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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1920
Page
1
The Mayview Park project near Blowing Rock develops into a mountain resort colony with new homes on wooded slopes, modern utilities, and a peak club house offering impressive western North Carolina views. Apple growers anticipate a record crop aided by better bearing and consistent spraying.
A sharp account criticizes a House session that rapidly pushed through the Soldier Bonus Bill with no debate or amendments. It portrays Republicans and some Democrats as orchestrating a vote to spend nearly 2 billion, labeling the move a shameless, election driven scheme.
The New York World condemns a proposed $2,000,000,000 service bonus as a political ploy. It notes Congress members seek re-election by promising the payout, while the country and the Legion are divided and largely uninformed. It argues the plan would loot the Treasury for partisan gain.
A lively portrait explains the Baltimore Oriole known for bright orange and black plumage and a rich whistle. The female builds a hanging nest from grasses and fibers, lining it with hair and wool, but nestlings often struggle leaving the cradle. The piece notes the bird’s northern prevalence and its nesting habits near elm or willow trees.
Henry Cabbot Barrett argues that at 70 on May 12 a man is beyond the ordinary presidential age for the United States. He notes Harrison, Buchanan, Taylor, Jackson, Adams and others as younger presidents, while Roosevelt and Grant are cited as examples of younger leaders. He concludes that H C L will not fit the trend.
A Federal Agriculture bulletin argues for higher corn acre yields rather than expanding planted area. It cites Maine and Pennsylvania as near forty bushels per acre, compares past U S yields, and urges Carolina to increase output per acre to reduce labor and waste. The piece notes current practices waste effort and presses crowding the acre for efficiency.
Little Willie, who had asked for a baby brother in nightly prayers, proclaims he stopped praying when he did not receive one. Soon after, his mother awakens to twins born that night, and Willie observes the moment with a wry remark.
The Philadelphia Record notes that while he is eminently fitted to be president of the Massachusetts Historical Society, he would not serve as president of 110,000,000 free-born Americans. The piece contemplates his bitter partisan stance and oath to public duty.
A self announced candidate declares intent to seek a North Carolina General Assembly seat. He frames his bid as aligning with the people’s interests and appeals to collective impropriety of those he serves. The statement emphasizes personal aspiration and public duty.
A damaged OCR pulled from a North Carolina paper shows multiple classified style notices. Items include insurance by Goo I Blair Dank Buile Blowing Rock and farm equipment listings with shafts and hoppers. Another listing seeks hosiery orders and mill work opportunities. A land sale note offers one hundred acres near a depot with a quick sale.
The administratrix Cane R. Horton invites all claimants to present debts within 12 months from May 1, 1920. Those owing the estate should settle promptly. Lovinn, attorney, signs the notice.
Notice states R F Miller as administrator of John W Maine's estate. Creditors must file claims within 12 months or be barred. Also advertises farms for sale in Northern Delaware by J A McKelvey Newark and Allen Hix farm on New River about 100 acres with timber meadow residence orchard and good gardening/trucking potential. inquiries to Teallon J Stanbury Boone North Carolina.
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