve buying and selling through cooperation. Mrs. T. P. Adams of Zionville serves as president and Dr. F. M. Greer of Mabel as secretary. The group will market hatching eggs, baby chicks and guaranteed commercial eggs with incubator capacity of about 2,200 eggs per three weeks. The combined flocks include a dozen 300 eye white leghorn hens and feature notable layers.
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Mabel and
Silverstone
Rich Mountain Poultry Association
T. P. Adams
Zionville
F. M. Greer
Mabel
Deaf from Birth Teen Hears Radio Music in Richfield
In Richfield 16 year old Trudell Ritchie, deaf since birth, reportedly hears radio music after a home setup. The boy distinguishes music types though he cannot hear normal sounds, sparking local and regional interest about potential scientific payoff.
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Richfield
Trudell Ritchie
H. M. Ritchie
Ritchie
Stanley News-Herald
Tobacco Extension Work Boosted by College Experts
Work with tobacco became a new feature of extension activity by agricultural workers of the State College last year. At least 36 demonstrations in growing better tobacco were staged by tobacco specialists working with county agents.
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Collene
Brains and heart needed to run modern farming enterprise
The speaker argues success hinges on brains and rare balance of heart and head. He urges modernization of farm product selling, proposing farmers team with selling specialists who study markets and interpret conditions for better outcomes.
Atauga Furniture Co. to Change Hands
Watauga Furniture and Lumber Co. is about to change hands as E. N. Hahn sells the lumber and furniture business to W. R. Gragg B. P. Moody Poly Wyke and F. M. Maltba while retaining real estate buildings and machinery. The Democrat predicts success for the new owners in a growing building material field.
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Watauga Furniture & Lumber Co
E. N. Hahn
Messrs. W. R. Gragg
B. P. Moody
Poly Wyke
F. M. Maltba
Hahn
Gragg
the Democrat
Examinations Begin at Appalachian Training School
Examinations were held last week at the Appalachian Training School and the spring term opens on Tuesday the 19th with higher enrollment in the Normal Department. Treasurer Prof. D. D. Dougherty has returned after an absence and suffered a collapse at the post office Friday evening but is recovering. Moon lore and local weather are discussed, Valentine socials enliven Boone with Epworth League at the Methodist church and a social at Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Councill’s home. Miss Annie Stanbury is reported ill.
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Appalachian Training School
D. D. Dougherty
Dougherty
Boone
Epworth League
League
B. J. Councill
Annie Stanbury
Valentine Party at Nettie Winkler’s Elk home
Miss Nettie Winkler hosted a Valentine party Thursday with a white and red heart theme. Mollie Wheeler won a cupid’s heart prize and guests received candy boxes. friends of Mr. and Mrs. Greene and the Winklers regret their six month stay.
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Nettie Winkler
Elk
Neglect Taxes Describe Unkept Farm Equipment Issues
The term neglect taxes refers to charges for failing to keep farm equipment and outbuildings painted and in repair, reflecting maintenance neglect rather than standard property taxes.
Pep and plan to lure tourists to Boone
W. W. Stringfellow of Anniston Alabama urges Boone and its Chamber of Commerce to boost highway beautification and attract visitors. He argues smaller hotels and affordable country fare will draw travelers, emphasizes good roads, climate, and a cooperative spirit to rival other North Carolina towns and the Old North State’s tourist flow.
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Watauga Democrat
Chamber of Commerce
Old North
Boone
W. W. Stringfellow
Anniston, Alabama
Sion Rogers Found Dead in Bed in North Wilkesboro
North Wilkesboro mourns Sion Rogers son of Will Rogers found dead in his sleep yesterday during a visit with relatives in Alexander County. Rogers, a carpenter by trade, had helped build a local brick store earlier in life. The Democrat notes his good standing and grieves his loss.
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North Wilkesboro
Wade Ashley
Watauga County
Sion Rogers
Will Rogers
Rogers
Alexander County
10Th Streets
Smoak Brothers
Democrat
Farmer in King George County Dies Two Minutes After President
Lived and died with Wilson T S Tinsley a farmer of King George county Virginia whose birthday was the same as former President Wilson and who became ill at the same time President Wilson was stricken died two minutes after Mr Wilson died death being due to pneumonia.
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T. S. Tinsley
King George County
Wilson
Mr. Wilson
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