James W Whitehead Dies at 73 in Banner Elk North Carolina
A Banner Elk obituary notes James W Whitehead born May 14 1851 near Butler Tennessee died December 19 1924 at his home near Banner Elk NC aged 73 He lived in Avery County since 1872 and was known for honesty frugality and strength He married Jennie Hayes in 1884 and leaves two daughters and two sons plus spouses and grandchildren The tribute highlights his bear hunting era and unblemished credit record with friends recalling his steadfast faith and quiet farewell to life.
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James W. Whitehead
Butler Johnson County
Tennessee
Banner Elk
North Carolina
Illinois
Chicago
Avery County
Jennie Hayes
Watauga County
W. W. Walsh
Lynchburg
Jennie
Kill the scrub sire and end the burden on livestock
A Southern Agriculturist plea urges ending use of scrub sires in farming. It argues pure breds are cheaper and more profitable, condemns scrub bulls boars and rams, calls for a sustained campaign to eliminate them, and envisions counties and states improved once scrub stock are removed.
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Nolet
Short Beekeeping Course at State College
A free short course for beekeepers runs January 20 to 22 at State College. For information, write to Prof. Z P Metcalf.
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Z. P. Metcalf
New Year Reflections on Duty and Time Ahead
A.Watson offers a 1925 outlook urging duty as the guiding word for the new year. He reflects on time, memory, and the promise of youth becoming tomorrow's leaders, urging readers to face the future with purpose and honor for a prosperous year.
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A. Watson
Mile Post
Christmas Tree At Doe Ridge School Celebration
The Doe Ridge School entertained students and villagers on Christmas Eve with a song by the children, two recitations, and a comedy performed by eight young men. All ages enjoyed the event and departed with treats and wishes for Santa to visit again.
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Doe Ridge
Santa Claus
Knox Duo Tor of marked ability at the stage
The Knox duo presents original character work that brings plain acting to life evoking keen audience enjoyment. Mrs. Knox accompanies with a Victrola for songs including So Hear.
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Tor
North Carolina Gains in Small Grain Values
North Carolina farmers earned four million dollars more from small grains this year, with the Sears Roebuck Agricultural Foundation noting a national grain value increase of 550 million dollars. Wheat rose to 10.25 million from 7.5 million in 1923, oats to six million bushels from five, and corn yields fell to 14.9 bushels per acre while total corn production dropped to 38 million bushels. Wet weather boosted wheat and oats. profits per bushel swung from a 84 cent loss to a 22 cent profit for wheat and an 11 cent profit for oats. The report credits higher yields and prices for stabilizing farmers financially and lifting livestock prices overall.
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North Carolina
Sears-Roebuck Agricultural Foundation
Foundation
Boone Baptist Church Sunday School Seeks New Year Attendance
Boone Baptist Church urges starting the year with regular Sunday School attendance. The message notes the value of habit and invites all to join next Sunday, stressing not missing a Sunday from Sunday School or preaching service.
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Boone Baptist Church
Kobe
Blowing Rock Church Service Schedule
Blowing Rock Church announces Sunday School at 10 a.m. and a preaching service by the pastor at 11 a.m.
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Blowing Rock
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