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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1932
Page
4
An old subscription advertisement lists rates issued weekly by The Rivers Printing Company publishers R C Rivers and Rob Rivers The notice shows six months and three months prepaid options with prices around 1 50 and 75 cents respectively indicating an era of paper subscriptions and prepaid plans
Robert R. Reynolds of Asheville defeats Cameron Morrison by a large margin to win the Democratic Senate nomination. The candidate ran independently, attacking the political machine, supporting prohibition reform and anti trust measures while touring the state with a frugal campaign.
An open letter from G. M. Garren of State College lauds Dr. B. B. Dougherty of Appalachian State Teachers College Boone for Tar Heel patriotism amid salary cuts and institutional strain. It recalls Dougherty’s efforts to save his college during budget reductions in Raleigh.
A speaker praises North Carolina native sons and condemns nonresidents seeking state jobs. The tribute lauds Professor Dougherty and his Appalachian Training School, hoping for a lasting monument to his work and its impact on mountain youth.
Senator Morrison, defeated in the race, says the party may not nominate his preferred candidate yet vows to back the nominee and support Bob Reynolds and the ticket. His generous stance contrasts with defeated rivals and highlights his loyalty to democracy.
Bruce Barton argues that political honesty can win elections. He cites John Stuart Mill who pledged not to dodge questions or pander to local interests and won trust by admitting truth. Barton believes voters are tired of hokum and may elect truth tellers who answer directly.
The essay notes a Washington health bulletin advising reduced meat consumption in hot weather since meat is a heat producing food. The author questions timing and necessity but does not fully endorse the guidance. The piece blends commentary with a physician's perspective on diet in summer.
Public notices on meat and heat produced food warnings spark protests and cost concerns. Critics say the bulletins harm meat packing and burden taxpayers while most readers ignore them, urging an end to alarm.
The Christian Register urges ministers to speak out on economic and moral questions. It argues these living issues require the gospel and warns against silencing ethical convictions to appease opponents, noting change as natural and progress as essential.
A moral verse by James Monroe Downum warns that shortcuts cannot produce true achievement or salvation. It contrasts hard work with easy paths, condemns cutting corners, and asserts divine timing in sending a savior to redeem the world.
Agricultural column provides calf conditioning steps two months before fairs including grain rations and grooming routines. It also advises deworming growing pullets twice before laying and using age appropriate deworming tablets. C. C. Taylor plans to fill his curing house after planting 800 bushels of seed sweet potatoes.
News reaches Boone of the death in Millsboro Virginia on Sunday the 25th of Mrs Ruth Vaughn Williford known as Ruth Vaughn a former Boone school teacher for two years. Burial was held at Windy Cove Church cemetery on Tuesday. Surviving are a husband and infant son. Her husband was the Boone School principal when she taught.
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