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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1914
Page
2
A critical essay argues concealed deadly weapons reflect cowardice, not bravery, defends open carry, and blames legislature, judges, pulpits, and newspapers for failing to curb the practice. It links liquor to aggression and urges stern penalties for concealed weapon offenders, while noting systemic leniency for others.
Boone and Blowing Rock Turnpike stockholders meet in Boone with Wiley Lentz Benjamin Greene and others praising community uplift. New mountain arrivals include Knox Elliott Daingerfield and many families at cottages and inns while drought harms farms and fruit. Reverend Tufts preaches to large congregations and local business moves, with students aiding at Valle Crucis and La Rada for scholarships.
Mrs George Robbins prepares a fine tennis court near her residence. Miss Pearl Robbins is an adept tennis player. Watts Brothers of Wilkes county take charge of the Robbins store, bringing seasoned mercantile experience and courteous service. Mr White escorts Parson Savage to Todd for Sunday. he lives near Rev J N Atkins who owns Prout farm at Foscoe and has a new partner. Sheriff Calloway in improving health after visiting his daughter at Blowing Rock. Mrs Mattie Phipps, widow of Doctor Phipps, farms on her estate on Watauga above this place. Miss Nettie Byers of Valle Crucis assists Mrs Atkins and plans to return for autumn school opening.
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