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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1932
Page
4
The Wetnege Democrat published weekly by The Rivers Printing Company Boon e North Carolina lists subscription rates one year six months and three months payable in advance. Cards of thanks resolutions of respect obituaries are charged at advertising rates. Entered in Boone North Carolina as second class mail matter.
The Watauga Democrat marks its 44th year of continuous publication as of July 4 celebrating its founding in 1888. The staff notes the anniversary while noting the long service under the same management and the paper's "young" age.
Last Wednesday rumors spread that Bob Reynolds, a top political figure, had killed himself after a broadcast claimed Smith Reynolds had taken his own life. The error caused streets to buzz until corrected, leaving friends stunned and curious about motives.
R. R. Clark argues in Greensboro Daily News that primaries empower individual voters and remain the fairest method, despite anti-primary rhetoric. He notes conventions concentrate influence among a few, while primary costs and access favor the rich, yet cites a recent upset showing money isn’t decisive.
A compact devotional note from Emma Moretz Coffey of Rufus North Carolina expresses that true love for God manifests in neighborly action and joyful labor The speaker suggests inner brightness cannot be hidden and compares divine love to an over flowing cup that electrifies and is perceived by others.
A collage of village scenes includes a young mother with daughters smoking, a hay-filled Model T on Main St, a man throwing rocks at a crowing rooster, and a veteran’s eye roll. A town hunts for who shot Walter amid poems about flowers, mourning, and horse sense then a farewell verse.
The piece recalls Typhoid Mary as a symbol of unseen danger and then cites a critique of gold hoarding during crises. The narrator rejects panic buying, affirms personal solvency, and vows to lead the people on a white horse if social upheaval occurs. He argues future generations will judge how they acted during the crisis.
A brief anecdote recounts a past fishing outing on the Osage River. The narrator notes the stream’s winding course and shares his impressions of the river environment and experience.
Observers note rugged Ozark life where locals treat snake bites with curochrome and avoid doctors. A barefoot twelve year old shows a swollen copperhead injury, while the narrator urges prompt medical help and explains proper first aid.
A short verse asks for spiritual gifts for daily tasks on life’s road. It invokes strength courage and cheerful endurance for travelers. The meditation continues with inward joy during rest periods and attentive perception of all that is seen and heard.
The piece centers on transforming the past through prayer and action. It blends a devotional plea for redemption with a moral emphasis on deeds over words, urging faithful work to make time fruitful and honor the effort even if results are unseen.
A column blends witty riffs on language and politics with notes on theater and philosophy. It ridicules pretentious rhetoric, questions civic wisdom, and threads in references to Woodrow Wilson John Dewey and cultural tastes amid light satire.
Social notes list visitors and residents in Blowing Rock including Ambrose Underdown from Lenoir, the Buchannons in Virginia, Lloyd Tates returning from Pinehurst, and Shelton Love from Hot Springs. Mrs Abernethy and daughters, and others enjoy Windwood, Grey Stone Lodge gatherings, and town events. Camp Yonahlessee opened July 1 with a strong turnout.
The article outlines a Sunday School lesson by Rev Samuel Price D D highlighting the Bible’s unity through Redemption. It compares the Passover to Christ’s sacrifice, presents Egypt as sin and Israel as unsaved humanity, and asserts obedience to God’s plan as the securing of spiritual safety for all who trust in the blood.
With cooperation of Roland Tabor about 300 high grade cows have been placed in Columbus County during the past two years. A new broom soaked in boiling water extends life beyond an unsoused broom when hung up after soaking.
W. Y. Worth is back to tune pianos with service offered anywhere in the section. Now in his tenth season, he charges reasonable rates. Call 47 or visit him in Boone, N C. he will call.
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