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Watauga Democrat

Location

Boone, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1930

Page

3

Gardner urges electing capable local leaders for state welfare

Governor O Max Gardner speaks to Wake County Bar Association urging North Carolinians to prioritize capable leaders for county commissioners and state legislature. He warns against letting senatorial campaigns crowd urgent issues like education, taxation, local government, roads, and public health. He calls for drafting qualified citizens regardless of party and stresses selecting officials who will work, listen, and serve the state as a whole.

O. Max Gardner Wake County Bar Association Sir Walter Hotel Raleigh United States North Carolina General Assembly Gardner East West Piedmont

North Carolina and the call for capable county leaders

A speech urges voters to elect county commissioners with business skill and vision. It argues taxes should fund public services efficiently, questions the power of private expense, and stresses commissioners must resist local pressures while serving the public interest. It elevates leadership over federal focus and cites North Carolina’s need for men of strength to shape the state’s future.

Vigger Publi United States North Carolina

Negro Attacks and Kills Duplin County Woman

A man named Dave Brockington, described as a negro, killed Bertie English, wife of farmer Steve English, at their Wallace North Carolina home. He was arrested hours later at a Lenoir County lumber camp after hiring a car near the crime scene. The victim was found beaten, likely with a fire poker, and officials moved Brockington to the State Penitentiary amid community unrest. Also noted: S. L. Kline reports 5115 eggs from 358 white Leghorn pullets in December, selling at 50 cents per dozen for a gross return of 213 dollars.

Bertie English Steve English Wallace N. C Dave Brockington Brockington Lenoir County English Kinston Raleigh Duplin County S. L. Kline Valdese Burke County

Sargon Sets Record with Surging Drug Sales

Boone Drug Company reports Sargon and Sargon Soft Mass Pills sold in massive carload lots across 27 states. In California since April last year sales reached 21 carloads, with nationwide demand described as phenomenal and becoming a household word.

Texas Sngle New York Seine Gulf Great Lakes Saigon America Boone Drug Company California

Bee keeper migrates 350 colonies to Onslow County

L. W. Hawks of Mount Airy moved his beekeeping operation to Onslow County for winter pasture transferring 350 colonies as part of a seasonal plan.

L. W. Hawks Mount Airy Onslow County

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