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Watauga Democrat in Boone, North Carolina

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Watauga Democrat

Location

Boone, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1926

Page

2

Shatley Springs Attracts Tourists Near Jefferson

Jefferson June 29 More and more visitors flock to Shatley Springs seven miles from Jefferson and near Ashe County highways. Manager W A McNeill sets ten cents per gallon for water carried away while drinking remains free. In one day 660 gallons sold and over 1 000 visitors are noted. The spring’s fame dates to Martin Shatley who found medicinal value and supposedly cured his dread skin ailment. Nearby, Perry of South Carolina, aged ninety, slept and preached nightly for four years, a secret burial with him.

Jefferson Shatley Springs Ashe County W. A. McNeill North Wilkesboro Martin Shatley Fountain of Youth Martin Atley South Carolina Perry Capper

W. R. Moody Dies at Bushnell Nebraska

William Roby Moody a Wheatland Flats resident for 15 years died after a month's illness at his Bushnell Nebraska home. Born May 17 1864 in Cove Creek North Carolina he moved with his family to Wheatland Flats and later Pine Bluffs before settling in Bushnell. He is survived by several relatives and his funeral was held in Wheatland cemetery beside his son.

Wheatland Nebraska Moody William Roby Moody Wheatland Flats Bushnell Nebr Mr. Moody Cove Creek N. C Daisy Long North Carolina Cora Vivian Wrex Emerson Moody William Wheatland Cemetery Pine Bluffs Vivian Moody Britton Trenton Neb Watson Undertaking G. W. Moody C. B. Moody

New Yorkers quarrel over milk water accusation

The Charleston Daily Mail notes New Yorkers may drink alcohol freely but object strongly when water is added to milk, highlighting public opinion on a trivial dairy water dispute.

The Charleston Daily Mail

Fragmentary note on Tess and their final nights

The text fragment hints at Tess and a man living together nightly until his death a few weeks ago. It suggests uncertainty about a person’s powers and an explanation of the case remains unclear.

Tess

Tomato worm control sprays and dusts recommended

The article explains treatments to protect tomatoes from worms. It compares calcium arsenate and arsenate of lead, detailing Bordeaux mixture with lead arsenate, and dusting or spraying ratios for effective control. It notes conditions when diseases are absent and provides application intervals.

How Southern Farmers Stand on Prohibition

The Progressive Farmer reports a southern farmer straw poll results with 3 369 backing strict Prohibition under the Volstead Act 3384 favoring local option light wine and beer 867 seeking repeal and state control The total 4570 shows 73 7 percent Prohibition 1 3 percent modification and 18 9 percent repeal The note adds a hot weather pest control tip for poultry

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Negro W. R. Moody Bushnell, Nebraska Rexall Renal Ki Amy Corptons Standard Oil Company N.J Boone, N. C FORD Fordor Tudor Sedan
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