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Watauga Democrat

Location

Boone, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1931

Page

4

Public Auction For 67 Acre North Carolina Land Parcel

Court auction in Watauga County North Carolina lists the sale of 67.44 acres on Valle Crucis Shulls Mills road east of Valle Crucis. Terms require half cash and half credit with two equal installments at 6 percent interest, bond and first mortgage, deposit of 50 dollars to be forfeited if bid fails, with resell if deposit not made by 2 pm on sale day. Commission J E Hols ho user signs the notice.

State of North Carolina Federal Land Bank of Columbia J. C. Brown Bessie Brown Andy Reese Drs. C. Tate R. H. Hardin van Bank Bank M. C. Cook Walles W. P. Holt Said Said County Watauga Township Valle Crucis-Shulls Mills Road Valle Crucis Watauga County J. E. Holshouser Commission

Municipal Court Proceedings to Be Published Regularly

The Demon announces it will publish full municipal court proceedings starting this week. The move targets past omissions and aims to reveal even minor ordinance violations, urging those unhappy to see their names in print to avoid out of court disputes.

Democrat

The Way of Life and the Cautionary Stock Tale

A surgeon recalls his feverish foray into speculation during the crash. He recounts buying hundreds of shares, seeing profits, and then a moral lesson from Aesop about greed. He sells after dawn and vows never to speculate again, hoping others learn the danger of greed. The piece ends with a wary wish for better times.

Sunday School Lesson on Jesus Crucified by Rev Price

The excerpt presents an International Sunday School Lesson for June 7 focusing on Luke 22 33 46. It frames the crucifixion as historys pivotal event citing Judas betrayal Jesus prayers Gethsemane and the six trials before Jewish and Roman authorities. Pilate is mentioned as seeking to evade responsibility in the crucifixion narrative.

Walls Jerusalem Judas Jesus Garden of Gethsemane Pilate

Keep Garden Growing For Food Home Supply

The article urges farmers to grow 10 to 15 vegetables now noting North Carolina’s climate supports diverse crops. It cites C R Hudson of State College on warmth moisture plant food and cultivation and lists beans beets corn carrots cucumbers okra parsley parsnip peas peppers radish salsify squash eggplant tomato cantaloupes watermelons and sweet potatoes as recommended crops for summer.

United States C. R. Hudson State College Hudson Rmers North Carolina

Blair visits Wilkesboro and regional notes from 1892

The Democrat notes G. H. Blair visiting Wilkesboro and Elkin mills producing wool. Local figures speak on rheumatic illness, horse trading trips, and delegates to the Chicago Convention. It mentions Elias Carr for Governor and Marion Butler backing the State ticket amid Democratic and Alliance support.

Democrat G. H. Blair Wilkesboro Paul Silas Elkin Mills Captain Lovill J. F. Hardin Green County Tennessee Linville Improvement Company Brother Scott Lenoir C. B. Watson Chicago J. F. Spainhour High Point George Hartley John Hartley Hartley Lenoir and Blowing Rock Telegraph Company Boone and Blowing Rock Telegraph Company

Seven Sayings From the Cross and the Atonement Theme

Reading the gospel accounts, the article notes Calvary near Jerusalem, Barabbas freed at Passover, and Jesus crucified with two thieves. It cites the seven sayings from the cross and the centurion’s verdict that Jesus was the Son of God, emphasizing atonement and Isaiah’s prophecy of healing.

Jesus Barabbas Calvary Damascus Gate Church of the Holy Sepulchre God Jesus Christ Ace Isaiah

Two Watauga Women Placed on State Pension Roll

The North Carolina General Assembly approved two bills placing Mrs. W. H. Hampton and Mrs. William Payne on the Confederate pension roll subject to review by the State Pension Board. Both residents of Watauga are widows of Confederate veterans. The bills passed both houses and were ratified Wednesday.

W. R. Lovill North Carolina General Assembly W. H. Hampton William Payne State Pension Board Watauga

My Experiences in the World War Continued

The piece notes Lloyd George designating Gen Sir Henry Wilson as British representative over General Robertson, signaling disapproval of wartime policy. It recalls the brutal winter of 1917 18 in France with cold, depopulated villages, clothing shortages, and reliance on British supplies despite discomfort wearing foreign uniforms.

Lloyd George Sir Henry Wilson General Robertson Wilson War Office Quartermaster Department France

Also Mentioned on This Page

The Rivers Printing Company R. C. Rivers Rob. Rivers Publishers Ted Brown Samuel D. Price D. D Ira Mitchell Taylorsville Alexander County Boone Shulls Mills Blowing Rock Turnpike Company Elias Carr Boone, N. C Grandfather Orphans Home Thomas Ashley Happy Farmers Radio Edwin Smith Violinist Mack Crow the Banjo King WEHC Thomas C. Ashley Happy Farmers Greer Sisters J. W. Bryan Spainhour’s, Inc Children’s Oxfords Bargain Balcony Shantung Cretonnes Rompe Ideloth Porto Rica
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