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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1911
Page
2
The editorial criticizes neglected public roads in Watauga County with loose stones and poor grades and urges immediate repair. It highlights a Farmers Institute program in Boone on July 9, stressing farmer and household participation and practical farming methods.
Sheriff P. E. Brown reports that W. Shumate near Mulberry harvested 98 percent on two acres of red clay land. He attributes the large yield to deep plowing and careful preparation before planting. Shumate uses little fertilizer and believes deeper tillage reduces fertilizer needs as farming continues.
A Maine man’s ad quotes a witless proverb about supporting a wife on a wheelbarrow salary, misattributing it to Solomon. The Monroe Enquirer praises RR Beasley, editor of The Carolina Democrat, selling copies at 25 cents through January 1st for readers seeking a strictly Democratic perspective.
A brief instruction advises quiet treatment for sprains and liberal use of Chamber ae Liniment to ease soreness and restore health, appealing to dealers for remedy distribution.
The writer recalls a pleasant gathering at Blowing Rock at the summer home of D. Av Tompkins of Charlotte. Attendees included Mira and Grace Tompkins of South Carolina, Miss Nell Tompkins, Ransom’s daughter, Col Wade Harris, Prof B B Dougherty, and the editor. Tompkins has built mills and electric plants, led numerous southern enterprises, and now focuses on newspapers and state improvement with fairness and patriotism.
The drowning of Earl Rock of Charlotte in the Catawba River adds to the season’s growing drownings. The piece questions why older planners take children to sizable water courses for picnics, calling it a dangerous practice.
President Taft attended the 50th anniversary celebration at Manassas on the 24th. He greeted battle scarred veterans from both sides and urged universal peace in his speech.
The Back Home movement agitated by Southern papers and railways unsettles the West. Hoostere forces push to curb the movement with strong efforts and, in some areas, threats target its promoters.
One railroad engineer surveying from Kanorock Virginia to Wilkesboro reports the crew is busy with the work and estimates about three months to finish the survey. The note comes from the Jefferson Recorder.
George Nelson of Battle Creek Michigan left the hospital on July 21 with four hundred pieces of skin donated by others to save his life. A year earlier Nelson survived the Druand wreck when doctors said he could not live.
Alvin Horton of Yancey County was killed at his old home by an accidental gun discharge while he was pursuing a rabbit. He once served on the News & Observer staff and was a writer of considerable merit.
Advertisement urges travelers to carry Chamberlains remedy for stomach upsets on ships. Notes availability aboard steamers and at theaters. Describes it as a necessary pliance for voyages and common ailments.
The Lexington Dispatch lauds a Watauga County meal at Grandfather Mountain. Mrs. W. Pinley Gragg prepared cold spring milk and butter, native corn bread ground at a water mill, roast beef, sourwood honey, maple syrup, and other excellent foods, calling it a dinner fit for a king.
Senator Heyburn of Wallace Idaho surfaces in public attention with sharp remarks aimed at the South. The veteran politician faces criticism for his harsh language, drawing focus to his public persona and controversial conduct.
Lightning lashed tall New York skyscrapers on the 21st last month with many strikes recorded. A bolt struck a large Brooklyn apartment store causing heavy damage and forcing nearly 100 people to evacuate into rainfall.
Hours after Governor Mann urged prayer for rain the skies opened. Residents now consider the event a possible answer to the call and are urged to read James for guidance before deciding if it was mere happenstance.
Correspondents statewide report a bumper corn crop with cotton and other yields described as generally good. Union County notes unusually large old corn for the season, while prospects for a good corn crop seem steady though not as strong as last year.
The Henderson Gold Leaf reports a new one hundred thousand dollar company organized to establish an automobile factory in North Carolina. The Reciprocity bill passed the Senate 53 to 27 with amendments defeated. Cassius J. Finley Jr of Greensboro drowned while swimming with clothes on at Ogburna pond near Greensboro. Monroe will receive free city mail delivery once houses are numbered as required.
In the weaving department of SteiN & Co s silk mill in High Point four kinds of silk dress goods are now being woven.
George W. Glover, son of Mrs. Mary Eddy the noted Christian Scientist, sues for his mother's million dollar estate. Mr. J L Abernathy of Cool Springs township Iredell Co and four of his children share the same birthday in a curious local note.
Foley's Kidney Remedy is recommended for chronic kidney and bladder issues. It is described as heating, strong and bracing, with claims to regulate and control the urinary system.
A meeting is invited by the Greater Charlotte Club in Charlotte on September 12 to promote the Back Home movement among North Carolina residents. State officials editors and agriculture officials will be invited. The aim is to locate former residents and distribute literature, with W. D. Roberts of the Back Home Association presenting the movement’s growth and national recognition.
The state-supported program announces special courses for teachers and degree readings with free tuition for those agreeing to teach in the state. Full session begins September 13, 1911, with information available via catalogue and address for details.
MB Blackburn reports remedies claimed to aid kidney and bladder troubles in aged and elderly, promising permanent results from a fair or market setting. The note mentions painful irregularities and suggests treatments for persistent urinary issues.
Public notice from H Hayes offering a new up to date instrument for stock care including horses and mules. Persons needing work in this field may contact Vilar, N. U. G., for reasonable rates and service.
Watauga County office records John W Gragg locating and entering 100 acres of land on Johns River in Blowing Rock and Watauga townships beginning at a stone corner. entered June 26 1911. Mortgage sale announced by Loyd M Norris mortgagee to satisfy a 1911 deed. sale to be held September 4 1911 at Boone Court House door for a tract of 14 acres in Meat Camp township bounded by Johns Brown road and various lines.
Under a 1910 mortgage A A Gilliam and Julia Gilliam defaulted on 125 plus interest. L D Miller will sell at public outcry at the courthouse door on August 14 1911 between 10 am and 4 pm the described land in Cove Creek Township Watauga County North Carolina including parcels, calls for boundaries and references to prior deeds, to satisfy debt and interest. deed in fee simple to purchaser.
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