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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1920
Page
1
A collage of 14th to early 20th century anecdotes contrasts royal excesses with modern restraint, cites President Wilson on peace votes, rails at partisan Republican maneuvers, and ends with reflections on citizenship and civic virtue, including a tale of a chicken spared by a driver.
The Senate approved the annual army appropriation bill carrying 415 19 000 and sent it to conference. It shows a 342 000 000 increase over the House bill but 353 000 000 less than this year’s appropriation. The army air service total is 40 000 000 after a Senate boost, and provisions granting full control of all aerial operations from land bases were rejected. Proceeds from selling transports Sherman Sheridan Thomas Logan Buford Kilpatrick Crook and Warren and the Erie howitzer plant fund a new Wa terl eit arsenal plant for medium caliber field artillery.
A dated civic utopia describes a city where rich and poor enjoy equal comfort and beauty. It promises clean streets clear skyline and architecture that dignifies neighborhoods. Parks, education, art, and public life frame a society where character outvalues wealth.
James H Taylor celebrated his 94th birthday in Boone on May 25 1920. He is praised as a Christian man of seventy four years and a family deeply involved in church work. Guests at a May 2 gathering included L L Taylor R A Taylor Mrs L Taylor Captain E F Lovill and Reverend J R Walker.
Democratic voters are urged to support Judge Long in the Det oentis Primary on June 5 for the vacancy caused by Justice George H Brown. Long’s extensive practice and 15 years on the Superior Court Bench are cited as qualifications. The North Carolina Bar and voters from across the state express encouragement and pledges of support.
The Cornwall family invites friends to witness the marriage of May Lily Cornwall to Rev. Thomas Lavblake on a Wednesday in June in Chester South Carolina. The notice, issued by the Trede ll County Bar Association, cites the couple’s qualifications and fitness for the position.
One Mord truck 110 model one Ford touring car LT model a seven year old horse and wagon harness a seven year old cow and calf a three year old cow with first calf three two year old heifers and calves one year old steer one year old ball one two year old heifer four one year old heifers one ten year old mares eight O. SC pigs eight weeks. If interested call or write Finley P Hodges Pinewood Farm Sands NC. The increase in the number of divorces suggests that some regard the wedding ring as the original vicious circle.
A Jones Alabama reader describes recovery after using Ziron an iron tonic praised by medical authorities. He reports gaining weight and improved appetite after months of weakness and fatigue. The ad touts Ziron as restoring the system when rundown from overwork or illness with a money back guarantee.
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