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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1932
Page
4
The Boone community mourns Mrs. Suma Little Hardin whose death Tuesday evening leaves smiles gone and tears in their place. A longtime mainstay of church and town, she inspired many with her generosity and gentle spirit.
A poem by Anthony F. Klinker compares wind and leaves to a thirsty world awaiting rain. The verses describe dry lips, a broken heart, and a babe’s sudden wake as leaves yearn for water and become lyrical in anticipation of rain’s gift.
Four acres at Bloody Angle near Spottsylvania Court House in Virginia are donated by Edward T. and Mrs. Edward T. Stuart of Philadelphia to the War Between the States Memorial. The spot, called The Salient, saw fierce May 12 1864 fighting as Union Hancock's corps attacked Confederate Johnson and Gordon before Ramseur and Hill corps troops.
The writer argues coffee is a harmless heart tonic when used in moderation and criticizes substitutes for coffee. He notes rising coffee use, links excess to diet and meals, and says three to six cups daily are excessive while a good breakfast cup is fine. He cautions against blaming coffee alone.
Palmer and Greene advertise blacksmithing and custom milling services with a money refund policy and a trial to demonstrate satisfaction.
The author reflects on human nature during difficult periods noting both mean behavior and many acts of generosity. He recalls railroad strikes, a pastor seeking news, and a professor’s Psalmic interpretation about mankind being worthy of God’s attention and care.
A reflective meditation on meeting kindred souls whose calm influence heals worry. The piece urges living in the present, letting go of the past, and handling life one moment at a time as a source of serenity. It quotes Rev. S. G. Gilkin on spiritual restoration.
Federal prohibition agents raided twenty eight alleged speakeasies in Chicago and suburbs late last night and early today as part of a heavy enforcement push ahead of the upcoming political conventions. Deputy Administrator A E Aman called the raids routine and not tied to a pre convention campaign, while officials warned the drives would continue.
Col J. W. Harrelson, director of the department of conservation and development, urged growth of state food processing industries. He noted North Carolinians spend nearly a half billion dollars on food annually, with most processed outside the state, and projected production could reach 100 million dollars yearly through lines such as canning creameries seafood processing milk evaporating and meat packing.
Verne Greene of Meat Camp said in town on Monday he killed fifteen large ground hogs on his farm in the past week. He noted the pests nearly ruined crops last year but now the shotgun limits their numbers in the district.
Arnold Coffey recounts a 1793 migration of seven Greene brothers from Randolph County to Blowing Rock in Watauga County, detailing their descendants across multiple settlements and marriages, noting notable figures and Civil War losses as preserved by J. H. Greene and local memory.
The Equalization Board will meet at the courthouse on Monday June 20 1982 to equalize real property. Henry J Hardin, Tax Supervisor.
I T Barnett administrator publishes notice to all claimants to present claims within twelve months or be barred. Creditors urged to pay debts promptly. Dated May 31 1932.
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