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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1923
Page
4
J. C. Patton urges promoting North Carolina’s timber wealth, industry spread, and woodlands to attract tourists and investors. He argues the state leads in water power and manufacturing, and counties should spotlight roads schools churches and soil to the world.
A Watauga Democrat summary recalls life before and during the Civil War era in North Carolina. The Weekly Standard honor roll lists residents selling goods to soldiers’ families below market, with examples from Jones County and Burke County. It notes slave advertisements, wartime market prices, and a Charleston viewed report on Richmond’s moral decline.
A concise reflection on living in the present and shaping character day by day. The piece urges seizing now, building steadily, and doing the best one can in every moment to overcome life’s striving.
The article urges protecting woodlands from overgrazing and fire to preserve young growth and loanable value. It emphasizes strict adherence to state fire laws and promotes Extension Service guidance from the Forestry Department for farm owners, including possible personal visits at the owner’s expense.
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