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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1927
Page
4
Advertising rates apply to tributes and notices. The piece argues increasing cattle and hog production in Watauga County will raise land value, crops, wealth, homes, and overall desirability, noting insufficient local beef and pork supply and money leaving the county for cheaper imports.
Dr Frank Crane quotes Representative Butler urging a new navy costing over 400 million, warns against lagging behind rivals. He critiques the idea of arming to the teeth, favoring peaceable mobilization and use of armed forces only for constructive peace-time work, not constant preparation for war.
A Tuesday night robbery at Waddell's Mouse Furnishing Co in Houston targets a large steel vault. Police reported the incident as part of a wave of mysterious crimes in the area.
A compact word game highlights the saying without cents using the phrase five senses make a nickel. The snippet plays on sense and senseable humor.
Local brief reports describe John B. Steele and family moving to North Water street, Dr. P C Jurney visiting from Turnersburg, rain delaying crops, Ruth Allison visiting, and the Widenhouse cottage nearing completion. Other items cover faculty purchases, officials visiting, health updates, and summer plans at the Boone Normal.
The column recalls farming chatter about feeding white chickens as a solution to rural decline. It notes June 1858 frost impacts, introduces the Rebecca Boone tea room run by Mrs. J. A. Williams near the school campus, and reports new ministers Rev. P. A. Hicks and Rev. L. B. Sherman preaching locally with Hicks also at Blowing Rock.
Mrs. J H Brinkley of Foscoe died Friday May 27 at age 58. A Christian church member and Bible school teacher, she is survived by her husband. Burial followed Sunday near her home, conducted by Rev. E R Gentry, with many friends and relatives in attendance.
Pleasant Grove Union Oak Grove Poplar Grove Boone Fork Shulls Mills Brushy Fork and Middle Fork singers joined county event at Laurel Fork church Aho on Sunday. A large crowd filled church and overflowed outdoors as most singing happened outside. Dinner was served on the grounds and the program lasted all day.
Ex-service men in Watauga County may apply for WWI loan funds approved at the last election. County Superintendent of Education Smith Hagaman is the designated appraiser. Loans up to 3000 dollars for land or permanent improvements, repayable over 20 years at 6 percent interest. Apply promptly as 2 million dollars is expected to be absorbed quickly.
The Rivers Printing Company has issued a large edition of a 16 page booklet titled Chinese with the project described as a printed effort in partnership with local readers. It notes a substantial run and distribution planned to libraries and schools in the area.
Miss Mollic K Townsend a former Watauga resident now missionary to China has placed several stories on sale around the county. Proceeds help fund a girl's return passage from the Orient who studied in the United States at Townsend's request. Books will be sold at Boone Drug Company. Townsend leaves for Chicago soon and plans passage to the Philippine Islands on August 10.
At a regular meeting the town council proposed an ordinance to limit parking on Main street from the Daniel Boone hotel to Depot street on the north side. The board agreed to place 40 loads of sand or gravel on Hardin street below Tracy Coun cil residence if residents lay a rock base at their expense. They ratified a former board’s resolution removing all garage entrances from the congested Main street district. Cole Garland was named a police man for 30 days with a permanent appointment possible if satisfactory and supported by public sentiment.
D Wooten arrived in Boone en route to Blowing Rock after a parole from a state prison where he served nine months of a two to five year sentence for killing Leonard Triplett. Attor ney John E Brown and Representative Thos H Coffey helped secure release amid petitions from county citizens.
The Watauga County Board of Education met for three days to finalize the May budget and outline six new school buildings. Projects include facilities at Blowing Rock Silver Lake Cove Creek Meat Camp Sandy Flat Maple Springs Liberty Hill Baird’s Creek Boone Fork Whiting and Mount Paron. Districts will donate about half the project costs.
The first summer term at Appalachian State Normal reached 1 003 students in its second week. State senator J F Spainhour visited Friday and told the student body it was the largest group of teachers he had spoken to. A unique Saturday night program entertained students and President Dougherty announced a faculty initiation planned for 8 p m with further meetings in the afternoon.
The article describes a faculty program with Dr. Dougherty presiding. It lists multiple presenters including Dr. Rankin Prof Williams Prof Sawyer Miss Ledbetter and many others performing jokes harp music rhymes poems piano solos and sung pieces. The summer school is in full swing with about one thousand students registered by Tuesday.
The Wilkes county berry crop is expected to bring in thirty to forty thousand dollars this year. Harvest runs five to six weeks after ripening and work must proceed immediately.
A playful exchange compares The Charleston to a monotonous rhythm as an awkward dancer quips about switching feet. The banter highlights a lighthearted mood and a backstage tone in a social setting.
We offer Poro Rico Nancy Hell and Southern Queen potato plants from our own beds at $1.75 per thousand delivered. Orange Cane Seed $1.50 per bushel fob. Write for price list on cow peas and more from Hickory Seed Company Hickory North Carolina.
A brief dialogue shows the boss praising the new clerk as steady and reliable while the second speaker echoes the trait, joking that the clerk is so steady he could be motionless.
Notice announces a call meeting of Watauga Post No 130 American Legion on Friday night June 10 at 30 o'clock. All members and ex vice men are urged to attend. Commander L S Isaacs and Adjutant C S Stevenson sign the notice.
All members of Watauga Chapter No 83 Royal Arch Masons are requested to be present at the Masonic Hall Tuesday June 14 at 7 30 p m sharp for work in several degrees Refreshments Come and come on time S F Horton H P A E South Sec
The Board of County Commissioners grants 30 days for taxpayers to pay 1925 and 1926 taxes. About $95,000 is unpaid. $222,000 has been collected. Sheriff L. M. Farthing says the sheriff must settle in full by July 1. The 30 days are due to the new county government law and no further extension will be granted after expiration.
The Tattler notes local quirks and upcoming items including Crack Councils and Squire Bryan. A Boone lady questions why a man walks a golf course many times for exercise yet objects to mowing a small front yard. Sheriff Critcher seeks bids to move his Main street furniture store for three months.
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