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Newspaper

Watauga Democrat

Location

Boone, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1929

Page

4

Watauga Democrat Notices Details Rates for Various Ads

In advance option rates apply to cards of thanks resolutions of respect and obituaries and other notices as charged at regular advertising rates.

Virginia anti-Smith coalition forms in looming Southern primary

The Virginia Republican anti-Smith coalition unites with Democratic rivals behind shared platforms as Virginia faces an upcoming state election. The result may influence North Carolina and other Southern states as parties weigh whether anti-Smith Democrats remain aligned with Republicans.

Virginia Demoscrat Party North Carolina Florida Texas Bishop Cannon Virgin Simmons Greensboro

Declaration Ideals Guide Post War Policy

In a call to honor founding principles, the piece urges Americans to apply liberty and toleration to current global and domestic issues. It warns that high protective tariffs and embargoes threaten prosperity, arguing trade and peaceful relations are essential to national strength and sugar growers, manufacturers, and broader prosperity depend on international commerce.

George I Congress Washington Cuba

Para Brazil's rubber port and local factory boom

The article describes Para's growing rubber industry and a new local tire tube factory for residents, highlighting Para as a historic rubber hub. It notes rising car usage, docks busy with rubber and coastal trade, and a bustling riverfront market with Brazil nuts, cocoa, jaguar skins, fruits, and crafts.

Para Brazil Washington National Geographic Society Rom

North Carolina Attorney General defines teaching days rule

AG Brummitt rules public school terms require 120 teaching days for six months and 160 for eight months. Attending teachers meetings cannot count as teaching days. Proceeds from fines and penalties must fund the six month term and cannot support the eight month term.

North Carolina Brummitt

Hints for the Home Milk Dominates Farm Food Bill

The article cites Toledo Scale data showing the average rural family consumes 9 371 pounds of food yearly with milk at 2 669 pounds and eggs at 484 pounds. Milk and milk products account for 24 8 cents of every food dollar, underscoring the focus on milk quality and safety.

Toledo Scale

Reheated Rice Dish With Cream and Vegetables

Left over rice reheated with steam and served on a platter with carrots peas and grilled tomatoes. Ease by mixing in thick cream to a good consistency for reheating. Season with pepper add a lump of butter and serve as a potato substitute.

Remedy for Warts Uses Simple Soda Washes

A home wart remedy suggests dissolving a common wad of baking soda in water then applying the solution repeatedly. Let the treated area dry without wiping.

$75 Million to Celebrate Independence Day

Banks estimate roughly 75 million dollars will finance the U S celebration on July 4 with spending on firecrackers hotdogs gasoline and railroad tickets. The outlay depends on weather as Americans seek funds to enjoy the holiday and then redeposit cash after the revelry.

New York Uncle Sam

Boone Baptist Church Announcements

Two Boones Baptist notices list Sunday school at 9 45 am with J T C Wright and J D Rankin as superintendents. Services include 11 am and 7 30 pm preaching with midweek prayer on Wednesday evenings.

Boone Baptist P. A. Giokss J. T. C. Wright

Cove Creek Baptist Church Services This Sunday

Next Sunday morning at 11 o'clock Pastor Dr. Will O Gordon will preach on Procrastination. Evening at 8 features evangelistic services with congregational singing and a message on Religion in the Highway or How Christian Workers can Fill our Churches. Church offers a cordial welcome.

Cove Creek Baptist Will O. Gordon

Lutheran church services listed for Blowing Rock and area

A public notice lists church services for St Marks Blowing Rock Grace Congregation East Boone Holy Communion Congregation Clark s Creek Banner Elk Chapel and related Sunday School times with invitations to attend and names of supervisors where given.

Lutheran Services St. Marks, Blowing Rock Holy Communion Clark’s Creek Unday School Banner Elk Chapel Banner Elk Ue Ae Sound Wbaster

Edna Ragan Dies at Rich Mountain in 1929

Edna Penley Ragan, born October 1909, died June 5 1929 at Rich Mountain. She married Ronald Ragan January 1 1928 and was a member of Rich Mountain Baptist Church. Funeral at Rich Mountain Baptist Church with Rev W C Payne, burial in Cullers Cemetery.

Ronald Ragan Rich Mountain Edna Ragan J. A. Penley Rich Mtaz‘Baptist Church Edna Baptist Church W. C. Payne Culler Cemetery

Greer Talks On Law Enforcement in Boone

The article recounts a judge sentencing a bootlegger after a trial while warning that court lobbyists and prominent locals could influence outcomes. It calls for conscientious officials and fearless citizens to improve Boone and makes Civitan members pledge to support easy measures to do right and hard to do wrong.

Watauga Boone Gladstone Civitans Civitan

Quips and Curiosities in a Vintage Page Mix

A collage of witty lines and odd bits mentions a peach cordial exchange, a doctor asking about vaccination, a Modern Girl’s casual reply, Henry Ford’s two cents for a stamp, and a joke about brainwork and a wrestler’s head.

Henry Ford

Leaving Clues Edwin We Allay Fears About Hiding Truths

Conversation reveals fear of discovery as Angelina jokes about not being seen. A mother plans to mend a waist and uses a fingerprint expert line. The dialogue hints at chores and persistent domestic duties in a close family setting.

Edwin Angelina

Meeting of Teachers and Committeemen

County Superintendent Smith Hagaman calls a meeting of high school and elementary principals and all school committeemen in Boone Courthouse on Saturday July 13 1929. The session starts at 4 PM and aims to discuss operating schools efficiently and economically under the new school law.

Board of Education Elementa Courthouse Boone Counci Princ Smith Hagaman County Superintende

Piano Tuning by W Y Worth Promises Service Across Country

W Y Worth offers piano tuning in his fifth season serving top musicians in the region. He travels by car to render service anywhere in the country and will be available a few days longer. Call Jeffcoat residence phone 72 or P O Box 494 to arrange service.

W. Y. Worth Ruth Rankin Nor‘c Jeffcoat

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