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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1925
Page
4
In Lincoln Times the author attacks University of Chicago professors for a new literal Bible translation. The piece laments losing the King James poetry and reverence, arguing the modern rendering ruins sacred imagery and tradition. It urges readers to compare old and new Bibles.
In Cove Creek the school faces below normal attendance due to a mild mumps outbreak. Emma Mast and Thos Taylor wed at the bride’s home last Saturday. The play The Little Clodhopper drew good crowds and funds go to buy a church piano. Friends report A M Banner improving while D F Horton recovers from rheumatism.
Smithson questions Decker about a past incident and he recalls taking two girls to dinner, framing the exchange as a blunt recollection amid a wider hold up discussion. The dialogue shows informal tone and dated slang reflecting the era.
Greensboro hosts the State Sunday School Convention April 28 to 30 with five continent renowned specialists. Dr Charles Brewbaker and Dr Percy Hayward lead sessions on administration youth work and adult Bible class, plus Miss Meme Brockway and Mr Thomas Evans head cradle to vacation Bible school programs. Delegates from all denominations expected to attend.
The article reports that Jack Dempsey has resigned his title and quit fighting, announcing his marriage in a surprising turn. It notes public reaction and hints at further personal changes, with playful asides about marriage.
A National Geographic bulletin notes how American tastes shift rapidly in 1925 from mahjongg sets to Chinese parasols and bobbed hair while weaving global fads through oceans of trade. It surveys platinum jewelry, ostrich feathers, and Pekinese dogs as emblematic trends influencing markets and culture.
Mr Z T Watson started a writing school at Mount Ephraim on Monday February 23. Walter Watson has been ill but improved recently. Many residents attended Rock View preaching Saturday. Jacob Hayes was sick for several days. Mr and Mrs C T Simmons visited D M Wheeler’s home Sunday. John Johnson and Mac Houck went to Johnson City Sanatorium. Tom Watson and Tom Johnson are very ill with ear abscesses. T A Cox travels to Johnson City Hospital for eye treatment. Mrs Vexie Cox remains unimproved.
Baptist leaders of the Three Folks Association gather at Boone Baptist Church on March 12 for an all day Mission Rally starting at 10 AM. A light noon lunch will be served. The program features missions addresses and round table discussions led by Rev. K. D. Slu kenbrock and Rev. F. M. Huggins with participants from each church.
The Deep Gap Boosters invite residents to a mass meeting at Rocky Point school on Saturday March 7 1925 at 7 00 p m to discuss plans to make Deep Gap attractive to tourists and outsiders. W A Watson publicity director urges attendance and participation and notes speeches and a program will accompany the effort. The Democrat carries timely farm news from the State College extension division.
A reader argues income tax should allow deductions for personal brain and body maintenance as business expenses. The piece compares human capital to machinery, cites depreciation and depletion concepts, and notes social taboos around fashion and table design affecting dining.
A muddled column recalls Tom Lawson and his Wall Street rise and fall. It contrasts U S rail freight costs with European competition and critiques regulatory rate increases. The piece cites a Kansas editor Mrs Tennal promoting polyandry and notes changing attitudes toward money, gambling, and marriage ideals.
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