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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1924
Page
2
The Moore County News reports mounting concern over wanton destruction of roadside wildflowers Rhododendron and laurel. Automobiles carry away flowers en route from mountain regions, leaving the Lenoir Blowing Rock turnpike and hillsides stripped of floral beauty.
Davidson department store announces a July clearance with hundreds of dress goods and fabrics priced low. The ad touts silk crepe de chine, linen, bleached sheeting, remnants, and various clothing items at deep discounts. It promises refunds if customers feel their money’s not worth the purchase and invites shoppers to browse shoes and coats at strong reductions.
Residents and travelers protest daily destruction of wild mountain flowers by roadside vandalism. Calls for action to curb damage include signs via the State Highway Commission, while urging public conscience to protect the land and its beauty.
Stella Hagaman and Mrs Don Hagaman hosted a sumptuous birthday dinner for their mother at the Hagaman home on Beaver Dam last Sunday. About 30 relatives neighbors and friends attended enjoying sweet peas roses fresh strawberries and mountain cream.
Method it Church invites all to Sunday School at 10 a m and preaching by Rev Woosley at 10 a m and 8 p m. Epworth League meets at 7 15 p m. Wednesday prayer service at 8 p m with choir practice afterward. A welcome is extended to all.
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