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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1922
Page
4
A Charlotte Observer meditation on how the heart of a man mirrors a boy's dreams The piece contrasts mature realism with youthful adventure, praising the bond between men and boys and the guiding role of dogs and mentors on life’s winding road toward future horizons.
Executor of the will of T H Taylor alerts creditors to present claims by June 7 1923 and fix debts now. The notice dated June 7 1922 requests all debts be settled promptly.
Fragmentary notice lists dentist offices at Boone and Newland with monthly procedures and dates referencing the last ten days of each month. Unclear details due to garbled OCR.
The American Bible Society reports a record year with 5 855 464 volumes circulated, exceeding last year by over 4 million. China leads growth with 2 362 780 copies, while demand from Japan the Near East and Latin America rises sharply, prompting translation work in Spanish Quechua Zulu and Kpelle.
Treasurer B R Lacy launches a tax collection drive against automobile dealers for the state auto license fee of 500. The tax, per law, is collected by the State Treasurer and not other agencies. Lacy had relied on dealers to remit after notices, but many have not paid for the new year and continue selling cars without licenses.
Commandant Henderson, director of the boycott against Belfast goods, was arrested by provisional government authorities and taken to Mountjoy prison. The Four Courts dissents claim counter action by the Four Corners irregulars, who recently kidnapped Lieut. General O Connor at Beggar s Bush and hold him prisoner.
A Winston Salem Journal note discusses Southern Appalachians in fiction and real life. It cites Cecil Sharp's report from the Virginia Kentucky Tennessee border and contrasts World War II hero Sergeant Alvin York’s fame with portrayals of mountaineers as warm hospitable people preserving old English songs and manners.
Delegations from the Norfolk and Newport News Chambers of Commerce and Rotary Clubs seek Richmond participation with Tidewater cities to raise 500000 for the capital to Ocean Highway project. Hampton Roads-Gloucester-Richmond Highway plans push forward before Richmond business interests. A tobacco warehouse project in Danville progresses with J A Wilson overseeing. A messenger boy on Charlotte Street was struck by a car, dragged briefly, and injured. the auto fled.
Dr. B C Brooks announces suspension of the Department of School Extension work until fall reorganization. W C Crosby resigns as director. Mrs Claire B Thomas also resigned. J B Williamson to lead temporarily. summer operations closed. moving pictures may be used by counties under new terms. fall plan to be presented.
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