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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1934
Page
4
Voters in Watauga County overwhelmingly nominated Solici tor Spurling for the State post. The candidate is praised for eight years of diligent prosecution with most of that time spent outside local courts, and his broad 200 to 1 lead reflects strong local support.
Floyd Palmer, agent for The Charlotte Observer, reports daily publication of prices paid for produce on the Charlotte market. He notes this provides value to Watauga growers by showing what is paid down the country and reduces risk of being gypped by unscrupulous haulers and false Carolina market reports.
Community need calls for one or two inexpensive public fountains in Boone to serve visitors on large gatherings. The letter notes the old street well once met this need and suggests water be cut off except on special occasions. It also proposes tin cup attachments on fire plugs as a relief for thirsty crowds.
A tale of three pious monks avoiding speech to stay sinless is interrupted by a sighting of a woman on a horse. After years of quiet, a correction reveals the lesson about arguing. The narrator urges practical health advice and sensible living.
The article notes Colombia borders both the Atlantic and Pacific, includes the upper Andes peaks and the Amazon jungle, with Bogota as a high interior capital. It mentions Venezuela as the sole mainland country Colombia sighted on Columbus's third voyage.
The article surveys the Jonah narrative in the Old Testament, highlighting Jonah's flight, his three days in the fish, Nineveh's repentance, and God's mercy. It contrasts earlier Israelite conquest with later humility, noting the book's compassionate view and its place in biblical development.
C J Maupin of North Carolina State College advises poultrymen to breed for large eggs and maintain balanced rations to produce firm whites and color. Gather and cool eggs above 70 degrees in summer to prevent germ spot growth and reduce market value. Candling and clean nests help remove inferior eggs and protect trade in fancy grades.
The article argues disputes should be settled by reason and divine guidance rather than force. It cites Mary Baker Eddy, biblical references, and Isaiah to claim true peace comes from unity with God, transforming individuals and nations away from warfare.
Production Credit Commissioner S. M. Garwood reports the farm ers' associations organized last winter have handled about 44.5 million dollars in spring financing. They advanced 27.3 million. 17.2 million remains allocated to borrowers. Loans focus on crop production with a shift toward livestock and general farming later in the season as rates drop to five percent and money remains cheap.
The text describes securing loans with first liens on livestock or equipment to cover work stock, horses, gear, repairs and improvements. It outlines that loans may be backed by property owned or purchased to ensure adequate security for the loan.
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Excavations in the Petch district of Jugoslavia reveal the mosque known as St George's columns sits on a former Christian monastery dedicated to St George. Victorious Turks built the mosque, yet Serbs continued lighting candles in the cemetery, preserving a centuries old practice with unclear origin.
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