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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1930
Page
8
Bailey declares gratitude for Democratic nomination and pledges unity. He calls for cooperation with party leaders and nominees, aiming to canvass the state and win in 1982. Senator F M Simmons leaves New Bern for Washington after defeat and offers no independent run.
Josiah William Bailey, a Raleigh attorney and Democratic U S Senatorial nominee, rose from editor of the Biblical Recorder to Wake Forest graduate. He spoke in 1898, backed prohibition, served as presidential elector in 1908, led anti Kit chen Clark and Simmons fights, supported Wilson, served as internal revenue collector, married Edith Pou, failed for governor in 1924, campaigned for Alfred E. Smith in 1928, and was nominated for the U S Senate on June 7, 1930.
London discusses safety driving by long distance coach firm chairman who orders electric buttons for back seats and asks passengers to ring bell if a vehicle is close behind. Germany bans vaccination lightens rigidity and supports compensation for deleterious effects from inoculation as advised by physicians.
The High Court of Australia overturns a Supreme Court Victoria ruling to sustain a law prohibiting erections of billboards or exhibition of ads on state highways without consent of the County Roads Board. DEMOCRAT WANT ADS PAY.
The Wilkes Journal reports two June let contracts for the Boone Trail Highway linking Deep Gap to Boone. Grading and gravel work on ten miles proceed on the eastern Blue Ridge slope, with a large bridge under rapid construction. Completion promises a straighter route improving Western North Carolina connectivity and cross country service.
North Carolina plans a statewide revival in canning fruits and vegetables this summer starting with five extension district schools. Mrs. Jane S. McKimmon notes many gardens are being planted and farm women will can surplus for winter use. Mrs. Cornelia C. Morris leads the schools focusing on fresh produce, uniform grading, packing, sealing, timing, and vitamin conservation.
A continuation lists owners and acres facing tax sales in Elk, Hillery, Meat Camp, Piedmont, and surrounding townships. Notable entries include Alphus Triplett 310 acres, Wm Triplett 207 acres, Emma Eggers 10 acres, and Piedmont Finance Co. 315 acres with varying due amounts.
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