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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1925
Page
3
Poultry producers are urged to grade eggs for size and color and to use new fillers and clean crates. Letters to the Division of Markets warn of small, irregular eggs packed in secondhand cases, and stress organized producer groups to improve marketing. A living memorial tree is described for a prominent figure.
The North Carolina pine planted on the National Cathedral grounds honors Woodrow Wilson. Representative Abernethy cites Wilson’s Davidson College roots and states that pine symbolism reflects his life and service, linking war memorials to nature and regional devotion.
In Shanghai in early December 1924, missionary T. S. Blaylock writes of disrupted rail service to Shantung, fears over ongoing hostilities, and the need for more laborers and churches willing to endure hardship. He urges daily prayer and reports fruitful witness despite danger, noting China’s internal conflict and the peril of missionaries.
H. J. Ryan horticultural commissioner reported about 25 percent of the orange crop in Los Angeles and adjacent counties suffered frost damage during the recent cold snap. The statement followed a meeting of the five county horticultural commissions.
Wheat sold for an even $2 at the St. Louis market today, the highest price since January 1921 when government price fixing ended. The report notes the price level as a notable market milestone in the ongoing postwar price environment.
A practical poultry production and marketing course runs January 12 to 17 at the State College for North Carolina poultry producers. Demonstrations cover sticking picking ironing caponizing and culling with a special Monday session on egg grading to U S standard grades by Mr Bordens of the Federal Bureau of Agricultural Economics. Each day focuses on key producer concerns.
S M Dugger writes from Dallas Texas surveying climate and farming compares North Carolina with Texas noting rugged landscape and fewer water features He lauds women in NC and criticizes Dallas scale He mails subscription to Watauga Democrat and shares social observations plus a classified recruiting notice for Whitmer home remedies with Indiana contact.
Polite Bassberry notes he observes her eating candy. She reveals Christmas saved her life after nearly breaking a long habit, while dating him.
The Foscoe community enjoyed a calm Christmas with a church Sunday School program led by Rev. Eber Gragg. The event featured Joseph and Mary and praise for the town's entertainment. Mrs. Filmore Coffey and Mrs. Pink Coffey are ill with influenza. visitors and summer plans also noted.
In a playful aside, Blonde Bess jokes that mothers’ feet suffer when it rains while her own complexion bears the brunt, contrasting pain and vanity in a lighthearted quip.
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