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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1929
Page
7
The essay warns that boasting becomes dangerous when one believes they are superior. It praises deserved pride, urges selfless effort to earn praise, and condemns self worship as linked to ruin and mental imbalance. It notes examples of egotists who fail and suffer consequences.
Ridgecrest North Carolina day observance set for July 4 with attendees from state colleges part of a Baptist student retreat. Dr John L Hill will speak to the crowd. Afternoon activities include tennis, swimming, boating and a social event around camp fires. A Johnston County agriculture board forms to assist the farm agent in improving local farming.
A fashion feature describes rows of narrow flounces on sheer foundations and moonlit satin slippers. A petite mannequin models a net gown with elongating sides, pairing with the finest hose to complete an enchanting evening look.
Designers abandon sheath lines in favor of decorative skirts featuring irregular fullness. Long pointed layers, tiers of flounces, set-in tucks, and godets create novelty. Floating panels and detachable wisps, transparent fabrics, and dipping backlines redefine the season’s frock styles.
The article notes a shift from deep pointed necks to shallower necklines. Early designs show a halter-like shaping with a scalloped lower edge, while another style emphasizes a broad shallow neck paired with a smart youthful collar worn open or fastened at the throat base.
In Anderson and Vincennes Indiana on July 2 a double ceremony united twins Alverta and Lavera Morgan and Ruth and Mildred Cooper along with Bernice and Pauline Bond. Mildred and Miriam Fossmeyer of Indianapolis sang before the ceremony as Martha and Mary Lakey twin flower girls from Anderson.
Legal advertisement states J. D. Horton informs all creditors that he has bought the W. R. Winkler & Co. Garage and that all outstanding accounts are to be paid by W. R. Winkler except those Horton has notified or will notify. Dated July 3, 1929.
The undersigned trustee Thomas H Coffey Jr pursuant to a deed of trust dated April 1 1929 between Howard and Hattie Oxentine and Thomas Coffey Jr offers at public auction for cash at the courthouse door Boone North Carolina on August 5 1929 at 12 noon the described Blowing Rock land with improvements. The sale follows default on secured indebtedness and the trust's power of sale is operative. Dated July 2 1929.
By power of sale in a mortgage debt of 4300 dollars dated June 1927 Walter L Ward and Eliza Ward defaulted. J J Mast and Ed Yates will sell on July 20 1929 at 2 PM at Boone Court House to satisfy the note and interest with 40 acres of land described as the Ward property along Watauga River near Watauga Falls, noting a prior Federal Land Bank mortgage of 1200 dollars.
Dr. A G Jones of Johnson City Tenn eye ear nose and throat specialist will be in the office of Dr Hagaman in Boone on Monday and Tuesday June 3 and 4 for the practice of his profession. W R Winkler announces sale of his Boone garage business to J D Horton and disclaims obligations after June 26 1929. Administratrix Mrs Lillie Adams reports claims against the estate of Mrs Mattie Sullivan deceased must be presented within one year from July 1 1929.
By order of the Superior Court of Watauga County Sheriff L M Farthing will sell at the courthouse door on August 5, 1929, between 10 am and 2 pm, all interest of J L Wagner in described real estate starting at a dead white oak and running a measured route in Skull line to stake and road, for cash to the highest bidder.
An advertisement proclaims 666 as a speedy universal remedy for cold symptoms flu dengue bilious fever and malaria, claiming quick relief and wide effectiveness. The claim highlights a patent medicine approach common in historic newspapers.
Notice states the mercantile business at Vilas NC was sold to C S Billings on June 25 1929 and directs all creditors of B D Service Station to present claims for payment. B S Dugger and C I Billings are named.
The article promotes Syrup Pepsin as a mild vegetable remedy for constipation and other stomach issues. It quotes Dr Caldwell praising natural approaches over drastic purges. A free trial bottle offer is extended by mail from Monticello Illinois.
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