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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1931
Page
2
An unclear OCR fragment notes a figure near five hundred dollars in the United States monetary context. It references a per capita threshold and monetary value without clear names or dates.
Ashe County figure Tam C Bowie is reported to be weighing a Senate bid against Senator Mor rison next year. State leaders support Mor rison, while Bowie asserts he is giving the race serious consideration amid talk of a contest with Grist also aiming at Mor rison.
Raleigh NC Charles M Johnson director of local government sent notices to all counties and local tax districts asking for reports of bank funds and cash as of June 1 1931 under the new local government act enforcing strict handling of public money by officers of local units.
State College Horticulturist H. R. Niswonger outlines cabbage pest control. Key pests include cabbage aphis and green cabbage worms, with separate treatments for imported cabbage worm and cabbage looper. Recommendations cover nicotine sulfate sprays, arsenates, soap, and timing from August to September for mountain areas.
Governor O Max Gardner proclaims Made in Carolina Week from June 1 to 6 1931 urging residents and merchants to display North Carolina made products and use local materials. He calls for statewide industrial exposition with local features and asks stores to tag or label state made wares while encouraging public shopping to boost business and rural and urban prosperity.
All ex service men in Watauga County are asked to attend the regular American Legion meeting Friday night at 8 o clock June 5th. Several important matters will be discussed and disposed of. Charles L. Younce Commander.
Excavations at the site of the Tigris and Kish near Babylon have been restarted by teams from Great Britain and the United States. The renewed efforts aim to uncover more about ancient Mesopotamian settlements and regional history.
May brought varied weather in Watauga with heavy rain on the 21st and a near-freeze on the 24th. The month averaged 68 maximum, 45 minimum, 57 overall, with a 25 degree daily range and 5.80 inches of rainfall, including 1.82 inches on the 21st, and several fog and thunder dates noted.
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